Late at night, Bella enjoyed a relaxing soak in a hot bath and donned a peach-colored silk robe.
Her damp, ebony hair was tucked under a towel, and her youthful face flushed with warmth as she
hummed a tune while descending the
stairs.
Despite recent troubles, she understood the ebb and flow of fortune, believing that one would not
remain unlucky forever.
Besides, as one of Wyatt Thompsonâs daughters, she had the power to achieve anything she desired.
Even if she wanted to become the president of the country, she would find a way to make it happen.
However, there was one exception-that man.
Bellaâs thoughts led to a tightening in her chest.
She believed that Justin had genuinely developed feelings for her, even sensing his relentless pursuit
and willingness to embrace her in his heart, yet reality hit her hard.
Men, she thought, were either clumsy fools or downright despicable.
But Justin? He was nothing more than an incorrigible fool!
The more Bella thought about it, the more annoyed she became. Her lips slowly drooped from her
smile..
âMs. Bella, Iâve prepared herbal tea that helps calm the nerves and
enhance beauty. Would you like to have some? You wonât gain weight
â
from it.â
Steven, dressed in a suit with an apron over it, stood in the living room with a smile, looking at Bella.
Bella saw him sweating from his busy work and felt a sense of guilt
for some reason.
She responded gently, âSteve, youâre my secretary, not my
housekeeper. You donât have to do these things in the future. Iâll have Aunt Mila send a chef from our
Hatchbay house to take care of my meals. Youâve worked hard. I appreciate your effort for all of these.â
âMs. Bella, Mr. Asher assigned me to assist you with both work and personal matters. Itâs all part of my
job. Thatâs how itâs always been,â Steven replied anxiously, fearing that Bella might eventually decide
she no longer needed him as her secretary.
Bella shook her head. âIâve already told you before. Your focus should be on someone who deserves it.
Someone like Amelia.â
Steven clenched his fingers, feeling a tug at his heart.
âYouâve already done enough for me. These trivial matters shouldnât distract you anymore. You just
need to treat Amelia well. By splitting your attention, you might end up neglecting my sister.â Bella
offered her advice kindly, genuinely concerned for her sisterâs happiness.
âMs. Bella, about Ms. Ameliaâ¦â
âSteve, has there been any news from the hospital?â Bella interrupted, uninterested in his explanation.
Romance was not the first thing on her mind right now.
All she wanted was to deal with Shannon and make her pay for what
she had done.
Steven paused, then pursed his lips. âWeâve received word from our informant at the hospital. As you
suspected, there was a heated argument between Shannon and Gregory. After the argument, Gregory
didnât stay with her at the hospital, and he hasnât been seen there in the past few days.
Congratulations, miss. It seems your plan to drive them apart has succeeded.â
âOnce someone plants the seeds of doubt, Shannon will no longer be seen as innocent in Gregoryâs
eyes Her days in the Salvador family will only become more torturous with each passing day.â
Bella sneered coldly, her gaze sharp and unforgiving. âThe only way to expose that wicked womanâs
true mature is by breaking them apart and messing with her.â
The saying âto defeat an enemy, make them lose their mindsâ holds true in any situation.
âAlso, as per your instructions, Iâve looked into Shannonâs daily routines. She undergoes medical
beauty treatments every week an has a close relationship with a private cosmetic surgeon who
performs procedures for her. Heâs a rather handsome man in his ea forties.â Steven added, his words
carrying a hint of intrigue.
âAh, I see.â
Bella crossed her arms and clicked her tongue disapprovingly. âAt his age, heâs definitely lacking
compared to younger men in various aspects. But Shannon is at the prime of her life, so can someone
like him really satisfy her?â
Steven smiled cryptically. âI think that doctor might be having a tough
time.â
âOneâs after money, the otherâs after looks. Both of them are so
shallow. Itâs hard to say whoâs using whom,â Bella concluded with a
smirk.