âWell, being the highlight of the event isnât whatâs important. What
matters is that Mr. Salvador likes meâ¦â
From a nearby distance, Bella caught every word of Cecilyâs statement. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Watching Cecilyâs affected demeanor, Arnold felt his suppressed nausea resurfacing.
âBe a good girl. Show Mr. Salvador everything youâve got and be attentive to him. Then he will
gradually develop feelings for you.â
Even at this moment, Cameron did not miss the chance to belittle Bella. He sneered. âMy dear
daughter, no matter what, youâre bound to be better than that replaceable Bella My girl, you need to be
confident. Youâre just as good as Bella. Itâs just that you and Mr. Salvador are a bit short on fate, but
that doesnât matter. We can work
on that. On the contrary, Bella and Mr. Salvador were absolutely not on the cards. Otherwise, how
could they end up divorcing each other
Bella listened quietly to Cameron and her daughterâs arrogant conversation. Her elegant demeanor
remained composed.
Arnold stared in disbelief as Cameron and Cecily left the parking lot.
âJustin Salvador is your ex-husband?â
âYeah, I shouldâve told you earlier. Itâs not really a secret anymore
anyway.â Bellaâs expression remained indifferent.
âWell, youâre certainly a model ex-wife, then.â
Arnold could not help but tease Bella, âMost people would wanna
strangle their exes after a divorce, but here you are, going out of your way to help your ex-husband.
Are you still hung up on the past, or does he have something on you?â
âI simply want a proper closure for myself. Letâs go,â Bella replied emotionlessly, striding toward the
hotel.
Watching Bellaâs resolute and distant figure as she walked away, Arnold could not help but find her
intriguing. Despite her young age, she possessed a striking resolve, like a sword slicing through a
raging
storm.
Arnold could not help but smirk. âBella, youâre growing increasingly fascinating to me.â
â¦
Cameron bumped into an acquaintance midway and struck up a conversation, leaving Cecily to
proceed to the banquet hall ahead of
him.
With confidence, Cecily presented her invitation to the staff at the
door.
âMs. Cecily, this way, please.â
âThanks.â
Just as Cecily was about to step inside after adjusting her hair, she heard the distinct sound of high
heels approaching from behind.
Turning around in surprise, she was startled to see Bella and Arnold
striding confidently toward the banquet hall,
Cecily clenched her teeth. Her gaze turned icy. âWhy is this woman suddenly here? No one informed
me that she was going to be here today! Also, whoâs the strikingly handsome man accompanying her?
Heâs so good-looking! Is he her new lover, or perhaps her new
romantic interest?â
âWell, well, Bella! What a pleasant surprise to run into you here!â
Cecilyâs expression changed in a split second as she greeted Bella warmly.
Arnold scoffed disdainfully. If he had not heard Cameron and Cecilyâs arrogant conversation in the
parking lot earlier, he might have actually thought that Bella and Cecily had a great relationship as
cousins.
Moments like these were why Arnold was reluctant to return to his
homeland. The dynamics between these affluent families were too
complicated and insincere for him.
âWhatâs wrong with me being here? If you can grace this hall with your presence, why canât I?â Bella
retorted without sparing Cecily a glance. Her lips curled slightly, and her stance was domineering.