Steven started to break into a cold sweat after hearing this. âMr. Drew, I canât stop worrying about Ms.
Bella. I kept dreaming about what happened that night, even when I was unconscious. Can I see Ms.
Bella?â
âBella is fine. Weâve stitched up the wound on her arm, and she
doesnât have any other injuries. Sheâs traumatized and needs time to recover. She wants some
personal space.â Drew sighed.
Thinking about the knife wound on Bellaâs arm, Justin felt a wave of bitterness in his heart.
They had been divorced for a year, but Bella kept getting hurt. It seemed like she could not live a
peaceful life.
Justin blamed himself for being so useless.
So what if he could risk his life for her over and over again? He wa still a useless fool who could not
prevent her from getting in harm
way.
âIâve heard about Linny.â
When Steven thought about that brave girl who took the bullet for Bella, he felt an excruciating pain in
his heart. âIs there any progress about the whereabouts of that murderer?â
âIt shouldnât be too long. Iâm closely monitoring every move of Shannon and Bethany now. Shannon
went out tonight, possibly going to meet Winston. I think my men will bring back some news soon.â
A sharp light flashed across Justinâs eyes. âRest assured. No one wants to kill that bastard more than
me. Iâve investigated his background, and Linny is not the only person he killed. Heâs a vicious criminal.
The only reason he could stay around Shannon for so many years without getting into trouble was that
Shannon made a new identity for him and covered up his bloody past.â
âYour stepmother is really something. Itâs a waste of talent for her to only be a stepmother to you.â
Drew mockingly said, âHow is the Salvador Corporation
conglomerate? Itâs more like a banditâs den.â
Steven shook his head. âI think itâs more like the deepest pits of hellâ¦â
Justin was speechless.
âIf I had the chance to meet Mrs. Salvador, I should really thank her,â Drew said sarcastically.
Justin frowned. âThank her?â
âBella was married to you for three years and stayed at your hou with that witch. I have to thank her for
not killing Bella.â
Justin was at a loss for words again
Drew had a sharp and vicious tongue. Back when they were in the military academy, Drew was a man
with few words, never speaking unless necessary. Was that just an act?
At this moment, the door opened, startling the three men.
Bella had changed out of her loose patient robes. She wore a black
suit, her bare face still stunningly beautiful.
She stood there without speaking, her expression solemn, as if silently mourning for Linny.
âBella?!â
âMs. Bella!â
Justinâs heartbeat sped up, and the tip of his ears turned red as he stared at Bella foolishly.
His lips parted. He almost called out Bellaâs name but did not gather
enough courage.
Back then, the situation was chaotic and he had a reason to
approach her. But now, what excuse did he have?
âSteve, are you alright?â Bellaâs dimmed gaze landed on Stevenâs shoulder, and her voice choked.
âIâm fine, Ms. Bella.â
Steven wanted to raise his arm to show that he was all good, but could not do that. He smiled
embarrassedly. âDonât worry. It wo take long for me to be back to normal. I could return to work for you
âWhen your arm heals, donât stay by my side as my secretary anymore.â