Chapter 97

Bella still couldn’t focus on her work at her art center. Why would Ethan be frequenting a hospital? she wondered.

There was only one thing left to do, go visit Ethan himself and ask him himself.

She hadn’t visited him at work for sometime now, Ethan had told her not to. But this one, she concluded just couldn’t wait till he arrived back home later tonight. And knowing him, there was a good chance he would arrive when she was already asleep in bed. She decided that she would go to Ethan’s office right now.

Her car glided into the driveway of the company, the engine purring to a halt. As Bella stepped out, the crisp air tousled her

hair a little.

She hesitated for a moment. Ethan and told her not to come to his company, but her here was.

Sucking a breath she walked on.

Bella’s steps

faltered on the pavement as she caught sight of a familiar silhouette emerging from the company’s entrance. A lady with long flowing hair held up in a ponytail, shrouded in a business–like aura, gracefully entered a waiting taxi, clutching documents adorned with the unmistakable symbols of the Tesco Empire. A frown etched itself on Bella’s face as her gaze lingered on the departing taxi.

The outline seemed vaguely recognizable. Hazel? Bella’s mind flirted with the possibility, only to dismiss it promptly. No, it couldn’t be Hazel; she had left years ago. Besides, what business would Hazel have in Ethan’s company? She pushed the thought to the back of her mind and pressed forward.

As Bella approached the entrance, the warm greeting from the lady at the front desk broke through her contemplation. “Good afternoon Mrs. Wild,” the receptionist welcomed with a genuine smile. Bella nodded in acknowledgment, her focus already shifting towards the elevator that would carry her to Ethan’s domain.

familiar corridors, Bella moved with purpose, her presence recognized and acknowledged by the passing staff. She approached

revealing the corridor leading to Ethan’s office. Her steps carried a

about returning back with a handful of items Ethan had requested, found himself intercepted by Bella

Bella inquired, her eyes scanning Ethan’s opulent

him for any hints, from his stance she could

something.” She

nonchalant gesture, she indicated a seat, compelling Axel to sit with her on one of

her tone carrying a mix of authority and familiarity as she settled onto the sofa crossing her legs

you heading there to meet him?” Bella questioned, her eyes narrowing with a discerning gaze

shield he wielded effortlessly, taking off his glasses with a

only person who happened to be

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a subtle challenge in her

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dispel any notion that she was keeping

had tried to employ previously took the job. Her she

two locked eyes, a silent duel of curiosity and guarded secrets. Bella, caught in Axel’s scrutinizing gaze, felt an uneasy tension settle around

would satiate Bella’s curiosity while diverting her attention to

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