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.

presence recognized and acknowledged by the passing staff. She approached the elevator

she murmured to herself readying herself to face Ethan as the elevator doors opened, revealing the corridor leading to Ethan’s office. Her

returned from the hospital and was about returning back with a handful of items Ethan had requested, found himself intercepted by Bella as he

Bella inquired,

she could tell he was about leaving the

him something.” She said her tone

intensity. With a nonchalant gesture, she

tone carrying a mix of authority and

assistant, or were you heading there to meet him?” Bella questioned, her eyes narrowing with

silence, an enigmatic shield he wielded effortlessly, taking off his glasses with

expression. The only

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a subtle challenge in her tone. Axel’s hands, mid–cleaning, halted, his narrowed eyes betraying

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clarified, seeking to dispel any notion that she was keeping tabs on Ethan, as Axel might was currently suspecting. The air in the room hung heavy

previously took the job. Her she

curiosity and guarded secrets. Bella, caught in Axel’s scrutinizing gaze, felt an uneasy tension settle around her. There was something unsettling about the way Axel looked at her, as if he knew something. Whatever it was,

a response that would satiate Bella’s curiosity while diverting her attention to

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