The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 272

“Why is it you?” Bella exclaimed with a look of surprise on her face.

Despite the small freckles on her face and her tangled hair resembling a bird’s nest, she still exuded a touch of innocence. Christopher asked with a wide smile, “Can’t I be your blind date?”

Bella pressed her lips together, unsure of how to respond. His question was direct, but his gentle smile eased the awkward atmosphere, making Bella think that it was merely a harmless. joke.

Christopher asked politely, “Mind if I take a seat?”

“Please do,” Bella responded gracefully.

Christopher looked no different from their initial meeting. He presented a cultured image by donning a navy blue pinstripe suit and matching gold-rimmed glasses.

“Bella, your look today is cute and distinctive,” Christopher remarked as his eyes squinted in a smile. “But you don’t have to pretend in front of me. Just be yourself.”

Bella awkwardly cleared her throat and said, “I recall my blind date isn’t with you. Why are you here?”

you must be eager to see me again. Fortunately, I had the same intention,” Christopher adjusted his glasses, smiling calmly. The words seemed innocent but carried a hidden

see you again.” Bella widened her eyes, staring directly at him. “Thank you for your help, Christopher. You’re the fourth son of the

and his hand on his knee trembled imperceptibly. Suppressing his joy, he calmly responded, “Bella, it’s

a moment, politely replying, “It’s nice to see you again.” Despite sharing a pleasant childhood, over a decade had passed. Seeing him again, this man felt like

to Bella.

vaguely remembered that the young Christopher from their early years was short and thin, with delicate features. Because of his reserved personality, he was frequently teased

elementary school, earning the nickname “The Little Devil” for her fiery

took down three older boys, who were a head taller than her. No one dared to bully

sitting across from her held onto every memory of

for her. In his eyes,

wondered, “So that night at the karaoke bar, did you recognize me the night we bumped into each other

a faint smile on his face,

was in danger that night. You didn’t accidentally save me along the way, but you followed me the

nodded in response.

and added, “If you recognized me, why keep your identity