Chapter 321

Bella stared at him in astonishment and asked, “How… How did

you

end up here?”

Steven, who was standing behind her, witnessed Christopher’s mysterious reappearance. His heart sank, and he silently clenched his fist.

“They told me this elevator was only reserved for you, so I waited here,” Christopher said with a gentle, shallow smile, skillfully sidestepping the real question.

“I wasn’t asking about that. I meant, why did you come to find me?” Bella furrowed her brows. “Your dad is supposed to visit our house tonight. Aren’t you heading to Hatchbay with him?”

Christopher calmly and confidently clarified, “That’s why I’m here-to pick you up. Let’s go back to Hatchbay together.”

Bella pursed her red lips, suspicion creeping into her heart. His words were faultless, but not entirely innocent.

“Thank you for coming to pick me up, Mr. Iverson, but Asher has already made plans with me. He should be here soon, and I’ll be following him back home.” Bella politely smiled. “See you at Yara Park tonight.”

“I’ve already informed Uncle Wyatt of my intention to come and pick you up. He agreed, so Asher won’t be coming,” Christopher said with an unruffled demeanor.

Bella’s beautiful eyes widened. She lost her composure.

Chairman Thompson and my father are sworn brothers, and you and I grew up together. With such a connection, Uncle Wyatt shouldn’t

you, protect you, and love you like my exclusive treasure.’ “Well… Alright, thank you for making the trip.” Bella remained polite, maintaining a sense of propriety

and protective of her, like a mother bear guarding her cub. But this time, he actually pushed her toward another man.

want to market me off like Wyatt? What if Christopher was a psychopath in disguise?’ Bella sighed silently, feeling guilty for being

have time for you, Ms. Thompson.” Christopher

had grown accustomed to this man’s flirtatious way of speaking. She did not dwell

Steven’s heart felt a pang, and he quickly called

came to

eyes filled with curiosity as

he turned his gaze slowly toward Steven behind him. Steven felt a stinging pain in his heart from that gaze. He stiffened,

forgot.” Bella raised her gentle, bright eyes to him and said, “You don’t have to follow me home. You can leave early. You’ve been working hard lately, so go home and

they walked away from Steven.

he recalled Christopher’s concealed, chilly gaze. He felt a cold force wrap around him, like being plunged

side by side in the lobby, quickly drawing the attention of all the hotel staff.

companion! There’s finally a

said, “Really! And he’s so handsome! Mr. Lovett

this gentleman have completely different styles, right? This one is like a handsome and stern Dobermann, while Mr.

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