Chapter 342

Steven was deeply aware of Ralph’s harbored prejudices against him. Ralph thought that every man who showed excessive attention to his sister had bad intentions.

“Ralph, you’re too cautious. Steve is not a stranger,” Bella said helplessly with a smile.

“He may not be a stranger, but he’s still a man,” Ralph retorted. His eyebrows furrowed slightly. He cast a cold glance at Steven and added, “You should find a female secretary tomorrow. I don’t like the idea of you having a male secretary.”

Bella waved her hand dismissively and squinted her eyes. “Come on, you’re such a suspicious cop. You see everyone as a potential criminal.”

“It won’t hurt to stay vigilant and alert,” Ralph replied.

Ralph assisted Bella into the car and closed the door. As Steven bowed to him before leaving, Ralph stopped him.

“Wait.”

“Is there anything else, Mr. Ralph?” Steven asked with a calm expression.

“As Bella’s secretary, you’re with her 24/7. While supporting her, remember to maintain your boundaries,” Ralph instructed.

Ralph’s gaze carried a chilling fierceness. “What doesn’t belong to you won’t ever be yours. Don’t harbor any inappropriate intentions or cross the line. Unlike my older brothers, I won’t tolerate your presence around Bella. I was born with a suspicious mind, and I’ve witnessed too much evil in this world. So, I never assume the best in people.”

took a deep breath and clenched his

Bella. Don’t you dare take a single step

I understand the rules. While the rules can control actions, they can’t control one’s feelings.” Steven asserted, forcefully suppressing

too long. “I won’t do anything to Ms. Bella because I genuinely admire and respect

can’t ask me to stop loving her. Loving someone is not a

eyebrows furrowed slightly. Although he did not like Steven, he found his words surprisingly straightforward.

what you said

we leaving or not? I’m exhausted!” Bella lowered

Bella.” Steven turned back and smiled warmly at

call when you get home.” Ralph seemed a bit concerned and

to

watched his sister leave but did not immediately follow. His eyes lost their playfulness and scanned the opposite side of the road. He turned

was discreetly parked. He had just sent a location to Justin, and within seconds of Bella leaving, both

go?”

door was violently yanked open. In an instant, he felt his breath hitch as a rough and powerful hand firmly seized

What are you

nowhere like a ghost, panicked and shouted, “Don’t

all that

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