Chapter 2031



Bella's crystal-clear eyes narrowed sharply.

Chris...

The name "Chris" echoed faintly in her ears. It was a distant memory she had nearly buried in the past.

The image of the gentle, pale-skinned boy who once smiled so warmly resurfaced in her mind.

However, the harsh realities of life consumed that boy. He became a demon who brought suffering to others.

With no other choice, but for the sake of her loved ones, the people he controlled, and those he harmed, she had to rid the world of this evil.

Seeing Bella lost in thought, Christopher mistook her hesitation as a sign of emotional sway.

His intense desire surged uncontrollably in his chest. He leaned closer, his breathing heavy, his long lashes lowered as he moved in to kiss her lips, which he had yearned for.

Click-

A sharp click cut through the darkness.

In an instant, Christopher's tall, slender body froze.

Along with the icy chill at his neck, he felt a sharp, cool sensation. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a pale smile played on his lips as he spoke, “Bella, your skills are just as good as before. Is Justin unable to give you the sense of security you need? Do you still feel the need to protect yourself so vigilantly?"

Bella's eyes were as cold and sharp as a blade, her butterfly knife pressing firmly against his trembling throat.

provides me with an irreplaceable sense of security. But I've never been the kind of woman who seeks refuge through men. I can protect myself, and if necessary, I can protect him

blood-red as if

a thicket of darkness and pain all his life. Everything he had achieved, though supported by others, was a result of his own bloodied

even fought to shield his frail mother with his weak

he loved most stood before him, declaring that she would protect the person he hated with all his

was cruelly mutilating his heart, piece by piece,

not find it ridiculous that you are

of your humanity? Do you think you're in any position to negotiate with me? Do you think you can make me give up on Justin? In this life or the next, I will never choose you. If you have any shred of conscience left, stop your wicked schemes. Otherwise, I will stop at nothing. Even if it costs me my life, I'll destroy you and

a narrow slit in Christopher's expensive suit with the butterfly knife,

a resounding bang, the door to the stairwell

as Christopher chewed his lip and slowly raised a

with vivid red blood. However, despite the pain, he broke into a twisted smile,

Taylor's

Iverson, are you

"Come in."

entered immediately, closing the door softly behind him. He addressed Christopher's rigid,

Thompson, and the others are leaving soon. Would

makes no difference. No matter how much I try to please Wyatt, his

Christopher's gaze remained fixed

on his fingertips. The image of Bella's luscious red lips continued

heart.

and flatter Wyatt, but I can't

Chairman Thompson are still in favor of him!" Taylor's expression showed disdain and

knows about my secret dealings with

"She even found out that I instructed Aaron to sell so-called drugs and use the members

did

Thompson family's heiress was truly exceptional. Though a woman,

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