Chapter 1837 Reunion with an Old Acquaintance

Bella's heart sank, her expression instantly crumbling. She had run through countless scenarios, but the thought of the puppeteer behind Valor Corporation being him had never crossed her mind!

"Long time no see, Bella." The man, donning sunglasses and smirking, opened his arms as if expecting a hug.

It turned out that it was her despicable ex-fiancé, Luke Connor!

Bella stood her ground, fixating on him with intensity. "How on earth did you get out of jail?"

Luke took off his sunglasses, feigning a regretful look. "After all this time, I thought you'd be excited to see me. Instead, our reunion is off to a rather aggressively inquisitive start. Ouch!"

He advanced as he spoke.

Bella watched him cautiously, involuntarily stepping backward until her back pressed against the wall. With no more room to retreat, she was trapped. Her mind raced as she tried to make sense of the situation.

How did Luke escape from jail? Was he the only one who got out?

So, why and how did he end up here?

Bella couldn't possibly be naive enough to believe that after sending Luke to prison, he'd go to such lengths to catch up or discuss cooperation with her. He wasn't the type to repay evil with kindness.

raised his hand, letting his fingers run through Bella's hair, from her scalp to the tips, collecting a handful and

still smell as

to gag, Bella attempted to keep the situation under control. "Let's not waste time and get

was fully aware that Luke's motives for being there weren't likely about business, Bella figured that if she played dumb, maybe she could prevent

momentarily as if delaying the inevitable confrontation just for a momentary thrill. His eyes

of relief and tension, maintaining her

joining forces

polite as he even played the gentleman by

her unease, Bella

his gaze on

she couldn't help but ask, "Aren't

trying to concoct a plan to discreetly snag her

smell as amazing

urge to gag, Bella attempted to keep the situation under control.

and snapped his fingers, signaling the waiters to

it out; I've got your favorite dishes lined up. Thought it might put a smile on your face," Luke quipped as if trying to charm

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