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.

scalp to the tips, collecting a handful and taking a whiff

still smell as

attempted to keep the situation under control. "Let's not waste

likely about business, Bella figured that if she played dumb, maybe

if delaying the inevitable confrontation just for a momentary thrill. His eyes were all wink-and-nudge as

relief

to discuss joining forces

was oddly polite as he even played the

unease, Bella settled

her, fixing his gaze

and she couldn't help but ask, "Aren't they serving the

keep her calm, her mind was racing, trying to

you still smell

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

and snapped his fingers, signaling the waiters to enter one

put a smile on your face," Luke quipped as if trying to

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