The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 2164

Besides, Bella was not completely certain if Nadia was her mother.

Acting recklessly would only warrant trouble.

"The last few days must have taken a toll on you. You should head back for a rest." Camilla teared up, feeling bad for Bella.

The Thompsons may appear to be a serious bunch, but in reality, they were incredibly romantic, free-spirited, and self-centered. They would do and sacrifice anything to pursue their happiness.

It was the sort of self-serving righteousness.

Only Bella held the responsibility as the heiress on her frail shoulders. She threw herself into the shady side of the corporate world to protect the family and defend her father's empire.

Bella had the gentleness, wits, and beauty of a woman and the strength, decisiveness, and bravery of a man.

She was the chosen heiress.

However, not everybody could bear the weight of the crown.

The door to the study opened, and Edward entered.

"Edward." Camilla went up to him with a smile. Though they had been married for years, she was as bashful as ever.

Edward looked at the organized study and sighed in remorse. He pulled Camilla into his

arms.

"Sorry, the meeting took too long. We agreed to tidy the study together, but you handled it all on your own. It won't happen again."

"It's nothing major. Don't worry about it." Camilla blushed, feeling embarrassed to be lovey -dovey in front of Bella.

"Is everything ironed out, Edward?" Bella straightened herself out and acted normal.

"The secret service and the special force will assist you in capturing Christopher and his accomplices tomorrow."

Edward looked worried. "I advised Ash and Justin against going to the scene, warning them of potential dangers, but they ignored me and insisted on overseeing things themselves."Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

"Justin isn't there to take charge. He will be the first one on the scene." Bella was concerned. No one knew Justin better than her.

"While they will wear bulletproof vests, the danger levels will be high. Don't worry, Bella. I will do everything in my power to keep them safe." Edward was solemn.

Bella curled her lips faintly. "Thank you, Edward."

"It will be chaos tomorrow, Edward. Are you still attending the museum's opening ceremony?" Camilla asked worriedly.

"I will." Edward was firm on that note. "You know me. I can't go back on my promise."

Camilla responded, "I'll go with you."

"Stay here at the president's house and watch over Bella."

Edward declined. "I've stationed guards in the house, but all the men will be on duty tomorrow. I'm not comfortable leaving Bella here alone."

Camilla sighed and nodded. "Alright. Please be extra careful. I'll keep watch of Bella."

Bella returned to her room in a daze. Justin, big and tall as he was, walked out of the bathroom.

"I drew the bath for you, Bella."

Sweat gathered on Justin's forehead. His well-defined arms under the rolled sleeves of his white shirt painted a sexual tension.

"Okay," Bella responded nonchalantly while wandering off to the bathroom.

Suddenly, a pair of strong but gentle arms held Bella from the back.

Justin locked his arms around Bella's body, his breath mingling along her neck. The tingling sensation drenched her skin.

"Do you want to take a bath together?" Hiding his desire behind his eyes, Justin reached his hand into her blouse and unhooked her bra.

This was clearly a sweet part of their daily routine.

"Justin." Before, Bella would have melted in his arms by now.

Her composure tonight left Justin feeling uneasy.

"Hm?" Justin's breath hitched, and he turned her around to face him. "Do you have

something on your mind, Bella?"

"Justin..." Bella's lashes fluttered, and her voice was raspy as she asked, "My mother fled to Hatchbay back then. Do you think she was a fugitive from Sentania?"