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Chapter 315
Bella gracefully tilted her head up, maintaining eye contact with Justin as she walked
closer. At that moment, it felt like every drop of blood in his body seemed to converge at
the tip of his heart. His throat tightened, and the muscles in his body tensed even further.
It was as if every part of him was urging him to be with Bella, longing to reach out to her
right then.
Zoe, noticing Justin’s reaction, furrowed her brows slightly. She held onto him tightly, as if
guarding a precious treasure. Her overwhelming sense of possessiveness was triggered.
She could sense that Justin not only knew this beautiful woman but also cared deeply for
her!
Just when Justin thought Bella was approaching him, she unexpectedly turned like a gentle
breeze, gliding past him.
“Christian!” Bella called out, leaving the bewildered Justin behind her.
“Oh! My sweetheart!” Christian, walking from the other end of the corridor, saw Bella as if
encountering a long-lost friend. She waved at Bella with immense excitement and greeted
her with kisses on the cheek. It was evident how close the two of them were.
Everyone, including the three men and Zoe, was left speechless.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHaving been Christian’s protege for three years, Zoe knew Christian as a solitary and
somewhat arrogant person. Christian rarely shared compliments and often had a sour
expression.
‘How did this woman effortlessly earn the rare sight of a smile from her mentor?’
“My dear, I never expected to see you in Savrow! OMG… If only I had known, I would have
cleared my schedule to have dinner with you!” Christian joyfully embraced Bella.
“You still have rehearsals to prepare for. I wouldn’t want to disturb you.” Bella spoke fluent
French, her tone soft and intimate as if it were her native language.
Bella used her identity as Sharon in her interactions with Christian, who had not only
ordered more than one custom dress from her but had also developed a close personal
relationship with her. It could be said that Bella had a magical charm. Anyone who
collaborated with her would eventually become her friend.
As Justin watched Bella chat happily with the internationally renowned pianist Christian,
memories of the past flooded his mind. His shoulders shuddered slightly, and suddenly,
everything he thought about the world turned upside down.
He remembered the early days of his marriage, when Bella’s eyes used to light up with
joy, much like Zoe’s. Bella would come across interesting things, chatting away like those
young girls.
However, he often neglected her, not sparing her a single glance. Gradually, Bella became
quieter, transforming into a silent presence at Tideview Manor, standing by his side.
In those three years, Bella had no social life, and the arts and scholarly pursuits gave way
to the mundane daily chores. Justin found her uninteresting, thinking she fell short in
every aspect compared to Rosalind. He believed marrying Bella was a regrettable mistake.
Little did he realize, he nearly destroyed Bella with his own hands.
His emotional abuse had turned Bella into a docile and submissive woman, someone who
walked on eggshells and settled for compromises. The deep affection Bella once had for
him. was like the Titanic colliding with an iceberg. Even the flame-like fervor of their
romance ultimately became a heartbreaking disaster.
“Mr. Iverson, come over!” Bella’s eyes sparkled as she looked beyond Justin towards
Christopher. She waved at him with a cheerful smile.
Christopher hastily adjusted his tie and the corners of his clothes and said, “I’m coming!”
A hint of nervousness appeared in his usually composed features as he strode toward
Bella with determined steps.
Justin clenched his fingers tightly, bitterness piercing through his chest, while Ryan was
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmseething with jealousy.
Just as Christopher and Justin brushed past each other, Christopher suddenly halted. He
smirked and adjusted his glasses as he glanced sideways, directed at Justin, who exuded
the triumphant mockery of a victor.
Christopher’s contemptuous gaze was like a sharp blade, cutting into Justin’s heart and
leaving it in a blurry mess. Justin watched helplessly as the man walked to Bella’s side and
stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her.
Justin witnessed everything unfold and yet felt powerless. ‘Is this all I can do? Can I only
be a useless bystander? Is there no way to stop their relationship from developing
further?’
In the midst of this tension, Bella introduced Christopher to Christian, the renowned
pianist.
Bella grinned. “Christian, this is my friend, Christopher. His mother is a big fan of yours, so
he’s hoping to get a signed album from you as a memento for her.”
“Of course! I would be happy to!” Christian graciously complied, displaying an unexpected
warmth.
Not only did Christian provide a signed album, but she also asked her manager to capture
the moment. As the trio posed for a photo, a bitter taste filled Justin’s heart. The scene
was a mix of complex emotions, rivalry, and an underlying sense of powerlessness for
Justin.
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