Chapter Seven
After secretly hiring an investigator, Bella discovered that the vague relationship lurking in the shadows between Pearl and Max had existed for a longer time than she had thought. Though she believed that their involvement had started before her marriage to Max, the private detective's findings revealed that they had been deeply in love long before Bella even knew Max.
This news struck Bella like a thunderbolt, leaving her trembling and overwhelmed. She recalled snippets from what she had overheard in Max's private office. It seemed that Max was merely using her to gain control of her father's company and all her family's assets, which was the reason he married her.
As Bella pieced together the events and actions, she began to understand the situation better. Their plan was indeed quite foreseeable. Bella smirked inwardly. They believed she was so naive and blinded that she couldn't fathom what was happening. But she still wanted to know what their next moves would be;
