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Chapter 40: When He Came To Confront Me

Penulis: Shirley South
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-02 15:31:02

Bella's POV

The soft glow of the setting sun shimmered through the glass walls of the building as I stepped out of the elevator. When I stepped outside, the air felt heavy with that faint scent that always told when rain was about to fall.

I exhaled quietly. My back ached. My head throbbed. All I wanted was to get home, eat something small, and fall into Cole’s arms before sleep took me. The day in the office had stretched too long. The driver opened the car door before I even reached him, bowing slightly.

“Ma’am.”

I nodded in acknowledgment, gripping my bag tighter. Then I heard it.

“Bella!”

The sound made me freeze mid-step.

“Bella!”

I turned sharply, heart hammering, and Eric was there. He was striding toward me, his expression fierce, his movements hurried and almost desperate. The security detail from the company entrance noticed him instantly. Within seconds, two men in black were already moving toward us, their hands close to their radios.

“Ma’am, do you know this man?” one of
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