Chapter One Hundred and FourThe next trial was also the trial of Max. Bella entrusted her lawyer to handle the case, including the divorce, as she felt she had fulfilled her obligations and wouldn’t have much time to concern herself with her ex-husband going forward.She also heard from her lawyer that her ex-husband had been shouting constantly in the holding cell, demanding to see her. He didn’t hesitate to play the pitiful card to try to earn sympathy from those around him.The thing that amused Bella most was that he kept claiming he loved her, blaming her for not letting him touch her and for her illness that prevented her from conceiving. He argued that he was forced to find another woman to bear him a child to “save” their marriage. According to him, he cheated only to preserve their marriage.Bella felt amused, unable to comprehend how he could be so shameless and oblivious to the wrongness of his actions. Even setting aside the infidelity, his plan to take over her father's
Chapter One Hundred and FiveIt wasn’t as if Bella just realized the difference between her and that man now; it was just that now she was truly serious about the matter. Bella didn’t spend too much time waiting for Levi—whenever she wanted to see him, all it took was a phone call, and he would always answer as if he were waiting just for her call.Before Levi arrived, Bella had thought of simply being straightforward and saying that their relationship was over; after all, she had never been polite with him. However, when Levi walked in, Bella felt anxious and flustered. Levi was always a strikingly handsome man, and wherever he appeared, he became the center of attention. Fortunately, the café wasn’t crowded now, and her table in the corner went largely unnoticed.“It’s rare for you to invite me out like this; you seem to be in a great mood,” Levi said, pulling out a chair to sit down. His smile was gentle and affectionate, yet his gaze seemed as if it wanted to devour her.Bella tri
Chapter One Hundred and SixAfter that meeting, Levi didn’t call or message her, which made Bella feel relieved. Bella never really knew what this man was thinking or what he would do next, so when he didn’t agree to her proposal, she felt a bit anxious."I thought he might do something… like harassment. I feel so lucky," Bella said as she sat in her new office, specifically the deputy director’s private office.Ever since Pearl was thrown into prison and Max was held in custody, the entire company was in chaos for days; no one could have expected that their director would be detained and soon face imprisonment.Bella brought one surprise after another because most people in the company didn’t know that she was the chairman’s daughter and the legal wife of Director Cooper. They only knew their director was married, but he had a rather ambiguous relationship with his personal secretary.Lauriel was particularly shocked. When she learned Bella’s true identity, her face turned pale, and
Chapter One Hundred and SevenEveryone in the courtroom cast curious glances at Bella. They all knew this trial was initiated by a wife accusing her husband of infidelity and he had committed numerous despicable acts that harmed his father-in-law's company. Yet, the husband treated his ex-wife as a savior. No one could understand what miracle he was waiting for.Bella entrusted almost everything to her lawyer. Her lawyer was a renowned figure in the legal community—capable of turning even a murder charge into innocence. With such a skilled advocate and a solid case, Bella was confident of victory.As the trial commenced, Bella's lawyer presented all the evidence from the previous hearing, supplemented with even more detailed and compelling information. Every word he spoke left the courtroom stunned and buzzing with murmurs about Max. Max's already pale face grew even more ashen and lifeless, revealing his utter despair and helplessness.Max's lawyer could do nothing; the evidence was
Chapter One Hundred and EightBella was still thinking about the court case and didn’t realize there was someone else in her office."Mr. Martin, you should knock before entering," Bella said with a professional smile.Henry chuckled lightly. "I did knock; you just didn’t hear it. How’s work lately? Any difficulties?"Henry’s tone was gentle and friendly, but Bella found it a bit awkward. Ever since Henry returned to the country and took over the position of director, he often came to her office to chat. However, having not seen him for a long time, Bella still felt distant from the man in front of her."No issues. I’ll get used to it soon enough. What brings you here, Mr. Martin?" Bella asked, her tone clearly conveying a sense of distance from Henry."You don’t need to be so formal and serious with me. After all, we’re family…" Henry said lightly but hesitated when mentioning her divorce. "I heard you got divorced…"Bella’s divorce and her lawsuit against her ex-husband and his mist
Chapter One Hundred and NineIt took Bella several seconds to react. She frowned slightly and looked straight at the man in front of her."Hey, you’re—"“Mr. Karter, I didn’t expect you to visit my home at this hour. Since it was unannounced, I am genuinely surprised. Please forgive me for not being able to welcome you in the best way possible,” Mr. James, initially startled, quickly regained his composure and smiled warmly at the man.As soon as Mr. James finished speaking, Bella became even more surprised. Her father knew Levi? No, the fact that her father knew him wasn’t the issue; it was her father’s deferential attitude towards him that was.Bella knew Levi was influential in elite circles, but she had always treated him as an equal. She had never lowered herself before him, and Levi had never shown any issue with that. Yet, her father—an influential figure in the business world who had never bowed or tried to curry favor with anyone—was now acting so humble in front of Levi. Thi
Chapter One Hundred TenHenry drove Bella home. Throughout the journey, neither of them spoke a word. Henry was deeply curious about the man named Levi—who he was and why both Bella and her father looked so unsettled when the man appeared.Bella remained silent, gazing out the window at the bustling nighttime streets. The vibrant, lively scene contrasted starkly with her pensive and gloomy mood.Her mind kept replaying Levi's cryptic words and her father's pale, worried expression. What had that man done, and why did he choose this particular moment to act?No matter how much Bella speculated, she couldn't figure out why Levi had come to her father's house this evening, coinciding with a time when the entire family was present.“Are you worried about that man, Levi? Do you... know what kind of person he is?” Henry broke the silence, his voice shattering the tension in the car.Bella flinched. She forced a natural-looking smile, her eyes darting away. “I don’t know who he is. We just a
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven"What did you just say?" Bella asked again, as she couldn’t hear clearly.Seeing Levi approaching her, an inexplicable unease rose within her. Levi’s unusual demeanor left Bella unsure of his intentions.“You tell. All this time… no, ever since that moment, I’ve been tolerating you in even the smallest matters. And what about you? It seems like I’ve spoiled you so much that you’ve completely lost sight of your own situation.”“What nonsense are you talking about? Tolerating me? I think you’re just too bored and decided to come looking for trouble. How many times do I have to repeat this? Our relationship is over. It’s done. Don’t you understand what ‘done’ means?”Having to bring this issue up again drove Bella mad. She thought Levi’s silence over the past while meant he understood and that both of them had tacitly agreed their mutually beneficial relationship was over. Contrary to her expectations, Levi seemed intent on complicating things further.Or ra
Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen“Hmmm… haaa… ugh… ugh… please… I… can’t take it anymore… hic… ugh… aahh…” Bella kept letting out intermittent moans, although the pleasure was coming in waves, this level of madness was really too much for her.The room was filled with sounds that made the listener blush with embarrassment, not only Bella’s moans but also Levi’s vulgar words that made Bella wish she was deaf so she wouldn’t have to hear what came out of this man’s mouth.“Damn. Baby, I’m almost there… look, I haven’t even come yet and you’ve already climaxed several times, you’re getting more and more sensitive.” Levi thrusted frantically, he tightened his grip on her waist, leaving clear red palm prints on both sides of Bella’s waist.Bella was in a daze from pleasure, as soon as she heard Levi speak, she immediately woke up, tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at him, her voice trembling as she begged.“Don’t… don’t shoot inside… pull out… ugh… hmmmm… ugh… I don’t want to… ple
Chapter One Hundred TwelveSince Pearl's trial, Bella hadn't engaged in any intimacy for a while, making every touch from Levi send shivers down her spine and heighten her sensitivity.From the start, their relationship was nothing more than a transaction of physical needs and benefits: he helped her take revenge on the two betrayers, and she satisfied him by becoming his lover—a lover who could fulfill his desires whenever he wanted.Indeed, Bella had always played her role well while the deal was ongoing and never once refused this man. But that was when their deal was still in progress. Now, what meaning did this hold?"What is our relationship now? Tell me. My ex-husband and his mistress have been thrown into prison, so I don’t need your help anymore. If you're doing this just to satisfy your own needs, go find another woman. I don’t want to continue this with you anymore.” A moment ago, Bella had been flustered, but now she spoke with surprising calm.The large hand caressing Bel
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven"What did you just say?" Bella asked again, as she couldn’t hear clearly.Seeing Levi approaching her, an inexplicable unease rose within her. Levi’s unusual demeanor left Bella unsure of his intentions.“You tell. All this time… no, ever since that moment, I’ve been tolerating you in even the smallest matters. And what about you? It seems like I’ve spoiled you so much that you’ve completely lost sight of your own situation.”“What nonsense are you talking about? Tolerating me? I think you’re just too bored and decided to come looking for trouble. How many times do I have to repeat this? Our relationship is over. It’s done. Don’t you understand what ‘done’ means?”Having to bring this issue up again drove Bella mad. She thought Levi’s silence over the past while meant he understood and that both of them had tacitly agreed their mutually beneficial relationship was over. Contrary to her expectations, Levi seemed intent on complicating things further.Or ra
Chapter One Hundred TenHenry drove Bella home. Throughout the journey, neither of them spoke a word. Henry was deeply curious about the man named Levi—who he was and why both Bella and her father looked so unsettled when the man appeared.Bella remained silent, gazing out the window at the bustling nighttime streets. The vibrant, lively scene contrasted starkly with her pensive and gloomy mood.Her mind kept replaying Levi's cryptic words and her father's pale, worried expression. What had that man done, and why did he choose this particular moment to act?No matter how much Bella speculated, she couldn't figure out why Levi had come to her father's house this evening, coinciding with a time when the entire family was present.“Are you worried about that man, Levi? Do you... know what kind of person he is?” Henry broke the silence, his voice shattering the tension in the car.Bella flinched. She forced a natural-looking smile, her eyes darting away. “I don’t know who he is. We just a
Chapter One Hundred and NineIt took Bella several seconds to react. She frowned slightly and looked straight at the man in front of her."Hey, you’re—"“Mr. Karter, I didn’t expect you to visit my home at this hour. Since it was unannounced, I am genuinely surprised. Please forgive me for not being able to welcome you in the best way possible,” Mr. James, initially startled, quickly regained his composure and smiled warmly at the man.As soon as Mr. James finished speaking, Bella became even more surprised. Her father knew Levi? No, the fact that her father knew him wasn’t the issue; it was her father’s deferential attitude towards him that was.Bella knew Levi was influential in elite circles, but she had always treated him as an equal. She had never lowered herself before him, and Levi had never shown any issue with that. Yet, her father—an influential figure in the business world who had never bowed or tried to curry favor with anyone—was now acting so humble in front of Levi. Thi
Chapter One Hundred and EightBella was still thinking about the court case and didn’t realize there was someone else in her office."Mr. Martin, you should knock before entering," Bella said with a professional smile.Henry chuckled lightly. "I did knock; you just didn’t hear it. How’s work lately? Any difficulties?"Henry’s tone was gentle and friendly, but Bella found it a bit awkward. Ever since Henry returned to the country and took over the position of director, he often came to her office to chat. However, having not seen him for a long time, Bella still felt distant from the man in front of her."No issues. I’ll get used to it soon enough. What brings you here, Mr. Martin?" Bella asked, her tone clearly conveying a sense of distance from Henry."You don’t need to be so formal and serious with me. After all, we’re family…" Henry said lightly but hesitated when mentioning her divorce. "I heard you got divorced…"Bella’s divorce and her lawsuit against her ex-husband and his mist
Chapter One Hundred and SevenEveryone in the courtroom cast curious glances at Bella. They all knew this trial was initiated by a wife accusing her husband of infidelity and he had committed numerous despicable acts that harmed his father-in-law's company. Yet, the husband treated his ex-wife as a savior. No one could understand what miracle he was waiting for.Bella entrusted almost everything to her lawyer. Her lawyer was a renowned figure in the legal community—capable of turning even a murder charge into innocence. With such a skilled advocate and a solid case, Bella was confident of victory.As the trial commenced, Bella's lawyer presented all the evidence from the previous hearing, supplemented with even more detailed and compelling information. Every word he spoke left the courtroom stunned and buzzing with murmurs about Max. Max's already pale face grew even more ashen and lifeless, revealing his utter despair and helplessness.Max's lawyer could do nothing; the evidence was
Chapter One Hundred and SixAfter that meeting, Levi didn’t call or message her, which made Bella feel relieved. Bella never really knew what this man was thinking or what he would do next, so when he didn’t agree to her proposal, she felt a bit anxious."I thought he might do something… like harassment. I feel so lucky," Bella said as she sat in her new office, specifically the deputy director’s private office.Ever since Pearl was thrown into prison and Max was held in custody, the entire company was in chaos for days; no one could have expected that their director would be detained and soon face imprisonment.Bella brought one surprise after another because most people in the company didn’t know that she was the chairman’s daughter and the legal wife of Director Cooper. They only knew their director was married, but he had a rather ambiguous relationship with his personal secretary.Lauriel was particularly shocked. When she learned Bella’s true identity, her face turned pale, and
Chapter One Hundred and FiveIt wasn’t as if Bella just realized the difference between her and that man now; it was just that now she was truly serious about the matter. Bella didn’t spend too much time waiting for Levi—whenever she wanted to see him, all it took was a phone call, and he would always answer as if he were waiting just for her call.Before Levi arrived, Bella had thought of simply being straightforward and saying that their relationship was over; after all, she had never been polite with him. However, when Levi walked in, Bella felt anxious and flustered. Levi was always a strikingly handsome man, and wherever he appeared, he became the center of attention. Fortunately, the café wasn’t crowded now, and her table in the corner went largely unnoticed.“It’s rare for you to invite me out like this; you seem to be in a great mood,” Levi said, pulling out a chair to sit down. His smile was gentle and affectionate, yet his gaze seemed as if it wanted to devour her.Bella tri