Chapter Fifty-two

Belle had no plans entertaining any other suitors. Even after what Nikolai did and how unconventional their marriage feels like now.

“Are you going to tell him?” She asked Jessica. Her personal assistant slash bodyguard was awfully quiet during the ride.

“I believe nothing eventful happened today.” Jessica nonchalantly looked at the window. Belle can already tell. She may be acting cold, but she’s on her side.

First day together and they are already bonding. She’ll take this as a good sign.

“Do you think that guy still likes me?”

Jessica looked around the car except at Belle's location. “Yes.” She said while clearing her throat. “It was quite obvious with the way he looked at you. Especially when you said goodbye.”

It was exactly why she said goodbye. She went there because she wanted to talk to a friend. She could really use one right now. Someone who can understand her, or be there for her.

There was this teeny-tiny hope before in her heart for that person to be Nikolai. It seems l