Chapter 423 Retaliation By The Divorced Heiress

• "Steve, decant the Lafite bottle." Bella furrowed her brows and looked away, picking up her phone. Bella asked for distance, and Steven knew it, which made him sad. Steve, I get what you're thinking. Although our marriage dissolved, I despise Justin, yet we are not adversaries. Bella smiled and gave him a sympathetic shoulder pat. "If I want to establish KS Group and establish a base in Savrow, I'm going to run across him. All I'm trying to do is be flexible. However, Ms. Bella— "What's to be afraid of? Are you worried that he'll exploit me somehow? If Ash attempts anything, Drew will take him out before he gets a chance.” Bella gave an indifferent smile.
• That's not it, Steven thought to himself. I have the utmost respect and affection for you. I have no problem risking my life for you. My only concern is that you could fall in love with Justin once more. I refuse to watch you travel that path once more. With a dejected groan, he took the red wine and walked out. Bella's phone vibrated nonstop in her hand, much like Justin's intransigence. "Mr. Salvador, how may I help you?" As usual, Bella answered the phone with a detached tone. "I appreciate your cake. It was quite tasty. Bella's lashes created a shadow behind her eyes, and her breathing grew labored. There was silence that night. Justin had a seductively husky voice.
• She'd liked to hear his voice when she called him on the phone before. She would become aroused and roll about in bed despite his lack of interest. But she felt nothing now. She took enormous satisfaction in her exceptional discipline and her ability to overcome any addiction, even love. "Thank you so much. I hope the cake helps you remember to mind your own business and to keep your counsel to yourself. With cold eyes, Bella inhaled deeply. "I don't believe I was in the way." Justin had a serious tone. "Your company is also my company." Bella laughed. "Well, you could say that. I have to pull Bethany back a bit for you.