My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Mia and Kyle) novel Chapter 321

"Yeah, I can understand that. Love can’t be forced. Just like me in the past. I love Tristan, but he is not..." Bella murmured, but Harper could hear it.

Once again, the room suddenly fell silent. Neither of the women said anything. It was as if they were lost in their own thoughts.

However, not long after, Bella frowned and realized Harper’s words earlier.

"Wait... Wait... Harper Reed, do you have a man you love? Who is the man who stole your heart and made you not want to get married until now?"

Harper, holding back laughter, saw Bella’s curious expression. Her best friend’s gaze was quite sharp as if she wanted to read her mind with just her eyes. It was priceless looking at her now.

However, of course, she wouldn’t tell her.

"Girl, stop looking at me like that. I won’t tell you! Sorry, even if you beg, I won’t," Harper said, shaking her head while pressing her lips tightly, ignoring Bella’s puppy eyes.

Bella became increasingly curious. Countless questions now flew through her mind, and she couldn’t help but express them.

"Miss Reed, do I know him? Is he our college friend? Since when did you have a crush on him?"

Harper just smiled while shaking her head, but not a word left her lips. She wouldn’t tell Bella about that man. It would be useless because she knew she couldn’t win that man’s heart if she had to compete with Bella.

"Harper, you should tell me. Maybe I can help you." Bella was still trying to convince Harper to tell her who the man was.

"Should I?"

"Yes. Of course..." Bella said in a meaningful tone. She really wanted to see her best friend have a happy ending with the man she loved. That’s why she was serious about wanting to help.

Harper felt her heart tighten for the first time as her mind filled with his face. She imagined she had a way to win the man’s heart. Now, she was confused about whether she should tell Bella or not. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

After thinking for a few more seconds, Harper finally decided to be honest with Bella. However, Bella’s phone rang before she could speak, interrupting the words on the tip of her tongue.

She waited for Bella to finish her phone call with her husband.

Later,

Harper could only respond with a slight nod when she saw Bella smiling guiltily at her.

"Go, don’t make Tristan wait for you." Harper smiled at Bella, who was now standing to get her bag.

"Let’s go. I will drop you at your hotel."

Harper shook her head and followed Bella toward the door. "No need. Sam will drive me there. Besides, I still want to chat with Stefan and Leo."

"Alright, then... Let’s continue our chat tomorrow during lunch," Bella said.

"Okay. Lunch with you? Sounds great. I know your choice of restaurant is commendable! See you tomorrow, girl..."

***

It was quiet since Tristan’s car left the Quantum Capital building.

Even after five minutes, Bella still hadn’t said much. Her mind was busy thinking about her meeting with Sean Spencer tomorrow morning.

"Yeah, I remember," Tristan remembered his promise.

However, hearing that his wife would meet Sean tomorrow, for some reason, he felt like there was a hurricane in his chest — his fear that Sean would take Bella away from him made him ignore his promise.

"But, I—"

"Please, Tristan," Bella stopped him to continue his words. "Please allow me to meet him first. Only this time." She spoke firmly as if she didn’t want to be rejected.

Tristan didn’t say anything; he just looked at her in the eyes and felt mixed emotions in his heart.

"Hubby, I need to clear everything with him. If you want to talk to him, you can do it after I meet him, please—"

"Hmm, okay. I understand." Tristan half-smiled as he stepped on the gas pedal, continuing on their way home.

Silence fell again.

After a few more minutes, Bella broke the silence.

She looked at Tristan briefly and then asked, "Why are you worried about me meeting Sean Spencer alone?"

Tristan took a deep breath before he turned quickly to look at her.

"I know this sounds ridiculous. But I was afraid Sean would steal you from me. I was afraid—"