StarNovelChapter 381 A Woman With a Backstory Upon seeing the two in the room, | felt slightly awkward. | wondered if | had interrupted a private moment.
Atticus immediately smiled and said, “Ms. Chloe, please cin. We've been expecting you!” | nodded graciously and stepped inside. The woman in the room looked at my face, then my bandaged arm, smiling faintly.
Atticus turned to the woman and said, ‘Letintroduce you. This is Chloe Hartz from Tanum Corporation.” He then turned toand said, “Ms. Chloe, this is the boss of the Vanderberg Palace, Ms. Bella Vanderberg.
| extended my hand to her. “Hello, Ms. Bella. It's a pleasure to meet you!” Her smile deepened as we shook hands. She was very amiable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs we settled into our seats, Atticus looked at my arm and asked, “Still not healed?” “Well, it's almost tto take the cast off. Once that’s done, I'll be good as new!” | chuckled awkwardly. “A new injury added to the old one. Oh, speaking of my injury, I must thank you for sending your bodyguards.
to assistin a critical moment!” | immediately expressed my gratitude, emphasizing that it was assistance, not protection. Since | didn’t know Atticus and Bella's relationship, | couldn’t assume.
Atticus smiled and waved it off. “You're too kind. It's just a small effort, hardly worth mentioning.” Bella reached out and poureda cup of tea gracefully. | took a delicate sip, exclaiming. “This tea is exquisite!” I might have been a little dramatic, but this tea was delicious.
The woman beforeexuded a calm and ethereal presence. She wasn’t conventionally beautiful, but her demeanor was dignified and charming.
Lauren's description of her cto mind. She was a legendary woman whose past was shrouded in mystery.
| spoke up, “I've wanted to meet Ms. Bella for a long tnow. It's just that we never had the chance.” might have been a little flattering, but what | said was true.
Atticus chuckled heartily. “It seems you both share a mutual admiration. That's why | decided to play matchmaker today.” | quickly replied with gratitude, “I truly appreciate it, Mr. Atticus.” However, | wondered why someone like Atticus would engage in such an inconsequential task. It couldn't be as simple as it seemed.
“Mr. Atticus was talking on the phone with you when he arrived earlier. | overheard and thought it would be nice to meet you, Ms. Chloe,” Bella said as she madeanother cup of tea.
Her beautiful, soft hands were like the ones in old murals. This was the first tshe had spoken since | arrived. Her voice was melodic and gentle.
“It's my honor, Ms. Bella.” | was even more curious about Bella now.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHow did a woman with her beauty and poise run a club in a busy city? There had to be a story behind it.
“Don't be so formal. Just callBella!” She smiled and said, “I'll leave you to your business discussion. Whenever you have time, Ms. Chloe, cfindon the fourth floor.” “Alright!” | quickly agreed.
Bella stood up, and | followed suit to send her off. However, she gestured that it wasn't necessary before quietly exiting.
Everything about her seemed just right.
Atticus remained seated. It seemed like the two were quite familiar with each other.
| thought of Liora, who was her polar opposite. One was obnoxious, and the other was mysterious.
The difference between these two women madewonder about Atticus. He was also a man who was hard to understand.
“Csit here!” Atticus invited.
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