Chapter 41 Retaliation By The Divorced Heiress

• Axel gritted his teeth in frustration. He opened his lips to add more, but Bella sent him a frown. "What? I will defeat that jerk on your behalf! Bella intervened to stop Steven from settling the score with Justin, since he was furious. "Ignore it. He is unbeatable. You'll just end up being his punching bag because he was in the peacekeeping army once. What's more, he had no intention of dislocating my shoulder. Simply put, he lacks self-control and is reckless with his strength. This is how he's always been." Why does it seem like you've known him for a long time, Ms. Bella? Bella was momentarily taken aback. Her red lips were pursed, and she remained silent.
• Steven was still unaware of her connection to Justin. She wasn't intentionally hiding it; she was just too sluggish to give an explanation. She had no intention of getting back together with Justin because it was already in the past. Once they returned to the villa, Axel gave Bella a cup of coffee and chastised Justin for being a jinx. "Axel, I apologize." Bella's lengthy eyelashes quivered with shame. "What?" Why are you expressing regret to me? Startled, Axel reached out to put his palm on his sister's forehead. "Are you feeling chilly? What kind of bullshit are you saying now?
• "No, I just felt bad for keeping my secret by using you. I can only seek your assistance because Asher is currently in Inalia on a business trip. I worry that you may believe I'm using you as a prop. As she spoke, Bella's voice grew weaker. "What are you talking about, silly girl?" Feeling upset, Axel approached Bella and gave her a hug. He drew her thin body to his chest, avoiding her broken arm. "In order to safeguard you, Mom gave birth to the four of us before you. We four will be there for you when you tie the knot again!