Chapter 222

“Sure! As long as you call me, I won’t forget.” Tristan said.

Bella, p>

“Okay, can you release my hand? I’ll be late for my meeting if you don’t let me go now p>

Tristan leaned closer and kissed her lightly before he signaled his bodyguard, sitting next to the driver, to open the car door for Bella.

Bella quickly exited the car, afraid Tristan might try to stop her again or step out of his vehicle.

This morning, she had actually declined Tristan’s offer to drive her to the office, but he persisted. She had no choice but to agree, with one condition: he must not leave his car.

Bella was gripped with deep worry. She was not yet ready for her relationship with Tristan to be exposed to the world, especially not in her office.

The media’s relentless pursuit of gossip news and constant presence in the Quantum Capital building, including the café or lobby lounge, only added to her anxiety.

The longer time before people knew about her relationship with Tristan, the better because she still needed to resolve many things, especially about Laura Kiels and her family. Once these two issues were sorted, she would allow Tristan to make an announcement.

However, when they were about to leave the house earlier, Bella was taken aback when she saw Tristan’s luxurious car. She had expected him to drive her in his usual, modest vehicle, and this unexpected change left her perplexed.

When she protested, he stated, “My dear wife, I just want to let everyone know that Arabella Donovan already has a man, and her man is a big shot. So, they can back off if they dare to approach you p>

His ability to spin words into excuses made her feel amused and speechless simultaneously.

Bella quickened her steps as she walked toward the lobby. From afar, she saw Leo standing inside, near the entrance.

Leo looked casual, wearing a white slim-fit shirt and navy trousers that hugged his long legs. His simple attire did not diminish his attractiveness, prompting a few women nearby to steal glances at him.

They were all curious to see Leo standing near the entrance, holding two cups of coffee. This only heightened their interest in who the lucky woman would receive his coffee p>

Three women seated on the lounge sofa whispered among themselves while stealing glances at Leo.

“Look… Look at that guy with the white shirt over there; he looks charming p>

“Oh my! Why have I never seen him before? Is he new p>

“Do you know which division he’s in p>

“I’m not sure. But judging by his attire, he’s probably a staff member at the management office p>

“You mean Quantum Capital p>

“Yeah, obviously! I hope he’s on our team’s entertainment division p>

“Ugh, can you guess who he’s waiting for? Looks like he’s been standing there for three minutes p>

“Let’s approach him and ask his name,” one woman giggled, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Leo.

“Let’s go. I hope I can snag some coffee from him,” another woman responded.

“Hahaha, you can have the coffee. I just need his cell phone number p>

The two women rolled their eyes.

Before the three women could rise from their seats, they froze in place upon seeing a beautiful woman walking toward the man. The man also looked at her with a smile slowly appearing on his face.

Her beauty amazed them; even their company’s top ex-actress, Laura Kiels, couldn’t rival her.

“Is she a new actress in our company p>

“Maybe she’ll replace Laura Kiels p>

“Wait! Why is she smiling at that guy p>

They were utterly surprised when they saw the man handing coffee to the beautiful woman.

“Morning Leo greeted Bella, offering a coffee latte.

“Thank you, Leo p>

Bella took her coffee as she continued walking towards the executive elevator. She spotted Sam standing beside it, waiting for them.

“You look in a terrific mood, Boss. And as pretty and charming as always,” Leo remarked as he walked alongside Bella.

Bella didn’t respond, just giving him a glance and a faint but sincere smile at his compliment.

“Boss, if you wouldn’t mind me asking, why did Boss Tristan drive you again? I thought you refused him driving you to the office because you worried someone might recognize him,” Leo asked curiously.

When Leo finds out that Sam hasn’t picked up Bella, he is surprised and curious. He had assumed Bella would drive herself to work, knowing how busy Sam had been lately. But he was wrong.

“Hmm… about that, you may ask Tristan yourself whenever you have a chance to meet him Bella said casually to Leo before stepping into the elevator.

She stood at the back, observing Leo and Sam ahead of her.

Later,

Her gaze lingered on Sam.

It had been two weeks since she asked Sam to set up a branch of the Sentinel Network in the country, and she had yet to hear directly from Sam about its progress.

“Sam, any updates on the development progress of the Sentinel Network p>

“Yes, Boss. I’ve managed to invite some of my former teammates from my special forces. They have retired from any army’s actions. However, their skills are still very capable of helping me at Sentinel Network. They started their activities last week. Boss Jack also sent me two assistants from the head office to help me manage while I accompany you outside the office p>

Bella felt proud hearing about Sam’s work managing his team at the Sentinel Network, even though he was also busy looking after her and following her to Nova City.

“We still have insufficient skillful people to run the Sentinel Network at its maximum level; it will only operate smoothly in the next two months. But Boss, don’t worry. For a small mission, I have formed a core team Sam explained everything to Bella until, finally, the elevator reached the nineteenth floor.

“I see. Keep me posted, Sam.” Bella walked out of the elevator, followed by Sam and Leo.

However,

She stopped in front of her office door and turned to Sam with a thoughtful expression.