While at the Sinclair Tower.
After talking with his grandfather this morning, Tristan spent his entire day in his penthouse waiting for the right opportunity to call Bella. He needed to meet her and talk about her work and their son.
After he asked Max to investigate Bella’s location, he found that she had been in her office building Quantum Capital since morning.
He wanted to visit her office immediately but feared she would be angry. To distract his mind from thinking about her, he asked his grandfather to send him videos and pictures of Dax. Only looking at how adorable his son was made him forget to rush to Bella’s office.
But now, he wanted to ask Bella to speed up his meeting with Dax. It felt like he didn’t want to wait any longer.
Before long,
Tristan saw Max enter the living room area, holding his laptop. Max’s face looked slightly ugly as if someone had just ruined his day.
Tristan can not help but ask, "What is it?"
"Boss, I found something interesting."
Max said. He places his laptop on the coffee table in front of Tristan.
"A few moments ago, videos and photos spread on social media showing your mother and Laura Kiels at Sushi Tei restaurant."
"And why are you telling me this?"
Tristan frowned, looking at Max. He didn’t want to know what his mother was doing with that woman. It doesn’t matter if they meet as long as they don’t bother him.
"When I watched the video, I found something that shocked me... And I think you should see the footage, too."
"Can you just summarize in short? I have so many things to do now!"
Tristan looked impatiently at Max, who was still standing before him.
"Boss, let me show you..."
Max took his laptop and sat next to Tristan. His hands danced nimbly across the keyboard. Not long after, CCTV footage appeared on the laptop screen. He places his laptop again before Tristan.
"Don’t be shocked, Boss..." Max warned him before he entered the play button.
Even though Tristan feels confused, he still follows Max’s advice to watch the CCTV footage.
Soon, he saw his mother and Laura Kiels chatting with a man inside the Sushi Tei restaurant; he became even more confused because he didn’t know the man’s identity.
Why did Max ask me to watch this video!?
"Max, what are you wa—" Tristan paused when he saw the familiar woman standing behind the man.
His heart tightened as he moved closer to look at the computer screen. As soon he saw the woman’s face, his eyes widened in shock.
"Why is Bella there? My mother meets her..." Tristan’s voice trembles, too shocked to see his mother scold Bella.
"Yes, that woman indeed, Ms. Bella, and it looks like your mother confronted her..."
Tristan’s hands clenched into tight fists. He continues watching the CCTV footage until it’s finished.
Instantly, Tristan stood up from the sofa when he saw the video take place about 30 minutes ago. He decides to go to a restaurant.
He was afraid that Bella would be hurt because she was abused again by his mother. This time, he would not let her suffer because of his parents.
However, before he could move to the elevator, the man who tried to protect Bella flashed into his mind.
Who is that person!?
"Max, I want the man’s identity," Tristan ordered as he left the room.
Max trailed him while bringing his laptop.
"I will investigate him too." He answers.
"I also want you to delete all photos or videos that record Bella’s face."
"Okay, Boss!! I will erase all their digital traces."
"No!" Tristan’s steps stopped. He turned to look at Max. "Let the photo and video of that woman circulate online... Ah, my mother, you don’t have to erase them."
Max was surprised to hear Tristan’s order. Looking at how dark his face was now, he didn’t ask him further.
"I understand, Boss. I’ll do it right away."
"The man’s identity; I want you to send it quickly."
Max nodded. He headed to the emergency stairs, to the 39th floor, his computer room.
****
Sushi Tei restaurant.
Leo let Bella finish her lunch even though he was curious about the old woman’s identity.
Before long, he followed suit when he saw Bella finally put the chopsticks on the empty plate.
"Bella, do you mind if I ask?"
She looked at Leo and saw his curiosity flash through his eyes.
"Sure," She answered casually.
"Who is that old lady!? Why was she so mean to you?"
Bella didn’t answer him. Instead, she asked, "Didn’t Jack tell you who my husband is... I mean, my ex-husband?"
"Well, sorry to tell you, but we never talk about you, Bella." Leo chuckled when he saw her roll her eyes.
"Gosh! I know you were never interested in me, Leo... you don’t need to emphasize that."
"Hahaha, sorry..."
"Well, that woman, my ex-mother-in-law."
"Damn it!! I already guessed—" Leo didn’t continue his sentence when he remembered the old woman’s name when Bella called her earlier.
Leo narrowed his eyes at Bella, "So, your ex-husband is Tristan Sinclair?"
"Hmm, he is."
Leo opened his mouth several times to say something, but not a word came out. He was shocked to learn that the rich and influential man in this country was Bella’s ex-husband.
"Why were you muted?" She feels amused looking at Leo.
"Tsk! I never imagined you married him. No wonder you’re not interested in helping Jack and Harper at the head office; you have a rich man as your husband."
"Oh, please, Leo! He is my ex. And that’s in the past..."
"Yeah," He smiles. "Well, you made the right decision to divorce Tristan Sinclair. His mother’s behavior was unacceptable."
"I know, right!? That’s why avoiding that woman is my ninja way." She laughed before continuing her words. "I’m too tired to meet that kind of person."
"Yeah, really annoying and causing our mood to drop below zero. Damn!!"
"Hmm," Bella sighed deeply.
"Alright, let’s go back to the office now. Or do you want to go home?"
"I will go home. I have left my son for too long..." Her smile grew wider when she thought about Dax.
...
When they left the VIP room, Bella stopped in her tracks.
"Why... Is he here!?" she said softly, looking at Tristan, walking toward her.