After watching their car pull away, Kristian ushered Bella back inside the house.
Despite his outward indifference, he was internally fraught with anxiety.
He ventured cautiously, Who is that lady? She seems close to Stella. Stella is still young, and I dont want her associating with disreputable people.
Bella glanced at him and replied, Thats Alissa Perez. Shes a renowned embroiderer. The dress we made for Margery wouldnt have been possible without her skills. Shes competent and respectable.
Though Bella had only met Alissa that day and didnt know her well, she had formed a positive impression of her.
As Bella spoke, Kristians complexion blanched at the mention of Alissas name, a ghost from the past he wished to forget.
Refusing to believe it, he sought confirmation. Did you say her name is Alissa Perez?
Yes, didnt you hear me? Bella responded, her brow furrowing slightly.
After receiving confirmation, Kristian became visibly flustered, his palms damp with sweat.
It was then that Bella noticed his distress. She quickly asked, Whats wrong? Youre looking very pale. Are you feeling okay?
Kristian, struggling to maintain his composure, seized the opportunity to excuse himself. I think Im just exhausted today. I really dont feel well.
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Bella, concerned, urged, Why dont you go to your room and rest?
Kristian hurried to his room, where memories he thought buried forever began to resurface. He had always believed those recollections would remain hidden deep within him.
Growing up in a humble background, he had fallen for Bella at first sight during their school days. However, Bella was already with someone else, and despite his efforts, he never captured her heart.
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Alissa had always looked down on him.
Kristian vividly remembered the disdain in her eyes; she had been the one placing barriers between him and Bella!
With this realization, Kristians hands clenched into fists, his veins bulging and his expression twisting into one of rage and humiliation.
A sinister gleam crossed his eyes.
Years had gone by, yet here was Alissa, re-entering his life, stirring old grudges.
The name Ethanthe identity he had worked hard to shed, a symbol of his past vulnerabilities-loomed over him like a haunting curse.
He was determined not to let anything or anyone from his past jeopardize his current status.
Rising from his bed, Kristian dialed his subordinates number. With a cold, controlled fury, he inquired, Did you make sure that the information of Ethan Vance is wiped out?
In the evening, Stella and Miley made plans to go shopping the next day. Hanging up the phone in a good mood, Stella heard Matthew returning to the room.
He shed his clothes and asked, Why did Alissa want to see you today?