Chapter 208 Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Due to concerns about safety, especially given how chaotic things were in this area compared to back home, Dominic and Ian decided to bring Bella back to the island that night. They couldn't risk another assassin sneaking into the hospital. The plan was to let her rest for a couple of days before returning to Joville so that she would be strong enough for the long journey. Leonard arranged for his bodyguards to patrol the island around the clock, and everyone was thoroughly vetted to ensure there wouldn't be any more issues. When Celine heard Bella was back, she assumed it meant they could immediately leave for Joville. She pulled Ian aside and asked, "When can we leave?" Learning they had to wait, she deflated like a balloon. "So, we still have to be on edge. I wouldn't have come if I had known it would be like this." Ian, always gentle and smooth-talking with women, showed no such kindness this time. His tone was cold. "I didn't have to bring you here. Weren't you the on