Chapter 2030

“Let’s talk.” In the dimly lit hospital stairwell, the motion sensor light had not activated, leaving only the faint green glow of the emergency exit sign. In the dark space, Bella and Christopher locked eyes. The surrounding air chilled rapidly. “Bella, it’s been a while since we last met at the Hoffman family’s funeral. How have you been?” Christopher’s gaze was intense as he took a step closer. Bella took a step back. Her crimson lips curled into a mocking smile. “Christopher, do you really think you’re doing everything flawlessly? Do you think you’re the smartest person in the world, playing everyone in the palm of your hand? Do you think I don’t know about your dealings with the Larson family’s eldest son, Aaron, or what you’ve done to the people of the Southern Star Syndicate?” She only mentioned Aaron and not Owen Hopkins, because she intended to keep the latter as a trump card. In time, Owen would be an even stronger leverage than Yvonne. Moreover, knowing Christopher’s ru