The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

"Edward and Camilla have already sealed off Sentania's borders. Christopher is a wanted criminal in both Sentania and Savrow. There is no way he's able to leave the borders of Sentania."

Justin kept the brooch in his pocket and forced himself to assess the situation calmly and rationally.

"He must be hiding somewhere within Sentania," Justin continued, fighting back the ache in his heart. "A man used to a life of luxury and power could never stand being a fugitive, constantly on the move with no guarantee of safety. His pride wouldn't allow it. So, he'll stay where he has resources, in a place he's most familiar with."NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

Ralph felt an urge to applaud him but knew it was far from the right moment. This man had been pushed to his limits, his mind under immense strain from the circumstances. Even with his sudden relapse of headaches, it did not affect his ability to think and make decisive judgments. It was extremely heartbreaking to see this sight.

"Justin's analysis is spot on, but that is also the big problem here!" Asher's face was serious and haggard as he spoke. "At the end of the day, all Christopher wants is Bella. Now that he's achieved his goal, he might resort to despicable tactics to keep her under his control, like hiding her away where no one can find them. He'll force Bella to obey him, and even if she resists with all her might, he'll have all the time he needs to make her his." "Argh...!" Justin clutched his head, the pain forcing him to his knees, his entire body trembling.

"Ash! Now is not the time to push him like this!" Ralph, heartbroken, held Justin close.

"What I'm saying is a very real possibility. I'm just trying to prepare him—and all of us-for the worst-case scenario!" Though usually gentle, Asher could be bluntly practical when it came to major issues, which could be difficult to accept.

Asher continued, "Sentania isn't a small country. Its land area is significant, with a high forest coverage rate and nearly a hundred islands of different sizes! If Christopher chose a random spot to hide, it would take us considerable time to search the entire country. By then, anything could happen- it's unavoidable! But the good news is, Bella's life isn't in danger. Christopher just wants to control her; he wouldn't ever hurt her. I'm sure of that." Justin felt his body trembling violently. "I'm worried... I'm worried Bella, with her strong-willed nature, won't submit and might...”

"She won't!" The Thompson brothers said in unison.

"Justin, we're Bella's biological

brothers. We grew up with her. She's not the kind of person who would take her own life!" Ralph's gaze was firm, without a hint of doubt. "No matter how bad things get, she'll keep fighting and never give up! Justin, we will definitely find her! But Justin, if—if Bella has been..." Asher turned away, overwhelmed by his own painful thoughts.

"I want her," Justin said, lifting his tear-streaked pale face and

speaking word for word. "No matter

what state Bella is in, no matter

è's been through... She will

what she's

always be my wife. I will protect her until my last breath and never leave her!"

On Rose Island, the sea breeze rippled across the water, stirring up silver waves, silent and lonely.

It was unclear how much time had passed before the effects of the anesthetic began to wear off.

Bella slowly opened her heavy

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eyelids, gradually regaining consciousness. Yet, her body remained weak and powerless,. leaving her lying on the bed, able only to curl her fingers slightly and twitch her nose.

"Bella, you're awake?"

The familiar, gentle voice whispered in her ear, causing her heart to skip a beat and a cold sweat to break out over her body. “Chris..." Bella tried to sit up, but no matter how much effort she put in, she couldn't manage it.

Suddenly, her petite body felt lighter-

A strong arm wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her up and pressing her against a warm, muscular chest.