Chapter 44

Third Person POV:

Bella, rendered speechless, retorted, "I won't come out. If you want the divorce agreement signed, come to the ward!"

Hugo, recalling Luka's words, his eyes flashing, coldly demanded, "Give me your ward number."

Bella provided the number and immediately hung up.

Hugo unbuttoned his collar. This was a new device, specially prepared for him by Luka; he couldn't return empty-handed.

Staring at the hospital building, he laughed at himself. He, a CEO, was acting as a spy. He regretted it. How had things with Sophia come to this? His repeated rejections had driven him to an affair with Bella. He never anticipated paying this price.

Two bodyguards stood at the ward door. They searched him and confiscated his phone.

Inside, Bella was eating an apple.

Hugo handed her the divorce agreement. Bella reviewed it, frowning. "Nothing for me?"

Hugo calmly asked, "What do you want?"

Bella replied without hesitation, "Money!"

Hugo sneered sarcastically, "You're all about money, huh!"

Bella's expression hardened. "You didn't say that when we were in bed together!"

Hugo retorted, "Don't you know a man's words in bed are unreliable?"

Bella said coldly, "I don't care. We're still husband and wife. I want half your property. If not, I'll sue. I won't get a penny less! You can't just kick me out!"

Hugo looked at her pale, fair face, its insatiable greed evident. His tone stiffened: "I should let the netizens see your disgusting face. Sue if you want. Trifleming Jewelry is heavily in debt and facing a lawsuit. I'll split the assets with you!"

Bella froze, her expression changing instantly. "I'll sign!"

Hugo felt nauseated by her sudden change. He felt inferior to Luka, not only in business but in choosing a girlfriend. How could he have been so blind to end up with Bella?

Seeing Bella's signature, Hugo thought of Luka's explanation. He said coldly, "Don't be complacent. The netizens are watching. Will you try to commit suicide again for sympathy? How dare you say those things online? You lied about my design drafts repeatedly, yet you pretend to be innocent. Where's your dignity, Bella?"

Bella smiled indifferently. "So what? Do they have evidence?"

Hugo looked at her as if seeing her for the first time. "You disgust me. The only reason you're blaming me is because I lack evidence against you!"

Bella sneered, brushing back her hair. "It's enough for them to believe me. I'm so pitiful. Even if I win, I'll be seen as ruthless and heartless."

Hugo said, "I'm at the Stratovski Group, protected by Luka!"

[The following is unclear whose perspective this is. It needs rewording to clearly show the speaker.]

This sounded like a joke. I sarcastically remarked, "So what? My reputation is ruined. Even Luka can't change the netizens' minds, right? Those internet fools believe anything! They blindly follow trends. Do you understand?"

Hugo stared at her wrist, his expression changing. "Is your wrist cut?"

Bella's hand froze as she signed, then she threw the agreement at Hugo, shielding her wrist. "What nonsense!"