The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 2119

Christopher locked gazes with Bella yearningly, a teardrop threatening to fall from his eyes.

"For the innocent and kind boy I had once known as Chris, I will always offer him my best wishes even if he doesn't say anything." Bella kept a stoic face. "But now, I can't grant your wish. Even if I do wish you a happy birthday, it doesn't come from my heart."

Christopher chuckled, not at all angry at her remarks.

"Do you still remember the birthday gift you got me back then? I didn't take anything with me when my dad drove me out of Savrow. I only took your gift with me to Sentania. Do you still remember what you got me, Bella?"

Bella clenched her fists without a word.

Of course, she still remembered.

"Soapbox car racing was all the craze at school. The kids at school owned one soapbox car, but I didn't. I was constantly picked on and left out because of it." Christopher murmured softly, his eyes sparkling with the joy of yesteryear. "You got me the soapbox car I always wanted for my birthday that year. It was red in color. Do you remember?"

Bella's heart sank.

The gifts she gave him were never superficial.

She went out of her way to protect the delicate boy's fragile ego.

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"But I know it wasn't a coincidence. You simply took pity on me." The affection in Christopher's eyes was solely for her. "Even so, I was happy because the gift came from you."

"My feelings for you have never been sympathy or pity. I simply hope that my former friend can be happy." Bella's voice was strained with emotions.

"I wish we could go back to the past, but we can't." Christopher shook his head, his expression grim.

"This little catch-up is over. Let's get straight to the point." Bella's voice was icy.

"Bella, am I right to say that this is your setup?" Christopher grinned dotingly. "You came up with a plan when you ran into me at the hospital and approached me in the name of visiting. You kept an eye on my every move and paid off that nurse. You got her a clean slate and planted her close to me.

"Knowing that I'm cautious and suspicious, you took your time to make your move. You sent the nurse to deliver my meds to clear my doubts. Just yesterday, she switched my meds and colluded with Ralph to arrest me on the spot. I got to give it to the love of my life. Your little scheme is airtight, and I'm proud of you."

"What do you mean by colluding with Ralph? Ralph is a police officer. It's only right that he arrests suspects." Bella curled her red lips. "Slandering the CEO of KS Group should be added to your charges. Our legal team can nail that on you. You got caught with your pants down. The drug test proves it. Don't even try to deny it."

"I don't use." Christopher firmly refuted.

"Ha. Tell that to the police and see if they believe you!" Bella expressed her disgust. "I thought you were just evil, Christopher. I can't believe you're a coward too. You don't own up to the things you do."

"I only took an experimental drug from Meridan, Bella. The medicine is not some drug. I swear."

"Enough! Save your crap." Bella lost her patience, her eyes red-rimmed. "You tricked me to come here, Christopher. You have no intention to turn yourself in right from the start."

"Turn myself in? I'm innocent, Bella. Why should I turn myself in?" Christopher narrowed his eyes and grinned. "I just missed you. I wanted to see you. That's all."

"Christopher!" Bella shouted angrily.

Footsteps echoed.

"Mr. Iverson!"

Bella looked back in shock.

Escorted by a police officer, Taylor and Attorney Lyles entered the room. Taylor nodded respectfully at Bella with a grin.

"Thank you for visiting Mr. Iverson, Ms. Thompson. You're a good friend to him."

On the other end of the surveillance, Justin and Ralph were in shock.

"What's going on, Ralph?" Justin's eyes widened.

"Christopher was caught using, and the drug was found in his ward. How could they bail him out when the evidence is stacked up against him?!" Ralph was livid, his veins bulging.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Meanwhile, Taylor took out a certified diagnosis and showed it to Bella.

"Mr. Iverson has never used drugs, Ms. Thompson. He's been sick for years."

Bella took the medical report and read the contents.

Christopher had essential tremors.

"There is no cure for the illness. Back in Sentania, Mr. Iverson had to rely on medication to control his symptoms. I know better than anyone else the agony Mr. Iverson suffered throughout the years." Taylor made an agonized face. "Mr. Iverson needs this medication even in Savrow because the attacks can be very unbearable.

"We didn't expect the medication to have addictive properties. That is why the test on the urine sample came back positive, but it doesn't mean that Mr. Iverson is an addict. You got the wrong idea, Ms. Thompson."

Attorney Lyles echoed the same sentiment. "The police conducted their investigation and didn't find any drugs or proof he was dealing. The charge for using should be dropped."

"I told you I was sick, Bella. You never believed me." Christopher spoke in a low voice, his eyes reflecting sincerity. "Even if I lie to the world, I will never lie to you."