My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 136

Chapter 136: I’m Fine Now!
‘Jack Foster!?’

Tristan recognized the man as Jack Foster, a New York businessman consistently ranked among the top 25 wealthiest people in the world by Crazy Rich magazine.

Countless questions now crossed Tristan’s mind.

‘How does Bella know Jack Foster? Wait? Does Quantum Capital also belong to RDF Group?’

Tristan froze when he realized something. So far, he had never tried to dig up information about Bella’s company. But now, he felt the need to do that—to find out about Jack and Bella’s relationship.

“Tristan, actually, I have to—” She can’t finish her words as she knows that Tristan is probably watching them.

“Do you guys want to go to a company dinner?” Tristan asks politely, noticing Bella’s hesitation to speak.

“Yes. My boss… invited us to dinner. I can’t refuse him because he will fly back to New York tomorrow morning.” Bella stopped in the lobby as her eyes fixed on his car.

She felt terrible because Tristan was already in the parking lot waiting for her, but she had also promised Jack to dine with him.

When Bella is unsure how to ask Tristan to leave, Jack overhears their conversation and sees an opportunity to meet Tristan.

“Bella, you can ask him to join us…” Jack smiled at her when their eyes met. “I don’t mind if he joins us. How about you, Leo?” he turned his gaze to Leo.

This was the opportunity Jack had been waiting for to meet Tristan Sinclair. He wanted to teach Tristan a lesson for hurting his best friend in the past and also needed to warn him not to mess with Bella again, or he would do something that would make him suffer.

“I don’t mind either. It would be fun if your ex-husband joined us…” Leo smiled meaningfully at Jack before looking at Bella.

However, his smile immediately disappeared when Leo saw her glaring at him as if she wanted to whack him with her glare.

“Oops, sorry, boss… I mean, Mr. Sinclair,” Leo flashed an awkward smile before turning his gaze to look after Sam, ignoring Bella, who looked sulky. He needs Sam to drive them to the restaurant.

Tristan, who heard their conversation, felt joy. He couldn’t help but thank the two men for allowing him to join them.

…

Bella finally had to ride in the car with Tristan while following Sam’s car in front.

They headed to the private restaurant that Leo suggested.

Bella ignored Tristan since she sat beside him and talked to Dax instead. She informed him that she could not return home to dine with him.

“Mommy, it’s fine…” Dax’s cheerful voice relieved Bella. “You’re with daddy!?”

“Yes. You want to talk to him?”

“No, Mom. It’s dangerous to drive while taking a call…” Dax said seriously, which made Bella almost laugh when she heard her four-year-old son talking like an older person.

“Baby, there’s a technology called ‘Speaker.’ Your dad can still hear us.”

“Ah, Mom… You’re right! How could I forget?” Dax couldn’t help but laugh. Then he continued, “Mommy, did you say you were going to have dinner with Uncle Jack?”

“Yes… Uncle Jack is visiting Mom for work. He wanted to meet you, but it looks like he doesn’t have much time now, Dax. So, maybe next time…”

“I see. It’s fine, Mom. Send my regards to him. Alright, I have to go now. I have piano class in a few minutes…”

After Dax talked to Tristan for a few words, he ended the call.

…

The car became silent again.

However, not long after, Tristan finally can’t help but ask Bella about Jack.

“Bella, can I ask you something?”

She turned her gaze at him, “Yes, sure…”

“Jack Foster. Is he the owner of your company?”

“Mhm, he is.”

“How do you know him? Have you worked with him before?” He asked curiously.

Given Jack’s background and high position in a global company like RDF Group, Tristan had been curious about Bella’s acquaintance with Jack Foster.

Bella smiled upon hearing his question, and she started to explain that she knew Jack and Dylan during her studies in the US. Since then, they have become best friends. However, Bella didn’t tell him she owned a significant company share in RDF Group.

“I see,” Tristan now understands. “It is so nice of him to ask you to work for his company, Bella.”

Bella shifted her gaze and looked at the car in front of her before she answered.

“Jack established Quantum Capital in this country in the hope that I would take the management over from him. But when I returned to this country, I never expected my grandfather to force us to get married…” Bella took a deep sigh, remembering those times.

Tristan’s face stiffened at her words. He remained silent, worried that their conversation would turn awkward again.

“Well, you know the rest of the story,” she laughed softly. This made Tristan even gloomier as he remembered his stupidity in ignoring such a beautiful and intelligent woman.

Bella didn’t stop her words. She continues to torture Tristan with her words without her realizing it.

“That time, I was so stupid to fall for you, Tristan. I abandoned my career and only have a plan in mind to become a housewife… Your wife…” she casually said, but for Tristan, her words felt like a thousand nails stabbing his heart.

“Sorry, Bella…” Those were the only words that could come out of Tristan’s lips. He tightened his grip on the wheel, looked at the road, and cursed himself inwardly.

“You don’t need to apologize, Tristan. I’m alright now and happy with my life…”

Tristan didn’t say anything, but his expression remained unchanged — angry at his old self for what he had done to her.

Bella remains oblivious to the change in Tristan’s expression and continues to speak.

“From then on, Jack asked his brother-in-law to take care of the company until we divorced—” she paused, glancing at him.

Bella was shocked when she saw Tristan’s face darken.

‘Huh!? Why is he mad? Did I say something wrong?’ She wonders.