My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 174

Chapter 174: Meet Someone She Didn’t Want To Meet
After more than one hour of meeting, Lucian finished his report.

“May I have the name of the corrupt official?” Bella finally breaks her silence. She needed the names of the alleged corrupt officials to start her investigation. If she couldn’t stop them with subtle means, then she would resort to harsh methods.

And it is up to the corrupt officials what way they want her to use. They can choose!

Lucian explains that they only know the people they are in contact with, not the people behind them. Therefore, he cannot guarantee that any valuable information can be gleaned from them to investigate the mastermind behind the corrupt officials.

“It’s fine, Mr. Lucian,” Leo replied instead of Bella. When he saw Lucian suprised by his words, he continued, “Well, we just want to know the parties that you have contact with.”

Lucian slightly frowned as he saw Leo. Then, he turned his gaze at Bella.

When he saw Bella say nothing but small nods, he immediately asked his secretary to give them the list.

He didn’t have much faith in the newly appointed CEO to address the root cause of the company’s problems. However, Lucian only needs the head office to be aware of the issue and take matters from his hands as he doesn’t have enough resources to deal with it.

…

Bella read the names of five people on the paper. After reading their profiles, she offered the map to Leo beside her and glanced at Lucian, who sat across from her.

“I understand your concern, Mr. Bloomdale,” she says, a half smile slowly appearing on her lips. “Unlike the person before you, you and all the gentlemen here already work hard to manage and operate this office and our business in line with shareholders’ interest. Let’s continue doing so. As for the corrupt official, I will take care of it. You don’t need to worry about them. But rest assured, they will stop stealing our company’s money…”

Lucian Bloomdale and the other directors were surprised to hear how confident Bella was. They all doubted this young woman’s ability to solve such a complex and tremendous matter, but they did not voice their opinions.

Bella could feel their doubts. Even so, she let them pass and said nothing about it.

She would take action to deal with all the corrupt officials who stole her company’s money. And she likely had to resort to the hard way.

In essence, there is no way she will close her eyes to this immoral practice!

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After the lengthy meeting, Lucas treated Bella and the rest to lunch at a seafood restaurant nearby.

This restaurant is never empty of visitors. As a result, it is challenging to get a seat to eat there, especially if they visit during the lunch or dinner break.

Luckily, Lucian was an excellent administrator. He is well prepared. He had already reserved the VIP room a week early. So they could enjoy their lunch peacefully in the VIP room.

They arrive just after the lunch break, but the restaurant’s hall is still full of customers enjoying their lunch.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the manager recognized Lucian and promptly escorted them to the VIP room.

Bella walks alongside Leo to keep up with Lucian and the other directors. As soon as they reach the VIP room, she takes her seat but feels uneasy and uncomfortable. She starts to experience a slight headache and shivering. The med effect has dissipated, and her fever has returned.

She placed her hand on her cheek, and when she felt her body temperature hot, this worried her. She might cancel her plans to go to the site under such conditions.

After placing their order, Bella excused herself to use the restroom. She needs to splash cold water on her face to cool down and freshen up. Hopefully, the restaurant’s restroom is clean and cozy.

Sam, who sat beside Bella, immediately stood up from his seat. He followed her, “Boss, are you okay?” he asked when they left the VIP room.

She stopped and smiled at him, “I’m fine. I just need to go to the restroom and get freshen up…”

“The restroom is over there. Do you want me to guide you there and guard the door?”

“Thank you, Sam. I’ll manage it myself.” she shook her head and left him.

“Okay, Boss, I will wait here…” Sam stands not far from their VIP room. He is worried about seeing her face and slightly red eyes.

She didn’t say much, and she walked towards the restroom in the corner at the end of the corridor.

The corridor looks empty. She is the only one walking toward the restroom.

She quickened her step.

When Bella saw her reflection in the mirror, she was surprised. With one glance, someone would know she was not well, as her cheeks and eyes looked red.

‘Looks like I can’t go to the site this time…’ she wondered. She felt terrible about canceling this schedule because she knew Lucian was excited to show them the newly updated mine.

She took a deep sigh before splashing her cheeks with cold water.

After ensuring her face looked much fresher, she immediately left the bathroom.

She needs to drink some medicine to reduce her fever and headache as she starts to feel the back of her neck up to her head feels tight.

When she comes out, someone calls her name. Instantly, her step stops when she recognizes the familiar voice—it is her brother, Henry Donovan.

…

“Sis Bella!? Oh my god, is this really you? What are you doing here?” Henry Donovan was surprised to see Bella in this city.

After they last met, he hated her because she had vanished without even visiting their family house.

What Henry hears is that Bells is now moving to the capital. But he hated her even more because his grandpa moved to the capital, likely because he wanted to get closer to her.

Henry is jealous of her because Bella is the only person who has made Grandpa decide to move to the capital.

‘Gosh! Looks like my luck for today has run out. How could I avoid him in this small aisle?’