My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 353

Chapter 353: Sean’s Provocative Words
Bella, “…”

She thought Tristan was sincerely friendly to Sean, but he scolded him through his lines.

‘Gosh! How obvious is his jealousy?’ Bella sighed deeply as she turned her gaze to Sean.

“I also thought you were busy, Sean. That’s why I told my Grandpa you wouldn’t come.” She tried to break the tension between the two men.

“Bells, for you… I’m trying not to be busy and set aside everything else.”

Sean smiled at her. His gaze was gentle but only fixed on her. He didn’t even glance at Tristan, though he could feel Tristan’s sharp gaze on him, but he still ignored it.

Bella was unsure how to respond to Sean’s provocative words, especially when she sensed a cold aura radiating from her husband, clearly annoyed by Sean’s remarks.

“There was an accident on the road, so my car got stuck, and you know me, right? I can’t stay still when I know I can help, so I stopped to help the traffic officers on the scene…” Sean continued when he saw Bella not say anything.

However, Sean’s words made Bella even more speechless. This was the first time she witnessed Sean speaking so many words to explain something; this man was actually the same as Tristan. They are stingy with words when there are other people around them.

“Oh, I see. It’s very kind of you, Sean.” Those were the only words she could say now.

“Hahaha, no, not really. I just do what any decent human would do. But still, I have to apologize to you and your family because I can’t join you guys for the lovely lunch…”

Sean’s sincere apology was enough to make Bella feel sorry. She had previously been disappointed in him because he didn’t show up, thinking he was eager to end their friendship.

Now, Bella remembered what Leo had said earlier about this incident. She thought Leo was making random excuses, but it turned out there had been an accident on his way to her house.

“It’s fine, Sean. You don’t have to apologize. It’s not your fault that there was an accident on your way here.”

“You’re always sweet, Bells,” Sean said casually, but his words made a certain man in the room feel like the giant ‘JEALOUSY’ word had struck him like a blow to the head.

Somehow, Sean felt in a good mood when he saw Tristan’s expression turn dark, like a dark cloud looming behind him. He ignored him and continued to talk with Bella.

“Well, Bells, I won’t take up your time. Can I see Dax now?” He didn’t want to be in the same room as Tristan, or his calmness would be shattered every time he thought he never had a chance to beat this man, and he hated that fact so much.

“Yes, sure…” Bella turned back to look for someone in the back, but surprisingly, no one was around.

This looked weird because Geoffrey or a few maids always stood in the corner waiting if they needed something.

Bella turned to look at Tristan and whispered, “I’m going to look after Dax. Don’t fight with him—” She seriously warned him.

Tristan stifled a laugh. How could he fight with Sean? That’s not possible. He never hated Sean, but he just envied Sean because he knew Bella long before him.

“Hahaha… Of course, my dear wife, we won’t kill each other. Don’t worry about us,” Tristan deliberately spoke louder so that Sean could hear what they were talking about.

Bella, “…”

She didn’t say anything else but stood from her seat.

“Don’t worry, Bells. I really respect Brother Tristan. I don’t have a plan to hurt him…” Sean also commented and flashed a gentle smile while looking at Bella.

However, his smile slowly faded after Bella’s back disappeared from his sight, and the tension in the living room became tense again. The two of them slowly entered a staring contest, neither willing to avert their eyes.

After a few moments had passed, Tristan finally chuckled, tapping the arm of the sofa with his index finger. His gaze remained fixed on Sean, seated across from him. Had it not been for the occasional blink, Tristan might have mistaken Sean for a mannequin; he looked that stiff.

“Relax, Sean. You don’t need to be that scared in front of me. I won’t hurt you. Trust me,” Tristan said jokingly.

Sean, “…”

He cleared his throat before responding, “Who’s tense? I’m very relaxed now, man.”

Sean sneered while slightly shaking his head, turning his gaze away from Tristan and trying hard to maintain his calm. He would have challenged him to a fight if he hadn’t remembered he was a soldier and this man was Bella’s husband.

“Are you sure?” Tristan leaned back against the sofa, waiting for Sean to respond. However, Sean only gave him a ‘seriously?’ kind of look. Tristan chuckled and continued, “But why are you sitting as if facing your commander?”

Sean gritted his teeth before calmly replying, “Oh, this is how I sit if I’m facing my elder…” He smiled, even though he felt like a hurricane raged in his heart.

His calmness faded when he saw Tristan not responding to his words. Sean continued to annoy him, “You know what, Tristan Sinclair? You should be happy because I respect you like my elder.” He grinned.

No matter how angry he was when he heard Sean’s provocative words, Tristan tried hard to control his emotions. He slowly lowered his gaze while rubbing his eyebrow.

He didn’t rush to reply, but a faint smile appeared on the edge of his lips before he looked back at Sean. He saw him smile happily as if he had just won something.

After letting Sean enjoy his happy moment, Tristan said, “I see. I don’t mind if you think of me as your elder, Sean. Thank you. However, it would be best if you also consider my wife your elder. Stop acting like my wife is your best friend—”

Instantly, Sean’s winning smile faded.

‘Damn it! I’ve never won against this man. He can turn things around like now…’ Sean vented his frustration in his heart, deciding to ignore Tristan Sinclair from now on. Well, at least until Bella returned.