My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 453

Chapter 453: A Smart Sam
The day went by quickly and uneventfully. Without realizing it, Tristan and Bella spent the morning with Dax at home. They only managed to leave the house after lunch, as both had to go to the office.

When Bella saw the new car parked in the front yard, she was surprised.

“New car?” she asked while sitting in the passenger seat. Tristan usually drove her in a low-key SUV, but now, the car looked glamorous and expensive.

“Yes. The old car broke down, so this is the next cheapest one in the garage,” he replied with a random excuse. He needed to change the car they used daily to distract someone who tried to follow his wife.

Bella was speechless; how could a new Mercedes-AMG GT be the cheapest option? She said nothing but slightly shook her head, showing disbelief.

Tristan smiled at her as he gently closed the door before hurrying to sit behind the wheel.

Finally, the car left the yard. The street to the business district at noon wasn’t too busy, and they arrived at Quantum Capital ten minutes early.

“Thank you, hubby,” Bella leaned closer and kissed his cheek. “What time are you done with work?” she continued.

“I’ll pick you up as usual at five,” he responded, staring back at her lovingly.

“Alright. Ugh, I have to go now,” Bella smiled at him while gathering her things and immediately opened the door. “Drive safely,” she said and left.

Bella didn’t head to her office on the 19th floor but went straight to the 20th to meet Stefan. She was still curious about him.

Arriving on the 20th floor, she met Sam, who had just finished his lunch and now held an ice cream. He looked surprised to see her.

“Boss, you’ve come,” Sam politely greeted her. “Boss, do you want some?” He offered her ice cream when he saw her eyes look at the cup of ice cream in his hand.

Bella couldn’t ignore her appetite when she saw vanilla ice cream. She nodded and took Sam’s medium cup of ice cream right away. She enjoyed it while walking to the living room and settling on the single sofa.

“Is Stefan still busy in his computer room?” Bella asked, noticing Sam sitting opposite her.

“Yes. But today, he came out for breakfast, even though he didn’t talk much. And I tried to tell him about his meal before lunch, but he didn’t respond,” Sam replied.

Bella frowned as she glanced toward Stefan’s computer room. “Did he sleep there?”

“Probably… because I never see him at night,” Sam answered, looking at Stefan’s computer room with concern.

A few seconds later, Sam turned to Bella again before he could say anything. His eyes were fixed on her ice cream, and he was surprised to see her finish it faster than him.

‘Didn’t she always refuse the medium-sized cup because she was on a diet? Why does she accept it now? And finish it so quickly?’ Sam’s suspicions began to rise as he noticed the changes in her.

For a few moments, Sam observed her, trying to figure something out. After a few more seconds, his thoughts gave him goosebumps.

‘She must be pregnant now…’ Sam smiled as the thought flashed through his mind. ‘Should I test her?’ He knew Bella might deny it if he asked her directly.

“Boss, we have a delicious apple pie. Do you want a slice?” Sam casually offered, trying not to be too obvious about his suspicions. When he saw her frown, he continued, “Or ice cream? We still have plenty in the fridge,” trying to sound as casual as he could.

Bella silently gulped when she heard about apple pie and ice cream. She stared at Sam with mixed emotions. She didn’t want him to see her eat more, but she still felt hungry.

Before Bella could refuse, her stomach growled as if the twins inside were asking to be fed.

“Sam, can you bring me the apple pie and ice cream here?”

Though Sam was surprised by her response, he remained calm as he walked to the kitchen to avoid making her Boss feel terrible for being gluttonous. He soon returned with ice cream and apple pie and handed them to her.

“Thank you, Sam,” Bella expressed her gratitude with a delighted smile.

Sam sat again in his seat, observing her finish her pie in just a few minutes; now, she was enjoying her ice cream.

‘Positive! She must be pregnant,’ Sam concluded his observation with a happy smile.

“Boss, did Stefan get in trouble?” Sam asked, trying to distract her.

“Hmm, I guess so. He hasn’t replied to my texts,” Bella answered.

“I see,” Sam said, smiling. “Boss, would you mind telling me the truth if I ask this? Uhm, are you pregnant?”

“Mhmm, six weeks—” Bella felt her heart sink when she realized she had answered Sam without thinking, revealing her pregnancy.

She stopped eating her ice cream and slowly looked up at Sam, hoping he hadn’t heard her answer. However, seeing him smile widely with his eyes beaming, she knew her hope was shattered.

“You heard…?”

“Congratulations, boss,” Sam sincerely expressed his happiness. “I’m so happy for you, Boss Tristan, and Dax…”

Bella could only sigh deeply. It seemed she couldn’t hide her pregnancy any longer, especially from someone as perceptive as Sam.

“Thank you,” Bella faintly smiled at him, “But please do me a favor, Sam.”

“Of course, Boss. What is it?” Sam asked, raising an eyebrow slightly.

“Do not tell anyone about my pregnancy,” Bella said.

Though Sam was confused about why Bella didn’t want to share this happy news, he still nodded. “Sure, Boss. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.”

“Thank you,” Bella said, feeling relieved. She placed the empty ice cream cup on the table and stood up. “Alright, you can continue your work. I need to talk to Stefan…”

Bella knocked on the door several times, but there was no sign that Stefan had heard it. She guessed he might have been using his earphones, so he didn’t hear the knock.

She took her phone from her bag and called him, but his phone was inactive. After trying a few times, the result was still the same.

“What the hell, Stefan? Are you still alive there?” Bella shouted, shocking Sam and causing him to return hurriedly. “Please answer, huh! Stop making me worry!”