My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 62

Happy to See Her Smile
Bella really admires this local brand, FLYTE. Their style matches her style. Offering formal suits with an elegant yet understated feel, their preference for monochrome colors is very much in line with her taste.

She’s purchased several suit sets, high heels, and boots, all from the same brand.

Bella was familiar with the products she wanted to buy, so she only needed thirty minutes to complete her shopping.

As she prepared to pay, Bella noticed Tristan seated on one of the sofas, engrossed in something on his cell phone. She felt relieved that he hadn’t noticed she’d finished shopping, as she preferred not to have him pay for her clothes as he did for Dax.

However, something happened when Bella arrived at the cashier’s desk. When she handed over her card, the cashier told her that her card had been declined.

Bella felt strange hearing that a card with unlimited usage could be rejected.

“I’m sorry… Can you try again? The card I gave you is not a credit card. There’s no limit on that card…” Bella tried to explain.

There was no way her card had been rejected; even if she bought everything in this shop, she could still afford it and still had plenty of money left on her card.

The cashier tried again, and the result was the same. “Ma’am, I’m sorry, but this machine said decline. I don’t know what happened. Maybe you have another card? You can try it…” the cashier said politely.

Bella took a deep sigh before she took out her other card. This time, the credit card that Jack gave her was the company card she could use for her daily expenses. She had never used this card since Jack gave it to her five years ago.

“Try this card,” Bella said confidently, believing Jack wouldn’t give her a card with a small limit.

“Ma’am, I apologize; this card also declined.” The cashier smiled awkwardly, feeling bad for this young lady. “Ma’am, do you have another card?”

‘Damn! What is this? Why are all the cards rejected?’ Bella feels annoyed. She didn’t have any more cards now.

How could she cancel buying everything she had already chosen?

She felt disappointed because she would have to cancel buying these clothes now.

Bella put her wallet back into her bag, and at that moment, the Black Card that Tristan had given her earlier appeared at the bottom of her bag.

‘This… Can I use his card?’ Bella felt tempted to use it to determine whether his card would be declined.

After thinking for a few more seconds, she took the card but didn’t immediately give it to the cashier. She turned to see Tristan, who was still sitting relaxed on the sofa, as if he was in his own world, ignoring her.

“Try this card…” She finally gave the cashier Tristan’s card. She felt a little tense, worried that Tristan’s card would be rejected, too. She would be forced to cancel today’s shopping if the card were rejected.

Her only option is to return tomorrow with cash because she doesn’t have much cash to pay for her expensive purchases.

“M’am, thank you for your purchase…” the cashier’s voice surprised Bella. With confused eyes, she accepted the card and the long receipt from the cashier.

‘Heaven!! How on earth is my card getting rejected but his card not?’ Bella became suspicious; Maybe Tristan got her card rejected on purpose. However, seeing that Tristan had not moved from the sofa, she put aside her suspicions.

She took a deep breath before putting the card back in her bag.

“Thank you,” Bella smiled at the cashier. Just as she reached for the four shopping bags, a hand suddenly stopped her. She was surprised to see Tristan already standing beside her.

“Let me carry those for you…” Tristan said, taking all her shopping bags.

Bella, “…”

She followed her out of the store.

“Tristan… I…” Bella couldn’t finish her words because Dylan suddenly appeared and took the shopping bags from Tristan.

‘Do his people have ninja skills? They can appear and disappear without notice!’ Bella faintly smiled as she saw Dylan nod at her and walk away, disappearing from her line of sight once again.

While Bella was lost in thought, Tristan looked at her with a faint smile. He was so happy to see her smile for the first time since they met again.

Tristan let her drown in her thoughts for a moment before he called her, “Bella, do you still want to go shopping?” he asked softly.

Bella was surprised to hear Tristan’s voice sound so close. She turned towards him and how surprised she was when she found Tristan’s face almost touching hers. Spontaneously, she stepped back but didn’t see someone walking behind her.

Before she hit the person, Tristan’s hand grabbed her waist and pulled her towards him. Everything happened so fast, and she was already in his arms.

“Be careful. You might hit someone…” Tristan whispered near his ear.

Bella silently swallowed. No words came out of her mouth, as she was simply shocked and speechless by the situation. She didn’t dare move in his arms.

She lowered her head, hiding her blushing face. However, her heart beat even faster when she could smell his familiar fragrance again.

After a few seconds, Bella regained her calm; she pushed him away and looked up to meet his gaze. They didn’t say anything momentarily, only looking at each other silently.

“Do you still want to buy something?” Tristan finally asked after satisfying his eyes, looking at her blushing face.

“Hmm, I’m done,” she answered, turning her gaze elsewhere to calm her heart.

“Okay, let’s go to the restaurant. It’s almost seven…” he said, then walked. Bella followed him toward the elevator.

When they arrived at the Steak House restaurant, the restaurant manager recognized Tristan. He hurriedly greeted him and led them to their VIP room.

Bella felt weird because she had booked this place and hosted this meeting. Still, Tristan actually knew the restaurant manager and had often been to this place. So, she just let him arrange everything.