At 9:30 the following morning, Linda Stuart arrived at Cherden Hotel to negotiate with Edward Anderson.
Edward was trying to call Bella Scott, but her number had been blocked. Only then did he realize he'd been blacklisted by her.
As he tried to think of another number to use, Linda appeared in his office.
He stood up in panic, "Mom..."
"We're not related, don't call me that! I'm here to ask you to stop bothering Bella. Since you're with Miss Lawrence, you should be devoted to her. As for Bella, she'll be marrying Snow Collins soon, so save yourself the trouble!"
Linda cut him off coldly.
Edward was at a loss for words.
He'd known that Linda wouldn't visit without a reason, but he hadn't expected her to come and tell him about Bella's upcoming marriage.
Just last night, Bella was reassuring him, and now everything had changed?
He reminded himself that Bella always kept her word.
