"Actually, the company uses the founder’s last na."
Instantly, Isaac’s eyes widened before he could ask, "D, does that an Donovan?"
Bella slightly nods before explaining, "The R is from Harper Reed’s last na, the F is from Jack Foster’s last na, and yes, that’s right, Grandpa... the D is from my last na, Donovan."
’Do-Donovan...’ Isaac Donovan felt a massive wave of emotions rise within him, making his blood rush and his heart beat even faster. He was so shocked to know the top company, RDF Group, bears his na.
Isaac narrowed his eyes, looking at Bella, while he raised his hand and made a sign gesture.
Before long, Nick appeared at his side. "Master, do you need..." Nick paused when he saw Isaac’s face turn pale. "Wh-What happens, sir? Why does your face look so—"
"Ni-Nick... Hurry... Hurry... take my heart dicine..." Isaac said while stroking his chest. "This little girl just gave a heart attack..."
Nick no longer said anything but marched toward the house.
Bella panics when she sees her Grandpa seeming in pain. "Gr-Grandpa, are you alright?" she says while holding his hand. She is frightened, looking at how pale her Grandpa’s face is now.
"No... No... I’m not alright. And you! You have to tell everything later about your company..."
Bella, "...."
"Let’s go to the hospital, Grandpa. Let drive for you." Bella’s voice trembled.
"No need! I only need my d, and everything is fine."
"Grandpa, I overheard you ask Nick for your heart attack dication. This is serious, and we can’t take any risks with your health," Bella said.
When she saw him not saying anything but keeping his gaze fixed on her, Bella felt even more worried. She took her cell phone out of her pocket.
"I will call the ambulance…"
Before she could dial a number, Nick arrived with his two hands holding sothing–a glass of water and d.
"Master, this is your d…" Nick offers it with worry. However, Isaac didn’t take it. His eyes also don’t look at Nick; instead, he looks toward the lake.
Bella was confused about why her Grandfather looked so relaxed; he ignored Nick, who brought him dicine. When she saw him smile, she beca even more confused. Just before she wanted to speak, her Grandfather stood up from his seat.
"My dearest boy! Are you done with exercising your martial arts?" Isaac’s voice sounded cheerful while approaching Dax, who had just finished his exercise. He took Dax’s hand and walked toward the house. "How about if we eat now? You must be starving, huh?"
"Grandpa, I drenched in sweat. Would you mind if I shower first before breakfast?" Dax politely asked with a smile as he turned to his mother, who was still sitting on the bench. "Mom, are you okay? I can tell you looked…shocked," he asked, confused at her blank expression.
Not only did Bella have that expression, but Nick did, too. He was rendered speechless, looking at his master, who looked healthy. Earlier, he panicked when he heard him asking for his heart dicine. But now? He looked terrific. Is he really that fine?
Bella snapped out of hearing Dax’s words. She smiled at him before responding calmly, "I’m fine, Baby…" Still, inwardly, she was venting her frustration toward her Grandfather.
’Gosh! How could Grandpa pretend to have a heart attack just like that? And make frightened!?’
"Really, Mom? You look weird now."
"Yeah, mommy is fine..."
While Bella and Dax exchanged words, Nick couldn’t hide his curiosity and worry. He asked, "Old Master, are you really fine? How about this d?"
Isaac didn’t rush to answer Nick’s curiosity; instead, he turned his gaze toward Bella. With his unhurried tone, he said, "I’m fine. I was just trying to scare that little girl…I an Dax’s Mother..."
Dax, confused hearing his great-grandpa’s words, looked up to see him in the eyes. "Mommy makes you angry, Grandpa?"
"Yes, but only a little. Grandpa thinks your mommy is hiding sothing from Grandpa..." Isaac gently smiled at Dax. "Alright, let’s go inside... You must be starving, right?"
Dax answered him with a "Hmmm..." he was indeed starving now.
After Isaac and Dax left, Bella and Nick still stood where they were while watching Isaac and Dax’s backs disappear behind the door.
No one spoke for a mont. They seed lost in their thoughts.
They both still feel dumbfounded to know Isaac was actually only pranking them.
Geoffrey, who has finished teaching Dax, joins them.
However, he was surprised when he saw Bella and Nick standing motionless in their place like cosplaying statues. He was confused when he saw Nick holding a glass of water and carrying dicine in his other hand. Who was sick?
Curious to know, Geoffrey can’t help but ask.
"Young madam… Nick… what happened? Why do you both look like this!?"
Nick and Bella jolted out of their own thoughts and looked at Geoffrey, surprised.
Bella is the one who responds first. A half-smile slowly appears on her lips.
"I...I’m fine, Geoffrey. Thank you for your hard work." She awkwardly said, leaving without giving Geoffrey a chance to say anything.
Geoffrey frowned slightly as he looked at Nick, "What just happened, Nick, my man? Who is sick? And why does the young madam look incredibly annoyed?"
"Nothing... See you around, G!" Nick hurried to follow Bella inside the house. He was still curious why his master pranked them.
Geoffrey, "...."
"Why does everyone look so weird today?" he mumbled while returning to Tristan’s house. He needed to prepare himself for another sudden task: driving the young madam to her office.
...
The lively and eventful morning finally ended.
Bella headed to her office with Geoffrey. No bodyguards rode in their car, only the two of them.
However, Bella was imdiately aware that their car was not alone. She could spot a few cars shadowing theirs from the rearview mirror, but she didn’t ask Geoffrey anything. She already knew; those cars must be Tristan’s people.
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