章節 2: She was stalking her savior

Yes, Bella Lim was a stalker. She fully admitted that fact. However, she wasn't stalking anyone from the entertainment industries. She had no clue who Karen Yang was. Hence, news about her really meant nothing to her. But the person she was tied to, that was the one that made her qualified to be called a stalker.

Bella Lim was Eric Wu's stalker!

As for the reason… Money, fame, and status were not her motives to stalk him. Instead, it was the incident many years ago that made her began to follow him everywhere. Virtually.

Despite her infatuation, Bella Lim wasn't crazy enough to interfere with his life. Well, even if she wanted to, she would never get the chance because…

That man was a phenomenal existence unmatched to the ordinary her.

Her infatuation of him was only due to one reason.

He was her savior!

She wanted to add 'love' but over time she had learned that she was no Cinderella and neither was she a Snow White. So, she buried the emotion deep within her.

7 years ago, Bella Lim lost her parents and almost lost her younger brother too. The three of them went to pick her up at school when they met an accident. Seeing the dead body of her parents, she lost half of her will to live. Then, when the doctor informed that her little brother needed to undergo surgery to survive, she lost another half of the half.

As the only family member being alive, she agreed on the surgery only to know that the cost was an amount she couldn't afford. Amidst the craziness, she fell onto the ploy of one of her father's friends. He promised to pay the bill as long as she was willing to work for him. Desperate, she agreed only to know that the work was to sell her body.

Bella Lim wasn't a stupid girl. In fact, she was a smart person. In the moment of crisis, she contemplated that once she surrendered to the man's artifice, even though her brother would live, she would be dead. In the end, her action would mean nothing. How would she takes care of her brother if she couldn't take care of herself? Therefore, she ran away!

Who knew, the man who claimed to be his father's friend would send people to chase after her. The night was a blur in her mind, but the pain she felt seemed to linger. The feeling of fear was still etch in her mind, but so was gratefulness because...

That was the night she met Eric Wu.

Eric Wu was a mighty figure in the country of Azure. He was 5 years older than Bella Lim. Everyone knew him as the president of the mighty Wu Corporation, a multimillionaire company that conquered the news media, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Moreover, he was the head of the Wu family. One of the biggest clans in the four related countries.

Aside from his powerful resume, he was also renowned for his handsome look. The netizens had voted him as the most handsome bachelor of the year, catching the countless eyes of the ladies.

Still, everyone was bound to be disappointed for this handsome bachelor valued privacy more than anything. No one knew whether he already had a partner or not. The issue escalated to the point where people began to question his sexuality.

Nevertheless, this gossip was only discussed under the blanket for no one in the country wasn't aware of Eric Wu's temper. Mess with him and your entire life would be in jeopardy.

Once, a media platform had posted speculation on Eric Wu's sexual preferences only to bring the end of their existence. Since then, no one dared to gossip about the terrifying man.

Alas, gossipers would never stop gossiping. The rumors continued to live on.

However, it ended last night. The whole country finally understood Eric Wu's sexuality the moment he announced his upcoming wedding with Karen Yang.

Everyone was shocked at the news, but they were also happy for the woman who caught his eyes was the prettiest lady in the country; Karen Yang. Everyone was saying that it was only Karen Yang who was the most suitable for Eric Wu.

Everyone, except Bella Lim.

Why?

As Eric Wu's stalker, she knew the marriage wasn't based on love. She didn't know about Karen Yang but as for that man, Bella Lim was a hundred percent certain, that he didn't love the woman.

Kriiiing!

Bella Lim was startled by the ringing sound and the thought she was thinking earlier was gone in a flash, hiding until she decided to retrieve them back. She stared at the number that was calling and noticed that it was from the school. She immediately answered the phone call for anything related to her little pumpkin was of utmost importance to her.

That was because, in this ordinary life of hers, her little pumpkin was her only sunshine.

"Hello," Bella Lim politely said.

"Hello Miss Bella, I'm Ryan's homeroom teacher. I hope you can come to school. Ryan is involved in another fight," a familiar voice came through the phone speaker. Bella Lim recognized the caller as Mr. Chen.

"Mr. Chen, thank you for telling me this. I will be there soon. Please be kind to my brother," she said and then initiated to end the phone call.

'Hang in there, little pumpkin,' she whispered as she took her bag before leaving the room. Before rushing out of the café, she managed to inform Carla about her absence.

"Carla, I need to go out for a while. If the boss comes, tell him I have an emergency," she said in a hurry without waiting for Carla's reply.

Hopping on her faded green motorbike, she took the shortest route toward the school. Bella Lim knew that when her brother was involved in a fight, the other kid was often the one at fault. Yet, when they were brought in front of the headmaster, her little pumpkin would always the one to receive the blame instead of the perpetrator.

She wasn't biased but based on previous experiences, the cases were always like that. As for why Ryan Lim was involved with a fight, it was either because of his sharp tongue or his quick retaliation. Moreover, he was also a justice upholder, hence when he saw a friend being bullied, he would often interfere.

Sigh. Her little pumpkin was too kind and righteous. No wonder he would always involve in a feud.

Bella Lim felt a headache was coming. She sighed again.