Chapter 809

Now a prominent capitalist, Jack hosted a lavish dinner for friends at a renowned restaurant near Montclair Conservatory. After the meal, Jack and Bella exited the restaurant and took a stroll, enjoying the fresh evening air. Night had fallen. The lingering warmth of summer was fading, and the early autumn breeze quietly brushed against their faces. Jack and Bella stood on the hotel balcony. They remained half a metre apart, nowhere as intimate as the world would assume. If anyone saw them, they would only come across as normal friends. However, only they knew the emotions stirring in their hearts. "Congratulations on all that you've achieved," Bella said gently. Her eyes glistened in the night, carrying a hint of desire. "Jack, can you share your success story with me?" During their time apart, Jack's changes were astonishing. Bella had once believed that she was quietly transforming, too, becoming a better version of herself, hoping to one day reappear before Jack with a renewed