Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 518 Meeting Madam Lilian Again

"There were many undercover guards along the way, and they were all trying their best to pretend to be passers-by."

"Belle was secretly stunned. Who in the world was that person? How could she have such an imposing air? According to the man, that person was a woman."

"She walked carefully. For a moment, she regretted her decision."

What if...

Belle felt very uneasy.

Two foreign men were guarding the entrance of the private room with their faces devoid of emotions. They were fully armed.

"After seeing that, Belle only felt like fleeing from that place."

That scene was slightly terrifying and it just so happened that Calvin was away to to be with Liya.

"She didn't want to chat with that noble lady, and she had no intention of flattering the other party to climb up the social ladder either. So what if she had a very noble identity? She didn't envy such fame."

"In fact, Belle really had nothing to talk about with her. What could she talk about with all those people in high places? They couldn't talk about the jade fan either, as she knew nothing about it other than her mother wanting it."

"The auction was still in full swing. So, the security downstairs would definitely be tight. With that in mind, Belle thought if she left right then, the other party would not dare to offend her. After all, she was still under the public eye."

"Otherwise, if she shouted out loud at that moment, then she could also get away."

"As those thoughts flashed across her mind, she heard an amiable voice coming from the inside. """Is Mrs. Harvey here? Please invite her in."""""

"The voice was kind and gentle. Belle felt that it was very familiar, but she couldn't recall whose voice that was.'

"For a time, her nervousness and anxiety faded away. She even had an affectionate feeling, which gradually calmed her heart down."

"Ma'am, she's already here at the door. I'll invite her in, a woman said respectfully."

"Hurry up, invite her in. Hearing that Belle was already there, the person with the amiable voice became somewhat excited."

"After a while, the door opened slowly."

A middle-aged woman wearing glasses came out with a smile plastered across her face.

"Greetings, Mrs. Harvey."

"Hello there. Belle didn't know how to react at the moment. So, she just smiled and answered mechanically."

"Our Ma'am has a good impression of you, and she often talks about you. Please enter. After looking at her, the middle-aged woman was vaguely surprised. Her eyes were fixed on her face for a few seconds before she spoke politely."

"Oh, alright, Belle answered blankly with a smile. Then, as if she was bewitched, she couldn't help following her in."

"Although the room was exquisite and luxuriously decorated, it was not old-fashioned. The wallpaper had plum blossoms on it, and it made people feel refreshed."

"A noble lady was sitting on a burgundy velvet chair. From a distance, she looked as if she was in her fifties, dressed in a gRhys evening gown. Draped over her shoulders was a black overcoat. When Belle go a little closer, she saw everything clearly. That dress was a combination of both Eastern and Western elements, and it was custom-made by the world-renowned designer, Brooklynnes Kemmerer."

"However, she soon became even more surprised. That old woman seemed familiar. Her facial features were neat, and her skin was flawless, making her look elegant and beautiful. She soon had a weird feeling."

"She had seen her before, but where?"

"Surely enough, the old woman waved to her and said with a smile, """Mrs. Harvey, I didn't expect to meet you here again. It really is fate."""""

"Belle was dumbstruck. She cried out in a low voice, """You're Madam Lilian.""""

"Seeing that Belle had recognized her, a warm and satisfied smile appeared on Madam Lilian's impeccable face. """Mrs. Harvey, it's an honour for you to remember me.'

"By that time, Belle was completely relaxed. After they went their separate ways at the banquet during their previous meeting, she thought that she wouldn't be able to meet Madam Lilian again. So, she had already forgotten about her."

"She was certain that she wouldn't look for her on her own, as she had a noble status, and was from another country. The chances of Belle herself taking the initiative to look for her would be even lower. Hence, she thought it was not possible for the two of them to meet each other again."

That was why Belle had completely forgotten about Madam Lilian.

"That was obviously not the case, as they were able to meet each other again coincidentally."

"What was more, both of them were after the jade fan."

"It seems that Mrs. Harvey had long forgotten about an old woman like myself. Looking at Belle's face, which gradually changed from astonishment to disbelief, then to awkwardness, she could see through the changes in Belle's mind with her wise eyes, and she couldn't help but to feel disappointed. """Mrs. Harvey, I have never forgotten you.""

"The fact that Madam Lilian admitted that she still remembered Belle made Belle feel even more embarrassed. Although Madam Lilian looked slightly disappointed, she was still kind and amiable." A strong sense of familiarity instantly engulfed Belle.

"After coming back to her senses, she immediately smiled, blinked her bright eyes, and said in a very friendly manner, """It's not that, Madam Lilian. I do remember you. The amiable feeling you made me feel was something that was unforgettable.""

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"Belle spoke up in time. It was true that even though she had forgotten Madam Lilian, the amiable feeling she gave off was still something that couldn't be hidden. That feeling has always been engraved in Belle's mind ever since they met, and she would never be able to forget it."

"Therefore, when she entered the room, that familiar feeling instantly made her call out Madam Lilian's name."

Is that true? Madam Lilian's eyes lit up. She then waved to Belle and motioned for her to come closer.

"Yes, Belle replied and approached her obediently."

Madam Lilian held onto Belle's hand and pulled her to sit down on the couch in front of her.

"Belle dropped all her prior alertness. Even when Madam Lilian held onto her hand and touched the jade fan in her hand, she didn't think there would be a need to stay vigilant at all, as Madam Lilian would never plot something against her."

"After glancing at the jade fan in her hand, Madam Lilian shifted her gaze away and asked with a smile, """'Mrs. Harvey, how's life?"""""

How was life? Madam Lilian's question made Belle's heart surge with sorrow.

She was Mrs. Harvey right then. Her husband's family was wealthy and powerful. How could her life not be good?

"I'm fine, she answered in a low voice and maintained the smile on her face."

"Madam Lilian stared at her face and reminded her with concern. ""That's good, but your face is slightly pale. Belle, as a woman, you shouldn't ignore your health just because you're young. Health is the most important thing. I think you should pay more attention to your health and take care of it all the time.""

She urged her in a caring manner.

"Alright, thank you for your concern, Madam Lilian. Belle nodded with a smile as she felt a warmth in her heart."

"Have some tea. A staff member served tea at that time. Madam Lilian said gently, """How's your mother doing? Is Mr. Calvin alright?"""""

"Belle placed the jade fan on her thighs, reached out to take the tea, and took a sip. When she heard Madam Lilian mentioning her mother and Calvin, her hands couldn't help but to tremble, and her face turned gloomy."

"Madam Lilian observed her carefully and said with a faint smile, """I once heard you talk about your mother. At that time, your face was full of pride as you spoke of her. I really envy your mother, who has such a wonderful daughter like you."

"Then, Madam Lilian must've also heard her talking about her husband, Calvin, before. At the banquet, she proudly and happily said that they were living a good life. They loved each other a lot, and they had been through a lot before they got together. At that time, she was certain that she would be the happiest woman in the world, but right then, where was her husband?"

"He had promised to accompany her to the auction to bid for that jade fan, but he left her alone after receiving a call from Liya."

"What if something bad happened to her that day, or if she wasn't able to buy the jade fan?"

"Belle felt very unpleasant, but she couldn't express her bitterness. So, she could only lower her head to hide the sadness in her eyes and maintain the same old smile on her face."

"My mother is doing good, and she'll always be the greatest mother in my eyes. When she was talking about her mother, Belle was still smiling happily and proudly."

"There was a soft light in Madam Lilian's eyes. Mrs. Harvey still spoke of her mother with the same happiness as before, but she did not talk about her husband as she did the last time. There was a hint of loneliness in her smile."

"She knew a bit about A City's tycoon, Calvin, and the Harvey Group from the newspaper. It seemed that the young couple was facing many difficulties in life, and there was some friction between the two of them because of it."

It seemed as if that was the normal way of thinking for the young these days.

"Only through the difficulties and challenges of life could one truly mature. Young people right then were too impetuous. They didn't really understand the true meaning of life, which was why it was a common problem faced by many who are young."

"She nodded slightly and cast a glance at the jade fan on Belle's thighs, asking carefully, ""'Mrs. Harvey, can you let me take a look at this jade fan you've bought?""""

Her smile was sincere and honest.

"Belle was slightly stunned at first, but she immediately put down the teacup and handed the jade fan to her with both hands."

"Madam Lilian, here you go."

"Madam Lilian, I'm truly sorry. I didn't know that you were the one who was bidding for this jade fan with me. If I had known this... Up to that point, Belle spoke embarrassingly." "Nevertheless, she didn't continue because her mother wanted that fan. If she had known that it was Madam Lilian, what would she do? Would she give up on the bid?" "For her mother's sake, she would not give up and would still bid to the end."

"With her trembling hands, Madam Lilian took the jade fan from Belle and opened it slowly. Her eyes were instantly covered with a grey mist. As the jade fan was presented in front of her eyes, her thoughts drifted far away and her face was a mixture of loss and fear."

"Belle didn't know why Madam Lilian wanted that jade fan so much. So, she just lowered her head and thought that if her mother didn't want it, she would give it to Madam Lilian, as it was obvious that Madam Lilian was very interested in it."

"Madam Lilian didn't speak for a long time. When Belle lifted her head, she saw tears at the corner of Madam Lilian's eyes and could not help but to be shocked."

"Child, tell me. Why are you so persistent in trying to buy this jade fan? Madam Lilian finally stopped reminiscing about the past and asked Belle in a gentle voice, with her face full of anticipation." "Madam Lilian had secretly returned to A City. That day, she went to the museum with the intention of getting that jade fan at all costs. She believed that she would be able to accomplish it with ease. After all, it was not a rare treasure and there would not be many who would try to compete with her."

"However, she didn't expect a woman to keep bidding for that jade fan in the auction hall downstairs. It was obvious that she was really determined in obtaining it, and it made her very curious and interested in her."

"Madam Lilian immediately sent her secretary out to check on the one who bought the fan. It turned out to be Mrs. Harvey, who had left her a deep and favorable impression, and it caused Madam Lilian to be even more interested in her. In order to put a stop to the vicious bidding war, she backed off."

"Since she became even more curious about Belle's actions, she invited her to have a chat."

"Madam Lilian was alright with not having that jade fan, and she could even give it to her, but she was very puzzled with her behavior, which made her even more eager to figure out Belle's purpose in obtaining that jade fan."