Let's make it official

"So fast?"

"I have to. And it's best if you don't disclose my new address to anyone," Charlotte said.

Bella didn't realize that Charlotte had Derik in mind when she said 'anyone'; she had just thought of any random person.

"Okay, Charlly."

Suddenly, a familiar car appeared in front of her. The door opened, and Derik got out of the car. Just like earlier, he was still holding a bunch of flowers and smiling at her.

The moment she saw him, her eyes turned. Derik walked in front of her and handed the flowers to her. "Congratulations, the defense is over." She extended her hand and received the flowers. "Thank you."

"Why are you so down? Isn't the result ideal? In my opinion, you are someone who can never go wrong."

She tried her best to control her emotions. She pursed her lips and smiled but didn't say anything.

Derik frowned. "Looks like you really have something on your mind. What's wrong?"

At this point, Bella had bowed her head in respect to Derik before walking out, leaving the two