Dump My Ex, Dive into Love with His Billionaire Uncle-Chapter 147: Giving a Status, Is It Boyfriend?

Bella’s family is situated in the relatively remote Wood County under Peace City.

Wood County isn’t very large. In earlier years, residents essentially lived by tending a patch or two of land, letting the seasons pass by. As times progressed, many people in Wood County sought opportunities in Peace City to provide their descendants a way out of the small place.

Ron Woods and Jade Patel were among this wave of people.

Just that Ron Woods seemed to have a knack for business by nature.

The couple, through a dinner event, got acquainted with a distant second uncle whom they didn’t have much connection with. After drinking happily, the second uncle promised the couple to follow him to Peace City to work on building materials.

Initially, it was just talk after drinking, but the next day, Ron Woods packed up and went to Peace City with Jade Patel and the second uncle. At the uncle’s factory, Ron worked diligently, coincidentally witnessing the second uncle’s two sons fiercely competing for the factory.

The uncle simply decided to sell the factory to Ron Woods, as long as Ron would give 10% of the marketing revenue every year back to the sons, ending the agreement in ten years.

Ron Woods used this factory to become wealthy, until Bella Woods arrived in Peace City and met Cyan Marshall, backed by the Hughes Family, pushing the Woods Family’s business to new heights and reaching their current position.

"This piece of land was funded by my dad."

Bella Woods held Ashton’s hand, walking on the asphalt road, introducing every detail of Wood County.

Wood County, despite its status as a county, wasn’t actually big with just an old street and a few hundred households, followed by mostly original land and forests, primarily relying on these lands for livelihood.

"See, this stone tablet also has my dad’s name." Bella pointed at a stone.

Carved on it were the origins of this road, including names like Ron Woods, Jade Patel, and Rose Woods.

"My brother was not born that year, so his name isn’t on it. But supposedly, when they renovate another road next year, they’ll add my brother’s name," Bella said with an indifferent expression.

Ashton rubbed Bella’s head with his hand, not saying anything. However, the heartache in his eyes was hard to hide.

These things had already passed, and from when Bella stopped longing for such love, she didn’t want to hold any grudges towards it.

She simply wanted a joyful memory before going abroad...

Bella sneaked a glance at Ashton.

Silently reciting in her heart: With Ashton Marshall.

"Come on, I’ll take you to see my aunt," Bella said, pulling Ashton along.

The Summer Family residence was the most imposing five-story villa in the whole Wood County, but ever since Bella’s grandparents passed away and she moved to Peace City, the villa had been uninhabited.

Next door, the farmyard remained as it was, with smoke continuously coming from the chimney, and occasionally two or three guests would come to eat.

Just as Bella led Ashton inside, she saw Aunt Dawning wearing an apron, carrying a dish out.

She placed the dish on the table, was momentarily stunned seeing Bella at the door, and was even more surprised after recognizing Ashton.

"Aunt Dawning!" Bella called out.

David Dawning appeared somewhat bewildered, not quite ready to believe: "Is that you, Bella?"

Bella nodded, "It’s me."

David walked up to Bella and looked her over from top to bottom, spinning her around while holding her hands: "Wow, it really is Bella. Haven’t seen you in years, you’ve changed a lot, becoming this pretty..."

Having said that, David called into the house: "Honey, come out and see, Bella is back."

"My apprentice Bella is back?" Strong Woods rushed out with a ladle, but hesitated upon seeing Bella.

Mainly because she was unrecognizable.

The quiet little girl next door who took care of her grandparents and studied hard was once dark and thin, always looking listless and staying silent.

She bore stark contrast to the current fair-skinned, beautiful, cute, and sunny girl.

He didn’t dare to recognize her.

Most crucially, there was Ashton, who stood beside Bella — he was so handsome and his presence felt powerful.

He didn’t dare to recognize him either.

"Master, can’t you recognize me?" Bella proactively went forward to hug David after greeting, wanting to hug Strong Woods, yet Ashton pulled her by the hoodie back beside him.

When Bella looked up, Ashton lowered his eyes, his gaze cold as he raised his brows.

His demeanor clearly said: Try hugging any man other than me.

Bella rubbed her nose, feeling a little smug inside.

Not sure what she was happy about, but she was quite pleased.

"Bella, this gentleman is..." Strong Woods noticed the hint.

David saw the quite suggestive glances exchanged between the two of them and asked cautiously: "Your boyfriend?"

"Ah, I remember," Strong Woods immediately said: "I heard earlier that once Bella arrived in Peace City, she caught the eye of a noble family and was about to become a young mistress. A family called... Oh, Oliver Hughes, I know!"

Strong Woods was thrilled, quickly putting down the ladle and proactively shook hands with Ashton: "Young Master Oliver, right? You have such a strong aura, unlike..."

"No, no," Bella quickly explained, "He isn’t Oliver Hughes."

"Not?"

Strong Woods and David were stunned, exchanging a glance, unsure of what to say.

Rumor had it she was engaged to Oliver Hughes, and now she brings another man who’s not Oliver, giving such ambiguous looks — what is happening...

"He’s certainly not Oliver Hughes!"

A not-so-familiar voice suddenly sounded behind Bella.

When she turned, she saw Joy Thompson walking over, glaring at Bella with unfriendly eyes: "This person was found by Bella Woods, a little pretty boy she’s hiding from Oliver Hughes, not Young Master Oliver at all!"

"What?" Strong Woods and David were even more confused.

Having lived in a small place all their lives, they’d never heard of such gossip.

Joy said, "It’s spread all around the circle. Bella Woods is using Oliver Hughes’ money to support a pretty boy..."

After saying this, Joy couldn’t help but give Ashton a second look.

This little pretty boy was indeed good-looking, tall, and had a strong presence.

It’s unclear how much Bella paid, but could it be possible to talk him into being with her?

Though Joy had such thoughts, when she considered her family’s current situation, envy toward Bella flared within her.

So, she maliciously added: "Bella Woods has been the talk everywhere in Peace City, playing around extensively. It’s a pretty boy today, a big model tomorrow.

Using her dad’s and the Hughes Family’s money for extravagant fun."

Joy’s voice was loud enough that several guests eating began looking their way.

Ashton lowered his gaze to her: "Say one more word."

Joy was so frightened by his gaze that her face turned pale. She took a step back and didn’t dare to say anything further.

"Uh, Aunt Dawning, Master, I’ll go to the car with him to get something. We’ll be back soon," Bella quickly took Ashton away, fearing things would get out of hand.

Joy watched as Bella led Ashton away, her jealousy almost driving her crazy.

She immediately took out her phone to send a group message: Caught Bella Woods and a pretty boy, come quickly!

Along with the address.