Hearing this, Axel put away his usual playful demeanor. His expression became increasingly serious.

"Bella, don't get too worked up. It's not good for your health," Justin said, his brows furrowing slightly as he held Bella's trembling hand.

"Especially after a meal. You know how your stomach reacts when you're upset."

Bella reluctantly sat back down, still seething with anger. Justin immediately pulled her into his arms, kissing her on the forehead to calm her. Despite his efforts, she was still shaking with rage.

"Indeed, it was James' doing. At that time, I asked Coral why she didn't resist. I even reminded her that we live in a society governed by law now. With enough evidence, she could sue for divorce and make James pay for what he's done.

"But she's utterly terrified of him. It's as if he has some deadly leverage over her. Even if he were to kill her one day, she has no intention of changing her tragic situation. She left in a panic before I could finish speaking." Roza's voice trembled as she spoke, her breathing unsteady.

Axel's probing gaze fell on Roza's gradually pale face, and he couldn't help but feel more suffocated. He keenly sensed that Roza's emotional turmoil while recounting the incident wasn't just from a third- person perspective but seemed to resonate deeply with her own experiences. She still had many secrets she was hiding from him.

estate. They've sent invitations to high-ranking officials, business tycoons, and prominent figures in Savrow." Justin's eyes flashed with a cold glint. "On

Even the Salvador family got one, but I didn't? Is the Thompson family so

voice husky. "Maybe Christopher plans to deliver it to you personally

held Roza's hand and whispered, "This is making

I'll tell him to get as far away from me as possible." Justin chuckled softly, unable to

strict orders. For the Iverson family's banquet, everyone will definitely dress to impress. Being competitive and ruthless, James would want his wife to outshine everyone. If she fails, she'll likely face another beating." Bella shook her head,deeply worried for the

thin lips into a tight line, feeling a

up and accuses James of domestic violence, wouldn't that give you a better chance of taking

Terranova's project has suffered severe setbacks, but it hasn't truly shaken the Iverson family's foundation. Compared to the Iverson family, Coral's family is insignificant. The most powerful elder in her family has retired. What leverage does she have against James? Even if she's willing to risk everything, what about her family? Angering the Iverson family could

silent, realizing her

thoughtfully. "As James' wife, Coral knows his most brutal and ruthless side and probably many of his secrets. If she could help us, combined with the

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