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.

two weeks, the Iverson family is hosting a grand banquet at their estate. They've sent invitations to high-ranking officials, business tycoons, and prominent figures in

the Thompson family so insignificant?"

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

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

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

from Roza was probably under James' strict orders. For the Iverson family's banquet, everyone will definitely dress to impress. Being competitive and ruthless, James would want

his earlier harsh judgment of Coral, Justin pressed his thin lips into a tight line, feeling a surge of

stands up and accuses James of

Iverson family's children have fallen and the 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

silent, realizing her

a point," Justin said thoughtfully. "As James' wife, Coral knows his most brutal and ruthless side and probably many of his secrets. If she could help

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