After a short drive, Bella's expression suddenly changed. She clenched her delicate hands, which bore marks of Justin's kisses, into fists and began pounding on his chest. "Bella, take it easy, or your hands will hurt." Justin's voice trembled from her blows.

Driving, Steven stole a glance in the rearview mirror, unable to suppress a smile.

"Justin, I have a question for you." Bella poked his firm chest with her finger, anger radiating from her. "Did you know about Carrie's engagement to Mayor Solloway's son?" Justin's dark eyes narrowed, and he grabbed her hand. "Bella, how did you find out about that?"

"How did I find out?! The whole city of Savrow probably knows by now!"

Bella recounted everything Axel had told her.

"Damn it!"

Justin slammed a fist into the car window in a rage. "The Solloways are spreading this news to force Gregory to finalize the engagement plans with their family as quickly as possible!"

"They can forget about it. In this day and age, you can't just force someone into marriage!" Bella bit her lip. "As long as Carrie doesn't want it, it doesn't matter. Don't they dare even think about touching her!" "But Carrie agreed to it."

"What?! Why?!" Bella and Steven exclaimed in unison.

"She said being with Ryan was too exhausting."

"That's a lie!" Bella said.

"She said being with Ryan would only bring trouble to him and Yasmin. She didn't want to be a burden to the people she loves."

"She could just leave Ryan then. Why marry Jason Solloway?"

Bella's dark almond eyes showed suspicion. "Did Chairman Salvador pressure her or say something to her?"

for a moment and spoke with a hoarse voice. "Gregory and I argued about the

slammed her fist into the car window. Fortunately, the luxury car was

She's sacrificing herself to protect

was worried that Chairman Salvador would hold a grudge against you. She feared he'd retaliate and strip away everything you've worked hard for! She doesn't know any other way

"Carrie... That silly girl."

at his heart. "We can't let her marry Jason Solloway. Absolutely

rather Carrie be Ralph's wife than let her marry that jerk! That way, at least we get to keep her in the

his thin lips. "Bella, do you think Ryan and

of the heart are always the most

arms. "The path for Carrie and Ryan may not be as smooth as ours

Hoffman Group swiftly sent Liam's dismissal announcement to

Group had stripped Liam of all his

was nothing but a

from his shares, he had nothing more to do

feeling deeply frustrated, Liam called up some friends and headed to the notorious den of indulgence in

he started ranting

self-righteous, cunning old fox who would betray anyone for his

could only offer kind words, advising him to stay resilient. They also reminded him that he still had hope as long as he was

To him, reclaiming his position and taking down that wretched

Burp... There's a girl named Yvonne here at Pivotage. She's said to be quite a stunner. Bring her out to

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hoffman."

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