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?"

a hoarse voice. "Gregory and I argued about the engagement with the Solloways in front of Carrie the other

fist into the car window. Fortunately, the luxury car was sturdy, or it would not have withstood the couple's

She's sacrificing herself

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

"Carrie... That silly girl."

tearing at his heart. "We can't let her marry

"Damn it... I'd rather Carrie be Ralph's wife than let her marry that jerk! That way, at least we get to keep

pursed his thin lips. "Bella, do you think Ryan and Carrie still have a chance to

heart are always the most

softly as she nestled in Justin's arms. "The path for Carrie and Ryan may not be as smooth as ours

Hoffman Group swiftly

of all his duties and removed him

was nothing but a socially

shares, he had nothing more to do with

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

of liquor, he started ranting angrily about Logan in the

old fox who would betray

also reminded him that he still had hope

held shares, he was still a major shareholder in the Hoffman Group. To him, reclaiming his

here at Pivotage. She's said to be quite a stunner. Bring her out to drink with me!" Reeking of alcohol, Liam demanded that the

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hoffman."

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