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?"

thought for a moment and spoke with a hoarse voice. "Gregory and I argued about the engagement with the Solloways in front of Carrie the other day. It must've

fist into the car window. Fortunately, the luxury car was sturdy, or it would not

herself

strip away everything you've worked hard for! She doesn't know any

"Carrie... That silly girl."

heart.

I'd rather Carrie be Ralph's wife than let her marry that jerk! That way, at least

do you think Ryan and Carrie still

Matters of the heart are always the

arms. "The path for Carrie and Ryan may

Logan dealt with Ryan, the Hoffman Group swiftly sent Liam's dismissal announcement to

Hoffman Group had stripped Liam of all his duties and

was nothing but a

his shares, he had nothing more

friends and headed to the notorious den of indulgence in Savrow,

several bottles of liquor, he started ranting angrily about Logan in the

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

advising him to stay resilient. They also reminded him

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

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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