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?"

voice. "Gregory and I argued about the engagement with the Solloways in

the luxury car was sturdy, or

She's sacrificing herself

grudge against you. She feared he'd retaliate and strip away everything you've worked hard for! She doesn't know any other way to protect you... She

"Carrie... That silly girl."

head, pain tearing at his heart.

Ralph's wife than let her marry that jerk! That way, at least we

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

heart are always the most unpredictable and

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

with Ryan, the Hoffman

had stripped Liam of all his duties

was nothing but a socially

from the annual dividends from his shares, he

and headed to the notorious

several bottles of liquor, he started ranting angrily about Logan

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

advising him to stay resilient. They also reminded him that he still had hope as

Group. To him, reclaiming

a stunner. Bring her out to drink with me!"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hoffman."

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