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?"

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

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

She's sacrificing herself to

reddened, and her heart ached. "Carrie 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 to protect you... She could only sacrifice her own happiness

"Carrie... That silly girl."

head, pain tearing at his heart. "We

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

Ryan and Carrie still have a chance to be

heart are always the most unpredictable and

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

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

Hoffman Group had stripped Liam of all his duties and removed him from the board of

moment on, Liam was nothing but a socially idle

dividends from his shares, he had nothing more

and headed to the notorious den of indulgence in Savrow,

of liquor, he started

self-righteous, cunning old fox who would betray anyone

friends could only offer kind words, advising him to stay resilient. They also

major shareholder in the Hoffman Group. 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 drink with me!" Reeking of alcohol,

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hoffman."

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