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

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

herself to protect

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

"Carrie... That silly girl."

at his heart. "We can't let

than let her marry that jerk! That way, at least we get

lips. "Bella, do you think Ryan and Carrie

of the heart are always

in Justin's arms. "The path for Carrie and Ryan may

after Logan dealt with Ryan, the Hoffman Group swiftly sent

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

that moment on, Liam was nothing but a socially idle

from his shares, he had nothing more

some friends and headed to the

started ranting angrily about Logan

a self-righteous, cunning old fox

to stay resilient. They also reminded him that

the Hoffman Group. To him, reclaiming his position and

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

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hoffman."

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