On the way back from the hospital, Bella thought about Justin's words and the promise they had sealed with a high-five, feeling a torrent of emotions she could not describe.

Staring at the snowy view outside the window, her eyes glistened with tears as she murmured softly to herself, "Bella, he came to you willingly. He agreed to your request. That's already enough, isn't it? You don't have the right to act spoiled around him anymore. Be content."

Steven, who was driving, kept glancing in the rearview mirror at Bella, watching her lost and desolate expression and feeling a deep ache for her. Just the separation alone had turned her world upside down.

He thought, 'If Justin ever left this world for good, her life would crumble entirely.'

Perhaps letting Justin live well was the best outcome fate could grant after all they had endured, even if it was bittersweet.

"Ms. Bella, it's getting late. Maybe we should skip going to the office. You should rest at home. You'll be busy enough fighting for the Savrow A5 project in the days ahead," Steven suggested, his voice calm with concern as he noticed her pale complexion.

Frowning, Bella muttered to herself, "Steven, help me look into someone."

"Of course. Who?"

worked as a maid at the Tideview Manor, looking after Grandpa Nigel. Her mother still

years ago, but the circumstances and cause of

the shocking news, exclaimed, "Grant was involved in a murder case at such a young age? Was

polished and committed to charity would have such a brutal side. If I hadn't witnessed it myself at the cemetery, I wouldn't believe it if my life depended on it." Bella let out a cold laugh.

Grant's refined and harmless face, Steven

Even if he was a minor

and becomes a threat to Justin, we'll have leverage against him. At a critical moment, it

was evident. Bella strategized with caution and depth, no longer

by a thought, he added, "Ms. Bella, if Grant dared to commit murder at

If we consider what Wilma said about his history of animal cruelty, his willingness

widened in shock. "But... There's a difference

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