Matt had frequently heard Nigel describe Bella as a remarkable woman, though he had his doubts. Now, he could witness it for himself.

Bella sure was Wyatt Thompson's daughter, with an inherent air of authority and an intense presence that could make most men defer to her.

"Ms. Thompson, what exactly do you want to know?" Matt's voice trembled as he spoke.

Bella's tone was serious as she asked, "Uncle Matt, other than Grandpa Nigel, you're probably the only one who knows the truth about Grant's crime back then. I need you to tell me how that girl died, and how you and Grandpa Nigel got rid of her body afterward."

Matt was at a loss for words.

"If you refuse to tell me, with the resources of my family, it's only a matter of time before I uncover the truth myself," Bella smirked, her tone carrying an implicit threat. "Once I do, who knows where things will go from there?"

"Ms. Thompson, you must understand the gravity of this situation!" Matt exclaimed, his voice trembling and his face pale. "It involves the Salvador family patriarch, and the entire family's reputation is at stake. If this gets out, the entire Salvador Corporation could face a massive crisis! Old Master Nigel's health is declining day by day. If something were to happen to the Salvador family, how could he possibly bear it?"

Bella's gaze burned with intensity. "Grandpa Nigel has my complete trust and affection. He means as much to me as my own father. I give you my word that I'll be discreet. I won't let anything happen to him."

After a long hesitation, Matt shut his eyes tightly and finally spoke.

was done

"How many

how many times. I just recall that her body was covered in knife wounds, and her

chest as she took a deep

with his refined demeanor and polite mannerisms, who would ever associate him

just revealed the

seat. "I cleaned the

the rest

unforgivable, but what about Grandpa Nigel? He covered up his grandson's crime and erased the life of an innocent girl. How was Bella supposed to face that kind, caring old man in

please don't worry," Matt said earnestly. "Old Master Nigel will do everything to secure Young Master Justin's position in the family. Even if Young Master Grant recovers completely, the Salvador Corporation's heir will never be him. All

secretly keeping his distance from him. By supporting Young

breath. "Uncle Matt, while I can't forgive or

door and stepped out, burdened

over. "Young Master Ralph is just ahead.

she walked forward cautiously, not wanting to disturb

loading three suspects into a

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