The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Grant tilted his chin slightly. His gaze was violent and chilly, completely unlike his usual self.

"They say wolves travel a thousand miles for meat, while hyenas do so for scraps. Ms. Gold, are you trying to prove through your actions that you belong to the latter?"

"s-Sir, please calm down..."

Clarice, her face still marked by the imprint of a slap, trembled with fear. Blood drained from her face as she stammered, "I-I'm stupid. I don't understand. What have I done wrong? Please, enlighten me..."

Grant said, eyes closing as he reclined lazily in his chair, "When speaking to Justin, all you need to do is hint. There's no need to spell things out."

He continued, "But tonight, during my critical confrontation with him, you chose the worst possible moment to bring up the kidnapping incident from twenty years ago."

Clarice was bewildered. "But... You were his savior. That's a fact! Reminding him of it should only make him feel indebted to you!"

Grant let out a soft, mocking laugh, his half-lidded eyes gleaming faintly. "Indebted? He's forgotten his feelings for Bella entirely. Do you think he'd care about what I did for him?

pills caused brain damage. It's a double-edged sword. His coldness doesn't just apply

doubt in his mind. I can accept the fallout

but she could not suppress her curiosity. "Sir, doesn't this seem unwise? Justin is becoming harder to control. Won't this eventually lead to

matter. By the time he realizes it, everything will already be

drove Justin in a sleek Maybach

really okay? You look terrible," Ian said, glancing at the rearview mirror and noticing Justin's pale face. His

lashes drooped weakly, his breaths

Dr. Larson were here. At least he

I have a gunshot wound.

thoughts suddenly wandered

moments together. He could not ignore her. She lingered in his thoughts, unbidden, especially after last night. The guilt and

a surveillance device on you?" Ian gripped the steering wheel tightly in frustration. "How else would he know you were injured? How did he time everything so perfectly to stir up trouble with Chairman Thompson? He's like some upgraded

widened as the realization dawned on him. Ever since Christopher's betrayal, his phone had

with Bella, they had barely communicated over the