Drew asked, "Grant's uncle? Bella, what does this person have to do with you?"

Bella gazed up at the moon; her eyes were cold and unwavering. "I've always suspected that Lucas and Grant were secretly close; perhaps they are secretly collaborating on some unfathomable conspiracy.

"I believe he's a key breakthrough point. Getting close to him and uncovering his whereabouts could finally expose Grant's true colors and the secrets he's been hiding."

"Bella, you could have lived a carefree and happy life," Drew said as he looked at her sadly. "But for Justin's sake, you always put yourself in the line of danger."

"I can't just sit still. A calm and peaceful life doesn't suit my free-spirited soul," Bella replied softly. "Right now, looking at the Salvador family, it's clear the only real obstacle is Grant. If we can't expose his true colors, he'll continue to guilt-trip Justin under the guise of being his savior.

"On top of that, he would secretly play the victim to win over Chairman Salvador. If this continues, Justin's position would be in danger. It's like walking on thin ice. Besides, Justin is too kindhearted and overvalues loyalty. He'll always end up suffering for it."

Looking at Bella's determined expression, Drew felt his eyes well up with tears.

determined and resilient person, willing to push herself to the limit and endure difficulties. But she could not bear to see

sentence in his place is Jonah Ziegler, who has been made a scapegoat. The fact that this has gone unnoticed for so long shows they have insiders

it will spark a massive scandal across the justice system in Savrow. The

grew solemn as he nodded. "I

in thought. "But the Fowler family has long since fallen. What value could a convicted murderer like him, who's spent years

eyes as he ran a hand over his chiseled jaw. "I wouldn't be surprised if Lucas has some kind of network or power abroad. Grant might be trying to use his uncle's resources

piqued Bella's

means to go up against Justin? Someone has to be backing him. Otherwise, he'd just be pretending, and that would be

keep an eye on Grant's movements. Wherever he's traveled recently might give us a clue to where Lucas is

affectionately, pausing as his voice lowered. "I'll look into it. Starting tomorrow, I'll be busy tying up loose ends at work so I can step away completely.

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