"Ralph, spill it!" Bella shot up from her chair, her emotions on edge.

"Well, Dr. Wagner has much of a dark background and his income is not exactly normal,* Ralph replied.

Bella raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"I looked into Dr. Wagner's assets and income sources. While he earns a high salary, his finances are a mess. His son's gambling addiction and his wife's serious illness have drained most of the family's wealth. Other than a house and a car, their assets have been nearly wiped out by his son."

He continued, "But two days ago, he scheduled a bone marrow transplant for his wife and paid off her hospitalization fees, all at once, totaling over $500,000. On top of that, his son owed over $3,000,000 in high- interest loans, and Dr. Wagner managed to pay that off too."

Bella had her phone on speaker. Steven, listening nearby, shook his head in frustration and exclaimed, "That son of his is such a disgrace! He's beyond saving. Let's just hope karma gets him in his next life!"

Ralph continued, "Given Dr. Wagner's current financial situation, there's no way he could afford all that on his own. It raises a huge question mark."

Bella's bright eyes glinted coldly. "There's no question about it. Grant must have stepped in and offered Dr. Wagner a financial lifeline in exchange for a testament against Justin."

her voice icy. "He's been given so much money. Of course, he'd do whatever is asked of him." Steven frowned, a hint of unease creeping into his voice. "Ms. Bella, if we try to go through the legal way, it'll be hard

agreed. "That's right, Bella. His income may be suspicious, but he hasn't abused his position. Legally, there's nothing

Bella nodded slightly, narrowing her eyes. "But who said I'm going to deal with him

never claimed to be a noble knight. I'm just a little lady, and I'll fight fire

in surprise and gave the young

did you just

replied sweetly, then asked, "By the way,

worried. "Don't go there alone; it's too dangerous! His son is a scumbag with a terrible reputation. If you go, he might turn violent and hurt you. Let me go

for you to get involved right now. Don't worry. Even

chin confidently and let out a cold laugh. "Since his son is a gambler stuck in a bottomless pit, there's no way he only owes $3 million. His son is Dr. Wagner's weak spot. We'll start with him and take both of them

tactics and manipulation? Well, two can play that

The next day.

careful preparation, Bella and Steven drove to Dr. Wagner's house

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