Sitting beside her, Justin maintained a poker face while Bella spoke. Yet, he could not help but steal a glance at her from the corner of his eyes.

There was an edge in her gaze and charisma to her words. Others might find it overbearing or intimidating, but it stirred an inexplicable feeling in him.

At this moment, Bella seemed more alluring than ever, commanding his complete attention. Dr. Wagner collapsed to his knees again.

Bella's words struck him like a lightning bolt. But he had already signed the devil's deal with Clarice. What choice did he have now? He could only continue down this dark path.

Besides, recent news reported that Justin was no longer the president of Salvador Corporation and had been stripped of his authority. Supporting Grant's camp seemed the safer bet, and switching sides now would mean certain doom.

"Mr. Salvador... Ms. Thompson... What good does it do to press me now?" Dr. Wagner stammered, his voice trembling. "Even if you kill me, Mr. Salvador's position won't be restored! The blood sample results are genuine. Even if I don't provide them, the police will eventually uncover the same truth!"

"Shut

t your damn mouth!” Ryan glared, his fury palpable, and raised a hand to strike.

"Don't hit my father! If you must, hit me instead!" Jerome threw himself in front of his father, embodying a moment of filial piety.

Bella's expression turned somber. Dr. Wagner was not wrong. While his betrayal was undeniable, the blood sample's authenticity was also irrefutable.

a long silence, Justin finally spoke, his cold voice cutting through the tension. "If your

clear eyes flickered, and she pressed her

at Justin's indifferent face, dread filling his heart. He had wanted to negotiate, but

necessary anymore." As Justin's deep voice fell, Ryan took a file from his

a good look. See how your

the mortgage documents for their house,

he lunged to snatch them back, only to be slapped by his

sold our house! How will your mother and I survive? Are you trying

did you get my mortgage documents?!"

a devilish grin

house is mortgaged to

shock. Even Bella looked

casino to walk out of Meridan with all his limbs intact." Ryan tilted his head, his smile both

"What?!" Jerome's vision darkened.

words, I'm your biggest

coat aside and sat down with an air of dominance. "The debt has been overdue for some time. Dr. Wagner, when will you pay back

only drop his head silently

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