The Divorced Heiress by Arianapeige

Chapter 2406

In the living room of the Wagner residence, Dr. Wagner hugged his son, who was on the ground, bruised and battered. Both of them shivered uncontrollably, seeking warmth from each other.

Bella and Justin sat on the sofa, an arm's length away from each other. Once deeply in love, sharing their most intimate moments, the small gap between them now felt like an insurmountable chasm. It was a quiet, heartbreaking sight.

Justin's face remained expressionless and collected.

Bella stole a glance at him before lowering her gaze, her lips pressing together as her fingers traced where he had touched her shoulders. It still seemed to carry a trace of his lingering warmth.

"To think you dare mess with my friends? You are really fearless," Ryan sneered from above, flexing his gloved fingers menacingly.

"Chairman Hoffman... My son acted rashly because he was scared!" Dr. Wagner begged bitterly. "He was only worried about his father! Please! Have mercy on him. If you need to punish someone, punish me!"

"Oh! We have a devoted son here, do we?" Ryan's lips curled into a sinister smirk. "Such filial piety... Gambling abroad, racking up over $10 million in debt, squandering your parents' savings, and then hiding like a rat after returning home. What a joke!"

deeper into his father's

Wagner's bloodshot eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at his son. "Jerome. Is what Chairman Hoffman said true? Did you really

Bella's heart clenched.

the mark. Jerome had indeed racked up an enormous gambling debt overseas, barely escaping with his limbs intact. He had

house would not cover the

such details. It was undoubtedly Justin's doing. Bella's lips curved

rage, pummeling his son. But his punches were futile. "You

we handle this?" Ryan's lazy gaze settled on Justin's chiseled face. His smirk turned mischievous. "I'm best at 'playing'

the father and son, his cold silence more oppressive

want?" Dr. Wagner cried

"Who ordered you to

I.." Dr. Wagner stammered, unable to form coherent

patient. Raising his leg, he delivered a sharp kick that sent Jerome sprawling

talk!" Forced to protect his son, Dr. Wagner trembled as he confessed. "It... It was Ms. Amaryllis. She contacted me and asked for your