Chapter 264

“Steve, what’s wrong?” Bella asked with concern. Her eyes widened as she saw his disheveled figure. Steven, who was usually composed, stood in front of her with swollen eyes and pale lips, looking extremely pitiful.

Asher asked, “Is this about Shannon?”

Asher walked up from behind Bella, wiping his hands with a handkerchief. Bella looked over and was surprised to find bloodstains on it. Bella sighed at the realization that her brother had once again taken matters into his own hands, robbing her of the opportunity to showcase her talents.

“Sorry… I’m really sorry!” Steven bowed. His apology echoed in the tense air.

Puzzled, Bella glanced at her phone as it rang. Axel’s name lit up the screen.

Bella answered, “Axel?”

“Bella, Shannon left my place just a few moments ago.” Axel’s tone was tinged with helplessness and self-blame.

He continued, “My team has been actively gathering evidence of Shannon’s abuse of and bribery for the past few days. Unfortunately, it seems she was well-prepared. All the evidence now points to Zephyr Quarry.”

power

skilled lawyer known for playing dirty and exploiting every loophole. Since we were lacking evidence, we had no choice

best. Besides, we’ve achieved our primary goal. What truly matters is that the project in Baxim remains under our control. We can discuss the

not as anxious as the men around her. Each one of them seemed ready

Shannon alive.

was undoubtedly despicable, Bella understood a fundamental principle that haste often led to mistakes. Gregory’s infatuation with Shannon meant that he would spare no effort to save his wife.

in tears. Please let him know that this matter has nothing to do with him at

He was afraid you’d

Bella replied, “Alright…”

call, Bella seemed to have grasped the situation. She looked at Steven

eyes were red. “Ms. Bella, this is my

today that his brother, Hunter Lovett, had taken on

to Hunter’s law firm and

and hiring our father as

Hunter had not argued for over two decades, but this time,

doesn’t mean our whole family is indebted to them! Besides, our father has successfully won numerous lawsuits for Wyatt Thompson over the years. Any gratitude owed has already been repaid. I am a professional lawyer. To me, everyone is a potential client. As long as it’s a case I can handle, I will take it on. It has nothing to do with any ties to the Salvadors or the Thompsons. Instead, look at you! Our

succeed and achieve greatness, not to have you become a lackey for

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