Chapter 968

What was Bella saying? She seemed to hint that Linny’s death was closely related to Shannon and Bethany.

Justin stared at Bella’s discolored, seething face, his hand slipping

around her waist.

Feeling her shudder, Justin pressed his palm against her skin, his

warmth offering assurance and encouragement.

He stood down, not because he did not want to risk his reputation.

Justin understood that Bella needed to stand up to Shannon and

Bethany to overcome her resentment and trauma.

Shannon’s and Bethany’s faces contorted with horror.

They tried to control the narrative by bringing the press into it. Yet now, they might be shooting themselves in the foot.

“What are you saying, Ms. Thompson? Don’t tell me you think we

killed Linny,” Shannon pressed with bulging eyes.

“Did I say you killed her? I said nothing of that sort.”

Bella shrugged, her expression taunting. “I said nothing. Why were

in a hurry to deny everything? Did you have something

journalists exchanged glances before putting

in the

glared at Bella, wishing she could

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bitch set her up

play the good guys now. Your presence is a nuisance to the living and the

looked at Bella in awe.

was intelligent

no proof. Accusing Shannon directly of murder could backfire, leaving Bella vulnerable to a slander lawsuit

reason, Bella chose to

to hit a

a well-placed strike, Bella

threw a wrench

more so

Bella’s wordplay.

big accusation to make, Bella!”

she

gone. She lashed out, “I know you don’t see eye-to-eye with me

doesn’t give you

about us. That’s slander. I can sue you.”

voice trailed off.

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