The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

But how could they change Wyatt's mind? How could they stop Amelia from marrying Christopher?

Bella took a deep breath and roughly outlined tonight's events to Justin, naturally omitting the conflict with Wyatt.

She chose to downplay it, afraid of making Justin feel worried and guilty.

Justin's strong arms tightened around her waist, and his expression furrowed. "So, just because you and I are together, Chairman Thompson wants to rush your sister into a marriage with the Iversons? Even if he favors them, this seems too abrupt."

"It seems sudden, but it's not so unexpected."

Bella shook her head in frustration, her anger manifesting in a sharp grip on Justin's chest. "Wyatt had been scheming behind our backs. He's never been happy about our relationship. It's possible he's already secretly arranged with Chairman Iverson to marry me off to Christopher. After the recent horse racing event, I heard from Steve that news of Wyatt's cordial relationship with Christopher was spreading. It's possible that they were laying the groundwork for the marriage alliance. It's just that they didn't expect the ordeal with the Hoffmans and Shannon getting arrested. Otherwise, Wyatt might've publicly announced my engagement with Christopher at the event. He's capable of anything!"

Justin felt a burning sensation from her grip-a slight pain that also felt like happiness. "Don't worry, Bella. Even if Chairman Thompson goes ahead with his plan, do you think I would stand by and watch you get involved with the jerk, Christopher?"

small hand, bringing it up to kiss it. His gaze was burning with intensity.

'There was no need to get me back. I have

he might've forced both Amelia and me to marry into the Iverson family, cutting off any chance

And now that Charles is incapacitated, Chairman Thompson wouldn't allow Amelia to marry him. There's a chance this engagement may end up nowhere." "Well, although that's true, Christopher

"Maybe this is just one of his schemes. By agreeing to the marriage, he can indirectly pressure me, making me feel intense guilt toward Amelia. Then I'll feel guilty whenever I'm with you. Even if he can't physically harm us,

worry, Bella. We'll face this together

he spoke, distant thunder rumbled in the sky, followed by lightning streaking

was

the car door, and the two hurried into

was uncertain whether the confined and humid space of the car cabin made dopamine secretion more likely, but

brows and eyes became slightly hazy, her hands tugging at the man's