After a short drive, Bella's expression suddenly changed. She clenched her delicate hands, which bore marks of Justin's kisses, into fists and began pounding on his chest. "Bella, take it easy, or your hands will hurt." Justin's voice trembled from her blows.

Driving, Steven stole a glance in the rearview mirror, unable to suppress a smile.

"Justin, I have a question for you." Bella poked his firm chest with her finger, anger radiating from her. "Did you know about Carrie's engagement to Mayor Solloway's son?" Justin's dark eyes narrowed, and he grabbed her hand. "Bella, how did you find out about that?"

"How did I find out?! The whole city of Savrow probably knows by now!"

Bella recounted everything Axel had told her.

"Damn it!"

Justin slammed a fist into the car window in a rage. "The Solloways are spreading this news to force Gregory to finalize the engagement plans with their family as quickly as possible!"

"They can forget about it. In this day and age, you can't just force someone into marriage!" Bella bit her lip. "As long as Carrie doesn't want it, it doesn't matter. Don't they dare even think about touching her!" "But Carrie agreed to it."

"What?! Why?!" Bella and Steven exclaimed in unison.

"She said being with Ryan was too exhausting."

"That's a lie!" Bella said.

"She said being with Ryan would only bring trouble to him and Yasmin. She didn't want to be a burden to the people she loves."

"She could just leave Ryan then. Why marry Jason Solloway?"

Bella's dark almond eyes showed suspicion. "Did Chairman Salvador pressure her or say something to her?"

with a hoarse voice. "Gregory and I argued about the engagement with the Solloways in front

into the car window. Fortunately, the luxury car was sturdy, or it would not have withstood the

herself to protect

retaliate and strip away everything you've worked hard for! She doesn't know any

"Carrie... That silly girl."

tearing at his heart. "We can't let

"Damn it... I'd rather Carrie be Ralph's wife than let her marry that jerk! That way, at least we get to keep her

thin lips. "Bella, do you think Ryan

heart are always the most unpredictable

she nestled in Justin's arms. "The path for Carrie and Ryan may not be as smooth as ours once was. Let's deal with the

with Ryan, the Hoffman Group swiftly sent Liam's dismissal announcement to

stripped Liam of all his duties and removed him from the

on, Liam was nothing

he had nothing

friends and headed to the

he started ranting angrily about Logan

old fox who would betray anyone

friends could only offer kind words, advising him to stay resilient. They also reminded him

as Liam held shares, he

To him, reclaiming his position and taking

Burp... There's a girl named Yvonne here at Pivotage. She's said to be quite a stunner. Bring her out to drink with me!" Reeking of alcohol, Liam demanded that the manager

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hoffman."

smiled politely and replied, "Ms. Smith only entertains esteemed guests. I'm afraid you won't be able to meet

of nonsense is that?! If I'm not considered an esteemed guest, who

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