The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

"Back in the day, the Fowler family was a powerful family, on par with the current Salvador family. Chairman Salvador's first wife was the second daughter of the Fowler family, Isla Fowler. Their marriage had been arranged by Old Master Nigel, and it was widely known as a business alliance. "Rumor had it that they barely saw each other before the wedding. There was no love or any emotional foundation at all. Old Master Nigel orchestrated the union solely to save the Salvador Corporation from the economic crisis of that era."

Bella listened to her brother's words in silence. "Marriages of convenience among wealthy families is not a new concept. Even Old Master Nigel once thought of marrying Justin to the Iverson family."

"Isla only had one son, which was Grant, the eldest son of the Salvador family. Although the relationship between her and Chairman Salvador wasn't particularly good, there weren't any public scandals either. The Salvador family benefited from their alliance with the Fowler family, and Isla gave the family an heir. Even if Chairman Salvador had complaints, he couldn't possibly show them."

Ralph seemed engrossed in the story.

"What happened next?" Bella asked.

Asher's gaze darkened. "One night, Isla took her own life by the lake at Tideview Manor, using a hunting rifle."

prickling

to avoid pain by jumping

as he sighed. "The truth behind Isla's death has always been a mystery. Our father has always been a gossip lover. Back then, he had a friend who was always snooping around Chairman Salvador. Even

mother was pregnant. Could Isla

heart pounded. "A child

Isla's death was really caused by an affair, wouldn't that mean that Grant could have grown up holding a grudge and might be seeking revenge on Justin? He might have ulterior motives coming back this time! Justin

as she listened to her

that." Asher furrowed his brows in deep thought before continuing in a low voice, "When I was younger, Dad once mentioned that Isla was a very strange woman. She never liked being around people. After their marriage, Chairman Salvado never took her out in public, and she rarely left the house. There were no reports of her having close friends among the rich housewives either. She was an incredibly

Dad accompanied Mom to the hospital for a checkup and ran into Isla. She looked unwell, pale, and dazed. They barely got a glimpse of her before she disappeared. At that time, Grant

care after childbirth. If it was left untreated, then she found out Chairman Salvador was cheating on her; it could've pushed her over the edge." Asher nodded.

suicide have to do with the Fowler family's downfall?" Bella still looked puzzled. "Didn't