Ch. 131..140

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 131-After the press conference, Bethany’s image of a well-bred elite lady that Shannon had created for many years finally collapsed.

That night, Bethany was exhausted and limp. The servants had to carry her into Tideview Manor.

“Sob… Mom… You must help me get revenge! You must help me vent this anger!” Bethany cried so hard that she could not care less about her image. “Everyone online is criticizing me now… I can’t show my face in public anymore!” “How should I vent your anger? Should I slap Justin, or should I force him to step down and give up his position as CEO to a brainless girl like you?!” Shannon pointed at Bethany’s crying face and yelled, “What did I tell you just now? I asked you to memorize the draft I gave you, and I told you not to put on makeup. You must show your bare face to show your sincerity! But what did you do? You threw my plan out the window! You’ve made your bed, now lie in it! What’s the point of crying?! Even your dad doesn’t want to bother anymore!” “Mom, I was wrong… I shouldn’t have disobeyed you… I will never do it again!” Bethany cried, kneeling at Shannon’s feet and shaking her legs. “Mom… Although Justin plays a part in this incident, the culprit is that bitch Anna! If she hadn’t insisted that I apologize, I wouldn’t have ended up in this situation!” “Anna must be dealt with.” Shannon narrowed her slender and scheming eyes. “Your grandfather’s birthday is coming soon. I have already planned to make Anna embarrass herself and let you win this time.” “Mom, what are you planning?” Bethany sniffed.

When Bethany heard that Shannon would deal with Anna, she felt rejuvenated and excited.

Shannon crossed her arms and sneered. “You’ll know when the time comes.” At this time, Bethany’s phone beeped.

She looked at her phone and suddenly screamed, almost giving Shannon a heart attack.

“Why are you screaming so late at night?!” “I’m going to kill that slut, Anna!” Bethany yelled like a maniac.

At the same time, Shannon’s phone rang. It was Rosalind calling.

“Rose, what’s wrong?” “Aunt Shannon, have you seen the photo I just sent to Bethany?” Rosalind asked in a worried tone.

“What photo?” Shannon’s eyes widened when she saw Bethany’s phone.

“I was shopping with Justin in the mall today and bumped into Anna and Mr. Hoffman. They looked so close, and everyone thought that they were a couple. Not only that, Mr. Hoffman also gave Anna a super expensive sapphire necklace. Justin wanted to buy that necklace for me, but Mr. Hoffman bought it first and gave it to that bitch.” Rosalind sighed helplessly. “To me, it’s just a necklace, but Bethany’s future is at stake. After all, Bethany wants to marry Mr. Hoffman. If Anna gets in between them, she’ll just become a stumbling block for Bethany.” “This little bitch! Will she die without seducing men for a day? How dare she covet my future son-in- law?!” Shannon clenched her jaw, and her eyes were fierce and poisonous. “Since she likes to steal someone’s man, I’ll make her wish come true!” Shannon thought, ‘Anna, you can only be smug for a few more days. Nigel’s birthday party is the day your reputation will be ruined!’ Justin spent the next three days recovering in the hospital.

He did not tell anyone about it because he thought it would be troublesome. When Rosalind called him to ask him out, he made excuses because he did not want her to visit him at the hospital.

Every night before he fell asleep, Justin would think of the time he had forcibly kissed Anna.

He could still feel the lingering softness of Anna’s lips on his.

Justin thought, ‘I must be crazy! Alcohol is truly the mother of all evils!’ Justin gritted his teeth and swore that he would never kiss Anna again.

Seeing that Anna did not come to visit him on the fourth day, Justin was infuriated.

What a heartless woman!

“Mr. Salvador, the doctor said that you can be discharged now.” Ian respectfully informed Justin of the good news while holding a brand-new bespoke suit.

“Has Anna contacted you?” Justin asked coldly.

“No…” “Hah! Her people almost beat me to death, but she wants to brush it off, huh?” Justin clenched his fingers. His handsome face was gloomy as he said, “Did you go back and look for my National Defense Military Academy’s graduation photo album? Have you found it?” “I found it.” Ian put down Justin’s suit, pulled out a huge photo album with a dark blue cover from his briefcase, and handed it over to Justin.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 132-Justin took over the graduation photo album and began to flip through it from the beginning.

He remembered that the man he fought with that night had similar fighting tactics to his own. Although the man was wearing a mask, his eyes looked very familiar. Justin was sure that he must have seen this man before.

Justin had attended a military academy, so he had strong investigative and observation skills. He covered every student’s face in the photo album with his hand and began to compare the pictures with that pair of eyes in his memory.

After some time, Justin suddenly stood up with blazing eyes. Ian was startled.

“Mr. Salvador, did you discover something?” “It’s him…” The man in the photo was wearing a military uniform. He looked handsome, with thick eyebrows and charming eyes.

The name below the picture was Drew Brown.

“Anna Brown… Drew Brown… No wonder he called her baby sis…” Justin had a very deep impression of Drew back then.

While they were in the military academy, the two of them were at the top of their class. The only person who could compete with Justin in school was Drew.

After their graduation, everyone went their separate ways, and Drew went off the grid.

Justin’s eyes flickered. Rather than being excited about discovering the true identity of the perpetrator, Justin was more excited about gradually unraveling the mystery of Anna’s life.

However, Justin knew nothing about Drew because the military academy kept every student’s information highly confidential.

But that did not matter. Drew was Anna’s brother, not her lover, so Justin felt much better.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Ian hurriedly walked over and opened the door. He was startled to see who was outside.

“Hello, Mr. Harris.” Steven was standing at the door, holding an expensive gift basket. He smiled politely and said, “I am here to visit Mr. Salvador on Ms. Brown’s order. Is Mr. Salvador awake?” “Come in,” Justin responded coldly.

Lan had no choice but to smile and make way for Steven.

Steven walked in and put the gift on the table. He said with a smile, “It seems that Ms. Brown is quite accurate in her prediction. You have indeed met the discharge standards, Mr. Salvador.” “Is it just you?” Justin looked toward the door with a sullen face.

Justin had hoped to see Anna’s beautiful face again.

“Ms. Brown has to help Mr. Thompson manage the hotel, so she doesn’t have time to visit you and sent for me instead. I am her personal secretary, so it’s all the same.” Bella never told Steven to say the first half of the sentence. Steven added it himself.

Steven intended to spite Justin and vent Bella’s grievances.

Sure enough, Justin’s face turned gloomy again. “I don’t need this kind of insincere visit. Take your gift and leave.” “Ms. Brown said that if you don’t want it, you can just throw it away. She will never take back the gifts she gave out.” Steven spoke without changing his expression.

“Ask Anna to come over and see me.” Justin stood up gracefully. He stood tall and proud with his back against the light.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Salvador. Ms. Brown is very busy and has no time to see you. She has repeatedly told me to handle all subsequent matters, including your compensation. Let me know if you have any conditions. She will agree to it as long as it doesn’t go against her principles.” Steven flashed a fake smile.

“I want to see her,” Justin said, word for word.

“No.” “Then why are you still talking nonsense here?” Ian could not bear it any longer and took a step forward. “I know that you’re here to cause trouble!” Steven’s smile at this moment was acquiescing to Ian’s statement.

“Go back and tell Anna this.” Justin’s face was glum. “I want her to tell me who that attacker was. Otherwise, I won’t let it go so easily.” “I know that Salvador Corporation’s legal team is one of the best in Savrow, but KS Group’s legal department isn’t just for show either. Mr. Salvador, if you really want to sue your ex-wife on the eve of your wedding, Mr. Thompson won’t just sit back and watch either.” Steven’s eyes darkened. “Mr. Salvador, as a successful person in the business world, you of all people should understand that going to court should be the last resort.” After that, Steven bowed and turned to leave. Before he left, he suddenly asked, “Mr. Salvador, Ms. Brown wants to know if you were the one who pushed Ms. Bethany to do the press conference.” “This is my family’s private matter and has nothing to do with you.” Justin’s attitude was extremely cold.

“Very well. I’ll take my leave.” Steven left with a smile.

“How disrespectful! He didn’t come here to visit you. He came to make trouble!” Ian gritted his teeth, wanting to chase after Steven and bite him.

Justin took a deep breath and said, “I want you to send someone to follow Steven right now. Tell me his whereabouts at all times.” Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward!

Play

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 133-In the general manager’s office of the KS World Hotel, the supposedly busy Bella was playing video games at the moment. In the game, Bella was a butcher with a chainsaw who started to chase the survivors.

There was beer and fried chicken on the table, which were her favorite things to eat while playing games.

To Bella, nothing could compare to the simple things in life, such as a barbecue in the summer nights, a cheese fondue in the winter, and fried chicken while playing games.

Bella suddenly thought of the time she married Justin. She endured her smoke allergy and wore a mask to cook the most exquisite dishes for him for three whole years.

She remembered seeing how Aunt Celeste captured Wyatt’s heart with her excellent cooking skills. So Bella thought that she could do the same thing and make Justin praise her if she could cook well. Maybe then he would be able to notice her.

For this reason, Bella secretly went to Savrow’s top culinary school to learn cooking. She was the only girl in her batch.

After the course, Bella’s cooking improved so much that she had even surpassed her teacher. Her teacher wanted to keep her as an apprentice because he thought she was naturally talented. With some guidance, Bella could make a name for herself as a world-class chef.

In the end, Bella failed to capture Justin’s attention through her cooking, let alone his heart.

Back then, Justin had only eaten at home a handful of times. During the few times he ate at home, he did not make any comments either.

Who could possibly bear having their hopes dashed repeatedly? But Bella endured it for three years.

Bella dejectedly grabbed another fried chicken and took a bite, imagining it was Justin’s neck.

Fortunately, she no longer had to suffer so much.

If only there was a time machine, Bella would go back in time to take back her love. Instead of wasting her efforts on Justin, she wished she would have spent that time with Wyatt and her family.

There was a knock on the door, and Steven walked in.

“Ms. Bella, I’ve delivered the gift and relayed your message.” “Okay. He didn’t agree to a private settlement, huh?” Bella looked indifferent.

“Yeah… He wants you to hand over Drew. Otherwise, he won’t compromise.” “Tsk, tsk! He really thinks he’s so high and mighty that he can make any demands, huh?” Bella won another round and exited the game. She held a fried chicken in her left hand and a beer in her right hand, looking as casual as if she were at home. “I investigated the scene and didn’t find any surveillance cameras nearby. So, he has no evidence to prove that Drew assaulted him. Even if he brings this to court, he won’t be able to charge Drew with anything.” Everyone in the Thompson family was smart and overprotective of each other. They would never let their family members suffer a loss.

“But I feel like Justin has noticed something.” Steven walked to her side and lowered his voice worriedly. “When I went to see Justin, I saw the military academy’s graduation photo album on his bedside table. He must have noticed something if he suddenly took the photo album out.” Bella was shocked. She narrowed her charming eyes and fell into deep thought.

“It doesn’t matter. The military academy and Drew have encrypted Drew’s information. Drew has never appeared in KS Group’s public events, so no one will find out that he’s related to the Thompson family. Anyway, I will protect my fourth brother. If Justin wants to check it out, let him be. He’ll probably die of exhaustion before he finds anything.” At that time, Bella’s biological mother, Yara Brown, gave birth to quadruplets. Among them, Asher and Axel took their father’s last name, while Declan and Drew took their mother’s last name.

Asher and Axel were identical twins, but Declan and Drew were fraternal twins and looked nothing like Asher and Axel.

This served as a good cover for Drew.

“I also asked Justin about the press conference.” “What did he say?” Bella’s eyes flickered.

“He said that this was the Salvador family’s private matter and that we had no business knowing. He glared at me like I owed him a million dollars!” Steven snorted in displeasure.

Bella narrowed her eyes and took another bite of the fried chicken. “I know Justin fairly well. Although he’s a scumbag when it comes to relationships, he’s quite righteous in other aspects. If he didn’t do it, he would have told you straight up. It seems like he really did it.” Steven widened his eyes in surprise. “What is he trying to do? He’s the president of Salvador Corporation. It won’t do him any good to smear the Salvador family’s reputation.” Bella suddenly remembered how Justin pulled her into his arms and kissed her domineeringly.

She could not help but blush at that scene.

Then she threw the chicken bone into the trash can with great precision.

“Hah! Who knows? Maybe he has some sort of neurodegenerative disease that I didn’t know about while married to him for three years.”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 134-In the evening, Asher’s Rolls-Royce, with the number plate “9999”, was waiting at the entrance of the KS World Hotel. As soon as it appeared, it attracted countless envious gazes from passersby.

At the same time, a black Maybach lurked in an inconspicuous corner.

Justin was sitting in the back seat of the Maybach with his thin lips tightly pressed together. His hawk eyes were locked on the Rolls-Royce.

Not long after, Bella walked out of the hotel, accompanied by Steven.

Justin thought that Anna’s dress was particularly eye-catching. In the past few times he saw her, she looked beautiful and fashionable in a fitted pantsuit and stilettos. She also had bold red lips. Her beauty was a little too aggressive.

At this moment, Justin noticed that Anna only had light makeup on her delicate face, and her hair was let down over her shoulders. She was wearing a well-tailored light blue silk dress that accentuated her proportionate body perfectly. Her waist was slender, and the hem of her dress was flowy, which made her look so ethereal and graceful.

Justin’s eyes darkened with a hint of sadness.

Anna had such a beautiful face and perfect figure that she would look good in the most luxurious designer clothes. But during the three years she stayed with Justin, she only wore simple cotton dresses and white sneakers.

Justin could have given Anna whatever Asher gave her.

But why did Anna restrain herself to that extent during their three-year marriage?

Anna acted like a pitiful doormat. Was she trying to make others think that he was incapable of treating his wife well?

Seeing his ex-wife getting into Asher’s car, Justin became tense. He ordered in a low voice, “Follow that car!” The Rolls-Royce headed toward Hatchbay.

In the car, Bella lifted her chin and proudly took out the financial report she had prepared for Wyatt as well as her plans for the subsequent business expansion. She handed them to Asher.

“Ash, I won the first battle. My results in the past two months have been gratifying, don’t you think? Aren’t I awesome?” Asher was flipping through the pages with his left hand and lovingly stroking his sister’s hair with his right hand. “Our little princess is extremely talented and intelligent. You achieved what others would normally take a year to do within two months. You are a natural businesswoman.” “I’m not a little princess. I’m a queen who will stop at nothing to expand the Thompson family’s empire!” Bella smiled arrogantly. “When I become the CEO of KS Group, the entire Hatchbay will be at my disposal. No, not just Hatchbay, but also Savrow. KS Group will enter Savrow’s market. Salvador Corporation’s monopoly is coming to an end!” “Very good. You’re just as formidable as the Russian Empress Catherine II.” Asher nodded and asked with concern, “If you want to enter Savrow’s market, you will inevitably have to compete with Justin. Will you be able to do that?” “Of course, I want that.

Bella clenched her fists. Her eyes were gleaming with competitiveness. “I failed in love, but I ought to win in business!” “Okay. If you are so determined, I will definitely support you.” Asher looked so handsome with his gentle smile.

“Ash, how are you going to support me?” Bella’s eyes “By praying for you, may the Lord bless you.” 3)

lit up with excitement.

Bella was speechless.

Not far behind them, a Maybach tailed the Rolls-Royce.

“Mr. Salvador, I think they’re heading to Hatchbay,” Ian said while driving.

“They are.” Justin’s voice was deep.

“Oh! Is Mr. Thompson bringing the young madam to meet his parents? This is terrible, Mr. Salvador! Mr. Thompson is going to snatch away the young madam! You have to think of a way to bring her back!” “She won’t dare!” Justin’s veins were bulging on his forehead. He said through gritted teeth, “She hasn’t finalized the divorce with me yet, so she is still my wife in name. How dare she plan her next marriage? Does she think that I’m dead?” He thought, ‘It has only been a few days since her brother injured me, but she ignored me and went to meet her new lover’s parents! Anna, are you so impatient to get rid of me? Are you trying every possible means to humiliate me?!’ “But Mr. Salvador, it’s agreed upon that you and the young madam will finalize the divorce after Old Master Nigel’s birthday. This day will come sooner or later, and you won’t be able to control her.” Ian sighed helplessly.

Justin’s long eyelashes trembled, and his chest felt compressed.

For some reason, Justin was flustered.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 136-After saying that, Ian felt like he had said too much and quickly slapped his own mouth.

Justin’s eyes were dark, reflecting the bright lights from the Thompsons’ mansion. When he heard the faint laughter coming from Yara Park, Justin felt cold and lonely.

Anna, as Asher’s girlfriend, seemed to be loved by the Thompson family.

At first, Justin thought that the Thompson family’s interpersonal relationships would be complicated. Wyatt Thompson had three mistresses in addition to his late wife. Although they were not legally married to Wyatt, they were treated as his wives and had already borne children for him.

Justin thought that Wyatt’s three wives would be a big hurdle for Anna if she wanted to marry Asher. That way, Anna would be put in a difficult position and would eventually give up.

However, he did not expect Anna to get along so harmoniously with Asher’s family. Justin could hear their laughter even from so far away.

This showed how much the Thompson family liked Anna.

At this point, Justin’s face became pale, and his heart was filled with bitterness. He found it hard to breathe.

“Do you have any cigarettes? I’d like to smoke one.” “Wyatt! I’m back!” Bella shouted at the top of her lungs as soon as she entered the living room.

“What took you so long? I’m starving!” Wyatt complained and walked over, accompanied by Axel.

“Aww, look at you all dressed up! Wyatt, why are you so formal? Do you want to outshine your sons?” Bella teased and looked at her old father.

Wyatt wore a three-piece suit with a white shirt and a gold pocket watch. Despite his age, he looked handsome and noble, like a typical business mogul from the movies.

“Outshine them? I don’t even have to try.” Wyatt raised his eyebrows. “I can wear whatever I want and still be good-looking enough to be a movie star. If I were back in my thirties, my pictures would be printed on calendars, and countless women would be paying respects to me!” “Ahem… Dad, I don’t think “paying respects” is the right term for that. One would only pay respects to dead people…” Axel reminded Wyatt in a low voice.

“You brat! If you didn’t point it out, no one would’ve noticed!” Wyatt glared at him.

Everyone wanted to say, “Oh, we noticed. Only you didn’t notice it.” “You guys didn’t tell Camilla, Ralph, and Amelia to come back, did you?” Bella asked with concern.

“We won’t dare to disobey your order.” Mila smiled knowingly. “Don’t worry, I didn’t tell them.” “Hmph! So you’re the one who didn’t want those little monkeys to come home. I was wondering why they were so heartless. It turns out that they didn’t even know that you came back.” Wyatt sighed with regret. “Sigh… You guys should have called the kids back for a reunion dinner tonight.” “Camilla is living in Sentania right now. Why would you bother her and ask her to come home for a family dinner when she’s so far away? Ralph is busy handling cases in the police force, and Amelia has exams soon, so she has to study hard. Also, it’s not convenient for her to leave school. Don’t make a fuss out of nothing! Isn’t it enough that we’re here to accompany you?” Bella nagged at her father.

“What about Drew? He has nothing to do all day and only fools around. Savrow is only two hours’ drive from here, so why didn’t he come? Is he dead?!” Wyatt was infuriated at the mention of his fourth son.

“Drew is…” Before Bella finished speaking, a resounding and pleasant voice came from behind her.

“I was just waiting for you to scold me. If you didn’t, how would I have the chance to make an appearance?” Everyone turned around and saw Drew walking over with his hands in the pockets of his black windbreaker. He had a devilish smile on his handsome face as he shook his head.

“Sorry to disappoint, Chairman Thompson, but I’m alive and well.” As soon as Drew appeared, Mila and Sasha took a step back. The smiles on their faces faded as well.

They knew that Drew hated their family and hated them even more, so it was safest to blend in with the background at the moment.

Bella secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

This guy was always so elusive. He would only show up at the last minute and avoid this house as much as possible.

“Where’s the food? Didn’t you ask me to come back for dinner? Let’s eat quickly so that I’ll have time to fool around.” As he said that, Drew turned to look at Bella.

What he wanted to say was, “My mission is complete. You promised that if I showed up, you wouldn’t be mad at me anymore.” Bella blinked her bright eyes and deliberately looked away, pretending not to understand what Drew was saying with his eyes.

The air in the living room suddenly became colder.

Wyatt ground his teeth in anger and walked up to Drew with a sullen face.

“Send me a recent photo of you.” “What?” “I’m afraid that you’ll end up dead one day, and I won’t even have a photo of you as your memorial portrait. Send it to me now!”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 135-The Rolls-Royce drove into Yara Park’s antique and majestic gate.

From the moment they entered the compound, the servants happily ran around, spreading the news of their arrival.

“Ms. Bella is back!” As soon as Bella and Asher got out of the car, the butler Finley and several servants lined up on both sides of the entryway and bowed respectfully to greet them.

“Welcome home, Ms. Bella!” “Ms. Bella, may you live a long and healthy life!” Bella touched her forehead and thought, ‘I wish I could be immortal!’ “Bella! You’re finally back! We miss you so much!” Bella looked over and saw Wyatt’s second wife, Mila, and another woman with shoulder-length hair who was wearing a purple satin shirt with a bow silk scarf at the neckline and black wide-leg pants. She was as tall and slim as a supermodel as she ran toward Bella.

That woman was Wyatt’s fourth and youngest wife, Sasha Jenkins.

“Aunt Mila, Aunt Sasha.” Bella smiled brightly and stepped forward to hug them.

Asher smiled when he saw this scene. He had mixed feelings in his heart.

The Thompson family was the wealthiest and most prestigious family in Hatchbay. However, the Thompson family ties and interpersonal relationships were quite complex. Every time Wyatt brought in a new mistress, it turned the family upside down, especially with Sasha, who was only eight years older than Asher.

It was precisely because of this that Bella followed Drew’s example and left home. She joined Doctors Without Borders and wandered around the world for a long time.

Later, the sincerity of Wyatt’s three wives moved Bella and warmed up her cold heart little by little. Asher also told Bella a lot of stories about their three stepmothers. That was how Bella finally got over her grudge and no longer resented them.

Besides, even if Bella wanted to blame someone, she would blame Wyatt.

“Bella, you’ve lost weight…” Sasha was a martial artist. She was straightforward and spoke her mind. She blamed Asher for neglecting Bella. “Asher, if you are too busy to spare time to take care of Bella, just say so and send Bella home. We’ll take care of her! You said you’d feed her like a pig, but she looks more like a greyhound now! This isn’t right. You broke your promise!” Asher did not know if he should laugh or cry. “Alright, it’s my fault. I’m sorry, Aunt Sasha.” “Aunt Sasha, you know that I have a fast metabolism, so I eat a lot but don’t gain weight.” Bella and Sasha were enemies in the past, but they are more like sisters now. “Ash took care of me and even gave me his chief secretary, Steven. You all know how good Steve’s cooking is. He can have a dozen ways to cook a fish. I’m well taken care of, so don’t worry.” “Hmph! I don’t believe it!” Sasha snorted and gently pinched Bella’s thin face. “Can Steve be better at cooking than Celeste? Your Aunt Celeste started preparing the ingredients last night when she heard that you were coming home. She’s been in the kitchen all day today, and she didn’t even bother to drink a sip of water. Wyatt said that the way Celeste is preparing for your arrival is like hosting a banquet for the country’s president. Her standards are probably higher than that!” “I told Aunt Celeste to keep it simple. It’s just a family dinner, so what’s important is the people.” “We both offered to help, but she said she couldn’t trust anyone’s cooking and insisted on doing it herself.” Mila sighed softly and said with a smile, “Celeste may seem gentle, but she can be really stubborn at times.” “I think that Aunt Celeste just can’t trust Aunt Sasha…” Bella burst out laughing. “After all, Aunt Sasha burned the pot four times, set off the fire alarm three times, and blew up the stove twice. That’s why Aunt Celeste no longer dares to let Aunt Sasha appear in the kitchen.” “Hey, stop picking on me! I thought we were friends!” Sasha raised her eyebrows and reached out to tickle Bella.

“Yes, yes, we are!” They were like best friends, teasing each other.

When Bella thought of Wyatt’s third wife, Celeste, she thought of the time she was living with Justin’s family.

During those three years, Bella walked on eggshells, fearing that Justin would hate her if she did something wrong. She did not want the Salvador family to complain about her.

After only three years, Bella felt as if she had become a different person. How did Celeste survive these twenty years?

Bella thought, ‘Women really shouldn’t humble themselves for men. We should be independent, strong, and beautiful. We shouldn’t be confined to a mediocre life in a nice house because that would be such a pity.’ 14 Bella’s stepmothers held Bella’s arm and led her into the villa.

The night was cool and quiet.

Justin’s Maybach was parked outside Yara Park in the dark.

Ian opened the car door for Justin, who stepped out and looked toward the Thompson family’s residence.

“I’ve long heard that Chairman Thompson was fond of classical architecture and had bought dozens of mansions across the country. Now that I’m here, I can see that it’s not a rumor.” Ian looked at the intricate classical buildings in Yara Park and exclaimed, “This place is like a palace. It’s so magnificent that even Tideview Manor can’t compare to this.”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 137-Drew thought, ‘Look at that! This old man is cursing his son to die as soon as I see him!’ “I don’t think that’s necessary.” Drew’s eyelids were half-closed. He raised his eyebrows and said, “I’ll make sure to keep myself alive just for you. Otherwise, I’m afraid that everyone in this family can’t pull the plug on you when the time comes. In the end, you’ll still have to count on me to pull the plug.” “You bastard! How dare you pull the plug on me?! I’ll beat you up!” Wyatt was furious. He shouted for Finley to get his whip while wanting to take off his handmade leather shoes to throw them at Drew’s irksome smile.

Asher and Axel pulled the two away from each other to prevent a fight. Mila and Sasha also came up to console Wyatt, but Wyatt was still infuriated.

Suddenly, a gentle and soft voice interrupted them.

“Um… Dinner is ready. Shall we start eating?” The noise died down when everyone turned their heads in unison.

Wyatt’s third wife, Celeste, was wearing an apron and holding a spatula as she stared at everyone in confusion.

At this moment, Wyatt’s stomach growled in response.

“Let’s eat! I’ll only have the strength to deal with this little punk after I’ve filled my stomach!” Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and followed Wyatt to the dining hall for dinner.

“Drew, you went too far with your joke. Dad is easy-going, but you shouldn’t have said that.” Asher looked at Drew sternly.

“Who said I was joking? I meant it.” Drew raised his eyebrows.

“Drew Brown.” Asher’s expression suddenly turned grim and cold.

“Tsk! Why are you so mean to me? He was the one who cursed me first! I was just returning the favor. Ugh, fine. I won’t say anything if you don’t want me to. Just stop looking at me like that. I’ll get nightmares tonight.” Drew shuddered and muttered under his breath as he walked toward the dining hall.

Asher’s eyes softened again, and he trailed behind with a helpless sigh.

“Tsk, tsk! Everything has its vanquisher. Only you can make Drew surrender. One glare from you, and that punk behaves like an obedient puppy.” Axel imitated his elder brother’s expression. His thick eyebrows knitted together, and he narrowed his eyes, dramatically trying to glare at Asher. “It looks like I’ll have to practice your lethal glare whenever I’m free. That way, Drew won’t dare to disrespect me!” Bella glanced at Axel in disdain. “Stop practicing. You look cross-eyed.” 2/3 Wyatt was in a particularly good mood tonight. His face was flushed from drinking one glass after another of wine. Mila tried to persuade him not to drink so much but to no avail.

Even though there was no communication between Wyatt and Drew, who were sitting at opposite ends of the dining table, everyone could tell that Wyatt was excited that Drew had come home to visit him. Wyatt often glanced at Drew when others were not paying attention. It was as if Drew was the one he missed the most.

Drew was keenly aware of his father’s gaze, but he deliberately ignored it.

Wyatt was inevitably disappointed.

Bella was very observant, so she noticed these details and felt a little uneasy.

She knew that Drew was still holding a grudge and that he still resented their father for not being loyal to their mother.

The Thompson family had such a big business empire that their wealth surpassed that of some countries. Wyatt had hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, so his nine children would inherit more than what most people could earn in a lifetime. He could even have nine more children and still have more than enough to give.

As the chairman of KS Group, Wyatt was charismatic, personable, and affectionate. When Wyatt was young, he was almost assassinated many times. By the time he was in his fifties, he had created several miracles in the business world.

Such a man was almost perfect. His only flaw was his philandering habit.

After all, no one was perfect.

When Bella was young, she would cry, make trouble, and complain about her stepmothers like Drew did. However, as she grew older, she learned to let it go.

Since she could not change reality, it was better to let it go.

Bella would not ask Drew to forgive Wyatt, nor would she make excuses for her father’s scumbag behavior. She just hoped that Drew would let go of his grudges so that he could live a normal life. That was the only way he would be able to come out of his childhood trauma.

After dinner, Drew burped with satisfaction.

“Well, I have to admit that your mistress’s cooking is delicious. I ate three bowls of pasta tonight, so I will have to exercise more tomorrow.” “Drew, don’t call her a mistress. Aunt Celeste is a pitiful person.” Bella took a sip of red wine. Her 373 eyes were complicated.

“No matter how pitiful she used to be, she is now Wyatt’s proud mistress. That’s a great reputation that most people won’t look down on.” Drew narrowed his charming eyes and said with a cold voice, “Bella, isn’t our mother the most pitiful person? We’re all acting like one big family. Has Wyatt ever thought about his wife when he’s thinking about which mistress he wants to sleep with each night?”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 138-Bella’s heart ached, and her brows knitted up. “Of course, I miss Mom. I think about her every day, but Mom is no longer here, Drew. As her children, we must gradually learn to be more mature and accept reality. We’re Wyatt’s children, too. We must protect our family and look forward to life.” “You can, but I can’t do it. I’m a wild child who sleeps in his memories and can never wake up. You guys are still my closest family, but this place is no longer my home.” There was a tense silence between Drew and Bella.

“Fine. Don’t be upset, Bella. I’ll respect your choice no matter what.” Drew saw that Bella’s eyes were red, so he hugged her in distress and coaxed her gently. “Let’s not talk about this anymore. I’ll tell you something interesting. Justin Salvador is here.” “What?!” Bella screamed and stood up in shock. Her heart was beating wildly.

Everyone was shocked.

Wyatt, who was at the other end of the table, frowned and complained. “Bella, why are you screaming? Did you get possessed?” “She’s not possessed. I just told her a ghost story. Haha! I didn’t expect her to be so scared…” Drew smiled and pulled her to sit down.

“Don’t joke like that! This is scarier than a ghost story!” Bella gritted her teeth and seethed.

“If you don’t believe me, go outside and take a look. I’m sure he’s still standing there. But don’t worry. That bitch probably doesn’t know your true identity yet. He probably followed Asher’s car all the way here.” As soon as Drew said this, Bella’s phone vibrated on the table.

She took a deep breath and slowly turned the phone over, as if she were scared to see what was on the screen.

The familiar phone number pierced her eyes. Bella’s breath hitched, and she hung up.

The next second, Justin called her again.

Bella knew that this jerk would not give up until she answered his call, so she went to a corner to speak.

“Hello?” Bella lowered her voice.

“Is your wound healed?” Justin’s voice was husky and pleasant, tickling her ears like the cool breeze in Hatchbay.

Bella’s heart trembled, and she pursed her lips. “Yeah.” “I’m at the entrance of the Thompson family’s residence. Come out.” Justin’s voice was as cold and commanding as ever.

Bella was irritated. Justin was only gentle to Rosalind and rude to her. She did not owe him anything. Now that they were divorced, she had nothing to do with him, so he had no right to boss her around.

She thought, ‘I’ve spoiled this bastard!’ “Mr. Thompson brought me home for a family dinner. Everyone is here, so I can’t excuse myself.” Bella responded with an even colder attitude.

At this moment, Justin, who was standing in the cold wind, felt his body sway slightly. His ears were muffled and ringing as if a bomb had exploded nearby.

He thought, ‘A family dinner with the Thompsons?’ At this moment, Justin could clearly hear loud laughter coming from the other end of the phone.

“Why are you standing there? Dessert is served. Come and try some.” Justin heard another woman gently urging Anna to join them.

“Alright. I’ll be there soon.” When Justin heard Anna’s polite response, he narrowed his eyes. Complicated emotions surged in his heart.

The family warmth and inclusion that Anna felt at this moment was something Justin had never experienced in his life.

Justin had never gotten it himself, so he did not want her to have it either.

“Mr. Salvador, I can’t talk right now, and I can’t possibly meet you tonight. We can talk after I return to Savrow. Goodbye.” “Anna!” Justin’s voice was hoarse and anxious.

Bella’s breathing became heavier. His commanding tone made Bella clench her fist because she could imagine his cold palms grabbing her wrist.

“Come out and see me, or I’ll go in and ask for you. It’s your choice!” Justin took a deep breath. His limbs were cold, but his head was flushed with anger.

At this moment, Justin could not think about anything else but taking her home.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 139-Bella said angrily, “Justin, what on earth do you want before you’re willing to let me go?” She was so frightened that she broke into a cold sweat. She gritted her teeth and said, “Do you know how much of a scumbag you are to stalk me like this? I didn’t say that I wouldn’t take responsibility for your beating. I have asked my secretary to talk to you. So why are you making a fuss now?!” “Don’t you want a private settlement? I’ll give you this chance.” Justin tried hard to calm his breathing. His voice trembled at the end. “If you come out to see me, I will no longer pursue your brother’s responsibility for assaulting me.” “You!” Bella gasped in anger.

She thought, ‘Was this pestering and stubborn person over the phone really Justin Salvador?! I want to dig out his brains!’ “Okay, I’ll come out and see you, but you’d better keep your word and agree to a private settlement.” After saying that, she angrily hung up the phone.

As soon as Bella left, Finley called Mila aside and said, “Madam Mila, there is a Maybach with the license plate number “A7777″ outside. It has been parked outside our compound for a long time. Two men in suits have also been standing next to that car this whole time, staring at our house. Do you think they could be dangerous? Should I activate the security alarm?” Mila frowned and said, “Don’t do anything for the time being, and don’t notify the chairman about this. I’ll handle it.” “Yes, ma’am.” Finley nodded and left.

Mila hurriedly pulled Celeste and Sasha into the corridor for an emergency meeting.

“Celeste, Sasha, we have a big job to do tonight.” “A big job?” Celeste blinked her clear eyes and looked confused.

“Mila, tell us what’s going on. Stop beating around the bush!” Sasha asked impatiently.

“That jerkface Justin is here. He’s right outside our gate. He’s probably finding trouble with Bella.” Mila lowered her voice. Her eyes were cold.

“What?! That heartless ogre still dares to come here?! I’ll fucking kill him!” Sasha angrily rolled up her sleeves and turned to leave. Celeste used all her strength to hold Sasha back. “Sasha, please don’t be impulsive! If you make a commotion, Wyatt will be alarmed. Then it won’t be a secret anymore.” “But that dirty dog has already come to our door barking. What are we waiting for?! I have to break his legs!” Sasha’s eyes turned red with anger. “Bella suffered so much because of him back then. Now, he abandoned Bella and forced her to get a divorce. How could he trample over our princess like this? You guys can endure it, but I can’t!” “We can’t either! But think about it, Sasha. Bella repeatedly asked us not to get involved in this matter. You’ll only vent your anger temporarily if you beat him up, but it’ll only cause trouble for Bella. Then Bella will be upset. Bella doesn’t want to be entangled with him anymore. She wants to have a clean break from him and cut off all ties with the Salvador family.” Mila grabbed Sasha and spoke anxiously.

“Mila, I don’t think that Justin wants to give up on Bella…” Celeste pursed her lips and said worriedly, “I’ve inquired about Mr. Salvador and learned that he’s quite cold and ruthless. He’s also an ascetic who has never dated anyone aside from Rosalind Gold. If such a person is willing to drive all the way from Savrow to Hatchbay just to meet Bella, I feel like there’s something more to it. Do you think he regrets divorcing Bella?” “You still call him Mr. Salvador?! He’s an ogre!” Sasha clenched her fists. “Do you think a heartless man like him will have regrets? Even if he regrets it, it’s too late! Belated love is worth nothing!” “I just saw Bella sneaking out. She’s probably going to see Justin.” Mila was the most thoughtful and careful of the three ladies. She finally thought of something and smirked.

“Celeste, you stay here to keep an eye on Wyatt and help cover for Bella. Sasha, didn’t you want to vent your anger on that jerk? I’ll let you draw blood tonight!” It was the beginning of fall, so the temperature dropped in the past two days. The wind in Hatchbay was quite strong at night.

Ian shrugged his shoulders in the cold. His boss was standing upright in the cold wind like a sculpture, looking so aloof and determined to see the young madam. Thus, Ian had no choice but to stand there with him.

He suddenly thought of an old song that was especially suitable to describe his boss at this moment.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 140-The song lyrics that matched this scene went like this: “Love is a cold wind. As it blows away from you, as you watch it go, it hurts to know.” Justin stood there for a long time. He had no problems standing in the cold wind for hours because he used to stand for a whole day when he was in the army. So, just a few hours was nothing to him.

However, his heart was uneasy.

He was afraid that Anna would suddenly change her mind and refuse to come out to see him. If so, what should he do? Should he barge in? But this was the Thompson family’s residence.

Moreover, what excuse did he have to knock on the Thompson family’s door?

Justin could not find a valid reason.

His long eyelashes trembled slightly, and his heart was stuffy. He took out the last cigarette from the cigarette box.

Just as he was lighting up the cigarette, he heard the clicking of high heels against the pavement approaching him.

“Justin.” Justin’s heart suddenly raced. He raised his eyes and saw his expressionless ex-wife standing in front of him. The cigarette in his mouth shook, and the ashes fell.

Bella lowered her eyes and quickly glanced at Justin’s feet.

She noticed the cigarette butts all over the floor and could not help but frown. “Didn’t you quit smoking? What are you doing?” “I was waiting for too long.” Justin dropped the cigarette on the ground and stamped it out, looking at her straight in the eye.

“Hah! Are you trying to blame me again? Go ahead, then. Anyway, you like blaming people without reason.” Bella mocked him.

“Anna.” Justin clenched his fists. His voice was hoarse from smoking too much.

“I’m here to see you. Since you’ve achieved your goal, I hope you keep your word, Mr. Salvador. Stop finding fault with my brother. I have to go back inside. Also, please pick up the cigarette butts when you leave. Don’t taint the civilized city of Hatchbay with your presence. Goodbye.” Bella’s beautiful face was glum. She turned to leave after she finished speaking.

Ian shuddered. He was frightened by such a ruthless and intimidating young madam.

In his impression, the young madam was a gentle and beautiful woman. Whenever she saw Mr. Salvador, she smiled brightly. Her enthusiasm made her seem like a warm beam of sunlight.

However, at this moment, Mr. Salvador did not deserve her warmth.

Ian thought, ‘What on earth did Mr. Salvador do to turn such a nice woman into such a resentful person?’ “Anna, stop right there!” Justin took a deep breath and called out to her urgently. “I didn’t allow you to leave yet. How could you walk away from me?” “You’re ridiculous! I’m not your slave, so why should I listen to you?” Bella narrowed her eyes and said coldly, “You were elated to divorce me, eagerly forcing me out to make room for your childhood sweetheart. I’m so tactful to give you space, yet you still want to pick on me. What else do you want from me to be satisfied?” Justin thought that the word “divorce” was quite piercing to hear.

He felt suffocated, and his heart trembled.

In an instant, the shameful guilt spread to his limbs, and the stinging sensation irritated him. His eyes turned red. “I made it very clear before you married me that we were in a contract marriage and that I couldn’t give you a future. I also gave you compensation for the divorce, but you didn’t want it and chose to leave without a penny! Anna, I have never humiliated you or treated you poorly. Don’t make me look like the bad guy, and don’t make it seem like you’ve sacrificed so much for me. Even if we can’t part ways amicably, you shouldn’t trample on and crush my self-esteem repeatedly! We don’t owe each other anything, so you have no right to do this to me!”