Ch. 1401..1410

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1401-Rachel had cried too much and wore herself out by sharing too many sad things with Bella. As a result, when she got back home, she ended up sleeping until the next afternoon.

Her mother went out to work with their neighbor. As Rachel had a hard time getting out of bed and wasn't in the mood to go out, she decided to give a call to the tailor she worked at and order some fabric to make the backpack for lan.

Honestly, if it had been someone else asking, she might not have been as ready to invest the time and effort. But when lan timidly made his request, his tone was so sincere that it was obvious he wasn't kidding.

Rachel took the assignment seriously and wanted to make one for him as soon as possible.

The tailor called in the evening to let her know that a runner was on the way with the fabric, which would be arriving soon. Rachel thanked him and waited patiently at home.

Not long after, there was a knock at the door. She couldn't wait to open the door, but as her hand landed on the doorknob, she stayed alert and asked cautiously, "Who is it?"

There was a pause from the person outside before they replied, "I have a parcel for you."

She thought, 'A parcel? Wasn't it supposed to be a runner delivering her items?' Rachel felt suspicious and asked, "Are you local or from out of town?"

The person outside replied, "You'll see once you open the door to sign the package."

There was definitely something wrong. Something just did not feel right.

Whether it was from past trauma or simply being extra sensitive, Rachel could clearly sense that there was something amiss about the person at the door.

She knew she could not open the door.

"I-I didn't order anything online. Are you sure you have the right address? Go check at someone else's house!"

Bang-!

The loud bang of someone kicking the door filled Rachel with fear. She trembled, quickly covering her mouth and stepping back with each sound!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The old door rattled fiercely from the strong pounding, as if it could collapse any second!

Just as her call to 911 was connected, a tall, burly man dressed in black crashed through the door.

"Help!" Rachel was filled with intense fear, tears pouring down her face in an instant.

Before she could even see the man's face clearly, he had thrown her to the ground and choked her violently.

"Help… Help…"

Rachel's complexion turned to a dark purplish hue as she tried to defend herself against the man's rough, bulging arms. She struggled to make some noise with her throat being strangled, only able to get out a few broken words.

As she felt herself suffocating in despair, her vision blurred and the sound of the man's heavy breaths gradually faded away.

In a daze, Rachel felt the grip around her neck loosen.

Then she heard a commotion, with two shadowy figures grappling and fighting within the chaos.

In the last moments before losing consciousness, she heard someone calling her name, "Ms. Mead, hold on!"

She thought that it sounded like lan's voice.

However, in the end, she closed her eyes and fell into a coma.

lan and the man in black were locked in a fierce battle in the small living room.

He had been sent by Justin to check on Rachel's condition and deliver a condolence payment.

Unexpectedly, lan happened to see someone attempting to murder Rachel.

lan fought desperately with the assassin, but he was not a skilled fighter like Steve. His half-baked moves were not up to par with the assassin's combat skills. After several rounds, lan was thrown to the ground, feeling like every bone in his body had been broken, "Since you can't mind your own business, then both of you shall die together!"

The assassin grabbed a kitchen knife from the stove, raised his arms, and plunged it directly into lan's chest.

Swish-!

"Arghh !"

At the critical moment, a gleaming knife cut through the tense air and swiftly slashed the murderer's arm, making him drop the kitchen knife due to intense pain.

With a clang, the kitchen knife fell to the ground.

"Mr. Ralph?!" lan exclaimed in disbelief.

Before the assassin could react, Ralph moved swiftly, like lightning, and delivered a strong roundhouse kick, sehding the assassin flying through the air before crashing heavily to the ground. "Don't move! If you move again, I'll shoot!"

Ralph's long legs buckled as he pressed agang ine ran spine With a swift move, Ralph pulled out a gun from behind his waist and aimed it right at the back of the man's head.

The assassin didn't dare to fight back, but his right arm was still bleeding as he winced in agony.

"Captain Thompson!"

"Captain Thompson! Are you okay?!"

At this moment, two police officers from the same team also showed up. They put handcuffs on the assassin and made him stand.

"Take this guy back. Get an ambulance here right away! We have a woman who's been hurt!" Ralph was resolute as he quickly issued his commands.

"Yes, Captain Thompson!"

His subordinates quickly escorted the assassin into the police car, putting an end to the crisis.

At that moment, lan, battered and bruised, struggled to rise from the ground.

With the last of his strength, he held the unconscious Rachel in his arms. "Ms.

Mead… Hold on… You must hold on!"

As lan took a step forward, his body shook in pain, but he was quickly supported by Ralph.

"lan, what are you doing? Don't you realize you're badly injured too?"

"I… I'll take her to the hospital!" lan was panting and holding the girm tightly in his arras! Ae Could hardly sée the road in front of him. "The ambulance is not as fast as me. I'll take her to the hospital right away!"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1402-Police cars and ambulances gathered in front of the old residential area. The residents were anxiously watching the events unfold as they heard about the violent break-in.

Ralph was worried and ordered his subordinates to bring the assassin back to the police station first. Meanwhile, he accompanied the ambulance to the hospital to ensure lan and Rachel were taken care of. Af the same time, he also called Bella and Justin to inform them of the situation.

In the ambulance, Rachel, who was in shock, wore an oxygen mask. The purplish hue had faded, leaving her with a distressingly pale face.

"Ms. Mead… You must stay alive… Nothing can happen to you."

lan's face was battered and swollen from the fight, but he didn't care about his own injuries. All he cared about was the girl's safety. He held her delicate hand tightly throughout the journey.

"Her vital signs are currently stable, so don't worry too much." Ralph reassured him gently.

It was evident that lan's deep concern for the girl went beyond her role as a witness against Charles.

"How did you appear here out of nowhere?" lan asked, trying to calm his chaotic thoughts.

"Bella thought it was a big deal to have Rachel testify. Since she's still a minor, it's only fair to let her guardian know. So I'm here to not just check on their situation but also speak with Rachel's mother. After all, Bella believes that in her mother's eyes, the police are far more trustworthy than she is."

Ralph couldn't shake off the weight of the consequences of his late arrival. A solemn expression clouded his usually composed demeanor. "I didn't expect to encounter this kind of situation. It seems that some people are becoming impatient."

lan was shocked. Justin had sent him, while Bella sent Ralph. The two of them had not communicated privately, yet their thoughts and actions were surprisingly aligned.

People said that couples would grow to look alike as time passed. Has anyone heard of couples who thought alike?

"Oh, right, this is for you."

lan reached into his grimy trousers and pulled out the butterfly knife, passing it to Ralph. "You forgot to take this."

Seeing lan in so much agony but still thinking of others, Ralph was moved. He took the knife and gripped it firmly in his hand. "I totally forgot… Thanks, lan. I really appreciate it."

"I remember that Ms. Thompson also has one."

"Yes, Bella and I have the same knife. It was a gift from Asher."

Ralph's childhood memories were triggered, and a fond smile appeared in his eyes. "Asher was like the ultimate knife expert to us. He loved playing with different knives and weapons, even more than Drew did. Instead of playing typical games with us like other older siblings, he would experiment with cleverly crafted knives along with me and Bella. Collecting knives was his favorite hobby, and we had over a thousand of them at home."

lan was speechless and felt a chill. Cold sweat dripped from his nose.

In the future, if Justin marries into the family, he should always remember to avoid arguing about small things and never speak out of turn. It would be better to stay cautious. Otherwise, he might not even realize how his actions could lead to trouble.

"Our eldest brother noticed that Bella and I both had a talent for knives, so he not only taught us everything he knew but also gave us each a butterfly knife."

Ralph gazed at the exquisite and fragile knife in his handba.grim M spreading across his face.

"Bella is much better at using it than

I am, so I usually keep it hidden and avoid showing it off, Of course, M usually kan't bear to use it too, but tonight, things were urgent. If I

fired a gun around here, it would've Lagun

been much worse, so the knife was my only option. Luckily haven'flost my touck too müch."

lan's mouth hung half-open, his jaw stiff as if it were dislocated.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1403-lan thought, 'Did the almighty Ralph just claim that he isn't as good as Bella when it comes to throwing knives? Damn, Bella is truly a beautiful monster!' At the Thompson Hospital, Bella and Justin quickly rushed over after hearing the news and took care of everything.

Rachel had made it through the critical phase thanks to the timely treatment and was moved to a general ward.

Apart from some bruising on his face and a broken left arm, lan was mostly unscathed. He stayed in the room next door to Rachel's.

However, lan did not plan on staying put. Once his bones were reattached, he quickly went to check on Rachel's condition.

The situation at the hospital was left in the care of Bella and Justin, while Ralph rushed back to the police station to handle the dangerous criminal who attempted to murder a witness.

At this moment, Dr. Cartman came by to personally conduct an examination on Rachel.

Justin put his arm around Bella's waist, holding her gently as he reassured her softly. "Bella, don't worry. Everything is alright. Rachel is safe now. That's all that matters."

Bella looked at the girl with reddened eyes, feeling a heavy sense of guilt in her chest as she lay unconscious. "I'm glad you sent lan today. I was thinking about getting Ralph to speak to Rachel's mother. But imagine if we had been careless? What if lan and Ralph had come just a bit later?"

The possibilities they had considered were merely theoretical, but they still sent shivers down their spines.

A small mistake in those scenarios could have resulted in the death of an innocent girl or the loss of a loyal secretary who was like family to them.

Both outcomes would have left them with deep remorse and anguish for years to come.

Seeing tears welling up in Bella's almond eyes, Justin felt a tightness in his throat and an ache in his heart as he pulled her into his arms. He whispered comforting words and stroked her back, just wanting to ease her pain and selfblame without even knowing what to say.

lan felt even more helpless. "Young Madam! Ms. Mead and I are both fine.

Please… Please don't cry! Your tears make me feel like crying too!"

"I could have done better. I could have protected her." Bella tried hard to hold back her feelings, but a tear still rolled down her radiant face. "I made it easy for the bad guys to take advantage.

I feel so stupid!"

"If you're stupid, then what am I, an idiot?" Justin said affectionately as he rested his forehead against hers.

Bella replied, "You're not an idiot."

She playfully punched the man's abs and giggled through her tears. "You're a puppy that follows me everywhere."

lan chuckled and dropped his head, a wide smile spreading across his face.

Justin certainly had a way to cheer Bella up.

After Dr. Cartman finished .net

examining Rachel, he sighed filigers are like sticks. She definitely seems malnourished. She's aft bones." Then he muttered, "Why

were her parents so careless?"

Bella and Justin were so sad that they couldn't say a word, while lan's eyes suddenly turned red.

"Look at the bruises on her neck. I think the assassin could have m snapped her necklwith just a little miere force." Dr. Cartman shook his head sadly and walked away.

Bella clenched her teeth, feeling her rage consume her. "Wag else m cauld've hunt Rachel besides the Iversons?!"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1404-"We've been cautious and have made sure no details leaked out." Justin's eyes turned cold and dark. "I think the Iverson family has placed spies around the homes of the two main witnesses, watching them closely. They found out about our meeting with Rachel and were worried she might become a witness, so they wanted to eliminate her."

"Damn it!" Bella and lan exclaimed in unison.

"Charles is still detained. He couldn't have contacted anyone. So who are the ones acting on his behalf? Could it be that bastard, Christopher?!" lan asked with frustration.

Bella disagreed with a slight shake of her head. "It can't be Christopher. Out of the whole Iverson family, he's the one who really wants to see those scoundrels in the family brought down one by one. There is no way he would help Charles.

It's probably Lance and James instead."

"It's James, no doubt about it," Justin said confidently, his gaze cold.

Bella quickly grabbed his hand, her stunning eyes darting around. "Justin, what makes you so certain it's him?"

"Lance is not a gangster who goes around killing people he doesn't like. He's a relatively successful businessman, and successful businessmen understand the importance of playing it safe. So unless there's really no other choice, he wouldn't go to such extreme lengths.

"Even if Charles does end up with some time behind bars, the Iversons will probably pull some strings and get him out in twelve or thirteen years at the most. Plus, as the chairman of the group, Lance wouldn't take any chances by resorting to murder just to save someone insignificant like Charles, especially if that meant risking everything."

Justin's rational assessment made sense. "Also, Charles isn't his sole heir.

There is also James and the up-and-coming talent, Christopher. Lance wouldn't get involved in that mess. But the situation with James is different. Bella, you're the one who knows best about the complex dynamics within the Iverson family."

Suddenly, Bella felt that Justin had pushed away the gloom in her heart. Her thoughts became clearer.

"That jerk, Christopher, currently has Lance's favor, while James must be fuming and getting bolder in his schemes to win back his father's approval. He's probably trying to earn points with Lance by clearing Charles' name. The Iverson siblings have always mistreated Christopher, and James and Astrid have benefited from him over the years. If James can help Charles, it's like gaining an ally for himself, especially since Charles still has shares in the Iverson group."

Justin's throat felt dry as he swallowed, an unexplained feeling of agitation growing inside him. "Bella, do you sympathize with Christopher?"

"Yes, I do."

His breath hitched, and his hand on her waist tightened slowly.

"But what I sympathize with is the Christopher from fifteen years ago. Not the current Christopher, who's become disturbingly obsessed with greed and ruthlessness."

As Bella recalled her friendship with Christopher when they were younger, a variety of intense feelings stirred inside her, but she kept looking at Justin steadily, without any hesitation. "I believed that someone who had experienc net pain would comprehend the desire to protect others from hardship. But instead, he turned into someone who continuously destroyed other people. I don't understand what led him to change like this when he went to Sentania, but whatever it was, it doesn't justify his behavior."

If one were to compare the hardships Justin faced in the past, they were much greater than what Christopher experienced. However even with hew conflicts and old grudges, Justin never lost his good nature or tarnished his clear soul.

That's why she admired him. Justin was a person of strong morals and righteousness. Who wouldn't love someone like that?

After hearing what she said, Justin smiled with a mix of relief and sarcasm, giving the woman a tender kiss on the cheek.

"President Salvador, Young Madam, I'll send someone to look into it right away, starting with James!" lan glared at them with intense hatred in his eyes.

et "lan, you don't need to worry about anything from now on. Just focus on healing your wounds." Justin refused with a serious expression, "Bella and I will find a way regarding James. Ralph will deal with the assassin who hurt Ms. Mead."

Bella leaned on Justin's arms and raised her eyebrows.

"But… But I'm still worried!"

lan was out of breath, feeling the pain in his heart. "When I think of Msm Mead being strangled by that man, pleading for help, I just wish I could take him down myself!"

"If you want peace of mind, then just stay by Rachel's side."

Bella could tell what he was thinking and gently said, "Look out for her like a big brother. Make sure she's well taken care of, and focus on helping her gain weight. lan, that's the most important thing right now." "Young Madam…" lan's eyes filled with tears as he struggled to speak, but before he could say anything, there was a knock at the door from outside the ward.

"Ms. Bella, are you inside?"

It was Steven, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

Bella and Justin hurried over to open the door. "Steve!"

Outside, Steven was sweating profusely, clearly having rushed there. His voice was urgent "Ms!"

Bella, when arrived, l happened to run into Mrs. Mead and the parents of another girl who was victimized.

They specifically asked to see you."

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1405-Justin felt a sinking feeling in his heart and quickly turned to Bella. "Bella, I'll go see them by myself."

All the gossip and negative comments about Bella were spreading everywhere, especially in a sensitive environment like a hospital. Any disagreements with the families of the witnesses could pose a risk to Bella.

Justin was prepared to deal with it all on his own, but he couldn't bear to see her go through any of it. It would be too painful for him to witness her suffering.

"I understand your intention, Justin," Bella said soothingly as she covered his hand with hers. "But they're really eager to meet me, and if I hadn't pushed to see Rachel, things wouldn't have gotten so out of control. I've just got to take

the lead here, apologize, and show them that I mean it. You know me. Hiding is not my style."

"I'm not one to hide either," Justin said, looking deeply into her eyes and holding her hand tightly. "I'll come with you."

Even though Rachel was placed in a VIP ward with strict privacy and security measures, Steven was still worried that the victims' families might make a scene at the hospital and damage Bella's reputation. So, he made sure they were taken to the VIP area as fast as possible.

Bella and Justin stood side by side in the corridor, watching anxiously as Mrs.

Mead and the other victim hurried toward them. Despite her calm expression, Bella felt a sense of unease in her heart. The three individuals stopped in front of them.

Justin's eyes held a hint of vigilance amidst their icy stare, while Steven also kept a close watch, fearing any impulsive actions toward Bella.

Mrs. Mead still had tears glistening on her face, and her eyes were as red as those of a lioness who had not slept in days. Even though she had not said anything yet, it was clear from the look on her face that she held some strong resentment toward Bella.

Bella clenched her numb fingers and was about to speak when she was interrupted.

"Ms. Thompson! President Salvador! I beg of you… Please, you must save my daughter! I'm begging you!" With a thud, the parents of the other victim unexpectedly kneeled before them.

"P-Please, please get up! Please don't do this. Let's talk things out calmly!" Bella and Justin hurried forward to support them, but then et parents of the girl were already sobbing uncontrollably, their bodies stil heavy as they sank down.

If it were not for Steven's timely assistance, Bella feared she would not be able to support the grieving mother!

"Please… Promise you'll save my child… If not, I won't get up!" The girl's mother sobbed deeply, her tears falling nonstop and her grief tugging at her heart.

Bella's chest ached, and her eyes teared up. "Please don't cry. It's not good for your health. Please stand up first and talk slowly."

"What's the meaning of you two coming here to cry in front of our Young Madam?"

lan marched toward them with visible frustration at their sudden display of desperation, as if they had only turned to God for help when things got tough.

"I've been the one communicating with you on behalf of Young Madam and President Salvador all this time. Have you forgotten how you treated us? Young Madam did consider helping you out, offering a way to escape your troubles, and yet, you rejected it."

"lan, that's enough!" Justin's eyes narrowed, and his voice was stern.

Mrs. Mead erupted with fury, her finger pointed directly at Bella as she exclaimed, "Helping us? Is this your idea pf helping? If it weren't for you, my daughter wouldn't have been subjected to such cruelty! All you cared about was using her ver et FindNovel.net Since it was Rachel's mother, lan did not confront her, but her words still infuriated him. He could not believe how sharp and perceptive Rachel was at such a young age, yet her mother seemed so out of touch lan was fuming, his chest heaving with anger, and his eyes blazing with fury.

It felt like Mrs. Mead had not learned anything from life. Could someone with such muddled thinking really be responsible for a child?

"The Iverson family has been keeping a close watch on everything you do.

Do you really want your daughter to grom up with ho privacy and under constant surveillance?" Justin frowned, clearly annoyed by Mrs.

Mead's lack of common sense.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1406-"I know… I've always known! But so what?" Mrs. Mead trembled all over, almost hysterical.

"I'd rather it be like this than let my daughter suffer any harm and be in danger.

Her life was finally getting back on track. Everything was improving, and you've made it all a mess again! You almost got my daughter killed! You self-centered capitalists! You only care about your own comfort and dictate other people's lives! Who gives you the right?!"

Bella felt as if she was stabbed fiercely in the heart. She was normally quickwitted and always ready to retort. But at this moment, her throat was choked with immense grievance and self-blame, leaving her speechless.

"You're too naive." Justin's long fingers gripped Bella's trembling waist. His handsome face was as calm as water, like a god looking down on worldly suffering. "You're only able to live peacefully now because the Iverson Group is currently in chaos. Charles Iverson is still detained by the police, so they're too busy to focus on you."

Mrs. Mead's expression stiffened, her bloodshot eyes filled with confusion.

"As soon as Charles' trouble is resolved and he regains his freedom, he can do whatever he wants again. Given his vengeful nature, do you think he'll easily let your daughter off? If you don't eradicate them, Rachel will never live in peace."

"Mr. Salvador is right! Mrs. Mead, don't be foolish!" The other victim's father was still standing strong, but her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Bella and Justin with a helpless expression.

"Mr. Salvador, Ms. Thompson! It's not that we don't want to seek your help. The Iverson Group has been threatening us. If we spoke out of line, the Iverson Group would have ways to make our family disappear from Savrow. How dare we confront them head-on?"

He continued, "Before we could be certain if you could help us, we could only oblige, not daring to contact you at all."

The other victim's mother covered her face in despair.

"But these days, my daughter's mental state is crumbling. The day before yesterday, she locked herself in her room and attempted to cut her wrists."

A towering rage and heartache surged through Bella's chest. It was as if the blood in her veins was boiling.

"What…" Mrs. Mead is suddenly stunned!

"My daughter. She's only sixteen. She's younger than your daughter and not as mentally strong as your daughter The mother cried as if her soul were about to break. "That monster, Charles, deserves to be struck by lightning! Why does my daughter have to suffer like this? What did she do wrong?"

The girl's father said bitterly, "We endured silently, but my daughter's physical and mental health can never be normal again. Everything has been destroyed by that monster! Since that's the case, what's the point of enduring silently?! Qur daughter is still alive, but she's been completely ruined by him!""Ms. Thompson…" The girl's parents were too moved to speak.

"How's your daughter now? Is she out of danger?!" Bella's eyes were red.

She was more concerned about the girl's physicalcondition now. "If she's still in the hospital, I can arrange for her to be transferred to our hospital under KS Group. We'll cover all medical expenses."

"And also, once your daughter recovers, I'll invite top-notch psychologists to come and provide counseling for your child. I believe she will surely become strong and emerge from the trauma." "Thank you, Ms. Thompson! You're our savior!"

Mrs. Mead was also stunned. She thought that Bella would have taken the opportunity to trample enchilin dignity for past humiliation. Never did shé expect that Bella would not only overlook the past but also help them wholeheartedly. Mrs. Mead was the petty one.

"Mrs. Mead." Bella walked up to her,

carefully grasping her rough hand.

She gave it a small squeeze.

"Although I'm not a mother, caRn completely understand your feelings because Y hate Charles iust as much as you do. Don't forget, my younger sister is a victim too. I also have selfish goals, so I want to unite all the victims and demand justice from the Iverson family. Will you help me?"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1407-The following afternoon, Rachel finally regained consciousness from her coma.

Upon waking up, she saw her mother and lan, who had been waiting by her bedside for her to wake up. Rachel was excited and touched. In the heat of the moment, she threw herself into her mother's arms. The mother and daughter were reunited after the ordeal, crying together in each other's embrace. The usually cold lan silently shed tears at the touching scene. He quickly wiped them away. After all, he must maintain the demeanor of an elder.

"Mom, no matter what you say, I won't change my mind." Rachel gently wiped her mother's tears, her gaze unusually resolute. "I've decided to testify in court.

If I don't fight for my own destiny, even Ms. Thompson and Mr. Salvador won't be able to help me."

Mrs. Mead choked up. "Rachel… I'm so worried for you."

"Mom, if you're worried about me, then please don't stop me. I must speak up and seek justice for myself and the other girls hurt by Charles."

lan's eyes narrowed, and his heart was pounding. He felt that Rachel had matured even more overnight. Her unwavering and resolute gaze even reminded him a little of Bella.

"Rachel… I was wrong before. I was confused…" Mrs. Mead nodded vigorously, holding her daughter tightly. "I will respect your decision."

Just as lan was about to quietly leave, Rachel suddenly smiled gratefully and introduced him to her mother. "Mom, this is Mr. Harris. He's Mr. Salvador's secretary. Yesterday, he did everything he could to save me. He's my lifesaver."

"Thank you! Thank you so much, sir!" Mrs. Mead expressed her gratitude tearfully.

lan scratched his head, blushing sheepishly. "Uh… Please, just call me lan."

"Mom, could you do me a favor today and go home? Get the fabric I bought and my toolbox." Rachel raised her long eyelashes and glanced shyly at lan, biting her lip. "I'm bored staying in the hospital, and I want to finish the backpack I promised to make for Mr. Harris. I don't want him to wait too long."

lan's breathing became erratic, his heart pounding so intensely that it felt like it might burst from his chest. "No, no need, Ms. Mead! Your recovery is the priority. Don't trouble yourself over such a small matter for me!"

Rachel lightly shook her head, her bright eyes shimmering with moisture. "It's just a craft project, not tiring at all. Besides, you lack nothing, and I have nothing to give you in return. This is just a small token of appreciation. I hope you won't dislike it."

In the lounge next door, the young couple sat side by side on the sofa. Justin was busy handling group affairs on his laptop, while Bella was earnestly eating from her lunchbox nearby.

"Mm… Justin, you should take a break and eat first." Bella picked up a cube of steak and offered it to Justin's lips. "The lunch boxes near the hospital are not bad."

Justin's eyes remain fixed on the screen. He leaned toward her to take a bite and slowly chewed the meat.

Bella stared at his slightly glistening lips, his strong masculine jawline, and those long eyelashes that fluttered like thick fans.

She thought, 'Good lord, how can this man be so sexy even while eating? It's infuriating!' "Hmm… I don't like it." Justin furrowed his brows lightly.

"Well, to have something to eat. This place has received a lot of good reviews.

Hmph, you're such a picky eater." Bella picked up another piece and popped it into her mouth, savoring the food. Justin thought that Bella was so adorable.

Her beauty was never pretentious. No matter how uncomfortable or harsh the environment, with her by his side, he felt at home.

His heart melted, and his eyes burned with desire. Suddenly, he pecked her oily lips.

"Ah! I didn't even wipe my mouth yet. Don't you mind?" Bella blinked her beautiful eyes, feeling a tingling sensation in her heart.

"I can't get enough of you. Why would I mind?"

1 Bella hugged his neck, raising her small face playfully. "Okay, I'll be waiting to taste it. Just don't mess it up."

The two finished their lunch in a lovey-dovey manner.

Bella suddenly remembered something and smiled. "I can see that lan is quite fond of Rachel. Could it be…"

"It's inappropriate." Justin frowned and shook his head.

"What's wrong? Can't he fall in love?" Bella squinted her eyes playfully, resting her elbow on his broad shoulder.

"There's nothing wrong with falling in love. I'm just worried it might affect Rachel. Isn't she taking the college entrance exam this year? We can't let her studies be affected."

Justin affectionately cupped Bella's chin.

"Oh? You don't believe it?" Bella's warm breath wafted over his handsome nose.

"But I fell in love with you at first sight."

Justin suddenly felt a tingling sensation in his heart. He felt a wave of bitterness rising up. Although love knows no timing, what she said still made him feel ashamed. He was unable to lift his head. S Just then, Bella's phone rang. Seeing that it's from Ralph, she quickly answered, "Ralph? What's up? Did you find out anything?"

Ralph said, "That guy confessed, and we also found out his background. He's one of Charles' thugs."

Both of them are stunned. "Who? Charles?!"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1408-"I thought it would be James or Lance. But it turned out to be one of Charles' men." Ralph harbored some doubts, pondering. "Besides, I'm afraid Charles might have some ulterior motives. I even had people closely monitoring his lawyer these past two days. After all, he hasn't seen anyone besides his lawyer.

But his lawyer is normal, and his call records have been checked. There's been no contact with the murderer."

"That's strange. Could it be that the people under Charles are fiercely loyal to him? Were they afraid of getting exposed, so they acted on their own without communicating with him? Does he really have such an elite team?" Bella furrowed her brow in contemplation.

Suddenly, she chuckled coldly. "Could it be that James left himself a backdoor when he made his move the last time? Does he plan to kill with a borrowed knife?"

"What do you mean? Using Charles' thugs to commit murder?" Justin asked in his low, magnetic voice.

"Since James was eager to take action, he must have dispatched people to monitor Rachel. When they found out she had contact with us, they wanted to silence her." Although Bella had a fiery temper, she was calm during crucial moments.

Bella analyzed the situation meticulously. "But doing something like this is risky.

They need to succeed on the first try and eliminate the threat as quickly as possible under our noses, which undoubtedly poses significant risks. So, James probably thought of using Charles' men to do it. This way, even if the murderer was caught, the suspicion would fall on Charles, and he has ways to escape."

Justin stared fixedly at Bella, as if she were a reincarnation of Athena, radiating boundless wisdom.

His mind stopped working at this moment, too engrossed in his admiration of her.

"Huh, the Iverson family really is a united bunch!" Ralph clenched his teeth in resentment. "I'll investigate this, starting with James. Neither of these scumbag brothers will escape justice!"

"Surely, James has already gotten wind of it and cleaned himself up completely.

This kind of hired murderer lacks a clear connection and leaves no direct evidence. I'm afraid it will be very difficult to catch him by the tail." Bella's eyes were cold and stern.

"I'm so frustrated! I can't eat if I don't catch that bastard!" Ralph was furious. "I hate this feeling the most when I know who the killer is but I'm not able to catch him!"

"It's okay, Ralph, just go at your own pace. Don't be impatient or overly obsessed. Perhaps, as things progress, there will be unexpected gains." Bella reassured him. After the call ended, the room fell into silence.

"Bella." Justin opened his arms to embrace her, his sharp jaw nuzzling gently into her fragrant hair. "Although my idea might not be the best, I suddenly feel that it's not bad either of all the evidence points to Charles, then it's not just simple rape anymore. It's hiring someone to commit murder and attempted murder. With multiple charges, he'll end up sitting in jail for a long time."

"Sigh, it's unbelievable how you always think the same as me." Bella faced him, her slender arms hooking around his waist as she nestled softly into his chest.

Justin's eyes were ignited with desire.

Bella continued, "But sentencing

Charles to just ten or twenty years is too easy for him. I was planning to hire the top legal team in the gountry for Rachel and that girl, determined tobring that scumbag to justice.

Hmph! I didn't expect his own brother to do the job before I could even start. Their brotherly love is enough to make one cry."

"Everyone in that family has twisted values and constantly undermines each other. They really don't know what familial love is. Even iwe do nothing, the final outcome of their internal strife can only be.

self-destruction." Justin spoke lightly, his warm yet restless gaze.

wandering behind her. His fingers naturally slipped into her shirt, caressing her delicate skin. Each touch igniting a fire. Content

With each touch, Bella melted like snow in the spring. Fireworks were going off in her mind if a myriad of colors: Her lips were sealed by his, and their tongues were deeply entwined.

Unable to restrain himself, Justin's lips grazed her earlobe. His voice was husky with desire as he said, "I'll go lock the door."

Electrified, Bella managed to overcome her desires with a surge of reason. She suddenly pinched his waist hard. "Stop it! This is a hospital! No nonsense allowed!"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1409-Naturally, James was the first to hear about the news of the assassin's arrest.

He was actually mentally prepared for it.

But after learning that Ralph had caught the assassin, he was still up all night with worry, unable to get any sleep. His mind was racing with a million thoughts.

"Don't worry, Mr. Iverson." James' trusted secretary, Zane, reassured him with a cunning smile. "You've already planned for this hidden threat and made sure to take steps to protect yourself. The person I found wasn't hired by you directly, and we have him under control. His wife and children are all in our hands. Right now, he can only stay silent if he wants to protect his family."

"No, it's not enough to just stay silent," James said as he massaged his aching forehead. His eyes looked tired, with a hint of malice. "He needs to push all the blame on Charles! There has to be someone behind this, or do you really think the Thompsons will let it slide so easily?"

Zane nodded repeatedly. "You're right."

James raised the whisky glass from the table, swishing the ice cubes around inside. A sly smile played on his lips. "Well, he used to work for Charles. He can handle cleaning up this situation. It's kind of his final contribution to the Iverson family."

"Mr. Iverson, there's another issue at hand. We need to find a way to prevent the young master of the Thompson family from getting involved in this case again, so we can operate smoothly." James narrowed his eyes menacingly. "Hmph, I've already figured out a way to do that."

The next day, the explosive news that Ralph was the son of Wyatt Thompson spread like wildfire on the internet, causing quite a stir.

[That handsome police officer turned out to be the son of the richest man in Hatchbay?! How can he be so low-key?!] [He's actually Bella Thompson's brother?! Why doesn't he look like her at all?] [I heard he's the son of the second mistress, not the wife. Isn't he just an illegitimate son, then?] [Enough with the nonsense! The second madam is Wyatt's wife too. Even if her status is not as high, it's still legal, okay?!] [Stop pretending to know things and show off your low standards here. The children of the second wife are all outstanding. Your family won't be able to hold a candle to them!] Although positive voices outnumbered negative ones online, Ralph was still ordered not to intervene in Charles' case.

As the victim involved was his sister Amelia, Ralph could only hand over the case to another team.

On the day of the handover, the captain of the second team proudly asked Ralph, "Young Master Thompson, you've worked hard during this period. Is there anything else you need to explain?" Content Ralph tilted his head and half-jokingly said, "It looks like it's time for you to turn into a corrupt cop."

The captain frowned. "What do you mean by that?"

Ralph deliberately spoke loudly for others to hear "It's common knowledge that the Iverson family likes to collaborate with officials and businessment They like to use sugar-coated bullets to bombard people. This case was originally suppressed by them. It was my sister who bravely exposed Charles' misdeeds under tremendous pressure, which brought the case back to national attention."

All his colleagues turned their gaze toward Ralph.

"So, now, I'm not speaking to you as a colleague, but as a victim's family member, demanding you te o m supervisé and ensure that Charles Iverson is punished to the fullest extent. All members of the Thompson family are waiting for your good news." Content belongs

Ralph patted his colleague's shoulder heavily and gave him a half smile before turning around and leaving gracefully.

The captain's expression stiffened, and his legs trembled secretly under the table.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1410-After the assassin was captured, Rachel and the other girl, who had been assaulted by Charles, along with their families, arrived at the police station to report the incident under the protection arranged by Bella and Justin.

At this point, Charles' crime of raping a minor was confirmed. There was hardly any chance of turning the tables.

The media gathered outside the police station, and the news spread like wildfire.

The police closely guarded the identities and information of the two victimized girls. Although the media did not take a single photo, it did not stop them from grabbing the headlines.

"Charles Iverson's rape confirmed!"

"The Iversons threaten the victims' families."

"Charles Iverson suspected of hiring an assassin!"

"Charles Iverson, it's over!"

The sentiment of online public opinion was also reversing!

Those who previously insulted, doubted, and mocked Amelia were nowhere to be found. Instead, there was a chorus of cheers, admiration, and praise.

[Amelia Thompson actually stood up under tremendous pressure, revealing her own wounds to speak up for the victims. Admirable!] [Where are those keyboard warriors who accused her of seeking attention?

Come out and face the truth!] [The Iversons even dares to threaten the families of the victimized girls, preventing them from reporting to the police! Absolutely lawless! If it weren't for Amelia Thompson, this case would never have seen the light of day!] [Does the concept of law even exist in front of the financial magnates? LOL!] [If Charles Iverson isn't sentenced to life imprisonment, then there's simply no law and justice in this country!] Just as Iverson Group was beginning to settle down, they faced another massive onslaught of negative public opinion. If it weren't for Christopher previously stabilizing Iverson Group's stock prices and restarting the Sentania project, Iverson Group would likely have suffered a serious blow.

me. He even came up with the idea of killing them. Not only did he dig a hole for our Iverson Group, but he!

also papked hinself into a corner.

Those two girls have come out to testify under the protection of Bella and Justin. Dad, we can't protect Charles anymore!"

After the group meeting today, as the senior executives left, Lance made James and Christopher stay behind.

With a loud bang, Lance angrily threw the documents on the table toward James' face, but the latter dodged it.

"Wasn't it just rape?! How did it turn into attempted murder now?!" Lance's eyes were blazing with fury. "How did you handle this mess? Why is the situation getting worse?! Have you reached the end of your term as the president?!"

Christopher's refined face remained calm, with just a barely noticeable lift of his lips as he pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses.

"Dad! This matter has nothing to do with me. I've done my best to help Charles clear his name!"

James looked innocent and aggrieved. "But that kid couldn't keep calm and refused to fully trust

"That's strange. Charles is in jail. Even if he wanted to do this, he wouldn't be able to take action, right?" o m Christopher toyed with his pen, raising an eyebrow playfully "James, could it be that you helped Charles with the task and messed it up? After all, apart from his lawyer, he's only seen you during this time."

James' heart trembled. "Christopher, don't spout nonsense! I'm not as foolish as Charles!"