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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1591-Had too many oysters? My foot! You crazy girl… A feast of oysters wasn't enough?!"

…

The oysters really packed a punch.

That night, Ryan pinned Carrie beneath him multiple times, sweating and laboring, while she could only cry and beg for mercy. "Honey… When will you bless me with a bunch of little pandas?"

As they reached the peak of their passion, Ryan's hot lips brushed against Carrie's flushed ear, coaxing and teasing her.

Sweat drenched through Carrie's delicate body. She then wrapped her slender legs around his narrow waist, accentuating his perfect V-line. She endured his passionate love. Yet her eyes remained vacant, he mind elsewhere.

After Wyatt's condition stabilized, he grew weary of the daily smell of disinfectant and could not wait to return to Yara Park to recuperate.

Asher spent a fortune converting a large room into a makeshift hospital room.

He even bought a million-dollar treatment device for his father. The attending physician was none other than Arnold.

Wyatt looked around the room, his thick eyebrows furrowing in anger. "Asher!

What is wrong with you?!"

Asher was momentarily stunned.

Standing behind him, Arnold silently worried, embodying the concern of a devoted wife.

With a silver tongue, Axel scratched his head. "Dad, what's wrong with Ash?

Aren't you the one who's sick?"

"Damn you!" Wyatt raised his hand, ready to smack his second son.

Asher quickly stepped in front of his brother, his lips curling into a faint smile.

"Dad, calm down. Let's talk this over."

"I came home from the hospital to be at home, but you've turned our house into a hospital. Why did I even bother coming back then?!" Agitated from being bedridden for days, Wyatt was irritable as he had not fully recovered from his illness.

Unbothered, Asher smiled lightly. "Dad, Ax was just joking with you."

Arnold naturally chimed in, "Yeah, Dad. Axel was just joking."

Upon hearing that, everyone went silent.

What?!

Wyatt looked bewildered, staring fixedly at Arnold. "What… Did you just call me?"

Arnold froze in embarrassment. As everyone's eyes were on him, his heart pounded as if he were naked under an X-ray.

His thoughts spilled out uncontrollably. 'What should I do?!'

Asher cleared his throat. His usual calm demeanor was shaken for the first time, and his fingers were m clenched tightly. "Dr. Larson has been in Hatchbay for a while now, constantly helping us out. Seeing you so often must have reminded him of home."

"Yeah, yeah…" Arnold nodded vigorously, his heart in his throat.

Instead of suspecting something, Wyatt looked immensely grateful.

"Arnold, you've helpedus so much these days. it must ve been tough for you l owe you a big one. If there's a chance in the future, I'll repay you generously."

"Chairman Thompson, you're so kind for that."

Arnold's eyes, full of ambiguous emotions, drifted to Asher's handsome profile, "Since AuntMila is your wife and l Care deeply for her, I'm also a part of your family. Helping you is simply my duty." Asher smoothly covered up this small slip, and no one thought much of it.

However, Mila, who stood behind the strikingly compatible pair, noticed one was blushing at the ears and the other at the cheeks. Her eyes darkened with suspicion.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1592-Over there, the family bustled around Wyatt with lively energy.

Meanwhile, two sweet couples accompanied Celeste in the kitchen to make dumplings.

Celeste's culinary skills were renowned. Even with something as simple as dumplings, she could create varieties in red, pink, green, and yellow, each with a unique flavor. "Aunt Celeste, you spoiled Wyatt."

Bella teased Celeste while deftly shaping plump, round dumplings. "It's just dumplings, but you've made a rainbow of colors. Wyatt is so good at troubling people around him!"

"Your father loves dumplings. It's his favorite. I'm only making the colors for fun.

He didn't ask me for it."

Celeste smiled contently. "I was thinking, if I'm making dumplings for him, why not make enough for everyone to have some?"

"You, Aunt Mila, and Aunt Sasha spoiled him endlessly. In most families, the men spoil the women, but it's the opposite in our family."

Bella scrunched her nose and huffed. "Did my mom used to spoil him like this when she was around? That's impossible."

"Your mother loved dumplings the most. She was the best at making them. She used to make them for your dad all the time. No matter how many she made, he would eat them all. He never got tired of them," Celeste replied with a smile.

Bella's fingers trembled slightly as she held the dough. A painful bitterness welled up in her throat.

Justin felt her emotional turmoil and brought the misshapen dough he had been working on to her, his expression earnest. "Bella, look at mine. Please review it."

"It's hideous."

Upon seeing the round lump, Bella laughed. "What's this blob? You can eat it yourself after it's cooked. My life is valuable too, you know."

"Alright, I'll eat it."

Upon seeing her smile again, Justin felt relieved.

However, he could not help but feel puzzled.

From how the Thompsons described it, it was clear that Wyatt truly loved Bella's mother, his first wife.

That kind of affection was undeniably more genuine than Gregory's supposed love for Mary.

But if Wyatt's feelings were so deep and sincere, why did he marry so many times? It seemed contradictory.

"Steve, my dumplings look atrocious… They're way worse than yours!" Amelia pouted playfully, frustrated with her own clumsiness.

"How are they atrocious? They look just fine. When they're cooked, make sure to save all of yours for me. I'll eat every single one of them."

With his hands covered in flour, he cautiously wrapped an arm around her waist, his warm lips brushing against her cheek as he murmured in a voice full of affection.

"Dumplings, and youer?

want to eat both."

His intimate whispers and closeness made Amelia blush.

Steven was the epitome of decency, even on their first night together. His inexperienced touch, trying to e remain calm but trembling slightly showed that he was also a as he caressed her skin, per first timer.

It was captivating to see a gentleman like Steven act like a rogue.

Focused on making dumplings, Celeste seemed oblivious to the couple's intimate interaction.

However, the subtle lift at the corner of her lips revealed a hint of joy.

Marriages of equal social standing, business marriage alliances, anon family honor-whatl doutd be more important than her daughter's happiness?

This was especially true considering

that not many families in the country could match the Thompson family's status. Even if therg mene anly al few, itwould be like opening a blind box.

Who could guarantee whether Amelia would get the man of her dreams or a monster?

Bella's eyes darkened with suspicion.

She could not shake the feeling ithat Steven and Amelia's relationship was different from before.

Could it be that they had already been intimate?

Just then, Asher hurriedly walked into the kitchen, interrupting her train of thought.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1593-Asher said, "Bella, Justin, we've just received news about the Iversons."

Celeste immediately took the hint and turned to Bella. "I'll take Amelia outside for a bit."

"There's no need for that, Aunt Celeste. We're all family here. There's nothing that can't be shared."

Bella's expression turned serious. "Ash, go ahead."

Steven, who was nearby, also listened intently.

Ever since Winston severely injured him and the Iversons almost crippled his left arm, Bella had insisted that Steven focus solely on his recovery and his

relationship with Amelia, keeping him away from business matters.

But having spent years in the business with Asher and Bella, Steven still had a passion for work. He did not care for high positions or wealth. He just wanted to be of use to the Thompsons. However, since Shannon's case, Steven had not been at work for a while, making him feel somewhat restless.

"Bella, do you remember when James took that resort project in Terranova from me? As expected, the problems quickly surfaced after the project began," Asher said, his eyes darkening.

"Yeah. There's a small village on the main road leading to the resort, with about a dozen households. Their presence significantly impacts the land planning for the resort unless the Iversons can clear out that village and relocate those residents."

Bella continued shaping her dumpling skin calmly. Then her lips curled into a smile. "Heh, but I doubt it'll be that easy. If it were, the Terranova government would've handled it already. Why would they conceal the fact? Were they trying to deceive the people? If they could clear the village, the land value would increase by at least another billion."

Steven nodded in agreement.

Amelia looked at her sister with adoration, her eyes sparkling with admiration, almost bubbling over with excitement.

No wonder Steve once admired Bella so deeply, willing to risk his life for her. If she were a man, she too would be captivated by her beautiful and wise sister.

In comparison, she seemed weak and ordinary….

She was truly fortunate to have Steven's love.

"Bella's analysis is spot on."

Justin gazed tenderly at Bella, placing another poorly-shaped dumpling neatly on the board. "Besides, I've been investigating secretly That village has been.

around for two hundred years, and is considered a historical and cultural heritage site. If they demolish it to build the resort, it will definitely incite public outrage, and the government wouldn't dare to do it openly."

Asher nodded slightly. "That's why some people couldn't wait and took matters into their own hands."

Upon hearing this, the couple was shocked. "James wants to demolish it forcefully?! When did this happen?"

"It happened last night. He chose to do it in the middle of the night. Many villagers were still asleep when their house collapsed, resulting in multiple serious injuries."

Asher's demeanor turned icy. "The Qu incident happened abroad, and the Iversons immediately suppressed the news.

Even if the domestic. media got wind of it, they wouldn't dare report it due to the Iverson's influence."

Justin asked gravely, "Ash, were there any casualties among the injured?"

Asher replied, "As of now, there aren't any."

"Well, they can still keep this under wraps, then."

Justin's eyes grew cold. "Only if there are casualties does it become a major incident. That's the only way the Iversons won't be able to cover it up."

"Do the Iversons think they can commit atrocities abroad and get away with it?"

Bella slammed the table furiously, turning a dumpling into a flat pancake. "Who says no media would dare expose their doings? Don't forget we have KS Group's news outlet. Just wait, it's going public tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.!"

After listening quietly at the side, Celeste shook her head. "The Iverson Celeste shook her head, "The verson kids are tog audadious?I thought they häe learned to restrain themselves after all this time."

Steven also expressed his resentment. "Well, a leopard can't change its spots.”

Bella arched her elegant eyebrows.

"They all lack morals. Can this family possiblyend Well?"

Justin pondered for a moment, then firmly grasped her small hand protectively.

"'Il send someone to Terranova right away to monitor the situation there. If you expose this matter, James will likely act out of desperation to quell the scandal. He'll definitely make a move."

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1594-Dinner was quite pleasant.

Upon seeing the dumplings, Wyatt's mood improved immensely. He even invited Justin to join them for the meal.

At the table, everything seemed proper and formal. However, things were quite the opposite under the table.

Late at night, Asher returned to his study to tackle the towering stack of documents awaiting him.

His father's illness had already thrown the KS Group into turmoil, and Cameron was making his move to gain assets, which added to Asher's headaches.

Fortunately, Asher could stabilize the situation, and the company was back on track.

After working for a while, he finally removed his silver-framed glasses and pinched his nose bridge to relieve the strain.

"Phew, I'm so tired… I wonder when that girl will let me retire."

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

Asher got up and opened it.

"Mr. Thompson."

Leaning casually against the doorframe in a white lab coat, Arnold's charming, fox-like eyes curved in a smile. "Are you interested in a private, late-night massage service?"

Asher's tired eyes looked him up and down, a deep gaze taking in every detail.

"Since when did you add this to your repertoire, Dr. Larson?"

"Well, I'm a man of many talents."

Arnold's eyes brimmed with endless affection. "I'll always be at your service, whenever you need it."

Asher felt his throat tightening, his Adam's apple bobbing as his eyes subtly reddened at the corners.

During the day, Arnold's white lab coat signified his duty.

But at night, it became a tool of seduction.

Asher's heartbeat quickened. He turned away, not daring to look at Arnold any longer.

In the next instant, the door closed.

Suddenly, Asher felt something around his waist as Arnold embraced him from behind, the.net bodies melding as one.

belongs to FindNovel.no Col.net "Ash, I've missed you so much…"

Arnold rubbed Asher's broad back with his chin, his voice husky and soft. "Even though your room is close to mine, just a wall away feels like a continent away…

I'm always thinking of you."

"Ash…"

-"Ash."

The sudden confession made Asher's breathing grow heavier, his thoughtsiswirling as his heated

sweaty hand covered Arnold's hand that was on his waist.

The highly restrained emotions rampaged through ischest, Boiling over undontrollably.

Knock, knock, knockAnother series of leisurely knocks sounded.

Asher did not know how much longer he could hold back, Meybectomorrow, maybe the day after, maybe tonight…

 

Following that, Mila's calm and gentle voice came from outside.

"Ash, is Arnold with you?

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1595-Arnold was still immersed in the intense pheromones emanating from his beloved, unable to extricate himself. However, Asher's heart clenched. He forcefully pulled Arnold's hand away, breaking free from his embrace.

Arnold felt a surge of loss within his chest, his limbs stiffening in response.

"Yes, Aunt Mila."

Asher responded calmly, turning and opening the door without hesitation.

Outside, Mila stood with a smile. "I knew it. He must be here. I know you two have a good relationship."

A good relationship.

It was indeed good.

Asher's eyes flickered, but he could only respond with a shallow smile.

"Arnold, come to my room. I have something to discuss with you," Mila said, beckoning to her nephew with a smile.

Arnold's heart pounded.

He cast a deep look at Asher.

However, the man kept his head lowered, avoiding his gaze.

Arnold followed his aunt back to her room.

Once Mila shut and locked the door, her previous smiling eyes turned cold.

"Aunt Mils, it's late. What do you want to talk about with me?" Arnold feigned a yawn, pretending to be tired.

"You need to return home first thing tomorrow morning."

Arnold's eyes widened in shock. "What? Go back home? Why do I have to go home?"

"You've been staying here ever since you returned from Meridan. This isn't your home, nor is it a hotel Besides, I'm not the matron of the house. It's simply inconvenient for you to stay here indefinitely."

Mila's tone grew colder. "So, leave soon. Don't cause trouble for Ash and Bella."

Arnold's face flushed with urgency. "But Chairman Thompson is still sick! I'm his attending physician. I need to be here to oversee his treatment!"

"We don't need you anymore!"

Mila raised her voice, clearly escalating the argument. "Wyatt's condition has improved significantly. There are plenty of people in the family who can take good care of him. You are not the only doctor capable of treating him. If no necessary, I can bring in foreign specialists to consult on Wyatt's case."

"Damn it! What is this? You're throwing me aside once I'm no longer needed?!"

"Call it what you want. You need to leave by tomorrow!"

Arnold was on the verge of losing his mind, his narrow eyes turning red. "Aunt Mila, why are you doing this all of a sudden? Why are you kicking me out?! I'm not leaving!"

"You leave me no choice."

Mila gritted her teeth and walked to the bedside table. She then retrieved a brown envelope from the drawer and threw it onto the coffee table.

A stack of photos slid out, scattering across the table.

Arnold picked one up, his hands trembling violently, and his face drained of color.

"Aunt Mila… How could you hire someone to investigate me?!"

Those photos were explicit and shocking, depicting him with his various exboyfriends in Meridan.

They were a vivid chronicle of his colorful and uninhibited past. They were a scandalous display that could stun anyone.

"Investigate you? Heh, there's no need for that. My dear nephews isn quite theicelebity in the Meridan gay circles, the belle of the socialites."

Mila's anger then turned into a

mocking laugh. "I obtained these photos without even trying. I almost wished it had been hore difficult.

Clearly, you don't care about your reputation. So, why are you pretending to be innocent now?!"

Arnold clenched his teeth. His trembling hands crushed the ghatos into a crumpled mess, wishing he could obliterate his past self because his aunt was right.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1596-In the past, Arnold was a playful and dissolute man. He lived a carefree and hedonistic life and only cared about living in the moment. But now, this wandering soul of his yearned to settle down permanently with Asher.

However, Mila insisted on digging up his past, reminding him of the pain and forcing him to wake up to reality.

"Aunt Mila, I…"

"Arnold, your father and elder brother overlooked how you've played around abroad. I'm an outsider since I married into the Thompson family, and I have no say in how to control you either." Mila furrowed her brows and said in a low and

stern voice, "But Asher is the pillar of the Thompson family, the eldest son that Wyatt has high hopes for. You cannot have any ideas about him!"

Arnold felt a sharp ache in his heart. He took a step back.

"I've watched you grow up. In the past, when your father was too busy to look after you, I stepped in to accompany you in your studies and hobbies. I understand you far better than anyone else in the Larson family."

Mila sat weakly on the sofa, feeling a burning sensation in her chest. "I can read every move that you make like a book. I've had my suspicions about your feelings for Asher for a while now, but I wasn't completely sure and kept observing you in secret. It wasn't until I found this evidence. Only today, when I noticed your interactions, were my suspicions confirmed. The thing I feared most has finally happened." She continued, "Arnold, Asher is different from those men you fool around with. You cannot get involved with him. If you ruin him, the Thompson family will be finished. Wyatt will be so furious that he'll suffer another stroke!"

Arnold couldn't hold back his emotions any longer. His eyes turned red as he shouted, "Why does he have to know? Won't it be better if we keep it a secret?"

Mila was deeply shocked. "What did you say?"

"Asher… Asher likes me too. And I like him very much."

Arnold clenched his fists tightly, tears welling up in his eyes, but suddenly he smiled brightly.

"No, I don't just like, I love him. Aunt Mila, I love Asher. I love him so much. No matter what, I will never leave him!"

Mila's vision went dark. Her heart was set on protecting the Thompson family.

For the sake of the Thompson family's interests, she was determined to stop any potential threats to their family. This included a romantic relationship between Arnold and Asher that the high society of Hatchbay and Savrow could not accept.

The Thompson family was a powerful force in the business world, a respected and prestigious family. The price of such honor and power was the loneliness that came with them.

Asher was the CEO of KS Group, the باد elke pillar of the family. If someone with bad intentions took advantage of this vulnerability and caused trouble, the consequences would be disastrous. The Thompson family and the KS Group would be deeply affected by it.

Mila's mind raced with countless thoughts. After a short silence, she calmed down and spoke coldly, "It's true that you like Asher, but does Asher truly like you?"

"Why wouldn't he? He's just not good at expressing himself!"

"Is Asher really not good at expressing himself? From what I know, he's not a man of few words. He just can't be bothered with small talk. He's merely being polite to you because you're my nephew, so he can' outright reject you."

Mila leaned back and sneered. "Even if he's momentarily captivated by you, so what? You might be ready to abandon your family and career for him, but he'd never sacrifice his reputation for you and drag Group into a storm of public scrutiny for you."

She continued, "Also, Asher is a committed Christian. Even if he were not the CEO, he wouldbecome al pastor. Are you trying to lead him away from his faith and condemn him to hell? If you truly love him, don't destroy him."

Arnold felt a chill spread through his entire body, as if pierced by countless arrows. His warm blood gushed from his bleeding heart.

crushing blow. "You've been living here and doing so much for the Thompson family. Your dad andn older brother have, no alea, Fight? if you dontinue to ignore my advice, I will have to tell them everything. The Larson family despises anyone getting too close to the Thompson family. You know very well what will happen then."

When Arnold walked out of the room, he seemed like a walking corpse. He panted heavily as he leaned against the pold wall. Ye stood there for a long time before regaining some strength to slowly move forward, step by step.

"It's impossible for the both of you. You're not children anymore, and you've had many relationships to know better. Be more realistic."

Mila's expression was cold as she continued to deliver another

However, just behind him, Asher hid himself in the dim shadows at the corner of the staircase. He watched Arnold's tall, beautiful, yet utterly defeated figure walk away.

Asher's eyes were half-closed, and his heart was filled with suppressed emotions as he clenched his hand tightly at his side.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1597-James' forced demolition of a village to build a resort had caused significant trouble. He was overwhelmed and naturally had no time to manage public scrutiny. It was Lance who managed to promptly handle the situation before it got out of control.

In the chairman's office today, Lance nearly wrecked his entire office in front of his two remaining sons.

"Was your brain eaten by a dog or something? Forced demolitions are illegal in our country, and yet you dared to do it overseas! Do you think there are no police or governments in other countries?!"

Lance gritted his teeth and jabbed James' forehead with his finger angrily, forcing him to retreat step by step. "You pig brain! You're even dumber than a pig! Are you trying to drag the Iverson family down even more?!"

Christopher stood to the side, lightly adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses and smiling sinisterly.

James' face turned red with shame and anger, his dignity completely destroyed by his father's scolding. But he refused to accept it and angrily said, "Dad! We were set up by Asher! The land he transferred to me was problematic from the start! He set a trap for me!"

Lance frowned deeply upon hearing this.

"James, it's not your first day in the business world. Before signing the contract, didn't you send someone to conduct an on-site inspection?" Christopher asked, shaking his head in disbelief.

"Why did you just take Asher's word for it? Do you trust him that much?"

James glared at him with rage. His gums ached from clenching his teeth so tightly. He had been too eager to gain credit in front of his father. In his desperation to outshine Christopher, it led him to make such a rookie mistake and fall into Asher's trap.

How could the Thompson family give away such valuable land just because of a mere secretary?

James thought bitterly, 'If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

The slice of heavenly pie could very well be a deadly trap!' "Christopher is right. Did you not use your brain at all? No wonder you've been the CEO for so many years and still can't compete with that kid from the Thompson family!"

What Christopher said caused Lance's resentment toward his eldest son to grow even stronger.

"James, it's not a big deal that the land Asher transferred to you has issues. You could have come to me or Dad to discuss it. I've investigated that land Building a resort isn't the best option. It would be better to build a golf course to serve the high-end political and business elites ofTerranova. This would greatly benefit Iverson Group's future development and networking in Terranova."

Christopher sighed helplessly. "Unfortunately, you never trust me. You always assume I'm out to harm you. Although we're not born from the same mother, we're still brothers. Why would I want to harm you?" James glared at his feigned innocent face, almost bursting with rage. 'This evil bastard, who has already forced Astrid and Charles to death, still has the audacity to play the pity card.' "Everything I do is for this family, for the Iverson Group. So, James, I hope you won't act on your own in the future.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier if you had already investigated that land?!"

James roared angrily at Christopher, his embarrassment turning into rage.

"I'know ekactly what you're up to!

You're just trying to humiliate me.

You just want to see the whole Iverson family fall into chaos!

Christopher, you're truly eunning! The last person who wants the Iverson Group to thrive is you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lance's eyes blazed with anger. THe raised his anni and slapped James.

hard across the face.

You should discuss strategies with us more often. This way, we won't be so passive against the Thompson family."

"Idiot! Even at this moment, you're still trying to make excuses and accuse Christopher?!"

James clutched his swollen face, filled with disbelief and anger. "Dad…

Are you blind?! Can't you see who is truly loyal to you and who genuinely wants the best for Iverson Group?

Can't you see at all?" Tonly judge Can't you see at all only judge based on the results! Since Christopher returned from Sentania, he has helped me countless times and resolved numerous problems for the Iverson Group. I've seen it all with my own eyes!" Lance pointed at James' face with resentment. "As for you, not only did you fail to save Charles, but you also repeatedly made wrong decisions and caused trouble for the Iverson Group! You're nothing but a useless fool!"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1598-As James listened to Lance's accusations, he had a sudden realization. He had dug his own grave!

James had manipulated Charles since they were young, molding Charles into a tool for his own use. But James never thought Christopher would use this tool against him. Charles' death had made James the scapegoat.

Lance vented all the grief and hatred over losing his son and blamed James for it.

"Dad, if something's bothering you, let's have a calm conversation about it.

Getting angry is bad for your health." Christopher quickly moved forward to help Lance sit down on the sofa.

He then calmly explained, "James, you've misunderstood me. I did look into that land. I didn't tell you about it because I was afraid you'd think I was meddling in your project or trying to sabotage it. You've never really trusted me, and I didn't want to deepen your misunderstanding of me. Now, it's just the two of us left, so I don't want to further strain our relationship."

James thought, 'Listen to that! Such noble words!' In just a few sentences, Christopher had portrayed himself as a kind and sympathetic younger sibling who cared for the greater good. It painted James as a petty and shortsighted fool who could not differentiate between public and private affairs!

"My good son, I appreciate your good intentions," Lance said with relief as he patted Christopher's shoulder.

Lance turned his gaze toward James, wishing he could tear his eldest son apart with his eyes. "James, I'll give you one last chance! I've handled the local backlash for now, but you'll have to clean up the mess overseas on your own! If this incident disrupts Iverson Group's usual operations, then you'll have to step down from your role as CEO right away!"

Christopher gently patted his father on the back as a sly grin formed at the corner of his mouth.

James realized that this might be his last chance, so he could only clench his teeth. "I have attempted to bribe those villagers, and no one has died so far. I assure you that the situation will not worsen anymore."

Suddenly, there was a frantic knock on the door.

"Come in!"

After Lance responded, the secretary rushed in anxiously. "Chairman Iverson!

Please take a look at the news! Something bad has happened!"

The faces of the Iverson family members turned pale as they immediately turned on the TV to the news channel.

At that moment, the news channel was broadcasting about Iverson Group's urban construction project for the resort, which involved forcibly demolishing a traditional village in Terranova, resulting in serious injuries to residents.

The news not only extensively reported the incident but also provided visual evidence that revealed the truth, which caught Iverson Group completely off guard. "W-What is going on?!" Lance pointed at the TV screen, erupting in fury.

James' face drained of color in an instant. Even though he was experienced, his mind was in utter chaos.

At that moment, all four of their phones rang at the same time. Just when Iverson Group had quieted down for a while, another storm erupted on the internet.

[Iverson Group should just vanish from this world! The whole family is a bunch of worthless scumbags!] [Don't say that! At the very least, it seems like Christopher Iverson is decent.] [The only good person left in the Iverson family is Christopher Iverson. I hope he can successfully take over the company!] [Can we petition for this? I also support Christopher Iverson taking over! He has good character and looks. He can rival Justin Salvador from Salvador Corporation

[They dare to carry out a forced demolition in another Country? Do they think foreign lives do not

from the underworld, but at least they have neversunkasyorasthem Iverspn family!!

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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1599-Lance was having heart palpitations, as if he would go into cardiac arrest."You... James, you're so useless!" Lance yelled.James looked at his phone in disbelief. Everyone seemed to have sided with Christopher. He was so stressed that he nearly lost grip of his phone."Christopher, was it you?! You must have leaked the news!" "James, can you clear your head at a time like this?" Christopher shook his head with a wry smile. "What benefit would I gain from leaking this? What good would it do to the Iverson Group? Just to mess with you? Wouldn't that just be like shooting myself in the foot? Besides, do I really need to mess with you? It seems like you're doing a good job of making a mess of things on your own."James was absolutely livid and exploded in anger. "Christopher! You're so despicable!"Behind Christopher's stylish glasses, his eyes flashed with a sinister glint. In a place where Lance couldn't see, his sinister provocations were fully revealed.Lance rubbed his temples, a look of frustration crossing his face. "Who had the audacity...", Christopher immediately explained, "That news channel is managed by the KS Group. The media not only receives funding from the KS Group but also has backing from international investors. We have no control over them. That's why they dared to defy us and shamelessly expose this matter."Lance's last trace of suspicion for Christopher vanished completely. His eyes widened in fury, while his neck turned red with anger. "Wyatt... I've saved your life before, and we've been brothers for thirty years... Yet, you're willing to ruin me over such trivial matters! This is unbelievable!"Christopher whispered, "Dad, from what I know, Chairman Wyatt was previously ill and had been unconscious for several days. He probably didn't have time to deal with this matter. I suspect this is Asher's doing. After all, Asher was the one who transferred the land to James. He might have planned this out long ago."Christopher was aware that Bella had orchestrated this. However, he still held onto the fantasy that he would be able to marry her one day, so he hoped that Bella could leave a good impression on Lance."Asher!!!"Lance was so angry that he felt lightheaded. He pounded his fist on the coffee table and screamed, "Just wait! Everyone in the Thompson family better be prepared! I'll get even with them!"Christopher advised, "Dad, please calm down first. At the moment, we need to resolve this trouble.""Christopher, how do you think we should handle this matter?" Lance's disappointment in James was written all over his face. He didn't even want to look at James, only holding onto Christopher's hand while speaking."I think... You should give James another chance." Christopher suddenly spoke up for James."After all, James is the CEO of Iverson Group. If he steps forward to resolve this crisis now, it could also help him regain some credibility within the company. So, it's better to trust him once again."Back at Pivotage, the scene was unchanged, filled with revelry and debauchery.

Christopher sat on the luxurious crimson velvet sofa. He sipped on wine while observing several high-ranking officials in Savrow indulge in the pleasures of wine, women, and wealth.

"Mr. Iverson, once you take control of Iverson Group, these people will be like icing on the cake fo you in the future." Yvonne was massaging his shoulders from behind, while Taylor was happily attending to him.

"Please forgive my ignorance, but there's something I just can'to m there's something just canto m understand, why didlyou speak up for James at such a critical moment?"Christopher chuckled. "After investing so much, it's only fair to expect some returns, isn't it?"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1600-Taylor was puzzled. "Since you are dealing with the problem in Terranova, why don't you just use it as an opportunity to get rid of James and take control?"

Christopher shook his head slightly. "Lance is an extremely wary person. If I act too eager now, he'll think I have hidden agendas. But if I take a step back and let James take charge, he will think that I am prudent, considerate, and focused on the bigger picture."

Taylor asked, "But what if… James manages to resolve this matter?"

"Do you think I would let him off that easily?" Christopher crossed his legs elegantly as he swirled the wine in his glass. A sinister smile played on his lips as he exuded a cunning aura.

"Since the Thompson family has already escalated this matter, I might as well add fuel to the fire to make it burn even hotter and completely out of control. You should contact our forces in Terranova and have them find an opportunity to visit the hospital where the injured are being treated. You know what to do, right?"

Taylor suddenly understood and nodded vigorously. "Yes, I understand."

Yvonne's hand trembled as she massaged Christopher's shoulders.

She knew that another murder was about to happen. The thought of innocent civilians dying in vain just because of the power struggles of these capitalists made her feel suffocated, even causing a strong wave of nausea to surge from her chest.

"If I want to take over, the key is that James has to completely fail. Otherwise, Lance will never fully let go of him. Do you understand?"

Taylor looked at him with admiration. "Mr. Iverson, you're just one step away."

"Yes, just one step away."

Suddenly, Christopher grabbed Yvonne's hand and pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly. His slightly intoxicated gaze stared deeply into her startled eyes. As the wine spilled, his cold fingertips traced along her cheek, sending shivers down her spine as if she were being cut by a cold blade.

"Bella… Do you know how difficult it has been for me to get to where I am today?"

"Mr. Iverson, you seem to be drunk." Yvonne quickly turned her face away.

Christopher's warm and moist palm slipped beneath her skirt, while his other hand effortlessly unbuttoned her blouse and gently unfastened her bra.

"Everything I've done has been for you… I've put in all my efforts just to become a man worthy of you… Bella, please look at me. I beg you to look at me…"

"Mr. Iverson, please look at me clearly… I'm not Bella!" Yvonne's eyes were red as she gathered the courage to struggle out of the man's embrace. She hurriedly covered her chest, preventing her bra from slipping down, and stepped back.

Taylor, who was just about to leave, suddenly froze in disbelief. He was nervous for Yvonne.

Yvonne had been nurtured by Christopher to substitute Bella.

Taylor could not believe that yvonne had the gourage to reject and defy Christopher, who seemed to have complete control over everything. For a moment, Christopher's eyes showed a hint of suspicion, but it soon dissipated.

After all, Yvonne was just a counterfeit for his amusement, and he had no interest in deciphering her feelings.

He was in a good mood, so he just brushed off Yvonne's behavior as playing hard to get and being petty.

"Taylor, send the medicine to Chairman Thompson. He should be about ready to use X" Christopher said'as he leaned back leisurely, casually fixing his tie. "It's about time.

we visit him and settle some debts."