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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1641-"Did something happen?" Yvonne was not truly concerned about Christopher.

Rather, she needed to be aware of the situations to ensure her own safety.

"Sigh! Mr. Iverson went to visit the boss and got some news. It turned out that the boss gave the life-saving medicine, which Mr. Iverson could not deliver, to the Thompsons! You know that all this time, despite what happened between Mr. Iverson and Ms. Thompson, the boss had never personally intervened.

"At this critical moment, the boss stepping in as the good guy will make Mr.

Iverson look like a selfish villain for using the medicine to threaten Chairman Thompson. Ms. Thompson will only hate him more and despise him further. Isn't the boss just using Mr. Iverson as a stepping stone to elevate himself? How could Mr. Iverson not be furious?"

As the saying goes, comparison is the thief of joy.

Christopher had meticulously laid out his plans. However, Grant's involvement made him look like a mere clown.

"The boss is definitely doing this for Ms. Thompson, not for Justin."

Taylor sighed again. "Before, Mr. Iverson had suspected that the boss had feelings for Ms. Thompson, and now it seems even more apparent. You can imagine how anxious this makes him!" Yvonne's lips curled into a bitter, sorrowful smile.

So that was why Christopher was eager to send her to the boss as a tribute to make that man lose interest in his beloved woman.

Suddenly, she felt a deep admiration and envy for Bella.

Despite Christopher being Bella's childhood sweetheart and pursuing her so fervently before, she not only remained steadfast but also saw through his true nature.

Yvonne wished she could also be a woman with the same determination and strong spirit as Bella.

Well, maybe in another life.

When Taylor returned to Christopher's side, the man had nearly demolished the luxurious room in frustration.

Finally drained of energy, Christopher sat panting heavily on the red velvet sofa, aggressively pulling at his tie.

"Why haven't our men sent to watch the Thompsons reported back yet? Such useless people! Do they have a death wish?!"

"Mr. Iverson, please calm down! Our men are tirelessly monitoring the Thompsons around the clock. We're digging deep, and we'll surely unearth something valuable." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Before Taylor could finish speaking, his phone chimed with a notification.

He quickly took out his phone and opened WhatsApp.

Immediately, Taylor's eyes widened in disbelief. He hurriedly approached Christopher and handed him the phone, his hands trembling with excitement.

"M-Mr. Iverson! The opportunity for revenge has arrived! You need to have a look at this!"

Christopher impatiently furrowed his brow, reluctantly glancing at the screen.

The next moment, he suddenly sprung up from the sofa, snatching the phone and staring @ it intently He repeatedly enlarged the photo on the screen, confirming over and over the faces of the two people locked in a passionate embrace.

"There's absolutely no mistake about this, Mr. Iverson!"

Taylor's eyes widened in excitement.

"Once we release this bombshel it Il create a massive uproar! You can fihally vent all the grievances you've suffered!" The content is on.

Christopher's eyes gleamed with a sinister and exhilarated light. Suddenly, he burst into laughter, with tears streaming down his face.

After a moment, he handed the phone back to Taylor and calmly sat back on the sofa, pouring himself a celebratory glass of red wine.

"There's no need to rush. Even if we proceed with this, we must ensure our hands stay clean.” Puzzled, Taylor asked, "So, what do you mean then…?"

Christopher smirked cunningly, his mind already strategizing. "Recently, someone who had fallen from grace.

needs a chance to rise again Why don't we give him that opportunity?"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1642-Grant kept his word. A week later, Justin got his hands on the medication.

Justin was on edge throughout a crucial meeting at the Salvador Corporation.

As soon as the meeting ended, he shot up like a spring-loaded lever and hurriedly left, leaving his top executives bewildered.

"Mr. Salvador… What's going on?"

"Ahem… Probably nature calls. If it were me, I wouldn't even be able to hold it so long. Mr. Salvador's kidneys are really something!"

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Today, KS Group also had an important board meeting that Wyatt had to attend.

However, the medicine given by Christopher had run out, and the Larson family took away Arnold, who could have helped. Wyatt's declining health became increasingly apparent. Over the past two days, Wyatt has felt physically drained.

He yawned incessantly and had a runny nose and drowsiness. He even slept through last night without having dinner. Concerned about his health and fearing he might not wake up early enough, Wyatt had to reschedule the meeting for the afternoon.

However, even with multiple alarms set, he only managed to wake up after his secretary and daughter woke him up.

"Chairman Thompson? Chairman Thompson?!"

"Dad!"

"Wyatt!"

Struggling to open his eyes, Wyatt saw Bella, Mila, and Quentin standing by his bed.

"What time is it now?"

Hearing her father's weak voice, Bella felt her heart clench. She tightly held his cold hand.

"It's almost noon. Wyatt, you've already skipped breakfast. You can't skip lunch as well. Your body won't hold up that way." Mila looked at the man's sunken face with pity. As Wyatt tried to sit up, he suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed again.

"Wyatt!"

Cold sweat covered Bella's forehead. She immediately held her father's wrist and took his pulse.

The pulse was erratic. Something was definitely wrong.

However, she was not a neurologist like Arnold.

Although she understood some medical principles, her expertise was in surgery.

At this moment, she felt really helpless, with nowhere to apply her strength.

"Dad, you need to go to the hospital right now!" Bella furrowed her delicate brows, her voice hoarse with urgency.

"I'm not going!" Wyatt refused firmly.

"Then cancel the board meeting at once!"

"Impossible!"

Wyatt yanked his hand away, gritting his teeth stubbornly. "Even if I have to crawl… I'll make sure I attend that meeting!"

"You old man! Please just listen to me!" Reaching her limit, Bella spoke to Wyatt as if scolding a child. "You can barely sit up now, and you're still trying to act tough?! Is showing up at that pointless meeting more important than your health? Is that more important than your life?!"

Bella's fierce outburst left Mila and Quentin stunned. In the entire Hatchbay, only Bella dared to speak to Wyatt this way.

"You naive girl… What do you even know?"

Wyatt tried to muster his strength, but he was already all sweaty. "There was an uproar the last time! got admitted to the hospital, with all kinds of nasty rumors flying around the company. If I get admitted again now, our business rivals will Seize the opportunity to grab our business resources… It might even lead to bigger problems!"

"So what? If they want those resources, let them have it all. We can always earn the money again!"

Bella's trembling hands pressed firmly on his shoulders, her gaze intense and unwavering. "Dad! From now on, focus on your health and wellbeing. That's more important than anything else! KS Group will never collapse as long as I'm around. Anyone trying to benefit from our family during this crisis is simply dreaming!"

"You stubborn girl… Do you really think you're all that?"

Wyatt scolded Bella, but his eyes reddened. "Your old man isn't about to retire early reydulwant me to waste away at home doing nothing, you might as well let me die!"

It was not the allure of power that allured Wyatt.

Instead, he simply wanted to keep working for a few more years ja ease the burden on his hildren, allowing them to pursue their passions without restraint.

If he were to fall one day, the entire weight of the conglomerate would come crashing down on then? M especial on his eldest son, Asher, and his chosen successor, Bella.

They might never get to enjoy such carefree days again.

"Today's meeting… I have to attend it, no matter what. No one can stop me from attending it!"

Bella was furious to the point of madness.

She could not understand why Wyatt was so stubborn.

Mila's expression was grave, her mind full of doubts.

She had a feeling that Wyatt's abnormal physical condition might be due to the medication Christopher sent.

However, Arnold had tested the medicine and confirmed it was appropriate for his condition, not poison.

So, were Wyatt's symptoms-runny nose, dizziness, and lethargy-just side effects caused by the medication? Just then, someone knocked on the door.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1643-Quentin walked over to open the door and was shocked to see who knocked.

"Mr. Salvador?"

"Uncle Quentin."

Justin stood at the door, his presence imposing despite his tired face. He was panting, showing that he had just rushed over. "Are Chairman Wyatt and Bella inside? I brought the medicine!" Upon hearing Justin's voice, Bella immediately stood up and went to the door. Her repressed emotions surged in her chest.

"Justin!"

Bella flew into the man's broad embrace, tears of pent-up emotion nearly spilling over.

Justin eagerly opened his strong, trembling arms to hold her, his eyes turning slightly red. "I'm sorry, Bella. I'm sorry it took so long. But it was worth it. I have the medicine with me now."

He quickly freed one hand to reach into his coat and pull out a long, narrow medicine box. "There are six doses in here, more than last time. It should be able to keep Chairman Thompson going for a while, just in case."

Bella took the medicine box, her heart overwhelmed with gratitude, nearly choking up.

Although Justin had not said much, Bella knew how difficult it must have been to obtain the medicine. The cost was a minor problem. However, she feared her man had to compromise his dignity to get his hands on it. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

How could she use it without feeling guilty?

"Thank you, Justin…" Bella clutched the medicine box tightly, her nose tingling with emotion.

"You silly girl. There's no need to say that between us. For you, I'd do anything."

Justin smiled gently and took her hand. "Let's get the medicine to Chairman Thompson."

"Wait!"

Mila hurriedly walked up to them. Her brows knitted tightly. "Thank you for your kindness, Justin. Bella, I think it's better not to give your father this medicine anymore."

"Why is that?" The couple asked in unison.

"Have you not noticed that your father has been increasingly drowsy lately? His spirits are also down, unlike before."

Mila's expression turned grave as she explained further, "While a stroke is terrifying, we have a clear understanding of how the condition progresses. This medicine may temporarily relieve the symptoms. However, it seems more like it's masking the illness.

Besides, we can't predict what side effects he's going to get next! Therefore, I'm suggesting that we stop giving him the medication and observe his condition further."

Justin and Bella exchanged astonished looks.

"No… I can't stop that medicine!"

Wyatt heard Mila's words and vehemently opposed them, sweating profusely as he got out of bed.

But just two steps later, his legs trembled, and he could not support his weight further. Fortunately, Quentin swiftly held and supported him. Something was indeed off!

It was his own body, so he knew his condition better than anyone else.

Wyatt clearly noticed that after

taking the medicine, his physical recovery was rapid, and his energy and strength were exenbetter than before he fell ill. But once the effects wore off, he felt drained of energy, unable even to pick up his fork.

However, he had no choice.

He needed the medicine. Even if it was a desperate measure, he had to alleviate his immediate crisis.

"Bella, Chairman Thompson's condition is not right."

Justin's lips tightened slightly. Then he whispered in Bella's ears,", think what Aunt Mila said makes sense.

We Shouldn't let your father have this medication for now."

"If you guys won't give me the medicine, that's fine… I'll just have to go to the board meeting right now with this stupid body and embarrass myself in front of everyone!" Wyatt's tone turned irritable, almost childish in its frustration.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1644-"Wyatt, I forbid you to go! Just stay put!" Bella's heart raced with urgency as she stood before her father.

"How dare you?! I'm your father! You have no right to meddle in my affairs! You don't get to call the shots in the Thompson family either!"

The father-daughter duo were locked in a heated standoff.

Mila stood frozen in place, overwhelmed by the situation.

Since being with Bella, Justin has never encountered such a situation. He was unsure who to comfort first or how to intervene in their argument.

"Wyatt, you…" Bella gasped, her clenched fists turning white from the strain.

"Bella, if you really are a dutiful daughter, then stop provoking me. Stop making me yell until my voice is hoarse."

Wyatt's sweat soaked through his robe. His labored breathing made even catching his breath a struggle. His vision also began to blur, and the image of his most beloved daughter grew increasingly faint. "Is it so hard for you to grant me this one wish?"

At 1:30 p.m., Wyatt appeared at the KS Group Headquarters with Quentin, Bella, and Justin accompanying him.

Donning a sharp suit like a suit of armor, Wyatt's energy belied the man who had struggled to get out of bed an hour earlier.

It was like a testament to the potent effects of the medication.

Concerned, Justin and Bella followed Wyatt all the way to the conference room, much like parents escorting their child to school.

"Hey, Wyatt!"

In an unexpected encounter, Wyatt's notorious brother, Cameron appeared before them.

Wyatt's keen eyes flashed, and a serene smile played on his lips. "Hey, Cameron."

"Wyatt, how are you doing?" Cameron approached them. His face was full of apparent concern as he observed his elder brother.

In reality, he was probing.

"I've fully recovered. Thanks for thinking of me," Wyatt replied with a composed expression.

"Oh, there's no need for such formalities between us brothers. At our age, all sorts of ailments start cropping up, especially those heart and brain issues. You have to be extra careful!"

At this point, Cameron noticed Justin standing behind Wyatt. He exuded a formidable vibe, like a grim reaper.

Initially, Cameron felt a twinge of .ים fear. But then he reminded himself that he was at the headquarters of the KS Group, not the Salvador Corporation. He was on his own turf, with his brother present. What was there to fear?

So Cameron shot Justin a sly smile. "Mr. Salvador, are you joining us for the meeting? Has the Salvador Corporation also invested in KS Group now?"

Justin's eyes darkened.

But with Wyatt present, Justin held back, respecting his seniority.

"Haha… I was just kidding."

Cameron waved his hand

dismissively, laughing. "But we would certainly welcome Mr. Salvador's investment in our group. After all, rumors are flying around that, as the legitimate son trying secure his ppsition in the Salvador family, you're aiming to become Wyatt's son-in-law, then use KS Group to boost your standing in the Salvador Corporation and gain more benefits for yourself.

Well, it's quite detailed gossip. If you really were to invest, it would not only earn you some good impression from my big brother but also put an end to those rumors, wouldn't it?"

"Hmph, Uncle Cameron, I thought only your fashion sense was outdated, but I didn't realize your information was just as ancient."

Bella felt an urge to tear Cameron

apart. However, she maintained a radiant smile and was calm and collected. "Even if you haven't switched to using 5G, you shouldh have at least watohed the FV, right?

1Q V Ustin is hot an illegitimate son, He is the rightful heir of the Salvador family. After Shannon's downfall, the media widely covered Justin's official status. If you keep spreading these outdated rumors, people will think you are Shannon's accomplice. They will think you're still holding a grudge and refusing to let go of Justin."

Justin gazed deeply at the petite woman. His heart felt warm and.

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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1645-Wyatt frowned and coughed lightly.

However, he did not stop Bella.

Cameron's smile gradually faded, his molars grinding hard. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Bella lowered her beautiful eyes, her gaze lifting slowly from below as she curled her red lips into a contemptuous smile. "Also, as your niece, I can't help but advise you on something, Uncle Cameron. Next time you attend an important event, it might be best to ask Cecily to help with your outfit. Haven't you heard the saying that red and green clashes?"

"Ahem!" Wyatt coughed heavily again, as a warning.

Upon hearing Bella's words, Cameron completely froze in his deep red suit and dark green tie.

After the small episode, Wyatt and Cameron headed into the conference room for their meeting.

Bella and Justin then waited in Wyatt's office.

The young woman lay sideways on the sofa, with her head resting on the man's lap. She gazed up at Justin's handsome, chiseled face with thin lips and deepset eyes, and started giggling incessantly. "Haha… Just thinking about how I humiliated Cameron, making him look like he'd swallowed two pounds of dung, fills me with indescribable joy."

After a moment of laughter, Bella could not help but fume again. "But I'm still so angry! That damn sly fox! He thinks that with Wyatt there to protect him, he can brazenly insult you without consequences. He must be dreaming! Does he not look before speaking? This is my husband he's messing with! How dare he touch my man?!"

Suddenly, Justin's dark eyes sparkled. He tightly grasped her small hand.

"Whose husband did you say I was?"

Bella finally realized what she had said. Her fair, delicate face flushed red as she quickly looked down.

Seeing that she was too shy to speak, Justin sighed softly. Just as he was about to change the topic, Bella said, "Mine."

Bella slowly looked up. Her eyes locked onto Justin's beautiful, deep eyes.

"You belong to me."

Justin's heart pounded as he leaned closer, their noses touching and breaths mingling.

"And you belong to me, too."

Overwhelmed with affection, he cupped her chin, ready to kiss her. However, she quickly pressed her fingers to his lips and glanced at the surveillance camera above.

"Nope… There's a camera there. Uncle Quentin checks it every day. It'll be embarrassing if he sees us."

Justin agreed.

While it is natural for couples to be affectionate, unlike animals, humans should consider the place and time for it.

"Justin, this medicine is really rare. I had asked my brother and Arnold to look for it before, but they had no luck. How did you get it?" Bella hesitated for a moment before asking.

Justin's long lashes fluttered.

However, he spoke frankly to his woman, holding nothing, back "When I went toMeridan, I tried many ways and pulled many strings, but I kept hitting dead ends. In the end, I had no choice but to seek help from my eldest brother."

Bella was astonished. "You asked your eldest brother? Was he the one who gave you the medicine?"

"Yes. He has been living in Meridan for over a decade, always seeking, medical advice there Besides, he made a lot of connections in the medical field, and he's close with the Reeds, so I thought he might be able T

to help."

Justin's eyes showed a mixture of relief and gratitude. "Thankfully, it worked out.

Though it took a few days, I got the medicine."

Bella suddenly sat up, her eyes suspiciously fixed on Justin, making him uneasy.

"What's wrong, Bella? Did I say something wrong?" Fearful of his wife, the mighty president of Salvador immediately began self-reflecting. "It has nothing to do with you."

Bella's eyebrows knitted tightly as she pondered. "I just have this strange feeling. Something's not right."

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1646-"Strange?" Justin frowned.

"It's not surprising for your older brother to be able to access the medicine, considering he was deeply involved in Meridan for many years. The Reeds were willing to work with the Salvador family because of him."

Bella's beautiful face darkened. "But how did Christopher manage to get it?"

This question left Justin puzzled.

"He's the abandoned son of the Iverson family who has been living in Sentania.

How could he possibly have connections in Meridan?"

The more Bella thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. She said, "I've got this eerie feeling that perhaps Christopher might know your older brother."

Justin blurted out, "How is that possible?"

But then he immediately recalled that the woman named Clarice Amaryllis had the same scent as Christopher.

Although it was too quick to assume they knew each other based on this alone, that suspicion lingered in his mind and would not go away.

Suddenly, there was a loud, urgent knock on the door!

The two exchanged a glance and quickly got up to open it.

Standing outside was another one of Wyatt's executive assistants. It was not Quentin, but still a trusted confidant.

"Ms. Thompson! There's an emergency!" The secretary was extremely anxious, sweating profusely.

Bella's heart skipped a beat. "Is it about my father?!"

Justin quickly wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace and silently comforting her.

"The chairman suddenly felt unwell! You should come with me to the meeting room right now!"

"Wyatt! What's wrong, Wyatt?" Cameron, who was sitting closest to Wyatt, shouted, successfully drawing everyone's attention to Wyatt's trembling body.

At this moment, Wyatt was gripping his uncontrollably shaking legs, his head buried. Now, ears ringing, and heart racing abnormally fast. He did not dare to raise his head as he could feel muscles in his face twitching uncontrollably, almost like he had Parkinson's disease.

The board members exchanged bewildered glances, wanting to check on him but hesitating.

"The meeting today ends here," Wyatt said in a deep voice, cold sweat pouring down. By the time he got to the last two words, he felt his tongue go numb, almost unable to speak clearly. "Wyatt, what's happening to you?"

Cameron's face was full of concern as he tentatively moved closer, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes "You look terrible. Why are you ov shaking so much? Are you having an episode? Should I call an ambulance?"

"I'm fine… No need!" Wyatt exclaimed. His eyes were red as he shoved Cameron away, causing him to stumble awkwardly.

Cameron had always liked to show off his influence. He often flaunted his status as the younger brothen of the richestonan in Hatchbay to gain respect.

Now that he was being treated like

this in front of everyone, he was instantly furious, and he pressea, on.

"Wyatt, I'm only conderned about your health! Don't push yourself.

Going to the hospital is more important!"

"There's no need to trouble you, Mr. Cameron."

Quentin quickly arrived upon hearing the commotion and positioned himself to block Cameron with his body, moving quickly to assist Wyatt, "Hey! What's going on here?!"

Cameron's eyes widened as he pointed to Wyatt's lower body.

Everyone followed his gaze

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1647-Wyatt felt a sudden wetness in his crotch. Warm liquid was running down his legs and pooling on the floor.

Quentin was momentarily stunned, as if struck by lightning. But he quickly regained his composure and shouted to everyone, "The meeting is over! Please leave immediately!"

Wyatt's face was drained of color as he slowly lowered his head and stared at the puddle. His mind went blank. He had been a powerful and proud figure all his life, always commanding respect and exuding an aura of authority. He had never felt so humiliated, dirty, and wretched.

At that moment, the immense shame overshadowed the fear and pain brought by his illness.

As the esteemed head of a powerful conglomerate and the pillar of his family, he was so ashamed and angry that he wanted to die.

At this time, two rows of bodyguards in black suits filed in from outside the door, swiftly clearing everyone out and guarding the entrance to the meeting room.

Amidst the chaos, Cameron secretly pulled out his phone, a gloating smirk on his face as he attempted to capture the scene. But before he could even activate the camera, he felt a sharp pain in his wrist, causing him to drop his phone instantly!

"Ah!"

Cameron winced in pain, clutching his wrist as he stepped back. He bumped into Justin, who was holding his phone, his sharp gaze icy and menacing.

With a flick of his hand, Justin dropped the phone to the ground. He then stomped on it, crushing the screen into pieces.

"You… You…!" Cameron's face turned red with anger, but he dared not curse at Justin.

"Sorry, I didn't see it," Justin said coldly, kicking the broken phone away. "I'll have someone send you a new one later."

"Hmph! No need. It's just a phone. I'm not that petty!"

Cameron seethed with rage, but he knew staying longer would not end well for him. He said coldly, "Wyatt, with so many people protecting you, you don't need my care. Take care and rest well!"

With that, Cameron left without looking back.

Justin and Quentin quickly helped Wyatt sit down. Quentin held Wyatt's hand tightly as tears streamed down his face. "Chairman Thompson, hang in there.

I've already called an ambulance!" "No, don't call an ambulance." Wyatt's tongue was so swollen that he could barely speak.

"I understand, I understand! We will keep this as discreet as possible."

Justin saw Wyatt's pale face and the puddle on the floor. He instantly understood the situation. Watching Bella's father in such torment and humiliation, his heart ached indescribably as if it were vel?

knife.

by a Without hesitation, he took off his suit jacket and kneeled to clean up the puddle.

"President Salvador! You…" Quentin was shocked, his eyes widening in shock.

"Uncle Wyatt, it's alright. It's all cleaned up now," Justin said calmly, holding the soiled jacket. His expression was gentle and

composed. "With Bella and me here, you don't need to mor about m apything!"

Justin shook his head, his eyes bright and sincere. "It's nothing."

Wyatt's throat tightened with emotion, a mix of gratityde and m shame flooding his heart. "Justin…

Thank you…"

On the other side….

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1648-Bella and Justin split up to handle the situation. Justin assisted Quentin in looking after Wyatt, while Bella gathered all the board members, except for Cameron, into another meeting room for a private discussion.

After all, only Bella, the future true successor of KS Group and the formidable heiress of the Thompson family, had the authority to do so.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was tense, filled with whispers and complaints.

These board members were all prominent figures in the business community of Hatchbay or shareholders of KS Group. They had known Wyatt for decades.

They respected Wyatt because he was the leader of the conglomerate and was capable of bringing them success and wealth.

But what was Bella doing here? No matter how much Wyatt doted on her, she was still an inexperienced girl in their eyes. If anyone from the Thompson family were to step forward in place of Wyatt, it should be Asher, the CEO of KS Group. What authority did Bella have to address them?

Upon hearing about the situation at the company, Steven promptly made his way to Bella. The two of them stood together, like back in Savrow when they fought side by side to make their mark.

Bella sat elegantly at the head of the conference table, coldly eyeing the chattering old men.

Seeing these old men being so disrespectful to Bella, Steven gritted his teeth in anger. "Ms. Bella, these old geezers are really annoying, like ducks quacking!"

Bella's beautiful eyes darkened as she suddenly raised her voice. "Gentlemen, may I have a word?"

No one in the crowd paid her any attention.

Already worried about Wyatt's condition, Bella completely lost her patience. She raised her slender, well-defined hand high and slammed it heavily on the table.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three deafening knocks shocked the room, almost giving a few board members a heart attack.

"Ms. Thompson, what's the meaning of locking us in here?"

"Exactly! We're busy people and we have other things to do!"

"Also, what's going on with Chairman Thompson's illness? Wasn't he supposed to be recovered? It looks worse than we thought. Can he still manage daily operations?" "Yeah, he even had an accident."

Bella's eyes were bloodshot and her heart was aching, but her expression remained icy and proud. "Gentlemen, uncles, and esteemed seniors, you have been friends of my father for decades and stood by him and KS Group through thick and thin.I believe your questions stem from concern for my father and worry for KS Group. I completely understand."

She continued, "And the reason I've gathered you all here is precisely to address this issue."

Her presence was overwhelmingly powerful. Her words were strong, eloquent, and impeccably poised. Even ten capable men combined might not match her strength.

The room fell silent, and control shifted back to Bella.

"Ms. Thompson, we understand what you're saying. We all care deeply about Chairman Thompson and the interestslo the group. None of us would act against the company's interests. It would be self- destructive."

One of the board members tried to ease the tension.

"That's right, we know none of you are like that." Bella said, leaning forward, her fingers inferladed in a steeple! Her expression was a mix of amusement and seriousness.

"However, I am a businesswoman.

She continued, "My father's importance to the KS Group is well known to everyone here. His every move, even a minor ailment, affects KS Group's stock price and reputation, which directly impacts all shareholders and board members."

Bella turned slightly with a faint smile on her lips. "Gentlemen, let's be honest.

You might not like to hear this, but imagine you have all profited handsomely from following my father these years. After all you're all elite figures in the O industry-respectable and influential. Surely none of you would be so ungrateful as to bite the hand that feeds you, correct?"

The room fell silent. Bella's sarcasm and mockery could not have been more direct. They served as a clear warning to any potential troublemakers.

The others quickly nodded in agreement.

el?

Just like my father, I believe in actions and not words."

With that, she glanced at Steven, signaling him with a look.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1649-Steven solemnly nodded and pulled out a stack of documents from his briefcase, handing them out to the board members one by one.

"A confidentiality agreement?!" The group was surprised, feeling somewhat embarrassed. They could not help but question, “Ms. Thompson, what do you mean by this? We've all been your father's partners for many years, and we have accompanied him through thick and thin. Do you really distrust us like this?

Are you looking down on us?"

Bella's gaze remained steady and composed. She calmly replied, "Gentlemen, you're overreacting. My intention is solely to protect my father, the KS Group, and the board of directors to the fullest extent. It has nothing to do with respect or disrespect. The confidentiality agreement is merely a safeguard. It restrains

those with ulterior motives. You're not just my father's business partners. You all are his friends as well. I trust that none of you would do anything to tarnish my father's reputation. This agreement is just to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Otherwise, we wouldn't need to sign any contracts when discussing business, would we?"

Bella's opinion was taken into consideration. There was no reason for anyone not to sign. Otherwise, wouldn't they fit her definition of "those with ulterior motives"?

Soon, all the confidentiality agreements were signed. Steven's eyebrows furrowed as he leaned down to whisper in Bella's ear, "Ms. Bella, Cameron is not here."

"I know. Don't worry. We'll deal with that later," Bella replied, her eyes darkening.

With all the agreements collected, the directors had already lost their patience.

They did not even bother to greet Bella before heading for the door.

"Now that all the directors have signed, I must remind you," Bella said, turning her chair to face away from them, her voice icy. "KS Group has very strict rules and regulations. The most important one is that, as board members, none of you can harm KS Group's interests. Any violation of these rules will result in immediate expulsion from the board, with no possibility of reappointment. Do you all understand?"

A heavy silence fell over the board members, feeling as if a weight had settled on their chests. They had nothing to say and hurriedly left.

The meeting room returned to silence.

In an instant, Bella felt as if all her strength had drained away. She covered her face with her hands, her slender waist bending slowly.

She knew that Wyatt would be okay with Justin and Quentin by his side.

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"Don't be afraid, Ms. Bella." Steven kneeled beside her, his eyes red with emotion as he tried to comfort her. "We're all here. Chairman Thompson will be fine, and KS Group will be fine too!" Taking a deep breath, Bella removed her hands from her face, her complexion as pale as snow.

"Steve, thank you for coming so quickly."

"What are you saying?" Steven widened his clear eyes and gazed intently at her. "No matter what happens, I will always be loyal to you!"

"I know, but I still feel very sorry. I apologize to you and Amelia." Bella's voice choked with bitterness. "But don't worry, I will find a suitable replacement for the secretary position as soon as possible, so I won't trouble you for too long."

agreement. He'll likely cause trouble behind the scenes."

"I know."

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1650-Bella walked briskly ahead and said, "I left that trap on purpose for him. I was just waiting for him to take the bait."

"What?" Steven was shocked.

"Did you seriously think that confidentiality agreement had any real use?" Bella's eyes were cold as ice. "There are no secrets that can't be uncovered. Even if Wyatt didn't go to the hospital, news of his collapse at the company would get out. Cameron witnessed it firsthand and probably thinks he's caught a golden opportunity to strike back. He's probably thrilled to exploit it. If you want to trap him, you first need to let him act. If he doesn't make a move, how can I make mine?"

Steven understood and gave Bella a thumbs up. "Wow! Ms. Bella, you really are cunning-no, I mean, clever and resourceful!"

When Bella arrived, the medical team had just left. Wyatt's condition had stabilized, but his spirits were at an all-time low.

"Have you told the family?" Bella asked Justin, her eyes teary and red.

Justin shook his head gently and put his arm around her waist, pulling her close to his chest.

"Although they'll have to know sooner or later, let's not tell them for now," Justin said with concern. "Your father is not doing well and needs some peace."

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Bella lowered her eyes and rested her forehead against Justin's broad shoulder.

Her clenched fists were trembling. As Wyatt's daughter, and given their similar personalities, Bella could understand how much Wyatt was suffering inside.

"Is everything sorted out over there? If you need my help, just say so. Don't bear it all alone." Justin took this opportunity to speak his mind, but his words were sincere.

"It's fine… Everything has been taken care of." Bella leaned against him weakly, sniffing.

"My wife is truly amazing." Justin couldn't help but kiss her cheek, his heart pounding. He was ready to take any scolding or beating for her.

She was his wife, and there was no denying it anymore.

"What's really going on with Dad's health?" Bella asked, rubbing her eyes with worry etched on her face.

"The medical team came, but given the limitations here, they could only stabilize his condition temporarily. He needs to go to the hospital for further examination.

But he doesn't want to go."

Bella was furious. "At this point, how can he still care about his pride? Is pride more important than his life?"

Justin held her trembling hand, smiling wryly. "Honestly, for someone like your father, who has been noble all his life, pride might actually be more important than his life." A gentleman would rather die than be humiliated.

"The last time Aaron came over, it caused such a scene. We can't ask Arnold to help again this time."

Bella sighed in frustration, "If it were a broken arm or leg, I could handle it. But when it comes to neurology, it's really out of my capability…"

"In the end, it's all my fault."

Justin was filled with guilt and bitterness. "It must be the Inet

medication. The effects were too strong and caused sige effects. didn't think it trough Enough. shouldn't have given it to himso easily.."

"Justin, don't blame yourself. It's not your fault," Bella said as she gently caressed his cheek. She then walked over to her father.

At that moment, Wyatt was lying completely motionless on the sofa with his back tattlem, covered by a blanket: Bella felt a painful lump in her throat.

All her life, her father's presence had been like an insurmountable

But now, he suddenly seemed so old to her. He lay there silently, curled up into a pitiful, frail old man.

She called softly, "Wyatt, hey, hey."

mountain to her, protecting her from everything when she, was acold. As she grew up, Kie stood behind her, giving her his full support.