Ch. 171..180

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 171-Bella knew that it was a risk trying to make Justin fall in love with her. She had already shed tears for Justin, and it was time for her to let go. * Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was Old Master Nigel’s birthday. Everyone in the Salvador family viewed this as the most important event because it was Nigel’s 80th birthday. Gregory spent hundreds of millions of dollars to buy a large European- style mansion as a birthday gift for his father. That was where the banquet would be held. The guests who attended Nigel’s birthday banquet were all prominent figures in Savrow’s upper class. Most of them were tycoons, and some of them were Nigel’s old friends from the Calligraphy and Painting Association, all of whom were famous artists in the country. For this banquet, Rosalind and Bethany started choosing their dresses and doing their beauty regimen a week in advance. The way they tried to outshine other women felt less like Nigel’s birthday celebration and more like their own wedding. Unfortunately, they never expected the venue to be in the new mansion, so their ballroom gowns seemed too extravagant for the occasion. “Bethany, what are you giving Grandpa Nigel?” Rosalind asked curiously. “I gave Grandpa an antique vase. He likes antique porcelain, so he’ll definitely like the gift that I prepared!” Bethany fiddled with her newly purchased pink diamond ring with a proud look on her face. “Oh, from which century?” “From the late 19th century.” “Oh, is it appropriate to give Grandpa an antique from such a recent year?” Rosalind pretended to be innocent and blinked her carefully drawn eyes. “Justin bought a pair of porcelain teacups from the 18th century at a charity auction that cost $40 million. He said he wanted to give it to Grandpa as a gift, so wouldn’t his gift outshine yours?” Seeing that she was being slighted, Bethany glared at Rosalind angrily. “Justin is the president of Salvador Corporation, so naturally, his gift must be more expensive than ours since he represents the whole family.” “Oh, right. My husband is amazing!” Rosalind sighed with pride. “Besides, I’m Grandpa’s favorite granddaughter, so he will like whatever I give him.” Bethany looked at her coldly. “Rose, what gift are you planning to give Grandpa?” “I bought a Renaissance treasure for $10 million at an auction. You’ll find out in a moment.” Rosalind smiled mysteriously. Bethany thought, “Ten million?! How did this bitch still have so much money?! Didn’t Mom say that her family was going bankrupt?’ Sure enough, there were benefits to being Justin’s woman. Rosalind had not even married Justin yet, but she was already spending his money lavishly. The more Bethany thought about it, the more upset she became. Thus, she wanted to stir the pot. She pursed her lips and said, “Rose, I’m really worried about you today. Grandpa likes my ex-sister-in-law so much, so he’ll definitely invite her. What will you do if she comes? Won’t it be embarrassing for you two to meet like this?” “Why would it be embarrassing? I’m Justin’s fiancée. She’s the one who should be embarrassed!” Rosalind’s eyes were slightly red because she was a little anxious. “But Anna and Justin have yet to finalize the divorce. Although it will only be a matter of time, her status seems more legitimate than yours today.” Bethany snickered in her heart, feeling relieved when she saw Rosalind’s irritable look. “If Grandpa introduces her as his granddaughter-in-law, what will that make you, Rose?” Rosalind’s face turned pale. Her heart was filled with resentment. “Don’t worry, Rose.’ Bethany shrugged her shoulders and turned around to see Shannon walking toward them with a glass of red wine in hand. “Aunt Shannon!” Rosalind hurriedly took Shannon’s arm and leaned on her shoulder. Bethany never cared about this before, but today she felt annoyed seeing Rosalind being so close to her mother. Bethany thought, ‘She’s my mother, not yours! You’re so shameless to steal my mother!’ Shannon patted Rosalind’s arm. Her eyes were cold as she said, “Rose, don’t be afraid. Although your mother isn’t here today, I’ll support you. Anna won’t be able to cause any trouble tonight!”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 172-Suddenly, there were whispers all around the venue. The ladies in the hall looked toward the door in unison.

Justin and Ryan were seen walking side by side under everyone’s gaze.

Everyone’s attention was on the attractive duo. If either of them joined showbiz, they would rise to the top in an instant just with their good looks.

Both of them were in suits and leather shoes. The difference was that Justin wore a black suit, looking cold and intimidating, while Ryan wore a white suit, which was elegant and clean.

“OMG! Mr. Salvador and Mr. Hoffman are so handsome!” “I can’t believe I’m seeing both of them side by side today! I can die without regrets!” “Look at Mr. Salvador’s incredibly long legs and his handsome face! He looks like he just walked out of an anime! He’s perfect!” “Mr. Hoffman’s devilish smile really hooks my soul. I love it so much!” Rosalind glanced at Bethany, who was staring at Ryan, and chuckled softly. “Bethany, look at how popular Mr. Hoffman is. When will you be able to tie him down? I remember that you’ve had a crush on him for many years.” “There’s no rush! Good things come to those who wait. Mr. Hoffman will be mine sooner or later!” Bethany muttered angrily.

“But look at the way those women look at Mr. Hoffman. They’re like starving wolves staring at fresh meat. I’m afraid you’ll miss out on him if you wait any longer. What are you still waiting for?” When Bethany heard this, she clenched her teeth until her back molars hurt.

Bethany thought, ‘I want to be Ryan’s wife, of course! But I’m so embarrassed to show my face in front of him after he humiliated me that day. Even so, I won’t give up on Ryan. Otherwise, Rosalind will laugh at me!’ Seeing Justin and Ryan walking this way, Rosalind focused her attention on Justin. Just as she was about to walk toward him impatiently, everyone turned toward the door again.

Under the dazzling light and the glow of the sunset, a beautiful and graceful figure appeared at the entrance.

This picturesque beauty was the thorn in Rosalind’s side-Anna Brown.

“Anna is so gorgeous!” Ryan stared at her and muttered to himself dreamily.

Justin’s pupils darkened, and his breathing became heavier. His heart was pumping restlessly.

“Oh, my! Who is that elegant woman? She’s so regal!” “If I’m not mistaken, she’s wearing the work of Master Febb from the century-old brand, Helix Couture. It’s such an honor to be able to ask Master Febb to make her a dress!” “It’s not just the dress. She needs to wear it well too. This lady has highlighted this dress so wonderfully that she deserves to be the spokesperson of Helix Couture!” The praises echoed throughout the hall.

Bella did not wear a cookie-cutter evening dress. Instead, she wore a custom-made high- neckline and slim-fitting pale azure dress with a simple landscape embroidery.

She looked so unique in that dress, completely outshining Rosalind and Bethany.

“Damn it! Why didn’t I think of wearing a dress like that?!” Bethany was itching with hatred. Shannon also had a dark expression on her face.

Shannon had also worn an expensive slim-fitting high-neckline dress. She was proud of her slim figure. Thus, she wanted to show off her body in a dress like that. Unexpectedly, her efforts were overshadowed by Anna, the bumpkin. That was why Shannon was upset.

After all, Shannon could not compare to Anna’s youth and figure. No matter how Shannon dressed herself up, she was still a dull old thing of the past. How embarrassing!

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 173-At this moment, Rosalind noticed how Justin’s eyes had not left Anna since she walked in.

Rosalind’s eyes were filled with resentment and uneasiness as vicious thoughts brewed in her heart.

“Anna!” Ryan’s eyes curved as he smiled and waved to her.

Bella nodded slightly and smiled back at him.

When Bethany saw Ryan being so friendly toward Anna, she became so jealous that she felt sick.

Just as Bella was about to walk past Justin indifferently, Justin suddenly reached out and held her slender arm.

“Where are you going?” “Away from you, Mr. Salvador.” Bella slowly pulled her arm away with a fake smile on her face.

Justin was frustrated. He was about to speak when Shannon walked over with Rosalind on her arm.

“Anna, I’m so happy that you can make it. I thought you wouldn’t come.” All eyes were focused on them, speculating about the relationship between the elegant beauty and the Salvador family.

“Mrs. Salvador, you’re worrying too much. Why won’t I come? Grandpa has been looking forward to celebrating his birthday with me and Justin.” Bella smiled brightly and calmly.

Justin’s eyes darkened.

The guests looked at Rosalind strangely.

“Ms. Gold and Mr. Salvador’s public announcement of their marriage caused such a stir back then. Although Mr. Salvador hasn’t come forward to officially express his stance, everyone in Savrow knows that Ms. Gold is Mr. Salvador’s fiancée. Why does it seem like this young lady is Mr. Salvador’s actual wife, while Ms. Gold is the third party who can’t be seen in public?” “Right. Just look at that young lady’s temperament. She looks so regal and beautiful. Where is she from?!” “She’s even more beautiful than Ms. Gold. When she stands next to Mr. Salvador, they’re a match made in heaven!” Rosalind’s face turned gloomy. ‘Is this bitch trying to steal my limelight?! By saying this, isn’t she telling everyone that she has a special relationship with Justin and that she’s very close to Grandpa Nigel? What about me? What does that make me? I’m Justin’s fiancée!’ “Anna, we all know that you have a good relationship with Grandpa.” Shannon smiled amicably, but she was brewing something sinister in her heart. “Where’s Mr. Thompson from KS Group? Why didn’t he come with you? Greg has sent an invitation to him.” As soon as she said this, everyone was shocked.

Mr. Thompson from KS Group? Did she mean Asher Thompson?!

Everyone thought that the Salvadors and the Thompsons were old enemies who would never contact each other. How was it possible for Asher Thompson to attend Old Master Nigel’s birthday party?

Justin realized that Shannon was trying to embarrass Anna, so his eyes turned gloomy.

Just as he was about to react, Bella said calmly, “Mrs. Salvador, why would I come with Mr. Thompson?” “Because he’s your boyfriend, of course.

Shannon’s red lips curled up slyly as she introduced Anna. “Come, let me introduce you to everyone. This is Ms. Anna Brown, Justin’s ex-wife. But now she’s the girlfriend of KS Group’s CEO, Mr. Asher Thompson.”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 174-The whole venue fell silent for a moment before there was an uproar. The guests thought they were just here for a birthday party and did not expect to hear such explosive news. Bella’s charming eyes suddenly turned cold, but her expression did not change. That was because everything was under her control. Ryan, on the other hand, broke out in a cold sweat and quickly chased after Bella. Ryan’s tall and strong build towered over her as he called out to her worriedly, “Anna…” Bella looked back at him. Her eyes curved like little crescents as she smiled beautifully. “It’s okay.” Ryan’s heart trembled again. Who could resist this charming smile? “Aunt Shannon, it’s Grandpa’s birthday banquet today. Please don’t say anything unnecessary to disrupt everyone’s mood. What’s more, this is my private matter.” Justin’s eyes were cold and filled with resentment. “Justin, I hope you don’t mind. I didn’t think it through before speaking.” Shannon pretended to be ashamed and smiled. “Well, since none of the guests here today know Anna, I thought of introducing her to everyone. Even if she leaves you, she used to be my daughter-in-law. Even if she comes from a poor family in the countryside, I don’t want others to look down on her.” She made it sound like she was being considerate for Anna’s sake. The guests whispered and looked at Bella with complicated eyes. Rosalind and Bethany felt happy. This not only told everyone that Anna was no longer a member of the Salvador family, but it also confirmed her relationship with Asher Thompson. Rosalind thought, “That bitch Anna won’t have a chance to seduce Justin again!’ “Thank you for thinking about me, Mrs. Salvador.” Bella smiled calmly and proudly, like a blooming red rose. “I think that no one would look down on me even if I had never married Justin. Should I be looked down upon just because I come from a poor rural family?” Justin pursed his thin lips and said nothing. However, he looked at his ex-wife with a hint of anger. He thought, ‘Anna, have you never felt the slightest sense of superiority since you married me?’ Bella’s words were neither humble nor arrogant, but they resonated with some of the guests around her. “That’s right. What’s wrong with coming from a poor family in the countryside? My grandfather was a farmer, but he’s a billionaire now.’ “Mrs. Salvador is being too condescending.” “Mrs. Salvador isn’t much better herself. I remember she used to be a D-list celebrity. I think she’s worse than a farmer!” Shannon gritted her teeth. Her face turned red with embarrassment. She did not expect Anna to resolve this identity reveal so effortlessly. “Well said! What’s wrong with country girls? I like simple and unpretentious women.” Ryan was happy to hear this and chuckled in Bella’s ear. Bella was speechless and thought, ‘Should I thank him?” Justin watched the intimate interaction between Anna and Ryan with a dark rage burning in his chest. “Justin!” Rosalind walked up to him with a smile and naturally held his arm. “Don’t think too much about it. Aunt Shannon is just thinking of Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown won’t feel so awkward anymore if some things are made public knowledge, don’t you think?” Justin’s expression was unreadable. His arm that she was holding became a little stiff. Everyone looked confused again. “I guess Ms. Brown’s identity is a bit awkward. Since she has divorced Mr. Salvador, she really shouldn’t show up at Old Master Nigel’s birthday party. Isn’t she just asking for trouble?” “Didn’t you hear just now? Old Master Nigel specially invited her to attend. Although she divorced Justin, it shows that she still has a place in Old Master Nigel’s heart.” “I don’t think that’s the case. I think she’s here to cause trouble. She probably doesn’t want to divorce an outstanding man like Justin. That’s why she said that!” “Anna, don’t listen to their gossip. What do they know? You’re not that kind of Ryan’s eyes turned sharp, as if he wanted to pluck out those people’s tongues. person.” “I don’t care what other people say about me.” Bella laughed it off, looking magnanimous. Just when Rosalind thought she had regained victory, a resounding voice pierced the air. “I want to see who dares put my dear Anna in an awkward situation!” Nigel wore a white tuxedo and walked out with the support of his son Gregory and secretary Matt. He was not in a wheelchair today, and his white hair was meticulously combed back. His face was rosy, and his back was straight. He did not look-sick, like he had been battling with a disease for many years. “Grandpa!” Bella smiled happily when she saw how healthy Nigel looked. Shannon hurriedly winked at Rosalind. She put on a gentle smile and walked to Nigel. “Dad, it’s your birthday today. It’s rare for our family to get together like this.”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 175-Shannon said, “Rose, as Justin’s future wife, why don’t you come over and help Grandpa?” “Grandpa, let me help you.” Rosalind smiled demurely.

Just as she stepped forward, Nigel looked at Justin and Bella with a smile.

“Justin, Anna, I want you two to help me.” After saying that, he rolled his eyes at Gregory and said, “I get annoyed when I see you. I prefer these youngsters because they make me feel younger.” Gregory smiled bitterly and had no choice but to let go of his father.

Rosalind stopped walking, and her face flushed with embarrassment. She did not know what she should do.

She had a wry smile on her face as she secretly cursed Nigel in her heart. ‘You old geezer! Why aren’t you dead yet?!’ Bella’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. She subconsciously looked at Justin.

Justin also turned to look at her, meeting her gaze.

Bella immediately turned away without a care, leaving him with her inhumanly beautiful side profile.

Justin was in a trance. He pursed his thin lips, looked away, and walked next to Nigel.

Everyone looked at each other.

Old Master Salvador’s attitude toward Ms. Gold was clearly disapproving.

Shannon was so angry that her eyes turned red. Nigel not only embarrassed Rosalind in front of everyone, but he also disregarded her, the dignified wife of Salvador Corporation’s chairman.

However, she had no choice but to force a smile. After all, that dying old man was the most powerful person in the Salvador family. He still had shares in Salvador Corporation, and his words were like the law in the Salvador family. Thus, Shannon did not dare to be reckless.

“Grandpa, your complexion is getting better, and you’re getting stronger. It’s amazing!” Bella stepped forward to support Nigel. Her smile was genuine and kind.

“I’m in a good mood when I get to see you, Anna. If I keep this up, I will probably be cured!” Nigel sized up Bella and nodded with satisfaction. “It looks great on you. I knew I had great taste. You look stunning in this dress that I prepared for you, Anna! You look much better than those scantily dressed women.” Justin was dumbfounded. It turned out that his grandfather had given Anna this dress.

All the guests understood the situation at this time. Their eyes were judgmental when they looked at Rosalind.

They figured that Old Master Nigel only liked Anna and did not like Rosalind at all.

Even though Anna and Justin were divorced, Old Master Nigel still recognized Anna as his family.

Rosalind felt overwhelmed by the complex glances from all directions. She felt humiliated.

“Dad, since everyone is here, let’s take a family photo first.” Shannon knew that Nigel liked to take pictures, so she led Rosalind forward and said to Bella, Anna, do you mind taking a picture for us?” “Of course, I don’t mind.” Bella smiled brightly.

“Anna is my distinguished guest and relative, so she needs to be in the picture too. Anna, come here! Stand next to Grandpa.” Nigel looked at Shannon with disgust. “Whoever makes Anna unhappy today will get a taste of my wrath!” Shannon bit her lip and looked at Gregory for help.

Gregory could not bear to let his father scold his beloved wife in front of so many people, so he persuaded his father in a low voice. “Dad, I know you like Anna, but Anna and Justin are divorced. It’s not suitable for her to be in our family photos.” “So what if they’re divorced?!” Nigel raised his thick eyebrows. “I will recognize her as my granddaughter after the divorce. Anyway, she will always be a member of our family!” When Bella saw Nigel defending herself like this, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her eyes became teary.

This was the reason why she could not cut off ties with the Salvador family. She really could not let go of Nigel.

Rosalind was so angry that her eyes turned dark.

Everyone was in disbelief.

What kind of magic did this beautiful Ms. Brown have to make Old Master Nigel dote on her so much?

“Grandpa.” Justin felt very uncomfortable when he heard that his grandfather wanted to recognize Anna as his granddaughter. “Don’t embarrass Anna. Although you have this idea, she may not be willing to take you as her grandfather.” “Hmph! I don’t think it’s Anna who’s unwilling. You’re unwilling, right?” Nigel glared at Justin in disapproval. “Look at how resentful you look when you hear that I’m face!” taking Anna in as my granddaughter. Wipe that look off your Bella was speechless.

Justin’s stunningly handsome face stiffened. Compared with Anna, his status as Nigel’s grandson was like garbage.

Just when Bella was in a dilemma, a clear and alluring male voice came from the entrance. “Thank you for your kindness toward Anna, Old Master Nigel. Since Anna and Justin are divorced, I’m afraid it’s inappropriate for her to be your granddaughter.”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 176-Everyone turned around in the direction of that pleasant voice.

They were shocked to see who had arrived.

Asher walked into the lobby gracefully with a slight smile, followed by Steven.

Bella’s eyes lit up. She was so happy to see him that she almost could not stop herself from greeting him.

Justin’s heart shrank. His already cold eyes suddenly turned to ice.

In a daze, Bella felt a chill around her, as if she were standing next to an iceberg.

She subconsciously glanced at Justin and saw the man’s extremely gloomy and handsome face. His eyes were dark and scary, as if a storm was brewing.

“Old Master Nigel, I’m sorry for being late.” Asher bowed to Nigel politely.

Asher looked different today. He wore a perfectly tailored, light-colored suit that made him look like a cultured gentleman.

The women around him were once again enchanted.

They were thinking about who-among Justin, Asher, and Ryan-they wanted to grace them with their presence in their dreams tonight.

“It’s alright. I’m just glad that you can make it to my birthday party, Asher.” Nigel smiled amiably. He did not treat Asher less favorably just because he was Wyatt Thompson’s son.

Bella secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She thought that Nigel would mind having Asher there, but she realized that she was overthinking it.

“Anna, come here.” Asher smiled gently and stretched out his hand to his sister.

Seeing Asher appear out of nowhere, Shannon and Rosalind looked at each other and smiled in triumph.

What they wanted to see was how two wealthy young men fought over Anna. In the end, everyone would think that Anna was a cheater, and Nigel would be able to see her true nature, killing two birds with one stone!

“Okay.” As a result, Bella did not hesitate to walk toward Asher briskly.

Shannon and Rosalind were stunned.

When Ryan saw his crush returning to her rightful place next to her supposed boyfriend, he felt sad and jealous.

Was this what being a mistress felt like? It was so painful to endure!

Justin’s shoulders trembled under his suit. His eyes widened, and he raised his arms slightly before he clenched his fists.

He did not know what he was trying to grab.

An unexplainable bitterness spread throughout his throat.

“Huh? Anna, when did you meet Asher? You two seem to be pretty good friends.” Nigel was confused.

“Dad, you don’t know yet, right? Anna is now…” Shannon was just about to add fuel to the fire when Asher spoke first.

“Old Master Nigel, thank you for taking care of Anna over the past three years. Anna talks about you often in front of me and has always regarded you as a respected elder. Anna and I will forever remember your kindness to her.” Asher’s strong arms gently wrapped around Bella’s slim waist. Everyone was shocked to see this.

Standing together, Asher and Anna looked like they had just stepped out of a painting. They looked like a match made in heaven.

Justin clenched his fists tightly. He felt like the blood in his body had coagulated.

“But from now on, my family and I will take good care of Anna. Although she will no longer be a member of the Salvador family, her relationship with you will never change.” Asher smiled politely. “You will always be Anna’s most beloved grandpa.” Asher was courteous and graceful. No one could pick a fault with him.

“Oh!” Nigel suddenly understood and looked at Bella in shock. “Anna, are you and Asher…”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 177-Dad, Anna is in a relationship with Mr. Thompson.” Gregory lowered his voice and added, ” Since Anna is in a new relationship, please don’t try to set her up with Justin. Love can’t be forced.” “I agree, Dad.” Shannon also took advantage of the situation and chimed in. “Mr. Thompson picked Anna up from the manor as soon as Justin divorced her. It shows that the two of them have been together for a while now.” “Really?” Nigel glared at Shannon. “Yeah. Otherwise, how could they have progressed so fast? That’s why I always told you not to worry about the children. What’s the point of a marriage if they can’t stay together? It’s better to let them go and find their own happiness. You don’t have to worry about Anna in the future. The Thompson family is not inferior to ours at all.” Shannon spoke in a soft voice. Her smile hid her devious schemes. ‘Anna, I want to see how you can still pretend to be so pure and innocent in front of Nigel!’ Bella pursed her red lips tightly and lowered her eyelashes sadly. She had long been prepared for such a day and was ready to accept Nigel’s resentment. “Grandpa, please don’t blame Anna.” Justin stood up for Anna unexpectedly. He looked at her and said, “She doesn’t owe me anything. I give her my blessing to be with Mr. Thompson.” He almost seethed out the word “blessing”. Bella was stunned to hear this. In her impression, Justin was an arrogant man. If it had been before, she would have been overjoyed. However, at this moment, she just curled her lips in contempt and felt annoyed. “Nonsense! So what if you don’t give them your blessing?! I asked you to reconcile with Anna, but can you do that?” Nigel angrily slapped Justin’s arm. “Is it Anna’s fault for wanting to be with someone else? Isn’t it all your fault?! You’re not as lucky as Asher to get such a good wife!” Everyone was shocked to hear this. Shannon and Rosalind’s faces were so pale that even their delicate makeup could not brighten them. At this moment, they realized one thing. It was simply impossible to paint Anna as the bad guy in front of Nigel. This old man liked Anna so much that he wished he could marry her! Justin’s chest felt stuffy when he was scolded again. However, he said blankly, “It’s good that you’re not upset with her.” “Hah! Why should I be upset at Anna? I only want the best for her! Anna, Asher, come with me.” The Thompson siblings looked at each other and obediently walked over to the old man. “Grandpa, I’m sorry for hiding this from you…” Bella pursed her lips pitifully. “It’s okay. I don’t care about this. I just want you to be happy!” Nigel looked at her lovingly before he looked at Asher sternly. “Asher, you’re a person of stature, and you have many siblings. You must promise me that you will protect Anna in the future. Don’t let her suffer one bit when she marries you. Otherwise, I won’t care if you’re a Thompson. I will personally stand up for Anna and seek justice!” Asher looked at his sister intriguingly. He recalled the times when Bella was younger. She would ride on Axel’s back, treating him like a horse. There was also a time when Bella painted Drew’s face. He could not help but smile and say, “Okay. I promise that I will take good care of her.” Although Nigel was old, he was not blind. He could see the affection in Asher’s eyes, so he sighed with relief and said reluctantly, “I’ll count on you to take care of Anna now. I hope that you can give her whatever my grandson couldn’t and love her forever.” In an instant, Justin’s face suddenly turned pale, as if he had been struck by lightning. “I will,” Asher responded with confidence. Justin took a deep breath and stared at the woman standing next to Asher. She used to be his wife. He felt as if his soul had been briefly pulled out of his body. His eyes suddenly turned red.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 178-The sense of shame overwhelmed Justin.

Ryan saw this and felt jealous. ‘How should I defeat such a strong love rival? I can only wait. anxiously!’ Bella was touched by Nigel’s words. Her long eyelashes trembled as she said softly, “Grandpa “Alright. Dad, it’s your birthday today, so let’s not talk about such sad things.” Gregory hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile, “Let’s take a look at the birthday gifts the children have prepared for you, alright? We’ll start the banquet after opening the gifts. Let’s not keep the guests waiting.” “Oh, right! Let’s open presents!” Nigel rubbed his hands excitedly, looking like an old baby.

This old man was just too adorable.

Ryan and other guests who were close to the Salvador family presented their gifts. Nigel nodded his thanks and accepted them all with a smile.

“Grandpa!” Ryan stood in front of Nigel, bowed like a gentleman, and said with a bright smile, “Justin is my best friend, so his grandfather is my grandfather. I hope that you will stay healthy and happy for as long as the earth spins!” “Good boy. Thank you, son!” Nigel grinned from ear to ear.

“Grandpa, happy birthday!” Bethany showed up and walked over shyly. She took the opportunity to stand next to Ryan and insisted on being seen with him. “I know you like antiques, so this is my gift to you!” As she spoke, she deliberately leaned to the side to get closer to Ryan.

As a result, Ryan did not even look at her, and he stepped out of the way.

Bethany almost fell from losing her balance. It took her a while before she could stand still.

There were faint snickers around her. How embarrassing!

Bethany was so embarrassed that she almost cried. In her heart, she cursed everyone who laughed at her.

At this time, the servant brought up the 19th-century vase that she had prepared. Nigel smiled and nodded. “Good, good! Thank you, Beth.” The corners of Bethany’s curled up smugly.

“Mr. Salvador, this is Ms. Carrie’s gift to you. Please take a look at it.” At this time, Nigel’s secretary, Matt, came over with a white roll of paper in his hand. A neat red bow was tied in the middle to keep the paper from unraveling.

“Oh, this is Carrie’s gift? Come, bring it to me!” Nigel took the scroll and unrolled it. He was startled at first, then he burst out laughing.” Hahaha! Is this me? Well done! What a talented girl! Haha!” Everyone gathered around to find out why the old man was laughing like that.

Bethany was frozen. Her moment in the spotlight had only lasted for three seconds.

On the white drawing paper was a drawing of an old man laughing. Every wrinkle was drawn with such fine detail.

In the corner was a line of words. “Happy birthday, Grandpa! I hope that you will laugh like this every day. From, Carrie.” “Look at what Carrie drew! Doesn’t it look like me? Carrie is so talented!” Nigel praised his granddaughter repeatedly with pride.

“Carrie is indeed a good artist.” Ryan thought of the cute girl with a soft smile.

This smile made Bethany’s face stiffen. Her chest felt stuffy and sour with jealousy.

“Although Carrie is still a novice in art, given time, she will definitely make a name for herself in the art industry.” Justin nodded lightly.

“Grandpa, Carrie is very talented at painting. She has always wanted to apply to the Academy of Fine Arts.” Bella took the opportunity to express Carrie’s feelings. “Look, even Justin, who never praises others, agrees that Carrie has great potential in this field. Why not let her study art? I think that she will be a talented and beautiful artist in five years. She will bring honor to the family.” Justin frowned. He felt like Anna was slanting him. ‘Am I that mean to never praise anyone?’ “What’s going on? Don’t you two care about your daughter? You should cultivate Carrie’s outstanding talents!” At the mention of his youngest granddaughter, Nigel looked in the distance. His eyes were full of pity. “Carrie is different from other ordinary children. You all know her condition, so as her parents, you two should spend more time taking care of her!”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 179-I like this gift so much. Where is Carrie? Come here and let Grandpa hug you!” Nigel asked with a kind smile.

“Ms. Carrie said she’s not feeling well, so she’s upstairs. She will come to see you later.” Matt replied promptly.

“Oh, that child…” Nigel sighed in distress. “Matt, get this drawing framed and hang it in my study so that I can see it all the time.” Matt nodded and put the drawing away carefully.

Seeing that her grandfather valued Carrie’s gift so much, Bethany almost burst out in anger. Her eyes turned red with hatred.

Bethany thought that her younger sister, who never had much allowance, would not be able to give any decent gifts and would definitely be embarrassed when it was time to present the gifts.

As a result, Carrie actually found another way to show her affection for Nigel. The antique vase Bethany spent millions to buy was no better than a simple drawing from Carrie.

Bethany thought, ‘Carrie! Just wait… I’ll kill you!’ On the other side, Rosalind was pacing back and forth in the corridor. She sent someone to get Shannon.

Shannon walked up to Rosalind with her arms crossed. Her expression was just as gloomy.

“Aunt Shannon, what should we do?” Rosalind was so anxious that her cheeks were flushed. “Our methods can’t seem to shake Anna’s position in Grandpa’s heart. Not only that, their friendship has become even stronger!” “I didn’t expect it to be like this. The older Nigel gets, the weirder he becomes. He’s simply unreasonable!” Shannon narrowed her poisonous eyes and lowered her voice. “Rose, I think we need to use Plan B today.” “Right now?” Rosalind gritted her teeth. Her eyes were cold.

“No, in a minute.” Shannon patted her shoulder and sneered. “There will be a distinguished guest coming soon. I have a way to make Anna a laughing stock and ruin her reputation!” Nigel continued to open presents.

When Justin’s 18th-century porcelain teacups appeared, the guests were in awe.

Many of Nigel’s friends were interested in appraising antiques, so they were eager to step forward and get a closer look at the porcelain.

As a result, Nigel pettily hugged the box of teacups, fearing that these old men’s trembling hands would accidentally drop his treasure.

“My sweet grandson gave this to me, so none of you can touch it!” This made everyone laugh. Bella also covered her mouth and laughed.

“Grandpa, this pair of teacups was donated by Madam Mila on behalf of KS Group at a charity auction. I saw how rare they were, so I bought them. I’m glad you like them.” Justin explained the origin of this gift because Asher was there.

“Ah! That must be Wyatt Thompson’s private collection! Sigh… No one in Savrow can compare to him when it comes to collecting antiques!” Nigel sighed as he stroked the box.

“My father will be pleased to know that his collection has become your favorite, Old Master Nigel.” Asher was gentle and elegant. His eyes were also smiling.

Asher had this kind of charm. His calm demeanor and courteous attitude made him seem like a messenger of peace. No matter how contradictory the situation was, he could still build a friendship.

“Grandpa, this is the birthday gift I prepared for you!” Rosalind’s sweet voice suddenly interrupted them.

Everyone turned their focus on her, but their eyes were somewhat contemptuous.

After all, everyone with a discerning eye could tell that Old Master Nigel did not like Rosalind. It would not be so easy for her to marry into the Salvador family.

“Dad, Rose prepared the gift for you with great care. She knew that you like ancient paintings, so she specially bought an authentic Renaissance painting at the auction for your birthday.” Gregory introduced Rosalind’s gift with a smile.

Gregory supported Rosalind because she was his wife’s niece.

“Oh? An authentic Renaissance painting? That sounds interesting.” Nigel’s eyes lit up with interest.

Rosalind ordered someone to bring the painting over. The servants wore white gloves and carefully carried the framed painting in front of everyone.

Several antique enthusiasts joined in.

The next second, Nigel’s face darkened. He said blankly, “Thanks.” At this time, someone in the crowd questioned, “Is this really an authentic piece from the Renaissance? Could it be a fake?”

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 180-“What are you saying?!” Rosalind was furious. The smile on her face stiffened. “I bought this painting from the Hoffmans’ Auction House. How could it be a fake?!” She dragged the Hoffmans into the water with one sentence.

Ryan could not help but sneer. “Ms. Gold, you rarely attend auctions, so you don’t know how they work, right? My family’s Platinum Auction House is the largest auction house in the country. The items we collect have been strictly screened and appraised. We don’t sell any fakes. If you don’t know the goods, don’t slander my family’s reputation.” Justin’s eyes darkened.

He remembered Anna’s sly smile at that charity auction when she provoked Rosalind into buying the replica at ten times the market price.

Did Anna already expect Rosalind to give this painting to Grandpa as a birthday gift? Was it a coincidence, or did Anna set a trap for Rosalind from the beginning?

“Ms. Gold, fakes and replicas are two different things.” At this time, another expert appraiser came forward to speak for Ryan. “Although some paintings are replicas, they are indeed historical pieces. Many painters liked to copy paintings by famous Renaissance artists, but their works still hold significant historical value. It also takes superb skills to copy a painting. A top-quality replica can still be sold at a very high price. But the replica you bought is a little inferior. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to see the difference at a glance.” “It can’t be a replica! How can it be a replica?! I spent $10 million to buy this from Platinum Auction House!” Rosalind blurted out in a panic.

Rosalind spent $10 million on a replica. How could she be so stupid?

There were bursts of laughter all around.

Bethany hid in the crowd and covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing.

This slap in the face came so quickly.

“$10 million? This painting is only worth $1 million. Ms. Gold, I can only say that you’ve made a sizable donation at the charity auction if you’ve spent ten times the amount for this piece.” Rosalind’s head was pounding, and her eyes darkened.

Even Shannon could not stand it any longer. She just felt embarrassed and turned away. She did not want to stand up for her niece, who proved to be a failure.

“Forget it. No matter how much it’s worth, it’s still a gift from the heart.

Although Nigel did not like Rosalind, he was an elder and did not care about the painting. He said calmly, “Matt, please keep the painting.

“Anna! What do you have against me that you want to embarrass me like this?!” Suddenly, Rosalind turned to Bella, harshly accusing her.

Bella was ridiculed and wronged the moment she stepped foot onto the venue. At this moment, she could not hold back any longer.

Everyone was shocked and looked at Bella.

Bella frowned slightly and blinked her bright eyes innocently. “How did I embarrass you? Ms. Gold, where did this come from? I really don’t know what you are talking about.” Asher and Ryan were shocked to see this.

Wow, was Bella fighting fire with fire?

“You plotted against me! If it weren’t for you, why would I have spent $10 million to buy this replica? It’s all because of you!” Rosalind pointed at Bella’s innocent face and shouted in a hoarse voice, “I don’t know how to appraise paintings, and you must know that there is something wrong with this painting! But you still raised the price and tricked me into buying this painting! How could you do this?!” Justin pursed his thin and pale lips. He looked at Bella coldly.

“Tricked you? What are you talking about? How did I trick you?” Bella blinked her bright eyes, looking like a frightened doe.

Asher immediately stood up to defend his sister. He slighted Rosalind. “Ms. Gold, the auction. was held openly, and everyone can compete freely based on their financial capabilities. If you didn’t bid for the painting, how could Anna force you to buy it? Isn’t this your own doing?” “Anna saw that I wanted this painting, so she resorted to malicious competition! As long as I raised the paddle, she would follow suit. She raised the price from $1 million to $9 million! When I asked for $10 million, she suddenly stopped bidding. Isn’t this tricking me into buying a fake at a high price?!” Rosalind questioned her angrily.

“Hey, let’s make it clear. It’s not a fake, but a replica. These are two different things!” Ryan could not help but interject.