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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1721-Yes, Mr. Hoffman."
Yasmin understood and went to change the bed sheets.
There were maids in the villa, but Ryan only trusted Yasmin to be near such a private and personal space as his bedroom and to set it up.
The heavy and luxurious velvet curtains were still drawn, and the dimly lit space was filled with the lingering scent of passion and entanglement after sex.
Yasmin glanced at the messy bed, her expression joyful.
It looked like the couple had a steamy night the night before.
Once Ryan left, she would have to massage Carrie's slim waist, which had endured quite the storm.
Yasmin swiftly replaced the sheets and duvet cover, then picked up the clothes Ryan threw all over the floor and put them into the laundry basket.
Since Ryan expressed his intentions to marry Carrie to his family and officially asked for her hand from the Salvador family, Yasmin had not seen a single condom.
She could see how much Ryan hoped Carrie would be pregnant with his child.
With them being so affectionate, it may not be long before Ryan fulfills his wish.
Yasmin just walked out of the room joyfully when Ryan's low voice sounded, "Yasmin, accompany Carrie at home to rest for the next few days. Don't go to the Savrow Art Academy for now." "Mr. Hoffman, I…"
Yasmin was in a dilemma when the bathroom door suddenly swung open.
"No! I want to go to class! I don't want to stay home. I want to go to class!"
Ryan and Yasmin were stunned!
Carrie stood there, drenched and still radiating heat from the bath. She wore nothing but a towel on her delicate body, running out with bare feet.
Ryan's heart tightened, and he immediately ran to her, removing his freshly changed suit to wrap it around her damp body.
The expensive suit, worth tens of thousands, became a bath towel.
Carrie's thin and delicate frame seemed more fragile under the oversized coat.
"Little fool… What if you caught a cold, running out like this?"
Ryan's eyes slightly reddened as he held her tightly. Carrie stood on tiptoes, feet almost leaving the ground. "Have you forgotten what you promised me? You have to be good every day." Yasmin watched them, and while she was concerned about Carrie, she was more worried about Ryan's situation.
Since Ryan was appointed as the successor, he had to attend all types of social events to expand the Hoffman family's connections and travel overseas for project loverseas inspections frequently. He was no longer the carefree, rich boy who could just stay close to his wife.
Besides, Carrie had resumed a normal academy life. They barely had one or two nights in a week where they could spend time together.
Coincidentally, after what happened yesterday, Ryan's nerves were like a bowstring stretched to its limit. It would either break next or unleash a tremendous force.
"Why? Why won't you let me go to class?" Carrie stared straight into him, her eyes reddening from anxiety.
Ryan explained gently, "I didn't say you couldn't go. It's only temporary…"
"We are having an anniversary celebration in a few days, and there's a cultural performance. I've never participated in an activity like this. I don't want to miss it!"
Carrie struggled in the man's arms. "I could finally live like a normal person….. Finally, they re notlooking at me like a monster! Ryan, going to classes really makes me happy…
want to learn how to draw. Don't do this, okay? Don't strip this happiness away from me, okay? Please…"
Strip away.
The heavy accusation was like two sharp blades that plunged into Ryan's ribs. He had always been the gerson Who loved her most and prided himself on being the architect of her future happiness. But he never expected that his consideration for her seemed like deprivation in her eyes…
"Young Madam, you've misunderstood."
Yasmin quickly grabbed a towel and walked over to dry Carrie's wet hair.
"Mr. Hoffman didn't mean that Itis iust that laftek what happened, the academy must be in chaos. You can avoid classes for a few days and resume until things have settled down."
Carrie shook her head, as stubborn as an ox. "No need. I'm not afraid. If I don't go, everyone will know the one taken hostage that day was me. When I return to class, people will look at me differently. Wouldn' my situation be even worse?"
Yasmin was speechless, secretly surprised by Carrie's meticulous thinking.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1722-Normally, Carrie was quite easygoing, but now, she was insistent on going to class.
In the end, Ryan had no choice but to give in.
The man walked out of the villa's door with a gloomy expression, still wearing the damp suit. Yasmin wanted to prepare another set for him, but he refused.
The damp suit carried his fiancee's fragrant scent and body warmth, which he could not bear to part with.
"Take good care of Carrie."
"Yes, Mr. Hoffman."
"Also," Ryan's footsteps halted, his eyes as cold as ice. "Keep a close watch on her and make sure those obnoxious men stay away from my wife."
"Yes." Yasmin's back stiffened. Ralph's bright and handsome face immediately appeared in her mind.
Since the day Coral retrieved the suit from Roza's place, she has been restless for several days.
She suffered nights and nights without sleep, repeatedly haunted by Roza's piercing words of advice.
"Domestic violence will never stop!"
-"Do you want to be beaten to death by him?!"
-"You will only end up dead if you don't resist!"
Recently, James had successfully outmaneuvered Asher and returned to the company after regaining Lance's trust.
Coral thought James would be in a good mood and would not treat her like a slave for a while. But unfortunately, not long ago, that man came home at midnight, battered and bruised, his body littered with injuries.
As soon as he entered their room, that devil grabbed her hair, dragged her from the bed to the floor, and started beating her up without a word. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
That night, the entire floor echoed with Coral's cries and pleas for mercy.
The date of the Iverson family's banquet was approaching.
James had nothing much to do and suddenly thought of how he asked Coral to obtain a suit from Roza.
In fact, he was merely making things hard for her. Everyone in the upper society knew that Roza was hard to deal with, and one would most likely be rejected and have their pride hurt, let alone a clumsy woman like Coral.
When she failed to retrieve a suit, he would have an excuse to lash out.
However, James did not get to do that. He did not expect that Coral actually managed to get the suit.
It seemed that this unpresentable woman was not completely useless.
"I went through a lot of effort to return to the verson Group. This family banquet will be my first public appearance since my triumphant return. As my wife, you must attend, looking flawless. If you embarrass me even a little… You know what I'd do."
James vented his lust on Coral while whispering in her ear viciously.
Coral endured the humiliation with tears in her eyes, only daring to respond while trembling.
After he was done, James pulled his pants up, put on his tie, and became an elegant gentleman again as he walked out of the dressing room.
"James…" Coral called out weakly.
James halted, staring coldly at her. "What?"
"My father… His physical condition is getting worse."
Coral stumbled as she stood up, gathering her courage to say, "The doctor said that ifme &ouldn't find al stitable kidney donor soon, his kidney function would completely fail.
He would be beyond saving."
"So?"
"You promised me… You will help me look for a matching kidney for my father."
"We'll talk about it after the banquet."
"No! My father can't wait that long!"
Coral almost cried in anxiety.
"Please… For the sake of everything my family did for the verson Group, forthe sake of all our years together… Please save my father!"
"I said, let's talk about it after the banquet. Are you looking for a m beating again? Caht you understand hüman language?" James glared at her harshly.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1723-Coral trembled with fear.
"Besides, do you know how much it costs to get a kidney transplant? Your dad was still useful to me when he was a Chief Prosecutor, so I would save him as an investment back then. Now, he's just an old man on the brink of death. Why would I waste money and effort to save a person who doesn't have much longer to live? I'm not bored out of my mind."
James withdrew his disdainful gaze and sneered. "If your dad can wait, let him wait. If he can't, then he can only blame his fate!"
After the man left, Coral helplessly collapsed on the floor, covering her face as she cried bitterly.
In the evening, Coral changed into a low-profile outfit and went to visit her father at the hospital.
She covered herself thoroughly from head to toe, afraid her father would see any of her injuries.
Her father was so weak that it was difficult for him to speak, but he still tried his best to ask her not to worry about him. He knew Coral had a miserable life after marrying into a wealthy family. If it were not for the Iversons, their family would have been in ruins. His eldest son still had a job because of the Iversons, and he did not dare to ask for anything more.
Coral agreed on the surface, but when she went out to fetch hot water, she sat on a bench in the corridor and wept uncontrollably.
The doctor said he had a month left.
A kidney transplant was their last chance, but the surgery still had a high failure rate. Although her father insisted that she give up, she could not do it. Coral wanted him to live, not only because she was his daughter. He was also the only motivation for her to keep going.
If her father was not here anymore, her reason for living with the Iverson family would be gone as well.
At this moment, a steady footstep from leather shoes, accompanied by a crisp and elegant sound of high heels, walked toward her. "Ms. Jones."
What a clear and pleasant voice.
Coral slowly raised her eyes, swollen from the crying, and her pupils contracted with shock.
The breathtaking figures standing before her were Bella and Justin!
She was sitting, and Bella stood, but Bella did not have an air of superiority. She wore a friendly smile, dignified yet approachable.
Beside her, Justin had his arm around her waist, still looking as handsome as ever. His figure was upright and imposing.
It was incomparable.
Throughout the entire Iverson family, even Lance's current favorite, Christopher; could not compare to this man. Although Christopher was just as good-looking, his presence was nowhere as powerful as Justin's.
This might be what people meant when they said clothes could not make a man.
A true leader should be someone like Justin, and only Bella could match him, making them a perfect couple.
"Mr. Salvador, Ms. Thompson, why would you…" Coral was dumbfounded.
Bella was not in a hurry to express her intentions. Instead, she sat beside Coral, like they were good friends.
"Chief Prosecutor Jones has been staying here for quite some time, right?"
Upon hearing the long-forgotten title, Coral lowered her head dejectedly, Coral lowered her head dejectedly, "My father gas long Since retired. I've not heard anvone call him that for a long time."
Bella smiled casually. "Although
"Ms. Bella, my father is not as great as you described."
Chief Prosecutor Jones has retired, his honorable deeds still spread in Savrow's judicial systen. My SeCond brothers a prosecutor. When he was still studying, Chief Prosecutor Jones was his lecturer. My brother admired him a lot back then."
Justin's brows furrowed slightly, seemingly hesitant to speak as he looked at Bella.
Coral clenched the fabric of her dress, wrinkling it, her eyes red. "Also, you wouldn't talk to me without a purpose. You must be here because of the Iverson, Group, and it likely has something to do with my husband.
I'm sorry, but we stand on different sides. I belong to the Iverson family and would never do anything to betray them. You don't need to say anything. Please leave." SMauth tha (F)indN&val.&et website on Googl& to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
Even the mighty Mr. Salvador needed his wife's approval to speak. He was indeed fearful of Bella.
Bella nodded her head in silence. Justin then handed over the document he held to Coral.
"This is…"
"Ms. Jones, there's no rush to take a stand. Why don't you look at this first?"
Bella was unruffled and smiled serenely.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1724-Coral's tearful eyes were full of confusion, but she still took the document.
She flipped it open and carefully read through it. Her heart immediately started pounding. She suddenly stood up.
"This is…"
"Mr. Salvador has found a suitable kidney donor for your father."
Bella's voice was gentle and friendly. "A kidney donor is extremely hard to find.
You've been searching for a long time, so you should understand how complicated the process is. Many wealthy people could not find a compatible kidney, and even if they forced a transplant, it would cause their bodies to have
adverse reactions, and the kidney would still fail soon after. Mr. Salvador used all of his connections to find this donor."
"You… You…" Looking at the document that could save her father's life, Coral cried. Her tears fell on the paper, smudging the black ink.
"Ms. Jones, you are a good daughter. Anyone else might've already given up."
Justin's tone was calm but sincere. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
"What do you want me to do?" Coral lowered her head, and her hand, clutching the document, could not stop shaking.
Bella's deep and beautiful eyes seemed to burn with an invisible fire as she said word by word, "Ms. Jones, we want to help you escape from hell."
Coral knew that Bella was close friends with Roza. She must have known about her being abused by James. Feeling immensely humiliated, Coral's pale face gradually flushed red.
"You only want to use this as an exchange condition to make me expose James' abusive actions or have me spy on him for you, to help you take him down. Ms.
Thompson, you're just using me. You don't need to make yourself sound so nice."
Justin's brows furrowed, realizing that this seemingly weak woman was not as easy to convince as he had thought.
"Use you? I suppose so."
Bella smiled honestly. "But if we use each other for mutual benefits, it's not called using, but cooperation. Ms. Jones, Justin and I want to cooperate with you. Can we?"
Coral slowly lifted her head and looked at the beautiful woman, who wore a serious expression and a passionate gaze. Her heart thumped wildly.
It has been a long time since she was respected.
The outsiders and servants at home called her Young Madam, but they never had any respect for her in their hearts, only treating her as nothing more than James' plaything. When Bella called her "Ms. Jones", it warmed the cold blood in her veins.
In a daze, it felt like she had returned to her teen years, when she was still the precious daughter of the Jones family and doted on by her parents and brother.
Those were the happiest days of her life.
"I want to go home. I want to return to those days." Coral choked up as she murmured.
Bella's heart softened. "If you're willing, we could help you get rid of the Iversons. You can go home and go back to your old life."
Coral hugged the document tightly to her chest. "What do you want me to do in exchange for my father's kidney transplant?"
Justin's eyes were dark. “Domestic violence is a private matter, and you are the direct victim. Exposing this matter would definitely bring many troubles to you.
You can use this as a weapon to strike back, but you can also choose to keep silent."
Coral could not help feeling surprised.
This was merely a transaction, yet they were still considerate of her.
"Ms. Jones, you were married to James for many years and mystn know somg of his unspeakable seerets. You can provide us with as many clues as possible. We will
investigate it ourselves. We will net
ensure your safety and won't let James know about our cooperation.
in return, I'll send the kichey donor to Sayrow in three days and arrange for your father's surgery as soon as possible." Bella was sincere and thought about everything carefully.
Coral stared at her and asked softly, "Then… I need to sign some sort of agreement or contract, right? Bring it. I'll sign it now."
Bella smiled and shook her head. "There's no need
Justin looked at Bella's calm face, surprised. Even a seasoned and smart businessman like him could not figure out Bella's intentions.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1725-No need? Ms. Thompson, are you sure?"
Coral stared at her in disbelief. "Aren't you afraid I would change my mind after the surgery and refuse to help you? Aren't businessmen like you most concerned about verbal agreements and insist everything must be written?"
"I did this to let you know that our cooperation is entirely up to you."
Bella curled her red lips calmly, her smile friendly and relaxing. "If you sign an agreement, it's a transaction. If you don't, it'll be fierce revenge for yourself and your family. Even if you decide to return to the Iverson family after the surgery due to societal pressure, I won't blame you.
"I am also a doctor, and a doctor's duty is to help the sick. Besides, Chief Prosecutor Jones was once my brother's mentor. Consider me repaying my brother's debt of gratitude for his mentor." Even a bystander like Justin was deeply moved by her words, let alone Coral.
How magnanimous! His lover was indeed never to be underestimated, always carrying herself like a queen.
The years of anger, grievance, pain, and unwillingness that Coral had endured turned into a torrent of tears at this moment, streaming down her cheeks.
She wept as she flung herself into Bella's arms, finally crying her heart out.
After leaving the hospital, Justin kept a tight hold on Bella's waist, both tacitly choosing to be silent on the way.
Bella's tense emotions only relaxed when they returned to their car. Her soft body leaned into Justin's warm chest, and her forehead pressed against his broad shoulders as she cried softly. Listening to her broken sobs, Justin felt his breath grow heavy. His large hands caressed her back gently, and his heart melted.
"My darling."
He spoke to her dotingly, thin lips parting as he bit her ear lightly. "You're such a strong and fearless woman. Why are you crying so much?"
"Tsk, I didn't cry in front of others. I only cry in front of you… Can't I?"
Bella said coquettishly, pulling out his tie to wipe her tears. "A woman only shows her temper in front of the man she loves."
"Of course, you can."
Justin's warm breath tickled her ear, his hoarse voice making her heart tremble.
"But you must remember, from now on, you can only cry in front of me." Bella snorted but still obediently snuggled into his arms again. "I can't believe I cried because of Coral. Justin, you must think I'm weak and silly…" "You're not silly.
My wife is the smartest woman in the world."
Justin was at a loss for words. He sighed helplessly. "Bella, you're just too kind."
In fact, Bella did prepare a written agreement. But when she saw Coral sitting and crying alone helplessly because she could not save her father, her heart softened. Shenet thought of herself and Wyatt, who was so sick he could not get up not long ago.
The calculating and scheming lady in her heart took a back seat. At that moment, she merely wanted to help Coral. That was all.
"Even if Coral regrets it later, it's okay. We have a long way to go, and I have many ways to deal with James."
Justin's sharp brows furrowed slightly. "But it's a little rushed to find a top-tier surgeon with a free schedule within three days to perform the kidney transplant surgery on Coral's father."
not hold back anymore. Seeing her playfuldemeanor, he, was aboutito lean fonward to Riss her when Tan's.
untimely call interrupted his plans.
"Hey, your wife is a top-notch surgeon. Have you forgotten?"
Bella put her hand on her hip and made a peace sign. "Dr. Brown isn right here!"
not hold back anymore. Seeing her playfuldemeanor, he, was aboutito lean fonward to Riss her when Tan's.
untimely call interrupted his plans.
"Ian, what's up?" Justin's voice was hoarse, his thumb stained with al touch oN Bella's lip gloss.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1726-Mr. Salvador, those three students have been dealt with according to you and Young Madam's orders. One of them had their family business exposed for scandals and product quality issues, and they are on the verge of bankruptcy now, caught in a public outcry. The police dug deeper and found some criminal evidence against his father. They've gone to arrest him this morning.
"Another one engaged in prostitution at a young age, even involved in an orgy and BDSM. I've posted his photos and videos online using an overseas IP, and the netizens are admiring his showmanship. His congressman father's political career is likely destroyed by his bastard son." lan reported joyfully.
Justin nodded with satisfaction. "What about the third?"
"He…"
lan paused and lowered his voice. "He ended up in the worst shape. I heard he was kidnapped, and when they found him, he had ten stab wounds on his body, each avoiding vital organs, and he was physically castrated. He was in the emergency room for a full day, but we still don't know whether he'll survive. But I've asked around. Even if he manages to live, he's totally ruined."
Bella's delicate brows furrowed, glancing at Justin ambiguously.
Justin's face darkened. "You didn't do this, did you?"
"Of course not! I even had to make mental preparations for a whole night when my mother asked me to skin a chicken. I wouldn't dare to do something like this."
lan spoke after thinking, "I went investigating at the academy, and they said the day after the incident happened, someone from the Hoffman family went to copy the surveillance footage from the crime scene. "Usually, this footage would not be released, but the headmaster could not afford to offend the Hoffman family.
They were the sponsor for the academy's newly built library, so the academy gave the footage without a word. I think… Mr. Hoffman might have seen something, causing him to have murderous intent for that brat."
The couple agreed. Such a ruthless and cruel method was too much like Ryan's style.
Since it was not too late, Bella and Justin decided to visit Carrie, telling her about how justice was served for that girl.
"Really? Those bad guys who bullied the girl were all punished?!"
Carrie sat between Bella and Justin like an excited little girl, holding their arms.
"That's great! It's karma! Now, that man can rest easy because all the bad guys got the punishment they deserve." "You're just like me, Carrie. You keep your word and are full of justice." Bella nuzzled her head against Carrie's.
Justin watched them, his lips curling into a gentle and soft smile.
Ignoring her age and height, he even felt that Carrie was more like their daughter, having an innoceive.
and childlike mind. Content Belongs to FindNovel.net "Annie, who did this? Was it Ralph?!" Carrie's long eyelashes fluttered.
At the mention of Ralph, Bella and Justin exchanged a glance. How should they answer this?
Although they were the ones who carried it out, Ralph had requested that they help avenge the girl. But if they told her the truth, would Carrie feel disappointed? She idolized and admired Ralph so much.
Their moment of hesitation became a silent confirmation in Carrie's eyes.
"Wow… Ralph did it, right?! Ralph is amazing!"
Carrie smiled brightly and clapped. "I knew Ralph would keep his promise to me. He's so (A)inanaval Met
At this moment, cold and heavy footsteps sounded.
Carrie looked up at the source of the sound. When her gaze met Ryan's, her first reaction was not te eagefly rush intolnis arms like in the past Instead, she lowered her head in panic like a guilty child, rubbing her hands together until they turned red.
She just mentioned Ralph. Ryan must have heard it, right?
Ryan hated it the most when she talked about Ralph. Was he mad at her?
A fleeting shadow flashed across Ryan's eyes, but it was immediately replaced withia Smile. Justin, Bella, you're here."
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1727-"Ryan, you're home early today." Justin responded to his greeting.
"Honey, I'm home after a long day. Aren't you going to give me a hug?" Ryan's eyes carried a gentle smile as he held out his arms to Carrie, ignoring the black coat on his shoulders that slipped off to the ground.
Carrie's heart tightened inexplicably, but she still obediently walked over and snuggled into the man's arms like a cuddly cat.
Ryan's tall frame enveloped her completely like a clam shell. There was a lingering warmth on his body from the heater in his car, transferring into Carrie's skin and gradually easing her nerves.
"Ryan… Don't get mad," Carrie whispered softly, and only the two of them could hear it.
"Hmm? Why would I get mad?" Ryan asked hoarsely, his lips brushing past her ear.
"I, I…"
Carrie had learned to filter her words before speaking now, and she did not dare to continue after thinking about it.
"If you did anything that might make me angry, just give me a kiss. Then I won't be mad." The man's slightly cold lips brushed against her flawless cheek.
Due to Bella and Justin's presence, Carrie felt embarrassed, but she was even more afraid of pissing off Ryan.
Therefore, she stood on tiptoe and pecked his lips lightly.
But how could Ryan be satisfied with that? He placed his hand on the small of her back, forcefully turning the brief kiss into a deeper entanglement.
Yasmin came over at this time, holding a tray of refreshments. She was not fazed by the scene and smiled politely. "Mr. Salvador, Ms. Thompson, please enjoy the tea."
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"Okay." Bella took the cup and withdrew her complicated gaze.
Although it was a sweet and harmonious scene, she vaguely felt something off about Carrie. She seemed a little restrained, carrying a touch of cautious timidity Carrie's mother had passed away, her father was basically non-existent, and her grandfather was too unwell to meet her and take care of her. As her sister-in-law Bella needed to keep an eye on Carrie and be more attentive.
After their kiss, Justin said calmly, "Ryan, there's something we should discuss alone."
"Okay. Let's go to my study."
Ryan was cheerful after seeing his best friend. He walked up the stairs with Justin.
"Yasmin, I like freshly squeezed orange juice. Can you prepare a glass for me and Carrie? She likes it too," Bella smiled as she asked.
"Of course. Right away."
Yasmin went to the kitchen. Bella only asked for orange juiceto get her out of the room.
"Carrie." She held Carrie's hands tightly. "How have you been recently?"
"I'm good. Ryan and Yasmin took great care of me." Carrie blinked.
"Did Ryan do anything weird lately?"
Bella narrowed her eyes probing"
Carrie thought about it, and her face immediately flushed red. "Yes…"
Bella quickly asked, "What?"
"Well… Recently, when we are intimate, he stops using that thing…"
Carrie was go embatrassed she did nöt khow what to say, and even her breathing quickened.
But since Bella asked, she answered honestly.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1728-Bella understood what Carrie meant and coughed awkwardly. But she was not particularly embarrassed by this topic.
Instead, she advised earnestly, "Carrie, are you ready to become a mother now?"
"Mother…?" Carrie was stunned, feeling that the concept was distant and unfamiliar.
To be honest, she was not ready yet.
She even felt like she had not fully grown up yet, and she had a mental illness, not knowing whether it would affect her child.
However, Ryan really wanted a kid with her.
Every time they slept together and were deeply intimate, he would whisper in her ear over and over, "Give me a child… Carrie, give me a few more… Boy or girl, as long as they're yours, I will love them…" Carrie's expression looked troubled. "I… I haven't thought of it yet. Annie, do you want to have a child with Justin?"
Her words were like a sharp needle, piercing Bella's heart and spreading a fine pain throughout her heart.
"I love your brother deeply, regardless of the past or present."
Bella's eyes silently moistened, her voice tight and hoarse as she suppressed a hint of painful regret. "But a child is not a necessity. I'm content just being able to grow old with him."
It was her true feelings, and her body did not allow her to have children, but it unexpectedly struck a chord with Carrie.
"Actually… I don't want to have children either."
Carrie's head hung low, nervously playing with her fingers, rarely expressing her true feelings. "I'm scared of my child inheriting my illness..,m scared people would mock my child… I want to learn how to paint. If I had children, I wouldn't be able to focus on painting.
When my mother used to be with Bethany and me, she had so many maids to help take care of us, but she was still so busy every day. I'm afraid…"
"Then you should tell Ryan about your thoughts." Bella frowned.
Carrie quickly shook her head. "But Ryan wants children. He likes them so much, and I don't want to let him down…"
Bella felt more heartbroken the more she listened. How many things did this quiet girl keep bottled up inside with no one to confide in?
After all, Yasmin worked for Ryan. No matter how much Carrie liked her, there were things she could not tell Yasmin.
But on the matter of having a child, Bella could not intervene. This was something between the couple. Overstepping would be inappropriate.
She thought of the day she and Justin came to visit Carrie but were turned away by Ryan. His bloodshot, gloomy eyes indicated that he had not slept for days.
Justin was always simple-minded and trusting of the people close to him, so he did not sense anything wrong.
But Bella was keen and kept a clear mind, letting no details escape her eye.
"Has Ryan been in a bad mood recently? I can see youtre very M cautious around him."
hospital. Ryan got into a fight with
Bella lowered her voice. "Did something happen after you were saved that day?"
She hit the nail on the head. Carrie pursed her lips, murmuring hesitantly, "That day, in the
Ralph. Ryan doesn't seem to like Ralph much. He gets unhappy when
I mention him. Annie, Ralph is a good person, but so is Ryan don'twant them tavight. want them to become.
friends."
Bella could not help being shocked. A shadow loomed over her beautiful face
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1729-n the study, Ryan poured a glass of wine for Justin, but the latter refused. "I didn't bring my driver today, so I'll have to drive. I won't drink."
"I didn't expect you two to come over tonight."
Ryan drank the glass of wine himself, then put it down. His tall figure leaned against the desk lazily as he casually fished out a cigarette and lit it.
He inhaled deeply, almost greedily, as if he wanted his organs to be surrounded by smoke.
"Are you in a bad mood?" Justin slightly narrowed his eyes.
"I'm okay."
"You told me Carrie doesn't like the scent of cigarettes, so you've cut down on smoking for her. Yet this ashtray looks like a graveyard. It's probably twice as much as before."
Justin immediately activated his protective mode and said sternly, "Do you want my sister to hug a chimney to sleep every day? Do you still want a kid like this?
Don't you know you need to quit smoking and drinking if you want children?"
Ryan listened to his advice and immediately threw the cigarette on the floor, extinguishing it under his shoe. "Don't you have something to discuss with me?"
"That man. Did you do it?" Justin asked straightforwardly, not one to beat around the bush.
"I've done a lot of stuff. Which one are you talking about?" Ryan's expression was dark, clearly knowing who Justin meant.
"The male student from Savrow Art Academy. You got someone to kidnap him and stab him ten times. He's still in the ICU now, status unknown."
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"Don't you think you went too far?"
Justin's brows furrowed deeply. "You're not who you used to be. You are the Hoffman Group's CEO, not a gang leader. Your every move is under scrutiny by the company and the public. You're not alone, either. You have Carrie now.
There are a thousand methods for you to teach that man a lesson, but you chose the riskiest and the most extreme one."
"Do you think I went too far? Fuck, I think I've shown that brat enough mercy. I should've left his body in the wild and let the stray dogs tear him to pieces!"
Ryan slammed the table, his eyes red with anger. "If it weren't for that bastard using Carrie as a shield and pushing her to that lunatic, Carrie wouldn't have been taken hostage! She's been having nightmares every night now. It's all that bastard's fault! He should be grateful that I kept him alive!"
At this moment, Justin's phone buzzed. Ian sent him a message.
He looked down and pressed on the message, his eyes immediately darkening.
[Mr. Salvador, that student didn't make it. He died.] "lan just sent me a message. That student died."
Ryan's expression stiffened, and he then smiled coldly. "He deserved it. I'm satisfied."
Justin's gaze was heavy. He shook his head helplessly and angrily. "If Carrie knew this is how you sought justice for her, she might have nightmares for the rest of her life."
"I won't let her know."
Ryan's thick and passionate love was like lava, violently surging beneath his eyes and overflowing with mad possessiveness. "Anyone who bullies or touches Carrie will end up dead."
"Ryan, did you notice you're becoming more and more obsessive? When it comes to Carrie, you can't stay calm." Justin's tone sank, feeling uneasy.
"Justin, my wife almost had her throat slit by that madman! I almost lost her forever, yet you ask me to stay calm?!"
Ryan's chest heaved violently, as if a beast were suppressed within. "If the person taken hostage was Bella, dan you stay calm? Youd only retaliate with a crueler and darker method!
Both of us would choose to die for our wives, so let's not preach to each other. It's no use, and I won't listen!"
"Even if you don't want to listen, you must!"
Justin could not bear to see Ryan destroy his life over one mistake. He suddenly stood up from the sofan staring at him with an intense gaze "Ryan, let me remind you one more time. You are the Hoffman Group's successor, not part of a mafia! You can use your wealth and power to do anything, except murder! That's the bottom line.
"Have you considered what would happen if someone like Christopher or your uncle found out about this? How would they set you up and use you? At that time, you can't even protect yourself. How are you going to protect Carrie?!"
The man's words immediately woke Ryan up.
But who could understand how much hatred he felt when he saw the surveillance footage? He wanted to kill that bastard himself!
"This is the last time I'll condone this. Before you decide to do anything, spend a few seconds to think about Carrie and what I said."
Justin walked to Ryan and put his hand on his shoulder. "You are my brother, my family. I merely wish you to be safe and live a stable life with Carrie." "Justin, what should I do? I love her so much…"
Ryan lowered his head, gasping for breath, but he still felt the air was thin and suffocating. "I love her so much that I don' know what lo do… I feel like I'm losing myself." The two men did not know that, outside the slightly ajar door, Carrie was leaning against the wall. She had heard their conversation clearly.
Unknowingly, her face was stained with tears.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1730-After leaving the villa, Bella and Justin sat in their car without saying a word.
Finally, Bella broke the silence. "Justin, I'm going back home tonight… Aren't you traveling early tomorrow? Save the trouble and go to Tideview Manor, or you can stay at my place."
Justin was still thinking about Ryan. He frowned and agreed, "Okay, I'll send you back to Yara Park and come for you tomorrow night."
At Yara Park, they exchanged lingering kisses outside the door. Justin watched Bella enter the door as his eyes darkened, only then taking his phone to dial lan's number. "What's the situation at the hospital?"
"The boy died from excessive blood loss. His parents were also prominent figures in Savrow, and they insisted on pursuing this to the end. The problem is that the police have gotten involved. It would be troublesome if they traced it back to the Hoffman Group."
lan dropped his usual playful smile and looked extra serious. "But I followed your orders and privately asked Ms. Yasmin. Mr. Hoffman did not have the intention to kill that brat, but his subordinates were not professional and went overboard. Even though they avoided his vitals, who could survive ten stab wounds? But that brat deserved to die. We investigated him, and he was a walking beast, a reincarnation of Charles!"
"Police involvement meant that they would investigate thoroughly."
Justin pondered for a few seconds before speaking coldly, "Keep in close contact with Yasmin. Money is not a problem. We need to ensure the one who took action stays quiet and cuts off his connection to the Hoffman Group. Ask him to turn himself in immediately. Anyway, no matter the cost, we can't let this matter be connected to Ryan. Got it?"
lan took a deep breath. "I understand!"
Bella returned home with a worried face.
At this moment, Mila happened to be carrying a tray with nutritious soup for Wyatt, walking past the living room to Wyatt's bedroom.
"Bella, you're back."
"Aunt Mila, is Ralph home tonight? I heard he's back. Is he around now?"
Mila nodded. "Yes, I think he went to the wine cellar. Do you need something?"
Bella smiled. "No, I just miss Ralph. I'll go have a drink with him."
It was peaceful and quiet in the wine cellar. When Bella pushed open the door, Ralph was sitting under the colorful glass lamp, drinking alone. His chiseled features looked bewitching under the effects of the light.
Bella always thought that Ralph was the son most similar to Wyatt.
He was not like Asher or Axel, always dressed meticulously in suits, but he still exuded an air of nobility even if he was dressed in a sack and shone through the mud.
Wyatt's sons, once out in the world, were all fatal seductions.
"Ralph," Bella called out softly.
As if awakened from a dream, Ralph's eyes immediately regained clarity. He looked up and said, "Bella, you're back. Come have a drink with me?" Bella's gaze swept across the familiar panda biscuits on the table. She smiled ambiguously. "I remember you don't like sweets."
Ralph paused and then smiled faintly. "I crave it occasionally. The panda biscuits are quite appetizing."
"Do you like the panda biscuits, or is it because they remind you of someone?"
Bella sat across him, the underlying meaning in her words as clear as day.
Ralph looked deep into her eyes for a long moment, a broad smile spreading across his face. "Bella, we're siblings. You can speak frankly." "Ralph, I saw Carrie today."
Her name was enough to make Ralph's heart skip a beat, but he revealed nothing on the surface. "How is she? Is she doing fine? What happened last time scared her. Has she recovered?"
Despite his calm demeanor, his words were laced with concern. "Ralph, since you asked me to be frank, I won't speak in riddles anymore." Bella took a deep breath, her expression serious. "Do you like Carrie?"
Ralph's grip tightened on his glass, his knuckles turning white, a hint of burning red at the corner of his eyes. "Yes, I like her. But I am rational enough to know whether it is appropriate. Carrie and Ryan love each other and are already discussing marriage. So, my affection for her should not exist."
You "But I still like her. I can't lie to you or myself." Ralph forced an easy smile and picked up a biscuit for Bella.
"Ralph…"
Bella's heart immediately ached and felt bitter. If it happened sooner, she would do everything she could to match Ralph and Carrie. Unfortunately, timing matters too much in love.
It was only a step short, yet someone's love could only remain buried in their heart.
"You came looking for me at night, mentioning Carrie and looking so serious.
Ralph, as sensitive as always, immediately tensed up. "Did my existence make thingslifficult for Carrie? Did She fight with Ryan?"
Did something happen?"
"Carrie told me she wanted you to be friends with Ryan." Bella's voice was low.
Ralph could not help smiling bitterly. "Bella, do you think it's possible?"
Bella sighed gloomily.
"From the moment I fell in love with Carrie, I could never become friends with Ryan. In the future, unless by some coincidence or accident, I would not see Carrie again. I canet
Bella's eyes gradually reddened, and she poured herself a glass of wine.
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Rälph casually downed the remaining wine in his glass.
Aunt Mila raised her three children too well. They were selfless, generous, upright, and kind.
"Bella, I've heard much about Carrie from you. I know it was not easy for her to find her love."
Ralph's heart stung, but he still smiled faintly. "Compared to dating her, I just want hel to be well. No matter who she's with… As long as she's happy."
"Ralph, you will definitely find your own happiness in the future."
"Haha… My happiness is being able to serve the people."
The siblings clinked their glasses and drank freely after a deep talk.