Ch. 1731..1740

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1731-Under Justin's covert operations, the Hoffman Group's subordinate turned himself in, confessed on the spot, and provided all the crime details, which matched the situation completely. The victim's father still wanted to pursue further, but with such solid evidence, the police closed the case. With their limited ability, they could only accept it.

Liam Hoffman had a keen sense and understood the entire incident.

When he learned that the person taken hostage was Carrie, he knew the incident definitely had something to do with Ryan.

The culprit literally had the word "Ryan" branded on his face.

"What? That man who turned himself in had his background cleaned?!" Liam's eyes widened.

"Yes, it was cleaned thoroughly. That subordinate had nothing to do with the Hoffman Group anymore, and even the police couldn't find anything." His secretary reported, drenched in sweat. "Ryan, that fucking bastard… He's getting more and more cunning!" S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Liam took a drag of his cigar, only to suddenly choke and almost make himself pass out.

"It could also be Mr. Salvador's work. Mr. Salvador was always meticulous, and he has close ties to Ryan. Won't he help Ryan out?"

"Damn it!"

Liam slammed his palm on the table fiercely. "I thought we could use this incident to cut off Ryan's future of becoming the CEO, but we missed this opportunity! Am I supposed to just watch that bastard ride over my head? Then what's the point of me getting rid of his father?!"

"Shhh! Keep your voice down!" The secretary's face paled.

"Tsk, what are you afraid of? So many years have passed. The plane crash left no evidence."

A cruel light flashed across Liam's eyes. "Do you think Ryan doesn't suspect me? He's been suspicious since long ago, but what can he do? I love watching how powerless he is against me, despite how much he hates me. Let him suffer forever!"

At this moment, his phone rang.

Seeing that it was Zoe, Liam dismissed his secretary and took the call with a dark expression. "Zoe, do you still remember your uncle?"

"Uncle, you're being funny. I could forget anyone except you!" Zoe's sweet voice came through.

"Ha, you have a way with words." Liam gritted his teeth. "If so, why aren't you doing anything? It seems your heart is still swaying toward your brother. If he becomes president, you and your mother will benefit too, right?"

"Uncle Liam, forgive me for being blunt."

Zoe smiled and said, "Actually, you don't have any chance of winning in this fight for the CEO's position. Grandpa never thought of letting you be his successor in the first place. You should know this better than I do, right? You wanted me to help you, but how should I help you when you have such a bad foundation? If I had the ability, I would go for it myself."

Liam felt humiliated by the girl, and his face turned beet red. "But didn't you say you have an idea to let Ryan suffer?"

"Be patient. It's happening soon."

Zoe's tone turned dark. "Tonight, I'll meet Grandpa. Ryan wants to be CEO and marry his sweetheart, right? But there's no such thing as having the best of both worlds!"

Night fell at the Hoffman residence.

Logan summoned Ryan and Liam, calling a meeting between the three of them in his study.

After discussing the company and project affairs, Ryan got up and placed an invitation in front of Logan.

"This is…"

"Me and Carrie's engagement invitation."

Ryan's eyes sparkled with anticipation, saying seriously, "I wanted to give Carrie the wedding of the century, but it needs a professional team and time to plan. So before that, I plan to hold an engagement ceremony to register our marriage. It's safer and shows the Hoffman Group's respect for the Salvador family. Everything will be done properly."

As he spoke, he took a document from a leather bag and handed it to Logan with both hands. "This is the list of gifts I prepared for Carrie. Please take a look." Logan opened the document. Liam could not help stretching his neck to look at it too.

Good heavens! The list was so full of words that it made their heads spin.

Logan took out his reading glasses and put them on, reading them line by line.

His brows furrowed tighter, and his face sank.

Was this brat trying to empty his account to please that girl?!

"Tsk, Ryan is genuinely offering his heart and soul for Ms. Carrie." Liam said sarcastically, "Even Chairman Thompson's four wives combined might not receive as much as your gift list."

"You're exaggerating, Uncle Liam. It's a bit much, but not to that extent."

Ryan sneered, "Besides, I've saved up for all these over the years Denith worry. Ivan duse any of the family's money."

Liam's expression stiffened. He thought, 'Fuck, is this bastard showing off his wealth to me?!' "It's just an engagement gift. Do you need to be so extravagant?" Logan sounded a little displeased.

"Yes. Carrie is worth it." Ryan said without hesitation, "I still think I am underprepared due to time vel?

constraints. But it's alright. I'bgive her more in the future."

Logan's frustration was stuck in his throat, his voice low, "Eine At'S your wedding you handle it."

"Thank you for your blessing, Grandpa." Ryan's face lit up, and he bowed deeply.

"Ryan, your big day with Ms. Carrie is right around the corner. Aren't you going to send me an inviteR Ip M prepared grand gift for you." Liam put on a fake smile. "There's no need.

I don't need your bit of money. You can just send your wishes."

Liam felt awkward and speechless.

"Grandpa, if there's nothing else, I'll excuse myself first."

Ryan and Liam came out of the study one after another.

Upon hearing the sound of high heels clicking on the floor, Ryan looked up, and his gaze darkened.

Right opposite him, Zoe held a tray as she gracefully walked over.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1732-Ryan, Uncle Liam."

Zoe stopped in front of them, putting on a sweet smile.

What a poser.

"Oh, Zoe! How are you recovering?" Liam asked, pretending to be concerned.

"I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking."

"That's good to hear. You're the precious treasure of the Hoffman family. If anything happened to you, your grandfather and mother would be devastated!"

Liam's words were aimed at Ryan.

Then he cast a meaningful glance at Zoe and left, humming a little tune.

"What are you doing here?" Ryan stared at her with a dark and cold gaze.

"I made soup, and I'm bringing it to Grandpa while it's still warm." Zoe blinked innocently. "Ryan, you won't deny me the chance to be a good granddaughter, will you?"

Ryan's deep, cold eyes narrowed. He raised his hand slowly and pointed at her face menacingly.

Although he did not say a word, Zoe's heart still pounded wildly out of fear, and her hands, holding the tray, slightly trembled.

"Zoe, I'm warning you. Don't play any tricks. Otherwise, I'll rip out your deceitful tongue and break your legs. If you don't believe me, just try me."

As his words fell, Ryan shoved past her and strode away.

Zoe glared at Ryan's seemingly unshakable figure fiercely, gritting her teeth in anger.

"Ha, we'll see!"

Then, her vicious expression disappeared, replaced with a gentle and obedient smile as she walked into the study.

"Grandpa, I'm here to see you!"

Seeing his granddaughter, Logan smiled dotingly. "Zoe, you're here."

"Grandpa, I especially made this nutritious soup for you. It took me the whole day!"

Zoe placed the tray on the tea table, picked up the bowl of soup, and passed it to Logan. "This soup is best consumed when in a bad mood. It's nourishing and calming. Grandpa, have a taste!"

"Zoe, how do you know I'm in a bad mood?" Logan took a sip of the soup, and sure enough, his chest felt less suffocated.

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"Celebration? What kind of celebration is this?"

Logan put down the bowl heavily, his nostrils flaring. "I only have one grandson, but that girl from the Salvador family has hing dancing in her palmskels utterly obsessed!

They're only getting engaged, but Ryan gave her almost half his assets.

She represents the Salvador family.

Doesn't he ever think of the consequences?! When they get married, the Hoffman Group will probably be under the Salvador

family's control in a few years!"

"Grandpa, I knew you were troubled by this matter."

Zoe sighed helplessly. "Actually, there's something haven'ttold you.

I'm afraid youd feel more upset if you knew about it."

"We've come to this point. What else couldn't I handle? Just tell me!"

Zoe smiled coldly in her heart and walked over to the tea table, taking out a dogumeht hidden under the tray. "Grandpa, look at this."

Logan took it in confusion, flipping through the pages.

Suddenly, his eyes widened in rage, staring at the diagnosis report in disbelief.

Carrie's name was clearly written on it

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1733-Logan was shocked. "That Salvador girl has a mental illness?!" "Yes, Grandpa."

A sinister light flashed across Zoe's eyes. "The Salvador family has kept Carrie's illness from you all this time. She has severe autism, a mental illness. I was in the same junior high as her. At that time, the other students called her an idiot and a fool behind her back. She dropped out of school halfway through because of her illness."

"No wonder… I felt she was strange. She's already in her early twenties, but she still behaves like a child. There's a problem with her brain? Shannon's offspring are indeed defective spawns! She died but left her dumb daughter to my precious grandson?! Cough…"

Logan was so mad that he could not stop coughing, his face turning red.

Zoe quickly patted his back. "Grandpa, calm down! Your health is more important!"

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"He knows everything."

Logan got even more mad, utterly bewildered. "And he still wants to marry her?!

Is he crazy? Isn't he afraid that their child would be born mentally ill too?! I don't understand… What kind of woman can't he get? Why must he obsess over a fool?!"

"Ryan must be deceived by Carrie's pure and innocent appearance. He's had too many luxurious delicacies, so he naturally finds simple things irresistible once in a while." Zoe's tone carried a hint of disdain. Logan's eyes reddened with anger, and he kept hitting the sofa's armrest. "The Salvador family is full of liars! Trying to stuff their unwanted daughter to the Hoffman family… They can dream on! As long as I'm alive, I will never let that girl marry my grandson!

Tomorrow morning, I'll meet Nigel and call off the engagement."

"Grandpa, that's not the right approach."

Zoe knelt on one knee at Logan's feet, holding his shaking hands in her palm to soothe him. "If you suddenly meet Old Master Nigel, Ryan will immediately hear the news. You know how he is. At that time, chaos will ensue, and he's also close to Mr. Salvador. His heart is with the outsiders, so we'll be hurt in the end."

"Zoe, you're truly considerate and smart!"

Logan gradually calmed down and asked anxiously, "Can you give me some ideas? How should we handle this?" "Sigh, I do have a relationship with Carrie as a classmate. I'll make time to talk to her in person."

Zoe spoke gently, her face compassionate. "I'll reason with her and appeal to her emotions, hoping to persuade her to stop clinging to Ryan. They won't have a future."

Thinking about his madly obsessive grandson, Logan could not help worrying.

"What if you couldn't convince that girl?"

"Then I'll use the second method, but it's a little ruthless and harsh. However, it could cut them off completely."

Zoe's lips curled into an eerie smile. "Just wait for it."

After a short break, Carrie resumed her normal academic life.

The academy experienced such a major crisis, but in an orderly environment, it seemed that the storm would soon subside, no matter how big it was.

The surveillance footage was deleted, and nobody was at the scene when it happened. Due to the pressure from the Hoffman family, the academy kept Carrie's identity and her being taken hostage a secret.

Carrie's peaceful life was all crafted by Ryan.

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study had slightly cracked the glass walts of the greenhouse.

But what he did not know was that

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1734-Carrie learned how to put on a front, shutting herself in the studio once she got home and focusing on painting without revealing any emotion.

Yasmin did not notice her unusual behavior.

If she had to say there was anything different with Carrie, it was her paintings.

The colors grew darker and heavier, and Yasmin found it harder to understand.

Carrie heard that Ryan returned to the Hoffman residence to meet Logan, which made her uneasy. She waited for him to come home while painting in her studio.

She waited a long time, but he did not return. Eventually, she was so exhausted that she could not hold on, falling asleep among the piles of paint.

It was early in the morning when Ryan hurried back.

Seeing his beloved fiancee sleeping on the table, the colorful paint smearing her face and body like a cat, he could not help but smile fondly.

"Mr. Hoffman, why are you so late? Young Madam has been waiting for a long time."

Yasmin asked worriedly, "Did the conversation about your engagement go well with Old Master Logan?"

"Grandpa has agreed to let me handle it myself." Ryan stood at the door, staring deeply at the sleeping girl with affectionate eyes.

Yasmin was excited. "Really?!"

Ryan raised his fingers to his lips, hushing her. "Yeah. After I left the Hoffman Residence, I went to the Meteor Atelier in Hatchbay. I heard they have some good materials and fine items recently. I was afraid they'd be snatched up if I was late, so I rushed over, trying to find something suitable for Carrie. I'm only free today. There will be more work tomorrow, so I thought I'd get everything done today."

Yasmin could not stop the bitter feeling rising in her heart. She said hoarsely, "You've worked hard."

"It's nothing. Everything will get better slowly."

As he spoke, Ryan took out a thin, long box from his pocket and opened it in front of Yasmin. Lying inside was a finely carved jade hairpin with a beautiful luster.

Yasmin's eyes widened in astonishment, deeply attracted by it. One look was enough for her to tell how precious it was.

"It's so pretty and perfect for Young Madam."

"How can my princess always use a pencil to tie her hair into a bun? Qnly such an expensive hairpin suits her."

A gentle light shone b Ryan's eyes, doting and loving.

Yasmin nodded in agreement.

"Oh, and one more thing." Ryan pulled out another box from his coat pocket and handed it to her. "This is for you."

Yasmin was stunned, hesitatingly taking the box and opening it. A emerald green necklace was fancy in it, its rich color exuding a sense of timeless elegance and grace.

"Emerald signifies prosperity and growth," Ryan said lightly.

"This is too much. I can't take it."

Yasmin's hands trembled as sheet held the box, trying to return it to Ryan in a panic, but Ryan pushed it back into her hands.

"Isn't your birthday in a few days? This is your birthday present. Take it; it's from me and Carrie."

At this point, Yasmin had no reason to refuse. She choked up, “Thank you…"

"I don't know if I could make it back to celebrate your birthday, sodillwish you a happy birthday in advance, Yasmin."

Yasmin's reddened eyes brimmed with warm tears, and she clutohed the necklace tightly in her palms, pressing it to her heart.

As his words fell, Ryan walked softly into the room, toward the one he loved.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1735-The hospital corridor was silent early in the morning, while the lights in the operating room had been on for ten hours.

Justin's lean figure sat unmovingly on the long bench. He had a calm expression, but his heavy gaze and bulging veins on his arms revealed his nervousness.

However, the people more nervous than him were the Jones siblings sitting opposite him, Coral and Jerell.

Jerell still did not know that his sister was suffering in the Iverson family. He was in disbelief that the people who ultimately stepped in to save his father were not the Iversons, whom they had always relied on, but Bella Thompson.

After half an hour, the lights went out.

The siblings grasped each other's hand tightly, and Justin stood up.

When the door opened, Bella walked out of the operation room, dressed in green surgical robes, looking exhausted.

Her palm-sized face was covered by the mask, only revealing her clear, gentle eyes.

Justin's heart suddenly pounded wildly.

He did not notice anything usually, but when Bella wore a mask, why was she so similar to Little Dove, who fought alongside him on the battlefield back then and saved him from a rain of bullets?!

But how could it be?

Bella was the Thompson family's precious jewel. How could she appear on Kridor's battlefield and coincidentally meet him?

But her resume never mentioned that she had gone to Kridor. They loved each other, and he told her everything about him. How could she not speak a word of such a profound experience?

By a one-in-a-million chance, could Bella be the Little Dove, the one he had been searching for all this while?

Justin's hands trembled as they clenched into fists, the air he breathed into his lungs turning into invisible blades that stirred through his insides.

He dared not make the assumption. A bitter lump formed in his throat. Just the slightest thought pulled at his soul, almost tearing it apart.

"Ms. Bella, my father…"

Coral parted her pale and dry lips. She was filled with anxiety but did not dare to ask further, afraid of getting bad news.

Bella took off her mask, revealing her sweaty face. She heaved a breath of relief. "The surgery was very successful, and the new kidney is functioning well in your father's body. Don't worry." Upon hearing it, Justin's anxious heart finally settled. He immediately went forward to hold his lover's waist gently.

Bella was indeed exhausted. She leaned into his arms, rubbing her head, which was gayered in ap M surgical cap, against his warm chest.

Jerell hugged Coral tightly and then thanked Bella. "Coral, Dad is saved!

Thank you Ms. Thompson! You have donela great favor for our family!'"'As a doctor, it's what I should do."

Bella looked at Coral's tearful red eyes and curled her lips warmly, "Besides, Ms Jones love for her"

father has deeply moved me and made me think of my own father. I hope to help her."

"Bella, your back feels stiff. Let me give you a good massage later." The man's thin lips pressed against her ears, his breath hot.

His words were perfectly normal, but his charming and hoarse voice immediately led Bella's thoughts astray. Her cheeks flushed with a shy red.

"Great… That's wonderful!"

Immediately after, Coral kneeled in front of Bella.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1736-Bella and Justin were utterly astonished and hurriedly helped Coral up from the ground. "Ms. Jones, please get up! Please don't do this!"

Seeing his sister in such a state, Jerell was heartbroken. He teared up as he helped her up as well.

"Ms. Thompson… Thank you… Thank you…"

Coral sobbed uncontrollably, her words barely coherent. "I'll repay the kindness you've shown to my father with my life…..” Bella gently shook her head. "You don't need to repay me anything. I just hope that you'll be completely free from James and the Iverson family."

Later, they transferred Coral's father to a VIP ward for further observation.

In the adjacent lounge, the Jones siblings sat facing Bella and Justin.

Coral lowered her eyes, trembling as she slowly rolled up her sleeves.

Seeing the dense scars on her arms, Jerell felt as if lightning had struck him. He then hugged his sister and wept.

"It's alright, Jerell. It's all in the past now." Coral comforted him with a relieved smile.

With their father's surgery now successful, she had no more concerns and was ready to move forward.

She had chosen to step out of the darkness and into the light.

Coral took out a brown envelope and placed it on the table. "Inside this envelope are some of the evidence I've gathered of James embezzling company funds, bribing officials, and using the Iverson's Bright Future Education Foundation for money laundering."

Jerell's expression was heavy with anger. "I can testify to that. I work in the Iverson Group's legal department, and James has repeatedly asked me to exploit legal loopholes and embezzle public funds for his personal gain. He even abused my sister… Even if I end up in prison and get my reputation ruined, I'll stand up and testify against his crimes to get justice for my sister!"

"Jerell…" Coral choked up, feeling a mix of emotions.

However, she knew that with the Jones and Iversons being in-laws, this fierce battle would inevitably lead to mutual destruction.

Justin and Bella focused intently on the evidence. The couple's serious demeanor and synchronized pace of flipping through the documents showed just how much they were in sync. "Actually, James once tried to kill someone to silence them."

The couple was shocked. "Who did he try to kill?!"

1.n "Previously, the police suspected that Charles raped underage girls. One of the girls, Rachel Mead, wanted to come forward and testify against him: Back then, to protect Charles, James bribed Charles'. subordinates to attempt to kill Ms.

Mead while Charles was in custody. James wasn't truly trying to help his brother either. He was simply trying to get into Lance's favor. By using Charles' men, he intended to shift the blame onto Charles if things went south, allowing himself to escape unscathed."

Although Bella and Justin had already considered this possibility when the incident occurred, hearing Coral's firsthand account left them shocked and emotionally stirred.

With tears in her eyes, Coral shook her head in guilt and helplessness. "Back then… I was right there. I heard James brazenly plot the murder of an innocent young girl. Yet, I had no power to stop him. If I ever dared to ask a question, he would beat me mercilessly…"

"Ms. Jones, you don't need to blame yourself for this."

Bella held Coral's hand firmly, without a trace of reproach. "Rachel was a victim, and so were you, Despitell being trapped in the darkness, you did your best to protect yourself and your family. You've done incredibly well, if I were in your position, I might not have lasted as long."

"But too bad… I didn't record what he said at the time," Coral said regretfully.

"Even if you had, it wouldn't have been really useful."

Justin set down the documents in

his hand. His eyes were dark with contemplation as he calmly analyzed the situation. "Firstly, secretly, recorded evidence isn& admissible in court! Secondly, Ms. Mead is currently safe and sound. So, James could even turn the tables and accuse you of slander and defamation. Another issue is the power of these pieces of evidence.

"For James, the eldest son of the Iverson family, who owns one of the four major conglomerates thesen pieces of evidence aren't strong enough to cause any damage to him.

Despite Lance's current favoritism toward Christopher, he wouldn't easily abandon his eldest son.

"No matter what happens, Lance will protect James. While these pieces of evidence could convict him, it might only be a formality. With their top legal team, James could be out of prison in less than two years.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1737-Coral furrowed her brows in frustration. "W-What should we do then? Is the law really powerless against these tycoons?" "Justin means we need more explosive evidence."

Bella locked eyes with Justin, as if she could see straight into his heart. "To bring James down, we need to strike hard and leave him with no chance of recovery. We need both the law and society to condemn him."

Justin's eyes flickered. The intense resonance of their shared determination filled him with adrenaline. He instinctively wrapped his arm around her shoulders. His hand was warm and damp on her shoulder. Only Bella truly understood him.

Coral lowered her head in thought. After a while, she looked up at them with determination.

"James has a vile habit of secretly recording his deeds. He uses the Bright Future Education Foundation funds to coerce those girls into exchanging favors for resources. He assaults them too. Worse still, he records these acts and stores the videos on an encrypted computer, occasionally watching them for his own pleasure. Even when we were together, he would play those videos."

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Just hearing this filled the others with rage, but Coral spoke with a calmness that belied the horrors she described.

"Coral… James is a monster!" Jerell's heart shattered.

Their family's cherished little princess had suffered unimaginably after marrying into the Iverson family.

Bella tightly grasped Coral's hand. "Ms. Jones, is there any way you can copy those videos?"

"I wish I could. However, the computer is in his study, hidden and encrypted.

Besides, he rarely lets anyone into his study. Even if I got in, I wouldn't be able to access his computer," Coral said, feeling utterly dejected.

"As long as you can access his computer, I can remotely crack his password and retrieve the files!" Bella said it with confidence.

"Bella is an expert hacker. James' tricks are nothing to her," Justin said, immediately praising his beloved. His eyes were full of admiration and love.

The Jones siblings were stunned.

This was like the real-life version of "Domino".

No, more like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"!

Coral's eyes were filled with determination. "If that's the case, I'll do everything in my power to copy the files for you."

Bella nodded, her eyes filled with concern. "But promise me, don't put yourself in danger. On top of everything, you must ensure your own safety."

On the way back from the hospital, lan drove while Justin sat in the back, holding his petite partner close to him.

The two leaned against each other closely. Bella had accomplished something significant, and the joy replaced the pent-up emotions ske had been harboring for days. She playfully hooked her arms argund his neck and hummed a cheerful tune.

At first, Justin just smiled as he watched her.

Slowly, her playful demeanor seduced him irresistibly. He lowered his head and captured her soft, crimson lips, kissing her without restraint.

As a professional secretary, lan quickly raised the privacy screen.

Justin held Bella's waist, gently pressing his body down on hers, kissing tenderly with deep breaths and soft moans.

After a while, fearing he could not control his desires any longer, he stopped kissing her but held her dosa tokis chest, where she was.

melting in his embrace. "Bella, I have a question for you. Do you think you can answer that question for me?"

"Mmm…" Bella hummed softly against his shoulder.

Time passed as seconds ticked away.

There was no movement from his lovely partner in his arms.

 

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1738-Ryan carried his beloved wife back to their bedroom.

In just a few swift movements, he removed the white cotton dress stained with paint from her body and carried her into the bathroom.

Steam filled the bathtub as Ryan carefully placed her inside. Afraid he could not control himself, he stayed by the tub, rolling up the sleeves of his black shirt and gently wiping her delicate, fragile skin.

He noticed how the girl, once slightly plump from his care, had recently become thinner again. He had noticed her flat belly, delicate collarbones, and pointed chin.

Ryan pursed his lips tightly. He could not help but feel his heart ache.

Suddenly, he began to regret his decision.

If he had not taken on this task, he could have spent every day with Carrie.

They could have lived a simple and happy life. Would that not be wonderful?

But if he had not fought for the position, the Hoffman Group would have fallen into Liam's hands eventually.

No.

Even if it meant destroying the group, Ryan could not let that beast have his way.

"Um…"

Carrie slowly opened her eyes. Just as she realized she was looking at Ryan's handsome face, she suddenly woke up, stunned.

Suddenly, water splashed everywhere.

Carrie's delicate body broke the water's surface, her slender arms tightly embracing his neck as she burst into tears.

Hot tears fell on Ryan's shoulders as he held her smooth body in his arms, wishing he could embed her into his flesh and blood. He got scared. "What's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden? Did anyone do something to you, love?"

Ryan asked nervously, but Carrie just kept crying.

She was scared. She feared that Ryan would put himself in danger for her sake again.

She feared the darkness of night. She feared that she would wake up in the morning without Ryan by her side and that he would get arrested… Back then, she feared losing him.

But now, she just wanted him to be safe.

"Can you come home earlier from now on?" Carrie asked, her eyes red and full of tears.

"So, you've missed me."

Ryan sighed in relief. He brushed his cool lips against her damp, delicate shoulder, kissing her body inch by inch@ntil he lightly bit down on her shoulder.

"Carrie, just bear with it for a few more days. Soon, we can be together all the time."

That night, they did not make love.

Ryan had been too exhausted lately. After getting into bed and holding his beloved fiancee, he quickly fell asleep.

But Carrie lay awake, eyes open, until dawn.

In the morning, she pretended everything was normal, kneeling on the bed to fix Ryan's tie.

Ryan never used to be as meticulous as Justin in fashion. Healso did not like wearing ties, finding them constricting. His suits weren mostlycasyal, and on his well-built främe; they exuded a languid yet captivating charm.

However, he could not afford to be so informal anymore.

So, Carrie learned to tie ties. At first she was slow, and the knots did not look gopd, gut Ryan never minded.

He always wore whatever she tied for him to work.

Now, after lots of practice, she could quickly tie a perfect Windsor knot with her nimble fingers.

"It's done, Ryan."

Before Carrie could even finish her sentence, Ryan suddenly pulled her in by the waist, and his lips descended upon hers.

His tongue effortlessly pried open her teeth, his tall nose brushing against her delicate pink ohe, sending electrifying tingles through them.

Ryan felt his petite partner growing softer in his arms. She was like a piece of melting, creamy, delicious white chocolate.

Early in the morning, he was already feeling aroused.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1739-Suddenly, Ryan did not feel like going to work anymore.

As he kissed her rosy lips, his hand moved to loosen his tie.

"Don't…"

Carrie gasped softly, her face flushing as she caught his hand. "It's already tied perfectly. Don't ruin it. Let's wait until you come back…"

"Alright. You'll make it up to me tonight then," Ryan whispered huskily, his voice laced with desire as he nuzzled her ear.

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Yasmin had prepared breakfast. She was standing at the door, not wanting to intrude.

She could hear the intimate whispers and amorous sounds from inside the room. A smile played on her lips.

Ryan always lingered with Carrie until the very last moment before leaving.

"Darling, I have a gift for you."

Ryan lifted Carrie and placed her gently on the chair in front of the vanity. Then he opened a long jewelry box.

"Oh… It's so beautiful!" The white jade hairpin shimmered, and Carrie could not help but exclaim in awe.

"I know you don't like jewelry. I've bought you a lot of jewelry before, and you never wore any. But I want you to wear this. Let me put it on for you."

Ryan stood behind her and gently lifted her silky hair. He then somewhat clumsily arranged it into a bun, as Yasmin had taught him.

For Carrie, he had done things he never thought he would.

Yet, he still felt it was not enough. He thought he owed her so much more than he was already doing.

After a while, Ryan finished arranging the bun and inserted the jade hairpin.

Although the jade hairpin was exquisite, his delicate fiancee was even more stunning. Her skin was fair, and her eyes were bright and lively, making even the finest treasures pale in comparison. "Carrie, do you know what it means when a man ties a woman's hair?"

Ryan bent down, his voice deep and tender. "It means you are my wife. You're now my beloved wife, Carrie."

A beam of warm, clear light from outside shone on Carrie's smooth, white cheek. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her ears turned crimson.

Later, Ryan strode out of the villa, with Yasmin following behind.

"Yasmin, did Carrie meet anyone at the academy in the past few days?"

Thinking of his wife crying in his arms last night and the dark circle under her eyes this morning, his heart ached.

"No, sir. Other than attending classes and painting in the studio, she hasn't met anyone."

Yasmin asked nervously, "Sir, is something wrong with Young Madam?"

"It's nothing. She might just be feeling sad because I haven't been around much lately."

"She'll be attending the academy's anniversary event later in the afternoon."

"Go with her then. She's been looking forward to it for a long time." Ryan pinched the bridge of his nose and spoke in a deep voice, "But make sure she's well protected.

Nothing can happen to her At exactly 1:00 p.m., Carrie arrived at the Savrow Art Academy with Yasmin and two other bodyguards.

Always reserved and introverted, Carrie feared being the center of attention, so she insisted that the bodyguards not follow her too closely.Yasmin did not insist on doing so either. She was confident in her own skills and certain that 1o one Could herm cakri@ here. Soon, the two of them reached the grand hall's entrance for the academy's anniversary event.

As the event time approached, the staff hung banners everywhere, M calorful flags flittered in the breeze, and laughter filled the air.

The vibrant atmosphere of youth began to soothe Carrie's nerves, and her doe-like eyes sparkled as they cúrved into crescents. Yasmin watched her with a gratified smile.

Truly, letting Carrie attend school was one of the best decisions Ryan had ever made.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1740-Carrie and Yasmin walked to the venue's entrance. However, the student council members and security guards stopped them on their way.

"Sorry, you can't enter without a valid student ID."

Due to the previous incident, the academy had heightened security measures, especially for large events like this, making it hard to enter the campus.

After security denied Yasmin's entry, she looked troubled.

In any other place, she could have easily confronted those blocking her way.

However, she could not do that at the academy, as she did not want to cause trouble for Carrie and make her daily school life uncomfortable.

"Yasmin, I'll be fine."

Carrie gently squeezed Yasmin's calloused hand. "If you're still worried about me, you can wait right here. You can rush in to protect me if you're here, right?"

Reluctantly, Yasmin agreed, "Alright, I'll stay here. If you feel unwell, text me right away."

Carrie nodded obediently and followed the crowd into the hall.

Once the event began, the doors closed.

Feeling timid, Carrie avoided the front seats and found a spot in the back corner.

Upon seeing the black piano on stage, her heart clenched, and her hands trembled.

Memories she had buried the shadows that haunted her entire student lifestarted to resurface, lurking in her mind.

As the anniversary event was about to start, the stage lights brightened and the hall lights dimmed.

The surrounding chatter faded away.

Carrie lowered her eyes, hesitant to look at the stage.

The black piano appeared like a monstrous creature, ready to devour her.

Just then, the sound of high heels approached from behind, stopping at her row.

Carrie kept her eyes down but sensed someone sitting beside her.

"It's been a while, Carrie."

A familiar, sultry voice laced with mockery and teasing sliced through Carrie's throat like a sharp blade, instantly halting her breathing.

She felt a chill rush through her. Her shoulders trembled with anxiety. "Knowing my brother has your back, you seemed emboldened."

Wearing sunglasses, Zoe's vivid red lips curled into a smile with a cold sneer.

"Well; after all, we used to be classmate's. If you end up marrying my brother, I'll be your sister-in-law. So, it probably isn't appropriate for you to ignore me."

Carrie's breathing hitched as she tightly gripped her phone.

She recalled Yasmin's words but hesitated to text her.

After all, Zoe was Ryan's blood sister, while Yasmin was just his subordinate.

What good would it do to text her? It would only complicate things for Yasmin, and Carrie did not want to embarrass her. "What do you want to talk to me about?" Carrie's voice was barely audible.

Zoe crossed her legs, her slender fingers lightly tapping on her knee, playing an unseen melody.

However, to Carrie, it sounded deafening.

To Carrie, it was like a looming shadow.

"I want to talk to you about my brother."

Zoe's sunglasses concealed the sinister glint in her eyes. "You should know what he's been up to recently, right? He's been diligently managing the Hoffman Group. He's only a step away from the CEO position."

Carrie remained silent.

Of course, she knew. She knew how tirelessly Ryan had worked to achieve his current position.

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experienced and qualified than my brother Even if my brother takes the I'm not even sure if a fool like you can grasp what I'm saying at all."

"I'm not a fool…"

In the face of Zoe's blatant insult, Carrie summoned unprecedented.

courage. Her eyes were bufning red as she stared at Zoe. "I'm not a fool.

Please stop calling me that from now on!"