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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2141-In the dead of night, the hospital corridor was silent. There was only a lone nurse on duty at the front desk, her head nodding as she struggled to stay awake.
The surveillance cameras in the corridor flickered with red lights at that moment, indicating a loose connection.
A man wearing a white coat and a mask, looking like a doctor, swiftly passed by the front desk and headed straight for Mrs. Hopkins' room.
He moved cautiously, glancing around to ensure no one was watching. Then he silently pushed open the door and slipped inside.
The figure on the bed lay curled up on her side, seemingly deep in sleep.
The man crept closer, step by step, and pulled a knife from his sleeve. Raising his arm high, he aimed to plunge the blade downward with vicious intent.
Suddenly, his vision went dark.
The person in the bed sprang up and threw the blanket over his head!
Panicked, the man wildly slashed and stabbed through the fabric. Just as he managed to tear the blanket away, he found himself staring down the barrel of a gun aimed squarely at his forehead.
"Don't move if you don't want your brains blown out."
In the dim room, Drew's sharp and penetrating eyes gleamed coldly. He wore a roguish grin. Yet, the menace in his expression was unmistakable.
Just then, the ward door swung open.
Steven and Ian burst in with a team, surrounding the man completely.
"Mr. Brown, are you alright?" Steven asked, his voice filled with concern.
"Pfft, I haven't even started yet. A blanket was enough to take this guy down."
Drew easily disarmed the man and raised an eyebrow. He sneered, "Dude, how dare you try to be an assassin with skills like yours? Better practice more in your next life."
His words were chilling.
The man's face turned ashen. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to his knees before Drew with a thud. "Talk."
Drew's cold eyes narrowed at the man as he pressed the gun barrel against his head. "Who's your boss? Spill it, and you might get off with an attempted murder charge. You'd serve fifteen to twenty years, walk out, and live your life. But if you stay silent, I can't guarantee you'll leave this room with all your limbs intact."
"I... I've never met my employer in person. He only contacts me by phone!"
Sweat drenched the man wet. "B-But I have his number! We've exchanged texts! He wired me a million dollars just the day before yesterday and promised another million if I succeeded! We even talked on the phone half an hour ago!"
Ian, fuming with rage, stepped forward and frisked the man. He then pulled out a phone from his pocket and handed it to Drew.
"Take him to the police station. I'll handle decrypting this phone."
Steven nodded quietly. "Thank you, Mr. Brown."
As they quietly escorted the man away, the room fell silent. It was as if the tumultuous events moments before had never happened.
After helping Bella, for some reason, Drew felt as if a heavy stone hung from his heart, nearly crushing the breath out of him.
An inexplicable sense of unease loomed over him. It was as though something major was about to happen. Suddenly, the phone in his pocket vibrated, and his heart skipped a beat.
He lowered his gaze and opened the message. His dark eyes narrowed sharply.
The message from Yvonne pierced deep into his heart, causing his vision to blur as he almost dropped the phone.
[Goodbye, Drew. I've left Savrow. Don't try to look for me. Even if you do know where I am, I won't see you.
]
Drew felt as if a knife stabbed his heart. With trembling fingers, he typed a reply. He pressed send several times before the message finally went through.
[Yvonne, please tell me where you are?!]
He waited for a while, but there was no response.
Unwilling to give up, his eyes reddened and teary, he sent another message, then another, in a frenzy.
[Yvonne! Answer me! I know you're there!]
[What do you take me as, Yvonne? Someone you can just decide not to see? You think you can control me?!]
[Yvonne, I can't live without you!]
[Yvonne, I love you... Do you love me? Answer me! Answer me! Answer me!]
After sending the last message, a reply came quickly.
The cold words cut like sharp knives, mercilessly stabbing and twisting in his gut.
[I don't think that was love. You just happened to be a ray of light in my dark world, showing me what brightness looks like. You gave me a feeling I had never experienced before. Love doesn't fade, but feelings do. Drew, I no longer feel anything for you. This is all I can do. If you truly love me, don't come near me again. I just want to live quietly somewhere in this world.]
The once brightly lit and extravagant Pivotage was dark and deserted tonight. It was as quiet as a grave. A sense of impending doom hung heavily over everyone in the Iverson Group, like the calm before a storm. "Chairman Iverson, everything is ready. You can leave Savrow at any time."
Taylor stood outside the balcony, watching Christopher play with a parrot. His heart was heavy with the weight of the situation. "The shell company we established in Sentania has already absorbed the Iverson Group's shares. It has gained enough control. Even if you are not in Savrow, you can still manipulate the Iverson Group. Even if we abandon everything here, it's just a matter of time before we establish a new company in Savrow from behind the scenes. But it's just a shame that all you've worked so hard for will be lost..."
"Thank you for your efforts," Christopher replied, his expression emotionless. His pale face, half- illuminated and half in the shadows, gave him a sinister, ghostly appearance.
He unlocked the shackles from the parrot's leg and released it into the air, watching as it flew into the night, knowing full well it wouldn't get far.
"But a company without the Iverson name means nothing to me."
Just then, Taylor's phone rang. He answered it. His face turned grim immediately, his brow furrowing
tightly.
"Chairman Iverson, the mission failed. The assassin got caught on the spot."
Christopher gently adjusted his glasses, his eyes dark and unfathomable, like a bottomless abyss.
"Our mole in the police department has suddenly been suspended and put under investigation."
Taylor gritted his teeth in frustration. "Only Owen knew the mole's identity. It seems he's switched sides! He has betrayed you!"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2142-Boom- A deafening roar shook the night sky. It was as if the heavens themselves would collapse and crumble under the weight of the storm, unleashing a torrent of mud and sand.
"So, this day has finally come, hasn't it?"
Christopher stood with his back to Taylor. His hands clasped behind him. His figure, tall and imposing against the backdrop of the night, was as steadfast as a mountain, as pure as snow.
He did not show a hint of surrender, despondency, or defeat. Yet, an unmistakable sense of solitude seeped through, tugging at the heart.
Once upon a time, he had stood atop the world, basking in the glory of his successes, with prosperity as vibrant as a blooming garden.
Bang-!
A firework shot up, exploding in a dazzling display, painting the thick darkness of Savrow's night sky with vibrant colors. Its beauty and intensity were breathtaking.
But in the end, it left nothing behind but cold, lifeless ashes.
"I used to long for so much. I longed to return to Savrow, to make everyone in the Iverson family pay, to reclaim what was rightfully mine, and to take control of Savrow for Boss. But in the end, I realized none of that mattered to me. From the beginning, all I ever truly wanted was to be with Bella."
Taylor closed his eyes. He felt a deep sadness wash over him. He wanted to say something comforting, but words seemed hollow and inadequate at this moment.
"If I could choose again, I would give up everything I have just to hear Bella call me 'Chris' one more time."
Christopher slowly closed his eyes. In his mind, he saw the woman he loved most, her eyes bright and lively. She was standing amidst a sea of roses as red as fire, waving to him joyfully.
--"Chris! Come over here and play!"
-"Chirs! Don't be afraid! I'm right here with you!"
--"Chris, it doesn't matter if no one else cares about you. Having me as your friend is enough. Let's pinky swear to be best friends for a hundred years!"
-"One hundred years… No takebacks!"
Christopher gripped the railing tightly with his left hand, his right hand trembling as he covered his aching, tearful eyes, rubbing them hard. His once proud and upright figure gradually wilted, bending under the weight of his emotions. "Bella, I have never changed. But you have."
Taylor took a step forward but hesitated to get too close. He had never seen the boss he served looking so fragile and pitiable.
Yet Taylor dared not mention that even if given another chance, Bella would still, without hesitation, choose to be with Justin.
It was not solely because fate determined some things. It was also because love was uncontrollable and elusive.
More importantly, Bella and Justin shared the same vision and pursuit. They were at a harmonious frequency.
Their souls were like two perfectly fitted puzzle pieces, each one the perfect companion for the other. No one else, no matter how perfect or outstanding, could ever replace either of them.
"Chairman Iverson, the situation has gotten bad. You must leave Savrow tonight and return to Sentania to avoid suspicion." Taylor's eyes filled with urgency. "The police will soon seal off Pivotage. Although it's not under your name, its connections to you are too numerous to withstand investigation! You must leave immediately!"
"Over the past two years, Pivotage has hosted countless high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Numerous Savrow officials have engaged in money-for-power and power-for-sex exchanges here. Many wealthy heirs have squandered their money, indulging in drugs, prostitution, gambling, even abusing hostesses, disregarding the law, and causing deaths. Every time, we were the ones who cleaned up their mess. "Investigating Pivotage means shaking up the entire political scene in Savrow. It would blow a hole in the sky of this city. Even if they do investigate, it won't go deep. At most, they'll shut us down and revoke our business license."
Christopher rubbed his face roughly, his voice hoarse and low. "You don't need to worry. Even if they come after you, you have the expense records of those high-ranking officials. The ledgers document every single transaction. Those are your life-saving assets. You've worked with me for a long time, and I won't let you get burned by this."
"I'm not worried about myself. I'm worried about you!" Taylor replied. While he indeed kept evidence to protect himself, his concern for Christopher at this moment was genuine.
That was just how complicated human nature was.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2143-"Why worry? I've faced and committed things far more terrifying, evil, and darker over the years." Christopher's pale eyelids drooped and trembled slightly. He reached out with his long, clean hand, attempting to grasp something in the air as if trying to catch butterflies, but he could grab nothing.
After a while, he let his arm fall to his side. His fists remain clenched but seemingly powerless. "Now, I have no other wish but to see Bella once more in my lifetime."
After catching the hired assassin, they safely transferred Mrs. Hopkins to a hospital under the KS Group.
After returning, Drew used his hacking skills to crack the phone number's owner and trace the message source within hours.
His efficiency surpassed that of the police's technical department.
After all, he was a specialist in this.
The villa was silent in the dark night. The man's trousers, shirt, and belt, along with the woman's dress and stockings, lay tangled together in a sensual mess on the bedroom carpet.
On the large bed, Bella lay naked in Justin's arms. His bare, hard chest pressed against her smooth back, and their faces glowed with the flush of passion, both sleeping soundly.
After several days of intense planning and strategizing, they were exhausted.
Yet, no matter how tired they were, they could not neglect their intimate life.
That night, Justin insisted on being satisfied. So Bella complied.
By the end of it, Bella was too drained to even take a shower and fell asleep without realizing when.
Suddenly, the phone on the bedside table rang continuously.
Justin, who tended to be a light sleeper due to old battlefield habits, only slept soundly when holding Bella. He slowly opened his eyes, but his lover only mumbled and turned over, continuing to sleep soundly. She was too adorable, softening his heart like a spring breeze. He could never get tired of watching her.
Worried that it might be something urgent and not wanting to wake Bella, Justin reached across her to answer her phone.
Seeing it was a call from Drew, his pupils narrowed as he quietly moved to the living room to answer. "Hey, Drew. It's me."
"Justin, did I wake you guys up? Sorry about that." Drew's voice sounded hoarse. It was like he was suppressing some strong emotions.
"No worries. Bella is still asleep."
Justin sat down on the couch, his dark blue silk robe hanging open, revealing his well-defined abs. " What's going on, Drew? Just tell me."
"I've identified the hitman's employer. They made the payment through a cross-border bank transfer. Even though they used a fake name, I managed to crack it."
Justin's brows furrowed. "Who is it?"
"It's Christopher's lackey, his secretary Taylor! He called the assassin from Pivotage. This is solid evidence of Taylor's crime. We need to hand it over to the police immediately. With the hitman in our custody, they can issue an arrest warrant for Taylor."
Justin leaned forward, the veins on his forehead pulsing, "Catching Taylor will sever Christopher's right hand and increase our chances of bringing him to justice!"
"Let's act tonight. I can't wait any longer! If you don't make a move, I'll go there myself!" Drew's voice was rough, filled with fiery emotion that resonated in Justin's ear, making even him feel anxious," Tonight, I must rescue Yvonne!"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2144-Justin could not bear to let Drew take such a dangerous risk alone. He got dressed quickly. After contacting Ralph and Ian, he prepared to head to Pivotage to assist Drew and rescue Yvonne.
That girl was not just their ally in the shadows, she was also going to be his and Bella's future sister-in-law.
Justin felt compelled to help both emotionally and logically. There was no way he could stand idly by this situation.
Before leaving, Justin felt a deep longing for his beloved. He tiptoed back into the bedroom, kneeled on one knee by the bed, gently stroked Bella's soft hair and kissed her forehead, nose, and cherry lips. "Mmm... Justin... Don't go..." Bella's feather-like eyelashes trembled slightly, and her lips parted as she murmured softly in her sleep.
Justin's breathing became low and heavy.
His warm hand gently caressed his lover's cheek, his heart pounding fiercely, his chest rising and falling. He could not keep looking at her. If he did, he would not be able to leave.
"Sleep well, darling. When you open your eyes tomorrow morning, I promise I'll be the first thing you see,
After obtaining the arrest warrant with the evidence provided by his fourth brother, Ralph led a team straight to Pivotage.
The crescent moon hung in the sky, and the night was cold and clear.
The atmosphere outside Pivotage was unusually quiet and desolate.
Justin and Drew arrived first. They expected the raiding process of Christopher's stronghold to be extremely difficult.
However, to their surprise, the luxurious den of revelry was completely dark tonight. Not only was it closed, but there were no guards at the entrance either.
Drew placed a password breaker on the door. After a few moments of operation, the heavy steel door suddenly swung open with a ang.
Inside, it was gloomy and dim, like a path leading straight to hell.
Clenching his jaw tightly, Drew took a step forward. However, Justin was already ahead of him.
Watching the man's broad and imposing figure, Drew felt a warmth in his chest.
Justin always put himself on the front line to protect Bella and her loved ones. In situations like these, he did not even hesitate to go in front of Drew. He was ready to shield him from any danger.
It was just like the other time on South Island.
Drew gripped his gun tightly. With Justin leading him, they cautiously advanced deeper inside.
But the further they went, the more they felt something was off.
"What's going on? Even if they're not open today, there should still be someone here."
Drew's instincts screamed danger as he scanned the area, eyes cold and vigilant. "Could it be that we tipped them off? Has Christopher already fled?!"
Just then, a faint rustling sound broke through the darkness.
"Who's there? Come out now!"
Drew's eyes sharpened instantly. He steadied his gun, aiming directly at the source of the sound in the shadows.
"Drew, hold your fire first."
Justin quickly intervened, placing a hand on Drew's wrist to calm him down. "It's two women. They must be the hostesses from this place."
Surprised, Drew slowly lowered his gun.
"Please! D-Don't kill us!"
Two young women with delicate features emerged from the darkness. They were both trembling with fear. They each dragged a suitcase behind them, clearly in a hurry to leave.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2145-"We… We're just hostesses from Pivotage. We don't know anything… Please don't kill us!" Even though the two men in front of them were incredibly handsome, the girls were still terrified to the point of tears. Justin's voice was stern as he questioned, "Why did Pivotage close down? Why are only the two of you left? Where is everyone else?"
"We don't know either. This is a core secret, and we're just hostesses. How could we possibly know?" One of the girls, slightly braver, stepped forward, shielding her friend behind her.
"Mr. Taylor dismissed all of us overnight…"
The girl behind her spoke timidly. "He gave each of us a severance payment and told us to leave. Pivotage is no more. We don't know anything beyond that…"
Justin's eyes narrowed sharply. Cold sweat immediately soaked his back.
Instead of saying they tipped him off, it made more sense that Christopher had already abandoned everything in Savrow and fled, planning to evade justice.
"What about Yvonne? Where is she?!" Drew shouted, his eyes bloodshot.
The two girls huddled closer together in fear. "We don't know… We don't know… Yvonne… She left yesterday."
Drew's voice broke. "Where did she go?!"
"We really don't know where Yvonne went! But that night, I accidentally overheard… Mr. Taylor talking to his men. He said he proposed to Yvonne, and she agreed to marry him. Maybe… They've gone abroad to get married."
Justin was stunned. "Get married?!"
In an instant, Drew felt his world turn upside down, his vision darkening. The blood coursing through his veins surged violently in his chest, alternating between hot and cold, crashing within him.
Tonight, Yvonne had bid him farewell, only to marry another man.
"No… No! Yvonne would never marry that bastard!" Drew slammed his iron fist against the wall until his knuckles were swollen and bleeding.
"Don't do this, Drew." Justin quickly stepped forward to intervene, his heart aching as well.
Just then, Ralph arrived with his colleagues.
Seeing Drew, who normally would not flinch even if the sky were falling, so emotionally distraught and losing control, Ralph looked at Justin with a mix of concern and helplessness.
"Ralph, these two girls are the hostesses left behind at Pivotage. They've been working under Taylor. We need to take them back for questioning. Maybe we can get some valuable information from them."' Justin patted Drew gently on the shoulder to calm him down. "But I believe they are victims, too. Ralph, please make sure they're treated fairly and not overly pressured."
Ralph nodded firmly. "Of course!"
"Also, we need to monitor all major transport hubs in the city. If there's any sign of Christopher, we must detain him immediately. We can't let him leave Savrow!"
"It's too late, Justin!" Frustrated, Ralph punched the wall in anger. "I thought of that too and sent colleagues to check before I came. It turns out Christopher left Savrow on a private jet three hours ago. By now, he's probably already out of the country!"
Justin's heart sank. "Is there any way to track his flight route?"
"I'm just a police officer. This is beyond my jurisdiction. Even if I had the means, it wouldn't be proper. After all, we only have enough evidence to charge Taylor right now. We don't have enough evidence to issue a warrant for Christopher. Owen's testimony alone isn't sufficient!"
The situation was once again at a stalemate.
It was like a chess game where, just as victory seemed within reach, a knight suddenly appeared, blocking the path.
Just as Justin pondered, his phone suddenly rang.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2146-The call was from Attorney Lyles. Justin's eyes flickered as he quickly picked up the phone. "Hi, Mr. Lyles."
"Mr. Salvador, there's big trouble at the Iverson Group!"
Justin had already made arrangements for Lyles' family to live overseas with professional bodyguards to ensure their safety, so Lyles no longer had to worry and was ready to fully support Justin.
"The Iverson Group is now under the control of a stand-in executive vice president, and it's been secretly purchased by a foreign investment firm from Sentania!"
A sharp glint flashed through Justin's clear, dark eyes.
Justin, an experienced businessman, instantly understood the true motivation behind Christopher's actions. The mysterious investment firm that acquired the Iverson Group was undoubtedly Christopher himself.
This sort of strategy was nothing out of the ordinary in the business world.
"With the howling winds and foes closing in from all sides, Christopher's dirty deeds are gradually coming to light."
Justin's voice was grave, and his thoughts whirled. "The Iverson Group has become a liability for him. He's the one who cleaned up the mess his father and brother left behind, and he is well aware of the methods he used to do it. There's no way it can stand up to scrutiny."
"It was exposed that his people were involved in arranging the contract killing. Even if Taylor admits to the crime, the police will still thoroughly investigate Christopher. This will likely have equally devastating consequences for him. Now, Christopher has no choice but to cut ties with the Iverson Group and go into hiding."
"However, Christopher is only cutting off his public association with the Iverson Group. Secretly, he's established a private investment firm to secretly acquire the company and become its true proprietor."
Lyles sighed in frustration. “Mr. Salvador, your analysis makes a lot of sense. I had my own doubts about this too!"
"Lyles, do you have any idea where Christopher is right now?"
"I've asked around everywhere, but nobody seems to know his whereabouts!" Lyles sounded helpless. "To him, I'm just a tool to clean up his mess. Why would he share something so important with me?"
Justin's voice grew gentler. "Don't worry, you've done a great job as it is."
et "But while I was working with him, I used my position to get some dirt on him-I found proof that he was embezzling money and secretly transferring company funds. I also have a recording of him instructing me to negotiate with Deputy Chief Qwen Hopkins. If that recording got out, it would really mess him up; he wouldn't be able to talk his way out of it, no matter what he tried." Justin shook his head firmly. “No, that recording won't work. Not only would it be inadmissible in court, but if it got out, it would ruin your career as an attorney. I don't want to see a situation where everyone loses." Lyles was visibly moved. "Mr. Salvador…"
"But the thing you mentioned about the secret company fund transfers that's the key. If we can get a full investigation into Iverson Group, we can expose Christopher's shady dealings. Then we'll have a chance to arrest him and make him face the consequences." The two hostesses from Pivotage were taken back to the station, while other officers secured the entrances of the Pivotage and thoroughly searched the entire building.
Ralph joined the distraught Drew in their desperate search for Yvonne, even rummaging through the cabs in their frantic efforts.
Drew just could not believe the fact that Yvonne had left and gone off to marry Taylor.
But the truth of it all was right in front of him, and he could no longer fool himself.
"Drew, I know this is upsetting. Even though Ms. Smith is gone, at the very least, she's safe." Ralph racked his brain, but that was the best he could come up with to try and comfort him.
Drew's tall, muscular body suddenly froze, then became tense and slumped.
"Drew…" Ralph looked at him, feeling a mix of sorrow, helplessness, and even heartache.
Drew had always been the brightest and most lively among them-bold and meticulous, always optimistic, the kind of person who could take on the world without fear.
But the man standing before him now appeared isolated, merging into the gloomy surroundings, conveying a profound sense of dejection. Ralph could barely discern his silhouette.
"Is this all there is?" With his back still turned, Drew's voice came out hoarse, almost choking with emotion. "Is this all that is left for us?"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2147-"In this life, I've saved countless people from life-and-death situations. I've helped so many get through their toughest times. But when it comes to my own woman, all I can do is just let her live. Is that all I can do just let her live?" Drew mumbled. Ralph pursed his lips, shaking his head in frustration.
The Thompson family seemed cursed. Not a single one of them, including Bella, has had an easy time finding happiness in their relationships. They all had to deal with their fair share of heartbreak.
Finally, Drew made his way to Yvonne's room. It was the only place in Pivotage that felt like home. The room still carried a subtle, comforting scent that wrapped around him, tugging at his heart.
It felt as though nothing had changed. The books on the shelf, the clothes in the closet, the adorable plush toys by the bed-they were all there. It seemed like Yvonne could walk through the door at any time.
Suddenly, Drew's tear-filled eyes fell on the neatly made bed. His heart felt as if a cruel blade had been driven into it, twisting with unbearable pain.
Slowly, he walked forward, step by step. Staggering and weary, like a wounded soldier limping across the battlefield, Drew used the last of his strength to drag himself forward.
At the foot of the bed lay the black trench coat he had given Yvonne, neatly folded and placed.
Drew squeezed his eyes shut, trembling as he kneeled down and picked up the coat.
"Yvonne… You wouldn't even take something as simple as this coat with you? How… How could you be so cold-hearted?"
He held the black trench coat close to his chest, his tall, strong body curling around it as if embracing the woman he loved so deeply.
He stayed like that for a long while.
Ralph, unable to bear the sight any longer, quietly left the room. He could not see Drew's face, but he knew that Drew must be crying. To cry for love, there was no shame in that.
། As the sun rose, the gentle rays of sunlight reflected off Bella's smooth, fair face. Like a sleepy kitten, she stretched comfortably and slowly woke up from her dreams. "Mmm… Justin…"
She murmured sleepily, instinctively reaching out to the space beside her. Empty!
Bella's sleepiness immediately disappeared, and she quickly sat up in bed. "Justin? Justin?"
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Justin, still in his dark blue pajamas from the night before, hurried over to the bed. He pulled the anxious woman into his embrace, gently pressing his lips to the top of her head. "You woke up and couldn't find your husband. Guess that gave you a scare, didn't it?" "Where did you go?" Bella clung to his waist, taking in his scent.
Justin's eyes flickered, and he said, "I just got up to use the bathroom." Bella scoffed, "Hmph, liar!"
Bella lightly punched him with her small fists, her almond eyes playfully angry. "The bed's cold, and you smell all sweaty. Did you sneak out last night and just come back this morning? Haha, you're not seeing someone else on the side, are you?!"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2148-Bella was just playfully teasing him, throwing a little fit for fun. She knew better than anyone how loyal her man was.
But who would have guessed that a simple joke would frighten Justin so much?
Justin dropped to one knee in front of Bella, raising his handsome face with a serious and solemn expression, swearing with three fingers raised.
"Bella, I swear that in this life, the next life, and the life after that I will only love you, be devoted only to you, and want no one but you. If I ever have a change of heart, I will get struck by lightning and torn into pieces!"
"Ah… Alright, I was just joking." Bella could not stand him being like this, so she hurriedly tried to cover his mouth, but he grabbed her hand firmly. "Last night, I went out. I went to Pivotage with Drew and Ralph."
Bella's heart raced as she tenderly traced the features of his face, her voice quivering a bit. "Goodness, how could you keep something this huge from me? Nothing bad happened, right?"
"Don't worry, nothing happened." Justin took her hand and gently rubbed it. "Drew found out that the person who hired the assassin to kill Mrs. Hopkins was Christopher's secretary, Taylor. When Drew called, you were still asleep. I couldn't bring myself to wake you, but I was also worried that Drew might put himself in danger, so I rushed over quickly. Even if you had been awake, I wouldn't have let you go."
Bella felt a warmth in her heart. She cupped his face and gave him a kiss on the forehead.
"Unfortunately, Christopher was already one step ahead. He had quickly shut down Pivotage and dismissed everyone while he and Taylor left Savrow in a hurry, possibly even the country."
Justin bit his lip in frustration. "It's my fault. I was one step too late."
Bella's heart sank. "Then… What about Yvonne?"
"She left yesterday, and according to the staff there, she's planning to marry Taylor."
"What?! Then Drew…"
"Drew isn't doing so well right now." Justin's expression turned more somber. "The only way to help him feel better is to track down Ms. Smith." Bella's eyelashes fluttered nervously, and her eyes glistened with tears. She was deeply saddened.
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Bella had already accepted Yvonne as a friend and her future sister-in-law. Yvonne's painful past did not matter to Bella. She simply hoped Yvonne's future would be bright and smooth sailing.
Bella hoped she and Drew could have a wonderful future together too.
"Bella, don't cry." Seeing her tears, Justin couldn't help but feel sad. He gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes with his fingertips. "We won't give up on Ms. Smith, and Drew won't either. Right now, what's most important is to find Christopher as soon as possible!"
Chapter 2148 1 Justin gazed down at her, his lips curling into a warm, indulgent smile, like a ruler utterly captivated by his cherished lover.
However, he was also carefully considering her question.
"If I were in his shoes, I'd go somewhere familiar or where I could get support and assistance. After all, I'm not a fugitive, so I wouldn't need to hide in random places. Even if t were wanted, many countries don't have extradition agreement with us, As long as I had local.
connections and sufficient funds, I could still live comfortably." "Hmm, your analysis is spot on." Bella rested on his arm, her eyes narrowing slightly. "So, I think there's a good chance Christopher has already fled back to Sentania."
Justin's brows furrowed deeply. "If that's true, it will be even harder to deal with. That would be like letting a tiger return to the mountains. After all, Christopher had made his fortune in Sentania. Sentania is his stronghold, his old den!"
"No matter how difficult it is, we have to try our best. This time, we can't let that man slip away again!" Bella gritted her teeth. "I'll contact Camilla and Edward. I'll ask them to send people to investigate and see if they can find any trace of ne Christopher." Overnight, the situation at the Iverson Group took a dramatic turn, sending the entire company into a state of panic.
News of Chairman Iverson's sudden disappearance rapidly circulated through Savrow's social circles, triggering a flurry of rumors and speculation. Three days later, Axel and his team of men confidently strode through the main entrance of the Iverson Group headquarters.
Word quickly spread that the prosecutors had arrived, causing widespread panic throughout the company. This wasn't just a disruption; it was a full- blown crisis.
The current puppet leader of the Iverson Group was the General Manager, Jeffrey. He hurriedly gathered his people to try and stop them. But with all the proper procedures in place, there was no stopping this.
"Everyone, stand down! No one is allowed to move!" Axel kicked the door open and shouted angrily. Inside the office, the employees who had been trying to destroy incriminating financial records and problematic documents turned pale with fear, frozen in place.
One brave employee attempted to force more papers into the shredder, but Axel quickly strode over and snatched them away.
"Seize all the computers, hard drives, and documents!" Axel ordered, and his team immediately sprang into action, sweeping through the office like a powerful gust of wind.
"Mr. Jeffrey." Axel called out coolly with his hands in his pockets.
“Huh…?” The general manager was already trembling with fear.
"We're here to investigate because Chairman Christopher Iverson is involved in a serious case of embezzlement, bribery, and misappropriation of funds. You must cooperate with our investigation."
Jeffrey nervously wiped the sweat from his forehead and stammered, "Yes… Of course…"
"Where is Christopher's office?" Axel's eyes were cold and fierce, and his presence was so overwhelming that it felt as though an invisible storm was swirling around him. "Take us there immediately."
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2149-Surprisingly, Christopher's office was not locked and could be entered easily.
Axel stood in the middle of the room, his eyes sweeping the office with a chill and his heart growing tense with each look around.
The fact that Christopher dared to leave the office unlocked meant that all the important documents had already been destroyed, leaving behind only an empty shell. Jeffrey, visibly nervous, stood behind Axel and said, "Mr. Thompson, Chairman Iverson already emptied out this place a while ago. Do you still want to search it?" Axel's eyes were sharp, and his voice rang with resolve. "Search!"
The team immediately began tearing through the office in a thorough search.
Axel refused to give up because, over the years, he had encountered numerous unusual cases, particularly involving embezzlement.
The methods for hiding illegal funds were just as diverse and unpredictable as those used in drug trafficking. Given this experience, he knew that this seemingly ordinary office might be hiding a secret passage or hidden compartment. After all, how could someone as prominent as Lance not have a backup plan?
Axel was determined, not willing to give up. He picked up the books on the shelf and flipped through them quickly to check for hidden inserts.
He meticulously scanned through the books on the shelves, row by row, from top to bottom.
Sweat glistened on his brow, but he persisted with unwavering determination, unwilling to give up prematurely.
"Mr. Thompson, there's nothing here!"
"Nothing on my end either!"
The subordinates were frustrated. "This office must have been cleared out in advance. We were a step too late!"
Axel furrowed his brows, anger simmering in his chest as he took a slow breath in and out.
Just as he was about to pick up the next book, his gaze suddenly froze.
There it was a black hardcover edition of "Das Kapital".Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
At first glance, it seemed unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, he noticed a pinhole camera embedded in the spine, covering the entire office.
The camera was rechargeable, but it had been there so long that it had run out of power.
Axel's heart pounded like a drum, his eyes burning with intensity.
He tucked the copy of "Das Kapital" under his arm and strode purposefully toward the now visibly nervous Jeffrey.
"Jeffrey, since Chairman Christopher has given you full authority to manage the Iverson Group, you must be well-versed in its operations. Come with us and cooperate with the investigation."
In the past few days, the situation at Savrow had been tense, but Yara Park was filled with warmth and happiness.
Verify captcha to read the content 5533 Verify Ever since Bella had brought Cece to stay with the Thompson family, Cece had been hard at work, not just idling around and enjoying free food and drinks.
Drawing on her experience as a former nurse in obstetrics and gynecology, she diligently helped Celeste prepare nutritious meals for Amelia, making sure the young and expectant mother was well taken care of.
Having a professional around made a big difference. Celeste was thrilled to have Cece, the cheerful girl Bella brought home. She could not help but think of ways to keep Cece around, even offering her a generous salary to be Amelia's personal prenatal caretaker. Amelia was just over two months along, so there was not much of a bump yet. However, her body had become nicely curvier and more voluptuous, making her even more beautiful than when she had been thin This added a touch of graceful maturity to her charm. In the room, the two sisters were chatting affectionately.
Bella, noticing the slight changes in her sister's figure, had bought her several outfits that perfectly fit her new figure. Each piece was a limited edition designer item, ensuring she would never risk el wearing the same outfit as anyone else. Her brothers spoiled her, and she, in turn, poured all her affection into Amelia-her one and only baby sister.
"Ugh… How did I get so fat? I look like a pig!"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 2150-Amelia looked at her round, fair face in the full-length mirror, on the verge of tears with frustration. "I… I can't eat anymore! I'm skipping dinner tonight! When Steven comes back and sees me like this, he's going to be disgusted!"
"You don't look like a pig!" Bella teased, pinching her little sister's arm. "Look at your arms and legs-they're still as thin as sticks! You're just pregnant, so your waistline has filled out a bit, which is perfectly normal!"
Bella stood beside her in front of the mirror, her eyes filled with anticipation for the new life growing inside. She could not help but laugh as she joked, "If you start dieting now, not only will it affect you, but it'll also harm the baby. Even if you do manage to slim down, your belly will still get bigger and bigger every day. What do you think you'll look like then?"
Amelia was puzzled. "What?"
"With thin limbs and a big belly, you'll look just like a praying mantis!"
Amelia's face turned red with embarrassment. "Bella! You're awful…"
“Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you." Bella gently hugged her. "Which girl doesn't care about her appearance? You've always dreamed of becoming an actress too. I know this must be a difficult time for you. But don't worry, once the baby is born, Cece and I will help you lose the weight. You're not someone who easily gains weight, so you'll slim down in no time.
"As for Steven, stop worrying about him. These days, he's been so busy in Savrow that he hasn't had a chance to see you. The other day, I accidentally caught him staring at the photos you sent him, practically drooling over them."
“Bella…” Amelia's delicate face flushed bright red, feeling so embarrassed.
"I heard from Aunt Celeste that Steven has officially asked for your hand in marriage to Wyatt."
Bella smiled with satisfaction. "Steven has sacrificed everything for you; he even gave Wyatt his entire paycheck. And you know what Wyatt said? 'You're marrying my daughter, so I have to give you a big promotion and a raise. Plus, you're getting a massive dowry. I'm really losing out big time!"" Bella said while laughing.
Amelia chuckled along, but a worried look soon crossed her face. "But… Is Dad upset with Steven?"
"Not at all! After Steven left, Wyatt couldn't help but let a little smile slip out. He's just pretending to be strict."
Bella sighed softly, her eyes growing misty. "Dad's health isn't what it used to be. Even though he's never urged us I know how much he longs to hold a grandchild. So, Amelia, you don't have to worry about anything. You're our treasure. You and Steven will have a happy family, and we'll be here to protect you." “Bella…” Amelia bit her lip, her heart aching. She wanted to say something, but she didn't dare, fearing it would hurt her sister's feelings.
"Amelia, I know what you're thinking.
Don't worry about me. I'm fine." Bella raised her hand, gently caressing her sister's small belly. Her gaze was warm and tender, but there was a hint of sadness in her voice. "Having your brother-in-law is enough for me." At that moment, her phone rang.
Bella grabbed the phone from the bedside table, seeing that Axel was calling.
She knew he had gone out today to lead the charge against the Iverson Group, but deep down she did not have much hope.
Christopher was too cunning to leave anything behind. Would he really leave behind any incriminating evidence? Even if they didn't uncover much at least the investigation would bring negative publicity to the Iverson Group. “Ax,” Bella answered the call, her voice calm. "You're calling me in such a hurry-did you manage to gather any evidence of Christopher's embezzlement?"
“Embezzlement evidence? Not yet.” Axel took a deep breath, his tone suddenly turning sharp.
"But we did find evidence of murder!"