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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 691-“Bella, what are you saying?” Nigel was dumbfounded by Bella’s words. He stared blankly at her in disbelief.
“The situation was extremely chaotic at that moment. Some thugs
suddenly attacked us. I was preoccupied with protecting Aunt Celeste
and was unable to free my hands to defend myself. Those thugs were
skilled, and even our bodyguards couldn’t stop them…”
Bella recalled the moment when Justin took a blow to the head for
her.
Her eyes were bloodshot, and her chest felt heavy, making her voice
hoarse. “In that critical moment, Justin rushed out to protect me. If it
weren’t for him, the one being treated right now would have been me.
Grandpa Nigel… It’s all my fault. I reacted too slowly. You can scold
me or hit me. This time, I owe it to Justin.”
Wyatt saw his daughter humble herself like this for Justin, which pained him greatly. “Bella…”
“Silly child, why are you so foolish!”
Nigel’s eyes were filled with tears as he quickly helped Bella up.
Whether it’s you or Justin, Grandpa will feel distressed if either of you gets hurt. If it were you lying inside, Grandpa would cry even more bitterly!”
“Grandpa…” Bella was deeply moved. Her throat tightened, and she could hardly speak.
“Bella, Justin took this blow for you. You mustn’t feel guilty or blame
yourself.”
Nigel gently stroked Bella’s soft hair, his aged eyes filled with
tenderness for her. “That scoundrel treated you horribly for three
whole years, betraying your heart. Now that he’s in this state, he
deserves it. It’s his redemption! Don’t feel sorry for him. Let him take
the blow so he can clear his head a bit!”
Bella knew Grandpa was putting on a courageous act. After all, Justin
was his biological grandson. How could he not feel hurt?
“Old Master!” Matt hurriedly approached, looking concerned. “Mr.
Gregory and Ms. Shannon have arrived.”
Nigel’s expression darkened a bit. “Didn’t I say not to inform them for
now?”
“I did follow your instructions not to inform them, but with such a
major incident, news spreads fast.”
Before Matt could finish, a group of people approached them.
“Justin! Where’s Justin?!” Gregory walked toward them while loudly
inquiring. He rarely showed such concern for his second son.
However, this time, Gregory was in panic upon hearing that Justin had taken a blow to the head with a metal rod and was bleeding
profusely. Justin was hanging between life and death.
The worry was etched all over Gregory’s face, and it seemed as if he
was growing gray hair on his temples.
Watching Gregory suddenly care so much about this illegitimate child, Shannon felt a burning hatred.
At the moment, she could only pretend to show concern and joined in crying, “Justin! Justin!”
Even Bethany couldn’t bear to watch, making a disgusted expression behind her mother, mocking the situation.
“Why all the yelling? Are you a bloody banshee?!” Nigel, supported by Bella and Matt, stood up shakily. His irritation was evident in his voice.
“Dad! How is Justin doing?!” Gregory anxiously asked.
“He’s still getting treated. Getting anxious won’t help anyone. Just sit down and wait!” Nigel replied crudely.
“Mr. Thompson! I heard my son ended up like this because he was protecting your daughter. How are you going to make it up to me?!” Gregory boldly approached Wyatt. If he weren’t a prominent figure in the business world, he might have grabbed Wyatt by his collar already.
Seeing this, Asher quickly intervened. “Chairman Salvador, let’s handle this calmly.”
“Calmly? If it were your son lying inside, would you still stay ca ?!” Gregory was thoroughly angered by the Thompson family. Ever his son divorced Bella Thompson, the Thompsons have been ca trouble one after another. Now, his son’s life was in jeopardy beca of that girl. How could he calm down?
Shannon smirked inwardly, finding the situation amusing.
Initially, her goal was to ruin Celeste. But unexpectedly, this illegitimate child willingly stepped forward to protect her. If he wanted to die so badly, she would gladly help him!
“Chairman Salvador, I understand. But Justin is inside now. Shouting
and causing a scene won’t solve any problems. Asher attempted to
mediate the situation.
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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 692-“Bella, what are you saying?” Nigel was dumbfounded by Bella’s words. He stared blankly at her in disbelief.
“The situation was extremely chaotic at that moment. Some thugs suddenly attacked us. I was preoccupied with protecting Aunt Celeste and was unable to free my hands to defend myself. Those thugs were skilled, and even our bodyguards couldn’t stop them…” Bella recalled the moment when Justin took a blow to the head for her.
Her eyes were bloodshot, and her chest felt heavy, making her voice hoarse. “In that critical moment, Justin rushed out to protect me. If it weren’t for him, the one being treated right now would have been me.
Grandpa Nigel… It’s all my fault. I reacted too slowly. You can scold me or hit me. This time, I owe it to Justin.” Wyatt saw his daughter humble herself like this for Justin, which pained him greatly. “Bella…” “Silly child, why are you so foolish!” Nigel’s eyes were filled with tears as he quickly helped Bella up.
Whether it’s you or Justin, Grandpa will feel distressed if either of you gets hurt. If it were you lying inside, Grandpa would cry even more bitterly!” “Grandpa…” Bella was deeply moved. Her throat tightened, and she could hardly speak.
“Bella, Justin took this blow for you. You mustn’t feel guilty or blame yourself.” Nigel gently stroked Bella’s soft hair, his aged eyes filled with tenderness for her. “That scoundrel treated you horribly for three whole years, betraying your heart. Now that he’s in this state, he deserves it. It’s his redemption! Don’t feel sorry for him. Let him take the blow so he can clear his head a bit!” Bella knew Grandpa was putting on a courageous act. After all, Justin was his biological grandson. How could he not feel hurt?
“Old Master!” Matt hurriedly approached, looking concerned. “Mr.
Gregory and Ms. Shannon have arrived.” Nigel’s expression darkened a bit. “Didn’t I say not to inform them for now?” “I did follow your instructions not to inform them, but with such a major incident, news spreads fast.” Before Matt could finish, a group of people approached them.
“Justin! Where’s Justin?!” Gregory walked toward them while loudly inquiring. He rarely showed such concern for his second son.
However, this time, Gregory was in panic upon hearing that Justin had taken a blow to the head with a metal rod and was bleeding profusely. Justin was hanging between life and death.
The worry was etched all over Gregory’s face, and it seemed as if he was growing gray hair on his temples.
Watching Gregory suddenly care so much about this illegitimate child, Shannon felt a burning hatred.
At the moment, she could only pretend to show concern and joined in crying, “Justin! Justin!” Even Bethany couldn’t bear to watch, making a disgusted expression behind her mother, mocking the situation.
“Why all the yelling? Are you a bloody banshee?!” Nigel, supported by Bella and Matt, stood up shakily. His irritation was evident in his voice.
“Dad! How is Justin doing?!” Gregory anxiously asked.
“He’s still getting treated. Getting anxious won’t help anyone. Just sit down and wait!” Nigel replied crudely.
“Mr. Thompson! I heard my son ended up like this because he was protecting your daughter. How are you going to make it up to me?!” Gregory boldly approached Wyatt. If he weren’t a prominent figure in the business world, he might have grabbed Wyatt by his collar already.
Seeing this, Asher quickly intervened. “Chairman Salvador, let’s handle this calmly.” “Calmly? If it were your son lying inside, would you still stay ca ?!” Gregory was thoroughly angered by the Thompson family. Ever his son divorced Bella Thompson, the Thompsons have been ca trouble one after another. Now, his son’s life was in jeopardy beca of that girl. How could he calm down?
Shannon smirked inwardly, finding the situation amusing.
Initially, her goal was to ruin Celeste. But unexpectedly, this illegitimate child willingly stepped forward to protect her. If he wanted to die so badly, she would gladly help him!
“Chairman Salvador, I understand. But Justin is inside now. Shouting and causing a scene won’t solve any problems. Asher attempted to mediate the situation.
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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 693-The doctor wiped away his sweat. “Mr. Salvador’s current condition. requires a craniotomy immediately.” Everyone was shocked. “Craniotomy?!” “Do it! If this can save him, then do the surgery!” Nigel decisively commanded.
away “The problem is that we need to perform the surgery right But our hospital currently lacks a doctor who can confidently perform this operation.” Gregory angrily looked at Wyatt and said, “Chairman Thompson!
Weren’t you just confidently claiming that you could save my son?!
. What do we do now?” Wyatt frowned, speechless.
“Who said we don’t have one?” Bella, with a calm expression. stepped forward. “I’ll perform Mr. Salvador’s surgery.” Everyone was immensely shocked; even Wyatt and Asher were dumbfounded.
They knew Bella had medical skills. Otherwise, she would not have joined Doctor Without Borders. But this was not a simple, ordinary surgery. It was a craniotomy!
“What are you saying?” Gregory’s eyes widened, staring fixedly at Bella’s serious and beautiful face.
Chopper 1 191 “Bella! Can you perform a craniotomy?” Nigel’s eyes sparkled with revived hope.
“Yes, Grandpa Nigel.” Bella forced a reassuring smile, moving forward to tightly grasp the old man’s hand. “Please trust me. I’ve got everything under control. I promise to return a lively and energetic grandson to you.” “You’re talking big. What if you can’t save Justin?” Bethany took the opportunity to taunt her. After all, such opportunities were rare.
Bella’s icy, beautiful eyes slanted slightly, sweeping across Bethany’s face like a cold breeze.
“If I fail, I’ll twist my head off to compensate you all.” Everyone was stunned.
Asher frowned, letting out a bitter laugh. ‘Oh, how gruesome.’ Ryan found out about Justin’s accident after the latter was admitted to the hospital.
“Carrie, Justin had a bit of an accident. I’ll take you home first. Rest early, and please don’t wait up for me.” Ryan attentively helped Carrie put on the red cotton jacket brought over by Yasmin, wrapping her up tightly. His gentle and charming eyes radiated warmth.
To avoid worrying Carrie, Ryan downplayed the severity of Justin’s situation.
“What happened to Justin?” Carrie had always been a perceptive girl. Despite Ryan’s efforts to conceal it, she sensed the gravity of the situation. “Ryan, don’t hide it from me. You must tell me!” “Go back, lie down on the bed, and sleep. When you wake up, I’ll tell you.” Ryan hooked Carrie’s slender waist, his warm lips gently moving on her full and tender lips.
Yasmin stifled a smile and hurriedly lowered her head.
“Let’s go.” Ryan’s eyes were like crescent moons as he held Carrie’s small hand and walked out.
They only had eyes for each other. Although there were no words. spoken, the air around them was filled with a sweet romance.
“Ryan!” Suddenly, a stern and familiar voice echoed.
Ryan’s heart skipped a beat. He raised his head abruptly, and his brows furrowed tightly.
“Mom…? Why are you here?” A few steps away, Claire and Zoe emerged from a luxury sedan.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 694-At this moment, Zoe stood beside her mother, dressed extravagantly like a true princess. The pitiful scene of her begging, crying, and apologizing to Ryan was nowhere to be seen.
Instead, her gaze toward Carrie was sinister, as if she wished to pounce and bite off Carrie’s throat!
“Mom, let me introduce you.” Zoe grinned insincerely, glaring at Carrie. “This is the one I told you I about, Ms. Carrie Salvador, my middle school classmate. She’s now my brother’s girlfriend, haha. Isn’t it coincidental?” Upon hearing the words “girlfriend”, Carrie’s heart felt like it had been pierced by sharp needles.
Carrie’s small face blushed, and she shyly lowered her head. Intense self-doubt made her instinctively want to withdraw her hand from Ryan’s warm palm. But Ryan seemed to have read her inner thoughts and adamantly refused to let go.
“Zoe, have you said enough?” The man’s eyes darkened slightly, a his voice carried a hint of anger.
Zoe, backed by her mother, grinned recklessly. “Big brother, did I say something wrong? Why are you so angry? Or perhaps you only dare to keep Ms. Salvador outside as a secret lover, but don’t dare to bring her home for Mom to see? Deep down, you also look down on her because you know she’s not worthy of the Hoffman family, right?” “Zoe, shut up!” Ryan could not bear hearing someone humiliate his beloved woman in front of his family.
His eyes turned red with anger. Yasmin stood behind them, clenching her fists.
“Big brother, look at the way you’re getting mad.” Zoe chuckled. “If I hadn’t touched on your pain point, would you be this angry?” “I don’t have time to argue with you.” After all, Ryan was a grown man and could not shout at his sister in front of his mother. He suppressed his frustration and said in a deep voice, “Carrie, Yasmin, let’s go.” “Wait.” At this moment, the frosty-faced Claire suddenly spoke. Ryan halted in his steps, and he gripped Carrie’s hand even tighter, feeling the chill in his palms.
Claire didn’t say much. She just wore a faint, almost imperceptible smile as she approached the couple who were deeply in love. This smile momentarily eased Ryan’s vigilance.
Little did he know, as Claire reached Carrie, her eyes turned unexpectedly fierce, and she suddenly raised her hand.
Smack!
“Ah…!” Carrie’s head turned to the side, her cheeks stinging and throbbing. Tears of injustice filled her eyes.
“Mom! What are you doing?!” Ryan’s narrow and astonished eyes instantly reddened with anger.
Overwhelming fury threatened to engulf his reason.
Yasmin clenched her fists, seething with indignation. Yet, as a subordinate of the Hoffman family, she dared not defy orders in front of Ryan’s mother.
“Do you think you deserve to be with my son?” Claire ignored Ryan’s fury, coldly fixating on the silently weeping Carrie. “Don’t think that I’ll tolerate you dating my son just because you are from the Salvador family. I’m not even satisfied with your sister, Bethany. How could I possibly let you, an autistic woman, urs as soon as become my son’s wife? Stop this wishful thinking of possible!” “Mom! I won’t allow you to hurt Carrie. I don’t want you to say anything more!” Ryan stood in front of the tearful Carrie, his eyes filled with resentment and anger. His iron fists clenched tightly, ready to confront anyone who dared challenge him. “That’s if you still want me to acknowledge you as my mother!” Zoe covered her mouth in astonishment.
She thought bringing their mother here would be the ultimate move Everyone in Savrow knew her big brother was a devoted son who listened to his mother’s words above all else.
Unexpectedly, for Carrie’s sake, Ryan would rather quarrel with his mother. How could this happen?!
“Ryan… Are you really going to disown me, your mother, for this mentally challenged girl?!” Claire’s chest heaved violently, her eyes full of pain “Carrie is not mentally challenged Carrie is the person I love!” Ryan took a step closer to Claire His restrained tone carried a hint of tremor, unable to conceal the imminent burning passion. “I love Carrie. Besides her, I don’t want anyone else. If you insult her again or hurt her once more, you’ll lose your only son “Ryan! Have you gone mad?! For this woman, you’re willing to forsake your own mother?
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 695-Claire was nearly driven to madness. Her mind was in turmoil as she struggled to find the right words.
Ryan, who was always an obedient son, became unfilial and rebellious after a few days of absence, all because of this foolish girl.
“Ryan! You know Mom’s health is not good. How can you upset her like this?” Zoe supported Claire and changed her approach. “Ryan, how many women have you fooled around with since you were young? You change women like you change clothes! Your quarrel with Mom over Carrie is just a momentary whim! Once you’ve had your fill of playing and you recall the hurtful words you spoke to Mom today, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.” Carrie stood quietly behind Ryan, clutching a teddy bear.
Hearing these words, a sharp pain struck her heart, and she trembled, taking a step back.
Her delicate, long lashes fluttered as she gazed at the man’s broad shoulders, sturdy waist, and handsome figure.
Although this man provided her with a sense of security, for some unknown reason, she felt uneasy, confused, and fearful.
“Mom, I’ve never asked you for anything or made any demands since I was young. Whatever you and Zoe wanted me to do or have, I have unconditionally fulfilled them or helped you achieve it.” Ryan clenched his hands tightly, his voice strained and hoarse.
He said bitterly, “I’ve lived for 28 years. I want nothing but to be with Carrie. Can’t you…” “No, you can’t.” Before Ryan could finish his sentence, Claire roared at him, “Unless I’m dead, you can forget about being with her… Forget about letting this mentally challenged woman marry into the Hoffman family!” Ryan’s eyes turned crimson. “Mom!” “You’re my only son and the hope of the entire Hoffman family! If you get involved with such a woman, how can I face your father after I die?” Claire was fuming. Her carefully maintained composure was on the verge of breaking. “Shannon and Bethany both plotted against Zoe! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! If her mother is like that, this girl is probably no good either. She’s just pretending to be innocent to deceive you!” Zoe feigned concern on the surface, but inside, she was laughing maniacally.
“Mrs. Hoffman, you said that Ms. Salvador was a fool earlier. How can a fool deceive others? She’s only in a position to be deceived Yasmin could not stand it anymore and retorted with indifference.
“Who do you think you are? Shut your mouth!” Zoe pointed her sharp finger at Yasmin.
Zoe had long found Yasmin annoying, as the latter was always trailing behind her brother. Now was the perfect moment to vent her frustrations.
“I don’t need you to tell me what kind of person Carrie is.” Ryan took a deep breath, no longer willing to engage with them. “Whatever you say or do won’t change my decision. I only want Carrie.” This statement sent Claire’s blood pressure skyrocketing again.
“Mr. Hoffman! Ms. Salvador has disappeared!” Yasmin whispered urgently, scanning the surroundings for any sign of Carrie.
“Carrie… Carrie?!” Ryan’s face turned ashen. Without looking back, Ryan sprinted away.
“He’s gone mad… Ryan is absolutely mad!” Claire covered her heaving chest, struggling to catch her breath.
“Mom, we can’t give up because of this!” Zoe watched Ryan’s retreating figure, her teeth biting down with determination.
“He doesn’t even care about me, his own mother. What else can we do?” Claire’s eyes were full of disappointment.
“What about Grandpa? Can he accept such a granddaughter-in-law?” Zoe’s gaze darkened. Her scheming mind had already come up with a plan for a long time. “As long as we find an opportunity to make Grandpa see that this woman is a complete fool, he will definitely intervene.” “Zoe, will it really work like this? Your elder brother is so stubborn, ar I’m afraid your grandfather…” “It will work.” Zoe spoke with unwavering conviction and a cold, calculating expression on her face.
“Ryan has come this far to gain Grandpa’s approval and bring honor to our father. He wished to secure the entire Hoffman Group. If he offends Grandpa, everything Grandpa has given him will be taken back, and the one to control the group in the end will be Uncle Liam. Dad raised Ryan to be better than this and placed high expectations on him. Ryan would be letting Dad down if he gave up control of the Hoffman Group.” Ryan notified his bodyguards to search for Carrie’s whereabouts, so everyone scattered in all directions.
The pitch-black night sky was adorned with glistening white snow, falling gracefully like scattered petals. It was a picturesque night, but Ryan was not in the mood to appreciate it. His only concern was Carrie’s safety.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 696-Finally, Ryan finally found Carrie sitting alone on a swing in the middle of a park.
She was lost in thought..
“Carrie…” Ryan gazed at Carrie’s delicate silhouette from a few steps away.
Her jet-black hair was dusted with snow, and a layer of frost stuck to her little red jacket. At a glance, she looked like a little snowman.
He thought, ‘Silly girl, how long have you been sitting in the snow?’ “Carrie, I finally found you.” Ryan’s heart ached as he walked toward – her.
Ryan kneeled in front of the girl, one knee on the ground. His large, warm hands tightly covered hers, which were cold from hugging her teddy bear.
“How did you find me?” Carrie blinked in surprise.
“Carrie, our hearts are connected. No matter where you run off to will find you.” Ryan’s heart was overwhelmed with pain. He raised his hand to touch her flushed cheeks gently.
His voice cracked as he said, “Silly girl, you can never run away from me in this lifetime.” Carrie’s gaze fell, and she remained silent.
“It’s quite cold sitting here. Come, let’s go home together.” “Ryan, I want to live with Grandpa.” Carrie slowly withdrew her hand from his grasp. “I just called Uncle Matt. He’s sending someone to pick me up now.” “Carrie, don’t you want me anymore?” Ryan widened his eyes and asked meekly.
Carrie quickly shook her head, biting her lips. “I don’t want to make things difficult for you. I don’t want you to argue with your mom.” She added, “Ryan, don’t be angry with your mom anymore. She’s your mother. You should listen to her.” “But I only want to listen to you.” Ryan’s eyes were tender as he brushed off the snow on her shoulders.
He cradled her rosy face with his palms. He knew her face must be in pain from the cold, and he was hoping this gesture would bring her some relief.
“Ryan, please go home quickly. Uncle Matt will come to pick me soon.” Carrie urged him reluctantly.
“Carrie, let me ask you something.” Ryan gulped. He smiled at her, but his eyes were red. “Do you love me?” Love.
“Love?” Carrie raised her eyes, her pupils slightly trembling. Her pale lips moved slowly, as if she had lost her ability to speak. For a while, she did not utter a single word.
Ryan’s heart felt heavy and bitter. What was he thinking? Didn’t he say it was enough that he loved her? ‘Ryan, you’re in love with an extraordinary girl… You shouldn’t force her like this…’ “Ryan.” Carrie softly called his name. She slowly lifted her hands and gently placed them on Ryan’s back.
“I love you, Ryan. In my heart, I have loved you since a long time ago. Maybe it was the first time you kissed me. Maybe it was when I hid in my room, secretly drawing a portrait of you.” Maybe it was every time you stood by my side, despite the looks you got. I don’t understand what love is, but I think that my feelings for you must be love.” Ryan was deeply moved to the verge of tears. He felt his heart pounding intensely.
Ryan, who had been a casanova for most of his life, felt a profound emotional awakening.
For the first time, it was as though spring had arrived in his heart.
In the midst of wind and snow, the two lovers embraced deeply. Th man pulled her trembling body into his coat, but it was not enou He wanted to bring her into his heart.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 697-In the wee hours of the morning, Ryan hurried to the hospital after putting Carrie to sleep. He joined the Thompson and Salvador families in the waiting room.
Due to Nigel’s old age, he could not pull an all-nighter. Thus, Gregory helped his father to a comfortable VIP room to get some rest.
Asher walked to the corridor as he answered Ralph’s call.
Ralph said, “Ash, I just finished interrogating that bastard. I’ve been a detective for many years. At first glance, I could tell that the man was hiding something. But he’s as stubborn as a bull and refused to talk!” “What did that guy say?” Asher asked in a low voice.
“He claimed that he attacked Aunt Celeste because he used to be a fervent fan of hers. After Aunt Celeste left the entertainment industry, he held a grudge and felt that his idol had deceived his feelings.” Ralph continued to vent his frustration to his elder brother. “It’s utter nonsense! Aunt Celeste was a famous celebrity back then. He’s just toad dreaming of kissing a princess. How could he blame Aunt Celeste for being out of reach?” Asher frowned. “Get to the point.” “Right, sorry, Ash. I’m just so angry and went off topic.” Ralph collected his thoughts and said in a deep voice, “He said that he attacked Aunt Celeste impulsively after seeing her reappearing in public. Her appearance stirred up memories of the past, and he couldn’t take it. But that’s a load of bullshit. I don’t believe a word of I’m certain someone instigated him to do this!” “You’ve been investigating all night. This is basically what I thought too,” Asher said in a faint tone.
“Asher, there’s nothing I can do. Currently, the evidence I have can only reveal this much. Besides, this guy is quite cunning. His phone is clean. There’s no sign of him being influenced or manipulated. I suspect he has another phone, and he planned everything out meticulously.” “You need to continue probing into this man’s background. If he was bribed, it means that it’s not his first time committing such a crime. There may be other victims,” Asher instructed.
“But what if this is the only time he did something like this?” Ralph asked.
Asher squinted his clear eyes and coldly said, “Then I don’t believe his confession. Everything is too coincidental. It looks like someone set a trap. We must thoroughly investigate the mastermind behind this who is attempting to harm Aunt Celeste.” “I understand, Asher. I won’t let our family suffer injustice.” Ralph paused and hesitated. “How is Justin doing?” “He hasn’t passed the critical period yet.” Asher’s throat tightene “Oh.” Ralph was at a loss for words.
Asher added. “But I believe the situation will improve because Bella is currently performing brain surgery on him. The surgery has been ongoing for five hours.” Ralph almost spat out his drink in shock.
Chap 697 “B-Brain surgery? Does Bella think that people’s heads can be cracked open like watermelon? Sorry, Asher, but I can’t help but find this funny. The way Bella is taking revenge on her ex-husband is quite unique.” “We have to trust in the miracle doctor, Dr. Brown. For her, a craniotomy shouldn’t be much more challenging than cutting a watermelon.” Asher casually boasted about his talented sister.
“Dr. Brown, the miracle doctor?!” Ralph stared blankly and shouted in realization. “Is Bella that amazing doctor who has been featured in newspapers and magazines?” Asher proudly nodded. “Indeed, that’s our little sister.” Ralph’s jaw almost hit the floor. “Damn, she’s awesome!”
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 698-The following day, at 9:00 a.m., the Salvador family members gathered outside the operating room.
Gregory supported Nigel as they both stared anxiously at the door of the operating room.
Shannon had already left, claiming to feel unwell, and went home with Bethany.
Since Nigel had always disliked her and she did not care about Justin’s life or death, Shannon simply could not be bothered to pretend anymore. Instead, she went home to get some beauty sleep.
“So much time has passed. Why hasn’t Bella come out yet?” Wyatt sat in the corridor. He was constantly looking in the direction of the operating room, feeling uneasy.
“Craniotomy is not a simple surgery. It can take a while.” Asher gently patted his father on the back and reassured him. “Relax, Dad. Bella is even stronger and more formidable than you can imagine. She wil perform this surgery successfully.” Wyatt, however, shifted his concern to Bella’s well-being. “I’m not concerned about that. I’m worried about my daughter standing for the whole night. Can her body take it? Is she tired? Did she have time to eat and drink?” The more Wyatt asked, the more worried he became. If Asher had not been holding him back, he might have rushed in and checked on his daughter.
Asher smiled helplessly. “Dad, I thought you were concerned about the patient lying inside.”.
Wyatt looked at Nigel’s anxious figure and said, “That kid did save my precious daughter this time. I’ll give him some credit. He went from having negative points to zero points now.” Asher pursed his lips and remained silent. He did not say anything because he had promised Bella to keep the secret.
“Dad, I have a question. If…” Before Asher could finish his sentence, a crying voice interrupted him.
“Justin! Justin!” The quiet and tense atmosphere in the corridor changed. Gregory and Nigel turned their heads in the direction of the voice.
They saw Zoe running toward them in high heels, tears streaming down her face.
“Zoe, why are you here?” Ryan quickly stepped forward to stop her, sternly instructing, “This is not the place for you to cause a scene. Ge home immediately!” Zoe lifted her face to meet his gaze, her eyes filled with cold mocker was Ryan taken aback. He felt that her gaze was terrifyingly unfamiliar. It was as if she had cut off their twenty years of family ties. From her eyes, he could no longer see any trust or reliance on him.
The next moment, Zoe gritted her teeth. She forcefully pushed Ryan aside and ran straight to Gregory and Nigel.
“Grandpa Nigel! Uncle Gregory! How is Justin? Has he woken up yet?!” Zoe cried. Her round face was pale and haggard, and her eyes were red and swollen. Her gasping sobs made her look extremely pitiful.
“Who is this?” Nigel looked at the weeping woman in front of him, confused.
“Dad, this is Ryan’s younger sister, Ms. Zoe from the Hoffman family.” Gregory was moved, seeing how emotionally distressed Zoe was for his son.
Gregory spoke with a gentle and amiable tone. “When she was little, Ryan often brought her to our house. Justin has always had a good relationship with her, treating her like his sister. Later on, Zoe went abroad for studies and hasn’t been around much. She just returned this year.” “Oh, so she’s Ryan’s sister.” Nigel nodded understandingly without saying much.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 699-“Since I was little, Justin has always been very good to me. He cared for me and looked after me. In my heart, Justin is the most important person.” Zoe wiped away her tears.
She said in between sobs, “When I heard about his accident last night, I couldn’t sleep the whole night. I wanted to come over last night, but Ryan wouldn’t let me, and I was afraid of causing trouble for you all. I should have been more sensible. I should have come earlier. Maybe I could have helped in some way.” “Ah, good child, you have a kind heart.” Gregory sighed. He looked at Zoe approvingly.
“Thank you for your concern for Justin. You two must have been close when you were little.” “Not only when we were little. Justin and I are still very close now.
Zoe blushed shyly. “As long as Justin needs me, I’ll always be there.” Even to someone clueless, they could understand the intention behind her statement.
Ryan’s handsome face did not look pleasant. Leaving aside other matters, Zoe revealed her admiration for Justin in front of the Salvador family without restraint. Doing so undermined her status as the young lady of the Hoffman family.
“Ash, does Ms. Hoffman have feelings for Justin as well?” Wyatt was also quite a gossip, nudging Asher with his elbow as he watched the scene.
Стану со Asher bluntly replied, “It seems so.” Wyatt squinted his eyes with a suspicious look. “And what about Justin? Does he show any interest in Ms. Hoffman?” “As far as I know, no.” Asher did not intend to speak positively for Justin. However, after multiple encounters and clashes, he had seen through Justin’s character.
The man was like a single-celled organism. When he liked Rosalind, she was the center of his attention. Not even the ethereal Bella could sway him. Now that Justin had come to his senses and had a newfound clarity, he dedicated his life to Bella.
“I don’t understand what these young girls are thinking. What’s so great about that punk? Why do they all flock to him like bees to honey?” Wyatt sneered disapprovingly.
He muttered, “Meanwhile, my sons are still single. Take a look. Which one of my sons isn’t as handsome as Justin? Which one of them isn’t as cool as him? The Hoffman family has a good background too.
Since they have a daughter, she might as well be with my sons. Asher why don’t you give it a try and win her over?” Asher’s heart tightened. His gaze flickered as he said, “I don’t like women.” “What? What did you say?” Wyatt raised an eyebrow.
“I mean, Ms. Hoffman is not my type.” Asher cleared his throat, smiling subtly. “Can’t you see that Ms. Hoffman already has someone she likes? Don’t complicate things and make it difficult for her.” “I don’t know what sins I’ve committed. Not a single one of my sons.
is like me. They are all busy with their careers and not interested in finding a wife.” Wyatt sighed and shook his head, giving up on the idea.
“Ms. Hoffman, I appreciate that you still care about my grandson due to your past connections. I acknowledge your kindness, but please leave.” Nigel’s attitude toward Zoe was indifferent.
There was no smile on his face. After all, Justin had not yet passed the critical period, so Nigel had no energy to deal with outsiders.
“I heard… Justin got injured while protecting Ms. Thompson.” Zoe finally had the opportunity to gain favor with the elders of the Salvador family. She was unwilling to just leave like this and said tearfully, “I want to do something for Justin. Let me stay here and pray for him. I won’t leave until Justin wakes up.” “No need, Ms. Hoffman.” Nigel managed a faint smile, still maintaining a gentle tone toward the young lady. “I appreciate your kindness, but I am a practical man. Instead of believing in prayers, I believe in human intervention and science.”
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 700-Zoe’s heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly explained, “Grandpa Nigel, I didn’t mean anything else. I don’t want to cause trouble for everyone. I just want to do what I can! Though my abilities are limited, at least I’ve never harmed Justin. I wasn’t the one who put him in the operating room and made him suffer!” “Zoe, please stop talking!” Ryan frowned, and he walked over to try to stop her.
At this moment, Nigel’s face turned cold.
He coldly asked, “Ms. Hoffman, are you accusing Ms. Thompson with your words? Are you saying that Ms. Thompson is at fault for my grandson’s condition?” “L… I…” ‘Of course! Of course, it’s all that damned Bella’s fault!’ Zoe thought to herself.
She could not say that out loud because it was obvious that Nigel was blatantly favoring Bella!
Just then, there was a loud commotion.
Everyone spun around and saw the door of the operating room open.
Wyatt and Asher stood up from their chairs immediately.
Everyone quickly swarmed to the door.
Two medical staff members came out first. Behind them, a set of Chuptor 700 slow, tired footsteps could be heard.
Bella’s graceful figure walked out. Even though she was wearing al loose surgical gown and a mask, her beauty and elegance were undeniable.
She took a deep breath and slowly removed her mask.
Seeing Bella’s bare yet still stunning face, Zoe was dumbfounded.
Zoe’s mouth hung wide open because she could not believe her eyes!
She thought, ‘How could this be? Did this wretched woman perform the surgery on Justin?!’ “Bella… Bella!” Wyatt and Nigel both quickly approached, each holding onto one of Bella’s slightly trembling hands.
The two elders felt a deep sense of unease as they looked at her. Her eyes were red from exhaustion, and there were deep imprints from the mask on her face.
“Bella… He… Is he…” Nigel’s eyes welled up with tears. He wanted to ask what happened to Justin, but he hesitated. It was truly a heartbreaking sight.
Bella took a deep breath and gripped Nigel’s hand tightly. She smile and said, “Grandpa Nigel, Justin must have heard your prayers while he was unconscious. I’ve cleared the blood clots in his brain. The surgery was very successful.” Excited exclamations erupted from the crowd!
Ryan closed his eyes in relief. The weight on his chest finally lifted.
Crackle To Gregory was so moved that he clasped his hands together and shouted. “Thank god! Thank god!” “What god? Bella performed the surgery. You should be thanking her!” Nigel retorted as he cast a disdainful glance at Gregory.
Though Gregory still harbored dissatisfaction with Bella’s character, he did not want to appear petty. Thus, he approached and said in a low voice, “Ms. Thompson, my son’s life was saved thanks to your timely assistance. Thank you for saving him.” “Chairman Salvador, please don’t say that,” Bella replied humbly. She let out a long sigh. “Justin went to such lengths to help me, so saving him is my duty and obligation.” “Bella! Thank you. Thank you so much!” Nigel happily embraced Bella, tears almost streaming down his face.
After comforting Nigel, Bella’s gaze suddenly turned icy as it fell upon the stunned Zoe.