Chapter 170: Chapter 170

Bella thought, ‘Bethany, you’re a monster for bullying your sister!’

“Wilma, I understand your worries, but I’m no longer married to Mr. Salvador. I am just an outsider and

have no right to interfere with his family matters.” Bella was angry when she heard what Bethany did to

Carrie, but she had no choice but to step away.

“I know… But who else can I count on besides you? Who else can I talk to?” Wilma was about

to cry.

“Wilma, please don’t cry.”

Bella felt uncomfortable when she heard Wilma’s sobbing voice over the phone. So she comforted

Wilma and said, “You’ll have to take care of Carrie. If I find an opportunity, I will definitely try my best to

help her.”

“Thank you, Young Madam!” Wilma was grateful to her and hung up reluctantly.

Bella looked at the dimmed screen and sighed quietly.

“Is that the old nanny in the Salvadors’ residence that you often talked about before?” Asher took a sip

of tea and asked with concern.

“Yeah, she has taken care of Justin since he was little. She’s an honest and kind-hearted woman. She

was also very nice to me when I was living with the Salvadors.”

Bella was like this. If someone offended her, she would retaliate. If someone treated her well,

she would remember their kindness forever.

“It seems like Wilma is in a difficult position if she actually called you to complain.”

“It’s about Carrie Salvador, Justin’s youngest sister.”

Bella’s heart ached again when she thought of that innocent and clueless girl. “She’s autistic,

withdrawn, and introverted. Although she’s Gregory and Shannon’s daughter, they don’t pay attention

to her. When I was staying with them, I could still protect her from Bethany, who showed some restraint

back then. Now that I’m no longer there to protect Carrie, Bethany is getting more unscrupulous.”

“Although what’s happening to Carrie sounds pitiful, this is the Salvador family’s affairs.”

Asher sighed helplessly. His clear eyes were full of worry for his sister. “You and Justin are divorced, so

it’s better to remove yourself from his family matters.”

“I know what to do. By the way, why did you come here? Aren’t you busy at the headquarters? Do you

miss me?” Bella walked around behind Asher and naturally put her arms around his

neck.

“Of course, I miss you. But I came because I received this early in the morning, and I think I should

discuss it with you.’

Asher smiled gently, took out an invitation from his jacket, and handed it to her.

“This is…” Bella was stunned.

“Gregory Salvador’s secretary personally delivered Old Master Nigel’s birthday invitation to

me.” His tone was a bit skeptical, even as he smiled.

“Hah! I guess I got you involved after all.”

Bella sneered and saw through their schemes. “The Salvador family and the Thompson family have

always been at odds with each other. We’re well-known business rivals and haven’t had any contact for

so many years. Why did Gregory invite you to Grandpa Nigel’s birthday party this time? It’s clear that

Gregory didn’t do this. I’m afraid he’s coerced by his wife.”

Asher touched his chiseled jaw and said, “Bella, since they have bad intentions. I’m afraid that

something will happen at the party.”

“We’ll deal with it when the time comes. I’m not even scared of Justin, so why should I be afraid of

Shannon, the outdated D-list celebrity?”

Bella sat next to Asher and smiled smugly. “I know how to deal with her. If she wants to play dirty, I’ll

just let her be. Asher, I’ll tear this invitation up for you. Just pretend you haven’t seen it and don’t go.”

“No, I decided to go,” Asher said with determination.

“What?!”

“Bella, we have never been afraid of a challenge. We’re unyielding and should face our problems head-

on.”

Asher’s gentle eyes were filled with distress. He placed his big palm on the back of Bella’s neck and

gently rubbed it. “I didn’t know about the grievances you suffered in the past and failed to protect you.

Now that you’re back with us, I won’t let you suffer anymore.”

“Ash…” Bella’s beautiful eyes were filled with tears as she felt touched.

Asher sighed and hugged his sister. “Something unexpected might happen at the birthday banquet. If

you go alone, you may be bullied by them, so I don’t want you to be in that kind of situation anymore.”

Bella rubbed her eyes and felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She had never lacked love.

She was just so obsessed with making Justin fall in love with her that she got herself into this mess.