The whole venue fell silent for a moment before there was an uproar.
The guests thought they were just here for a birthday party and did not expect to hear such explosive
news.
Bellaâs charming eyes suddenly turned cold, but her expression did not change.
That was because everything was under her control.
Ryan, on the other hand, broke out in a cold sweat and quickly chased after Bella.
Ryanâs tall and strong build towered over her as he called out to her worriedly, âAnnaâ¦â
Bella looked back at him. Her eyes curved like little crescents as she smiled beautifully. âItâs okay.â
Ryanâs heart trembled again.
Who could resist this charming smile?
âAunt Shannon, itâs Grandpaâs birthday banquet today. Please donât say anything unnecessary to
disrupt everyoneâs mood. Whatâs more, this is my private matter.â Justinâs eyes were cold and filled with
resentment.
âJustin, I hope you donât mind. I didnât think it through before speaking.â
Shannon pretended to be ashamed and smiled. âWell, since none of the guests here today know Anna,
I thought of introducing her to everyone. Even if she leaves you, she used to be my daughter-in-law.
Even if she comes from a poor family in the countryside, I donât want others to look down on her.â
She made it sound like she was being considerate for Annaâs sake.
The guests whispered and looked at Bella with complicated eyes.
Rosalind and Bethany felt happy.
This not only told everyone that Anna was no longer a member of the Salvador family, but it also
confirmed her relationship with Asher Thompson.
Rosalind thought, âThat bitch Anna wonât have a chance to seduce Justin again!â
âThank you for thinking about me, Mrs. Salvador.â
Bella smiled calmly and proudly, like a blooming red rose. âI think that no one would look down on me
even if I had never married Justin. Should I be looked down upon just because I come from a poor rural
family?â
Justin pursed his thin lips and said nothing. However, he looked at his ex-wife with a hint of anger.
He thought, âAnna, have you never felt the slightest sense of superiority since you married me?â
Bellaâs words were neither humble nor arrogant, but they resonated with some of the guests around
her.
âThatâs right. Whatâs wrong with coming from a poor family in the countryside? My grandfather was a
farmer, but heâs a billionaire now.â
âMrs. Salvador is being too condescending.â
âMrs. Salvador isnât much better herself. I remember she used to be a D-list celebrity. I think sheâs
worse than a farmer!â
Shannon gritted her teeth. Her face turned red with embarrassment.
She did not expect Anna to resolve this identity reveal so effortlessly.
âWell said! Whatâs wrong with country girls? I like simple and unpretentious women.â Ryan was happy
to hear this and chuckled in Bellaâs ear.
Bella was speechless and thought, âShould I thank him?â
Justin watched the intimate interaction between Anna and Ryan with a dark rage burning in his chest.
âJustin!â
Rosalind walked up to him with a smile and naturally held his arm. âDonât think too much about it. Aunt
Shannon is just thinking of Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown wonât feel so awkward anymore if some things are
made public knowledge, donât you think?â
Justinâs expression was unreadable. His arm that she was holding became a little stiff.
Everyone looked confused again.
âI guess Ms. Brownâs identity is a bit awkward. Since she has divorced Mr. Salvador, she really
shouldnât show up at Old Master Nigelâs birthday party. Isnât she just asking for trouble?â
âDidnât you hear just now? Old Master Nigel specially invited her to attend. Although she divorced
Justin, it shows that she still has a place in Old Master Nigelâs heart.â
âI donât think thatâs the case. I think sheâs here to cause trouble. She probably doesnât want to divorce
an outstanding man like Justin. Thatâs why she said that!â
âAnna, donât listen to their gossip. What do they know? Youâre not that kind of Ryanâs eyes turned
sharp, as if he wanted to pluck out those peopleâs tongues.
person.â
âI donât care what other people say about me.â Bella laughed it off, looking magnanimous.
Just when Rosalind thought she had regained victory, a resounding voice pierced the air.
âI want to see who dares put my dear Anna in an awkward situation!â
Nigel wore a white tuxedo and walked out with the support of his son Gregory and secretary
Matt.
He was not in a wheelchair today, and his white hair was meticulously combed back. His face was rosy,
and his back was straight. He did not look-sick, like he had been battling with a disease for many years.
âGrandpa!â Bella smiled happily when she saw how healthy Nigel looked.
Shannon hurriedly winked at Rosalind. She put on a gentle smile and walked to Nigel. âDad, itâs your
birthday today. Itâs rare for our family to get together like this.â