Axel was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He wanted to say more, but Bella glared at him, so he shut
his mouth.
âWhat?! Iâm going to beat that bastard on your behalf!â
Steven was angry and wanted to settle the score with Justin, but Bella stopped him. âForget it. You
canât beat him. He used to be in the peacekeeping army, so youâll just become his punching bag.
Besides, he didnât mean to dislocate my shoulder. Heâs just careless and doesnât know how to control
his strength. Heâs always been like this.â
âMs. Bella, why does it sound like you have known him for a long time?â
Bella was stunned for a moment. She pursed her red lips and said nothing.
Steven still did not know about her relationship with Justin. She did not mean to hide it on purpose, but
she was just too lazy to explain herself.
It was in the past anyway, and she did not plan to get back together with Justin.
Back at the villa, Axel made coffee for Bella while scolding Justin for being a jinx.
âIâm sorry, Axel.â Bellaâs long eyelashes trembled guiltily.
âHuh? Why are you apologizing to me?â
Axel was surprised and raised his hand to touch his sisterâs forehead. âDo you have a fever? What
nonsense are you spouting now?â
âNo, I just felt sorry for using you to keep my secret. Since Asher is on a business trip in Inalia, I can
only ask you for help. Iâm afraid that you think Iâm treating you as a propâ¦â Bellaâs voice became softer
as she spoke.
âSilly girl, what are you talking about?â
Axel felt distressed and came over to hug Bella. He avoided her injured arm and pulled her slender
body to his chest.
âMom gave birth to the four of us before you so that we could protect you. The next time you get
married, the four of us will also accompany you!â
After saying this, Axel felt that it was not right to assume this and quickly added, âEven if you never get
married, we will still be at your beck and call. Weâll protect you and be your backers for the rest of your
life!â
Bellaâs lips twitched as she thought, âAccompany me when I get married? Then I might as well be a
nunâ¦â
Justinâs mood was affected because he had injured Bella. He could not concentrate on his meetings all
afternoon and did not listen to the reports by the senior executives.
His lips were bruised, and his face was gloomy. However, no one dared to ask him what happened.
They did not even dare to breathe loudly.
Although Justin was Gregoryâs illegitimate son, everyone in the Salvador Corporation respected him.
Gregoryâs eldest son from his first wife was frail and had been recuperating in Regarton. His illness had
worsened in recent years, and he had to rely on someone to push him around in a wheelchair.
Gregoryâs second wife, Shannon, gave birth to two daughters. Her eldest daughter was 25 years old,
and her second daughter was 20 years old. None of her daughters were capable enough to be the
heirs of the Salvador Corporation.
Therefore, Justin was the only successor to the Salvador Corporation. He was outstanding and
commanding, so those who initially opposed his succession dared not go against it anymore.
âMr. Salvador, the Walter Group Hotel we have an eye on in the western suburbs has been acquired.â
The senior management reported the situation cautiously.
âBy whom?â Justin immediately returned to his senses and focused on the matter at hand.
âKS Group. Walter Group transferred that hotel to them. In the future, it will be the second branch of KS
World Hotel in Savrow.â
Justinâs body stiffened, and his eyes darkened.
âWhy didnât you tell me sooner?â
âWe have been negotiating the acquisition and almost got a deal, but Ms. Thompson from KS World
Hotel came out of nowhere and intercepted our project. It was truly unexpected.â The senior
managementâs face turned pale with fright.
âAlmost got a deal? I think itâs almost time for you to retire.â
There was no emotion in Justinâs eyes. His deep voice was oppressive as he said, âWhat did I tell you
before? That hotel is in a strategic location. Itâs only a 600-meter walk from Universal Studios, which
will be built in two years. I wanted you to acquire it as soon as possible, even if we had to pay double.
But you were so hesitant and timid. Thatâs why the project was intercepted! Now, KS Group has
benefited from this. How will you or your team bear this responsibility?â
The senior manager lowered his head and wiped his sweat. His legs trembled under the table.
âYouâll be transferred to Fennâs branch next week. If you repeat this mistake, I wonât care that youâve
worked here for a decade.â
After Justin finished speaking, he strode out the door, leaving everyone with stunned expressions on
their faces. They felt as if they were walking on thin ice.
Justin was angrier than usual today.
âCould it be⦠Revenge?â
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On the way back to Tideview Manor, Ian glanced at the rearview mirror worriedly while driving. After
Ms. Gold attacked Young Madam, Mr. Thompson stopped all our project cooperation and exposed the
Gold familyâs product issues. Could this all be Mr. Thompsonâs intentions? Although the Gold family
deserves to be in this situationâ¦â
Justin suddenly raised his eyes and looked sharply at the rearview mirror. Ian was so flustered that he
almost choked.
âStop at the tailor shop in front.â