NovelStartZoe steadied her breathing. “I have another call to take. I'll contact you once | get a plan sorted out.”
After hanging up on Bethany, Zoe took the call from her mother. Her sweet voice was unlike how she had spoken to Bethany. “Hi,
Mom.”
Claire sighed and stammered, “Zoe, you're coming withto visit Liam at the hospital tomorrow. Your grandfather will be there
too.”
“Uncle Liam is in the hospital?”
“Ryan wounded Liam and broke his arm. Liam’s arm is never going to recover. He has been out of it in the past few days. Things
aren't looking good for him. | didn’t want to scare you, so | didn’t tell you about him.”
“What? Ryan...” Zoe was stunned.
She was not concerned about Liam's well-being. Her focus was entirely on herself.
Ryan was out for blood this time.
Knowing Ryan, Zoe knew that Liam was only the start of his vengeance. Ryan would not stop at merely putting Liam in the
hospital.
It was plain to see that the price to pay was huge for hurting Carrie.
“Ryan has changed, Zoe. He's ruthless now.” Worried for her daughter, Claire persuaded her. “I know you've been through a lot.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRyan has been awful to you, but he’s in charge of the family business. You're not doing yourself any favors by opposing him. Listen
to me. Don’t make things difficult for Carrie. Once this blows over, I'll immigrate with you to Inalia. We don’t have to cback to
Savrow anymore. Okay?”
Bella and Justin popped open a bottle of expensive red wine upon learning that the Solloways had broken off the engagement with
Carrie.
Sitting behind the bar counter, Bella, dressed in Justin's white shirt, dangled her feet and clinked glasses with Justin.
“That's one battle won, Mr. Salvador. We can sleep easy tonight.” Bella's cheeks were rosy, and her eyes were deep with unspoken
intensity.
Justin propped one arm on the counter while pulling her into his embrace. His eyes were brewing with desire. In the end, he gave in
to his wish and kissed her lips.
After moments of locking lips, Bella melted in his arms and tipped her glass, staining the red liquid on the man’s shirt. The wine
dripped down along her long legs and onto the floor.
“Are you sure you are going to sleep easy tonight?” Justin grazed his thumb along her stained lips, his voice raspy.
Red in the face, Bella teased him. “You have been slammed with work lately. You're not getting any younger. Are you sure you can
handle a long night?”
“I think even at eighty, | can still handle more than the average Joe.” Justin curled his lips and nuzzled up against her face.
Jokes aside, Bella put on a serious countenance. “On a more serious note, Aunt Mila told Wyatt about Ralph’s feelings for Carrie.
Ash called today and toldthat Wyatt was too excited to sleep last night. He informed Quentin first thing in the morning to get
sgifts. He wanted to fly back to see Nigel and discuss Ralph’s and Carrie's wedding.”
Justin was shocked.
He knew once word got to Wyatt, the latter would take the whole thing seriously, even if it was just for show.
Justin had learned a long tago that Wyatt would do anything to get his sons married.
Heck, Wyatt took four wives for himself. He was capable of anything.
“Well, I don’t mind having Carrie as part of the family. | just don’t know how you feel about your sister becoming your sister-in-law
too,” Bella said cheekily as she narrowed her eyes.
“Carrie's happiness matters more than anything, but...” Justin hid his emotions behind his eyes. “I hope Ryan gets another chance.
They had gone through a lot together.”
“l know. That's why | told Ash to stop Wyatt.” Bella knew Justin like the back of her hand.
Justin smiled in relief. He was about to seal her lips when someone knocked on the door.
“Ms. Bella, can | have a word with you and Mr. Salvador? | have news from Meridan.”
Bella did not expect Steven to report about work to her at all.
Justin draped his jacket over her before heading over to open the door for Steven.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Ms. Bella, Mr. Salvador, | hope I'm not intruding on anything.” Steven noticed the couple's flushed faces. He had been there, so he
knew what had happened in the room.
“Not at all. We should get back to the important matters.” Justin kneeled on one knee before Bella, buttoning up the jacket to save
Bella’s modesty.
“As you expected, Bethany went to the hospital for a medical examination, Ms. Bella. We got a sample of her blood and ran DNA
tests there and here just to be sure.” Steven took a deep breath and handed the medical report to them with a fervent look.
“Bethany and Gregory are not related in any way.”
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