Wilson Jr. made it sound as if the women courted by him should feel grateful.
"Bella..." Amelia said, anxiously holding onto Bella's hand.
Surprisingly, Bella stayed composed, her tone cool and distant. "Mr. Wilson Jr., I'm a divorced woman. It's a fact that everyone in Savrow is aware of. You know that, right?"
The Reeds visibly panicked, exchanging uneasy glances.
People around them began to cast sidelong glances at Justin.
With a tight-lipped expression, Justin fixed his gaze on Bella, prepared to step up and address any speculation, fiercely committed to defending her.
"That girl from the Thompson family is way too arrogant and irresponsible!"
Logan stood beside Gregory, shaking his head disdainfully. "Is divorce something to be proud of? It's not something to boast about, especially at such an important event. Not only is she shameless, but she's also trying to bring Justin down with her. Chairman Salvador, this girl clearly has no respect for your family and looks down on the Salvador family."
Gregory's face darkened gradually, his expression growing increasingly grim.
Zoe playfully joked. "For some women, divorce may be shameful, but for Ms. Thompson, it seems like she's wearing it as a badge of honor."
She walked alongside her grandfather and said sarcastically, "Mr. Wilson Jr. is actively pursuing her. By speaking out about this publicly, she not only subtly offends the Salvador family but also showcases her
charm to everyone else at the same time. It's a win-win situation for her. Can you blame her?"
Gregory's expression turned incredibly cold and dark as ice.
"There are plenty of fish in the sea. Mr. Wilson Jr., with your status, you won't have trouble finding a suitable match. Obviously, I'm not what you're looking for." Bella refused him with a gentle smile. Even though it was polite, she still turned him down.
Wilson Jr. felt intense frustration surging up in his chest.
Initially, when Bella mentioned her divorce, he felt uncomfortable due to his lack of experience. But what hurt even more was the feeling of being rejected!
So, taking a step closer, Wilson Jr. looked at Bella with tender affection, as if she were the only one he could ever marry.
"Ms. Thompson, whether you've been married before is of no concern to me. I'm drawn to your personality. Your experiences and openness only add to your charm, deeply captivating me. Your ex-husband may not have cherished you, but in my eyes, you're a dazzling star in the night sky, a radiant pearl in the vast sea. I will cherish and protect you. Please, give me a chance to court you."
"I swear, I can't stand these men and their sweet talk! They may seemm passionate, but deep down, they're shameless!" Ryan bent over and pretended to vomit.
"It's all my fault." Justin's heart churned with bitter emotions, his trembling fingers clenching "If only I had been a better husband to Bella. If only I hadn't been so foolish, so blind... None of this would have happened. It's all my fault."
The onlookers were dumbfounded. Even Wilson was astonished. His son, usually so proud, was now humbly courting a woman for the first time in his life.
Bella seemed to be either a rare gem or a harbinger of trouble.
Bella did not expect Wilson Jr. to continue. Her beautiful lips turned cold as frost, and she was ready to give him the cold shoulder.
Suddenly, she felt a weight on her shoulder.
Wyatt stepped forward, placing a hand on her shoulder, and smiled at the Reeds. "Gentlemen, my apologies. My daughter is already spoken for. She has a fiancé."