The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 264
“Steve, what’s wrong?” Bella asked with concern. Her eyes widened as she saw his disheveled figure. Steven, who was usually
composed, stood in front of her with swollen eyes and pale lips, looking extremely pitiful.
Asher asked, “Is this about Shannon?”
Asher walked up from behind Bella, wiping his hands with a handkerchief. Bella looked over and was surprised to find
bloodstains on it. Bella sighed at the realization that her brother had once again taken matters into his own hands, robbing her of
the opportunity to showcase her talents.
“Sorry... I’m really sorry!” Steven bowed. His apology echoed in the tense air.
Puzzled, Bella glanced at her phone as it rang. Axel’s name lit up the screen.
Bella answered, “Axel?”
“Bella, Shannon left my place just a few moments ago.” Axel’s tone was tinged with helplessness and self-blame.
He continued, “My team has been actively gathering evidence of Shannon’s abuse of and bribery for the past few days.
Unfortunately, it seems she was well-prepared. All the evidence now points to Zephyr Quarry.”
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Axel added, “Gregory had hired Hunter Lovett, a skilled lawyer known for playing dirty and exploiting every loophole. Since we
were lacking evidence, we had no choice but to release Shannon.”
Bella replied, “It’s okay, Axel. You’ve done your best. Besides, we’ve achieved our primary goal. What truly matters is that the
project in Baxim remains under our control. We can discuss the rest in due course.”
Bella was not as anxious as the men around her. Each one of them seemed ready to skin
Shannon alive.
While Shannon was undoubtedly despicable, Bella understood a fundamental principle that haste often led to mistakes.
Gregory’s infatuation with Shannon meant that he would spare no effort to save his wife. It was not worth it to escalate the
conflict between the two conglomerates over a project.

Axel continued, “By the way, Bella, Steven already called me. The poor guy was almost in tears. Please let him know that this
matter has nothing to do with him at all.”
Axel sighed. “He’s overthinking it for your sake. He was afraid you’d be upset, so he burdened himself excessively.”
Bella replied, “Alright...”
Upon ending the call, Bella seemed to have grasped the situation. She looked at Steven with complicated emotions and said,
“Steve...”
Steven reproached himself. His eyes were red. “Ms. Bella, this is my family’s fault. I am willing to bear any punishment.”.
Steven found out today that his brother, Hunter Lovett, had taken on Shannon’s case. He was
so angry that he ran to Hunter’s law firm and had a heated argument with Hunter at the office.
-“Our father was upright and incorruptible. During his tenure, he offended countless people, so as soon as he retired, our
enemies started targeting our family and seeking revenge against our father, attempting to frame us for injustice. If it wasn’t for
Chairman Salvador coming to our aid at that time and hiring our father as the legal advisor so that the conglomerate could
protect us, how could our parents have enjoyed their retirement? How could your law firm have become so successful?! Now
that Ms. Bella is going against Shannon, how can you represent the Salvadors and help Shannon escape charges?! Isn’t this
betraying their trust for personal gain?!”
Steven and Hunter had not argued for over two decades, but this time, Steven was putting his foot down for Bella’s sake.
“The Thompsons have been kind to us, but that doesn’t mean our whole family is indebted to them! Besides, our father has
successfully won numerous lawsuits for Wyatt Thompson over the years. Any gratitude owed has already been repaid. I am a
professional lawyer. To me, everyone is a potential client. As long as it’s a case I can handle, I will take it on. It has nothing to do
with any ties to the Salvadors or the Thompsons. Instead, look at you! Our parents painstakingly raised you, provided you with
the best education, and invested
considerable effort to see you succeed and achieve greatness, not to have you become a lackey for the Thompsons!”
Hunter’s words pierced Steven’s heart. Despite his heart belonging to Bella, the weight of his family’s expectations held him
captive. He felt unworthy to face Bella again.

Bella asked, “Steve, what are you saying?”
Bella’s brow furrowed as she approached him with a tender smile.
She placed her hands on his trembling shoulders and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Don’t blame yourself, and let’s
not allow this incident to sour our relations with your family. Shannon isn’t worth the trouble. Why should we let it cast a shadow
on our families and dampen our spirits?”
“Ms. Bella...” Steven’s voice broke, heavy with guilt.
Bella interjected. “I completely understand why Hunter is taking on Shannon’s case. No hard feelings.”
Bella’s gaze remained unwavering as she spoke earnestly, “Professionals should stick to their duties, especially lawyers, who
must remain impartial. If Hunter has been hired by the Salvador family under suitable conditions, he should handle their case
professionally. I’m confident that if we need legal assistance in the future, your family will be there, right?”
Steven nodded shyly and lowered his gaze.
The three of them got into the car. Asher held Bella’s hand, gently caressing her palm as he asked, “Bella, what are your plans
moving forward?”