The charity auction ended amid a dramatic turn of events.

Not only was this evening a historic high in terms of funds raised for any charity event hosted by Mintmagazine, it also played out as a spectacle for the reporters in attendance due to the series ofshocking revelations.

Gregory immediately dispatched his secretary and lawyer to the scene after learning of the news. Theyled Shannon and the stunned Bethany past the onlookers and into the waiting car. They looked like ratsscurrying around.

“Ms. Gordon, I am the legal representative for the Salvador Corporation. Your public accusation ofbribery for the theft of business information from the KS World Hotel will result in a defamation lawsuit ifyou have no concrete evidence. We will get to the bottom of this!” With those firm words, the lawyerwalked away, leaving an unwavering stance behind.

Xena found herself on the verge of a legal battle with the formidable Salvador Corporation. Thelooming threat of a lawsuit was enough to send shivers down her spine, but what truly terrified her wasJustin’s overwhelming influence over her fate. He seemed to be capable of deciding her fate with asingle thought.

Justin looked at her, his gaze unwavering and unaffected.

Terrified, Xena exclaimed, “I… I am speaking up because I have proof! Don’t expect me to beintimidated by wealth and power. I have turned over a new leaf, and I will not be manipulated into doingthings. against my conscience!”

In a difficult situation, the lawyer hesitantly looked towards Justin, seeking his opinion on the matter.

Justin remained cold and apathetic, as if he had no ties to the Salvador Corporation. “Go back and tellChairman Salvador that Ms. Gordon and the entire KS World Hotel will go against him.”

‘I will also be against him,’ Justin thought darkly.

Even the lawyer could not shake an uneasy feeling after hearing this. Bella was the heiress of KSGroup. If the situation became more serious, it would not only be an offense against her, but the entireThompson family would be involved. Bella’s father and brothers, as well as the powerful Larson familybehind Mila, were not to be underestimated. It seemed like playing with fire would be an invitation todisaster.

“Wherever necessary, we should apologize and face the consequences. Blindly distorting the truth andsupporting tyranny will only make the Salvador family a laughing stock,” Justin said coldly.

He turned around with a cold grin on his face, looking for Bella. Only then did he realize that she hadvanished without a trace. His heart was filled with a cold sense of abandonment.

As Alice needed to get to other important appointments, Bella walked her to the underground parkinglot.

“Ms. Thompson, you really impressed me tonight,” Alice said as she hugged Bella softly. “I knew thatAsher’s sister wouldn’t let me down.”

Bella said with a modest smile, “That is because you’re seeing me through a filter, as I am Asher’ssister.”

“No. Your personality, eloquence, thoughts, and character have. impressed me since the first time wemet. I feel we could be great friends,” Alice said sincerely.

“Well, wouldn’t it be great if we could be related?” Bella raised an eyebrow, teasing her.

Alice sensed the underlying meaning, and her normally serious face. blushed slightly. Her voice wassoft as she said, “Darling, I will be 50 next year. I enjoy Asher’s company, but I shouldn’t hold himback.”

“So what if you’re 50? There’s a 25-year age difference between my dad and his third wife, and theyseem to be having a good time. together,” Bella told Alice with pride. “Life is short, Alice. Don’t makedecisions you will later regret. Don’t be afraid to go after Asher if you really like him. You shouldn’tleave any regrets in life, even if things don’t work out.”

“Alexa.” Alice called Bella by her pseudonym all of a sudden. “Have you made any decisions in your lifethat you wish you hadn’t? Any moments of regret?”

There was a faint hint of pain in Bella’s heart, as if a sealed corner deep inside her had been quietlytorn open, revealing a cruel crack.

Even so, she curled her lips slightly and smiled to show that she understood. “Honestly, I have madedecisions I wish I hadn’t. But now, I have no regrets whatsoever.”

Bella thought to herself, ‘I regretted having married him, but I have no regrets because I tried my best.”

It sounded contradictory, but it encapsulated her genuine feelings.

Alice got into the car, and Bella watched her leave.

“Alexa!”

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