Chapter 1136
Bella seethed with intense rage, her fingers tightly clenched in frustration.
This despicable woman had a silver tongue and was truly adept at distorting facts and twisting the truth. Despite her clear
intention to commit murder, she shifted the blame onto Justin, hoping to sow discord and strain relations between Justin and the
Hoffmans, all to garner Logan's support for herself.
âJustin, this issue concerns the reputations of two influential families. You must not treat it lightly!â
Suddenly, Shannon took on the role of a concerned matriarch, expressed her concern for the younger generation, and
emphasized the need to consider the broader implications. âWe understand that you've always felt indebted to Ms. Thompson
because of the divorce. Naturally, youâd want to help her seek justice...â
âSeek justice? Mrs. Salvador, how did you come up with such accusations?â
Liam became increasingly dissatisfied as he questioned Justin with furrowed brows. âWhen have we ever offended you that
you'd take it out on us? Are we supposed to be your punching bags? Donât overstep your boundaries!â
Liam's words sparked resentment among the Hoffman family members. Their gazes toward Justin were hostile.
âOh dear, Mr. Liam, youâve misunderstood. Thereâs no bad blood between Justin and the Hoffmans. In fact, Justin is best friends
with Ryan.â
Shannonâs lips curled into a sly smile, and her cold gaze turned
toward Bella. âItâs Ms. Thompson who holds a grudge against the Hoffmans. Everyone in Savrow knows that Ms. Thompson and
Ms. Hoffman are always at odds. Given Ms. Thompsonâs recent accident and their nearly losing the competition to the Hoffmans,
it's understandable that she feels unsettled. Justin, your desire to help Ms. Thompson seek justice is perfectly justifiable.â
Everyone was stunned.
It was obvious to everyone that Bella and Zoe were not on good terms. But to seek revenge by directly tarnishing the Hoffman
familyâs reputation was a despicable tactic.
Wyattâs face turned pale, his lips pressed into a thin line. He did not even want to interact with the despicable and shameless
Shanno
Just as Justin and Asher were about to speak, someone else spoke up first.
âShannon, itâs surprising that after all these years, you still havenât learned your place.â
The timid Celeste stepped forward, and her clear eyes were sharp.
âOver twenty years ago, you enjoyed causing trouble, and now, two decades later, youâre still resorting to such despicable and
malicious actions. You're not fit for upper-class society! But youâve chosen the wrong target this time. Bella has always been
dazzling. Her numerous acts of kindness earned her widespread respect in the Hatchbay community. Your attempts to tarnish
her reputation wonât succeed.
I'm also not the same Celeste you once manipulated. You can insult or degrade me with that venomous tongue of yours, but
donât even try thinking of harming Bella the same way!â
The revelation left everyone shocked.
Celeste, known for her gentle nature, had spoken with an unexpected aggression, making it probably the harshest thing she had
ever said.
She did not step forward to defend herself but chose to do so because she could not bear seeing Bella bullied by this vile
woman.
âAunt Celeste...â Bellaâs voice was choked with emotion. She was on the verge of tears.
âHeh! Mrs. Thompson, when have ever spread rumors about you? You shouldnât spew nonsense like that.â
Shannon shrugged, feigning
innocence while delivering cutting
remarks. âEvery word I've spoken is
the truth, isnât it? It was you wh failed
to uphold ate) stakddraS by '
sbecunibing to the temptation of
forbidden drugs, resulting in you
pissing yourself and tarnishing your
reputation. Who pressured or forced
you into doing that? If you were truly
innocent back then, why didnât you
present evidence to clear your name?
Why did you choose to disappear
from the entertainment industry
completely?â
She continued, âAnd now, do you
think you're different because you're
the esteemed Third Madam of the
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Chairman Thompson? Do you think
that everything has changed? Is that
why you've seized this opportunity to
come forward, hoping to exploit the
Thompson family's power to seek
revenge and vent your frustrations?
Hahaha...
You said that | donât belong to high society? Are you any better as a lowly mistress?â
The air in the room was tense and silent.
Even the Hoffmans were shocked, finding Shannonâs words too audacious and crossing the line.
Bethany watched as Gregory's
expression darkened. Hi lips. om
teitehed. anulnistdeeâturned ashen,
causing her to panic and break out in
a cold sweat.
Even Bethany felt that Shannon had gone too far. Her words were practically equivalent to pointing fingers and hurling insults
directly at Celeste.
âS-Shannon!â
Celesteâs eyes blazed with hatred, her entire body quivering with rage