Just then, Wyatt wrapped his arm around Celesteâs shoulder. His warm palms pressed gently against her shoulder, and his
fingers exerted a subtle pressure.
Though he remained silent, Celeste could clearly feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. With tear-filled eyes, she found solace
in his presence, knowing she had a refuge for her troubled soul.
âChairman Salvador, as the head of the household, can you do something to control this foul-mouthed woman from your family?â
Wyattâs voice suddenly turned cold. His sharp gaze seemed to pierce through Shannonâs very core.
Everyone was shocked to hear that.
Foul-mouthed woman?!
If he were to wear a mask, nobody would have guessed that these words came from the prominent businessman, Wyatt
Thompson!
Shannonâs face was flushed with humiliation and fury. Her face was as red as a beet.
However, when she met Wyatt's fierce gaze, she visibly flinched.
Justin was completely stunned, unsure of how to react. âChairman
Thompson... That was unexpected. Bella, | think | know where you got your attitude from now.â.
âWell, outsiders are always surprised to find out this side of him. Heâs been like this ever since | was born. Heâs even more
aggressive at home. Get used to it.â
Just as Bella finished speaking, her phone suddenly buzzed.
She glanced discreetly at it, her long eyelashes drooping.
In an instant, Bella fixed a cold gaze on Shannon, her lips curling upwards.
âShannon, your behavior this time was clearly inappropriate. You need to apologize to Mrs. Thompson nowâ Gregory ordered, his
tone icy as he took a deep breath.
Shannon seethed with fury, her teeth clenched painfully against her gums.
She had underestimated Wyatt's protectiveness toward Celeste. It was a level of care she had never received from Gregory.
But while she dared to confront Celeste, she dared not provoke Wyat So, through gritted teeth, she apologized in a low voice, âI
was momentarily carried away by my emotions earlier and lost my composure. Iâm sorry, Mrs. Thompson.â
âHeh, is that all you have to say?â
Wyattâs gaze was piercing, burning like fire. âDo you think you can just mess with the Thompsons as you wish? Do you think you
can just bully my woman as you like? Also, you used malicious words against my daughter earlier. Do you think | was deaf and
couldnât hear what you spewed? You got on my nerves, and now you think a simple apology will suffice? Thereâs no such bargain
in this world.â
âChairman Thompson, what do you want, then?â Gregory was growing impatient.
Although he was, displeased with Shannon for causing trouble, Wyatt's attitude toward the Salvadors also irked him.
â| want your foul-mouthed woman to slap herself twice-one for my Celeste and another for my daughter. For the sake of Old
Master
Nigel, I'll let her off easily this time.â Wyatt demanded casually.
However, it hit everyone else like a nuclear bomb!
Demanding Shannon to slap herself? Why did Wyatt not find someone to humiliate her more directly?
âY-You're being ruthless! Iâm a
wealthy tycoonâs wife! Iâm Chair
Salvadorâ s.wife! How daré you
d fh such a thing?!â Shannon
protested angrily, stomping her feet
and yelling in frustration.
Though Gregoryâs expression was grim, he did not object to Wyattâs request.
Nevertheless, Wyatt could not wait any longer and angrily called out, Quentin!â
âYes, sir!â
Quentin was more than just a mere
assistant. He was, likecwyatt's (rusted
alde@lWays ready to carry out his
command.
In an instant, he was standing before Shannon.
Before anyone could react, he swiftly raised his arm and delivered two sharp slaps to Shannonâs face.
âArgh!â Shannon cried out in pain, her cheeks instantly turning red and swollen.
Back then, Quentin had a
ninth-degree black belt i karate, ity
s morecttich. dadegh tor Shannon
to learn the hard way not to mess
with the Thompsons.