These few words were like lightning that struck Mayor Solloway and his wife.
âShe is the richest man in Hatchbay, Wyatt Thompsonâs daughter?â
âAre you really Chairman Thompsonâs daughter?!â Mayor Solloway was surprised and kept looking
at Bella.
Steven coughed lightly and thought, âWow, most people show off their wealth with jewelry, but Ms. Bella
uses her father.â
âYes. You can ask the Salvadors to confirm this.â
Bella smiled brighter. âIâve had some dealings with Salvador Corporation, so they can verify my
identity.â
Justinâs eyes darkened as he stared at her.
Bella did not even want to mention that they were âfamiliar â with each other, as if they were mere
business rivals.
âChairman Salvador, Justin, youâre acquainted with Ms. Thompson?â
Mayor Solloway dabbled in politics, so when he heard that Bella was Wyatt Thompsonâs daughter, his
tone became more earnest. âIâm sorry that I didnât recognize you.
Then he immediately shook hands with Bella.
âMayor Solloway, am I qualified to discuss this project with you in my current capacity?â Bella still had a
smile on her face, but she had an oppressive gaze.
Mayor Solloway was stunned.
He felt that, although Bella was young, she was just as powerful as Wyatt. Thus, he dared not look
down on her.
Justin took a deep breath and secretly clenched his fists. âThis woman is now taking advantage of the
fact that she is Wyatt Thompsonâs daughter so that she can act recklessly, huh? Does she think that
business is childâs play and she can just step in anytime she pleases?â
âMs. Thompson, we are very happy to see you here. But Mayor Solloway and I have to talk about
something important today. This information is not something an outsider like you is privy to. You canât
participate in it either, so will you please give us some privacy?â Gregory maintained a kind smile on his
face, but his eyes were cold and hostile.
Bethany was furious. She wanted to step forward, but Shannon grabbed her.
Shannon thought, âBella is overestimating herself. My husband will get rid of her without needing me to
step in.â
âMr. Salvador, I know that you want to talk about business. If it werenât for the Baxim project, I wouldnât
be here either.â
Bella raised her eyebrows without changing her expression. âAlso, why canât I participate? In terms of
resources and financial strength, KS Group is not at all inferior to Salvador Corporation. We can handle
any projects that you can, too. Itâs always better to have more choices. Donât you think that Mayor
Solloway deserves to have another option?â
Mayor Solloway was startled. âThis girl came prepared!â
Gregory and Shannon looked gloomy at the moment.
âMs. Thompson.â
Justin, who had been silent all this time, took two steps forward and towered over Bella. âSalvador
Corporation has already reached a consensus with Mayor Solloway. We have discussed all aspects of
the project and met the standards for Baximâs development. Donât you think youâre violating the rules of
the business and causing unnecessary trouble if you step in to steal our project at this time?â
Bella raised her beautiful face and blinked her bright eyes with a smile. âSteal your project? Youâre
right. That is exactly what Iâm doing.â
âBella!â Justinâs pupils shrank, and his teeth clenched.
âBut I donât think that Iâm violating the rules or causing unnecessary trouble.â
Bella took a step back, away from the shadow he cast over her, and distanced herself from him. âThe
rules are always made by the winners. If you have already signed the contract, then I am indeed
making unnecessary trouble. But right now, you havenât signed a contract with Mayor Solloway, so who
makes the rules this time is still up in the air.â
Justin narrowed his eyes. He was rendered speechless.
Bella was right. Before signing the contract, everything was subject to change. Over the years, Justin
believed in this unspoken rule and had destroyed countless opponents in the market without fail.
However, he never imagined that he would be the one encountering such a hurdle this time.
His opponent was also his ex-wife.
âMs. Thompson, I donât think Mayor Solloway will cooperate with
you.â
Shannon could not stand Bellaâs arrogant attitude and said with a smile, âMayor Solloway and our
family have been friends for many years. We have always maintained a good cooperative relationship
as well, so this isnât something that can be easily overridden by most people.â