Chapter 236: Chapter 236

Shannon said, “Ms. Thompson, you said you wanted to discuss a collaboration, but you just rushed

over alone without an appointment. You disregarded formalities just to meet Mayor Solloway. This is

too much. It’s insincere and rude.”

“That’s right!” Bethany muttered.

“Oh, I know I came unannounced, but I can’t help it. I’m afraid if I come any later, it’ll be a step too late

for Mayor Solloway, and he may regret his decision.” Bella let out a long, helpless sigh.

“Regret? What do you mean by that?” Shannon asked sternly.

Bella ignored her completely and only spoke to the mayor. “Mayor Solloway, are you really not

considering collaborating with KS Group? Is it because I am a woman and, therefore, you think I have

no power or status within the corporation? My visit today is at the behest of my older brother, Asher,

who is the CEO of KS Group. He has left this matter of importance entirely to me. If you don’t believe it,

I can immediately arrange for him to meet with you.”

“Ms. Thompson, it’s not that I don’t believe you. It’s just that Gregory and I have known each other for a

long time. We have worked together many times before, so it’s easy to trust Salvador Corporation.

Besides, this project is in Savrow, and Salvador Corporation is a well- known conglomerate here, so…”

Mayor Solloway tried to reject Bella politely. “We will cooperate another time.”

At this moment, a look of pride appeared on Gregory and Shannon’s faces.

It was laughable that this immature and inexperienced girl brazenly came over to discuss collaboration

and tried to snatch Salvador Corporation’s project.

“Alright… I know having a pre-established relationship puts you in an awkward position. I dare not

speak of other things, but if I may add, by cooperating with KS Group, one thing is for sure.”

Bella smiled deviously and added, “You won’t regret it.”

Suddenly, Justin felt his heart tremble.

This expression, this tone, this look-Justin knew that she was going to cause trouble!

“Ms. Thompson, what do you mean by this? Why does it sound like you are insinuating that it’s trouble

or bad luck to cooperate with Salvador Corporation?” Shannon scowled.

“Steven, what time is it?” Bella asked confusedly.

“Miss, it’s 3:00 p.m.,” Steven replied.

“Well, take out your phone. Please show Mayor Solloway the three o’clock news.”

“Yes, Miss.”

Steven took out his mobile and played the broadcast aloud.

“Welcome to the ‘Three O’clock News’. In today’s headline, Zephyr Quarry, deputy general manager of

Salvador Corporation, was prosecuted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Savrow at 1:00 pm today on

suspicion of bribery. The reason he was taken away was that he was

involved in W Group’s IT equipment bidding and illegal bidding operations for Salvador Corporation’s

projects, thereby seeking improper benefits. It is understood that Zephyr Quarry is the cousin of

Shannon Quarry, wife of the Salvador Corporation’s chairman. Zephyr Quarry has cooperated with

Shannon Quarry on many projects before. The prosecutors are still investigating how many people are

involved in this case. Our news channel will continue to pay close attention to further developments of

this case…

Gregory’s face turned pale with shock while Shannon staggered in her steps. Her eyes turned

dark.

“Mom! What the hell is going on?! Why is your cousin suddenly arrested?!” Bethany spoke in a panic.

Justin stared at Bella’s leisurely face and raised his eyebrows.

Shannon’s cousin was taken away two hours ago, but the news has not leaked until now.

Come to think of it, Bella’s second brother, Axel the prosecutor, must have contributed a lot to keeping

this under wraps.

“Shannon… What’s going on?” Gregory questioned Shannon in a low voice and with a look of shock.

“I… I don’t know! I really have no idea. Mayor Solloway, Mrs. Solloway, there must be a

misunderstanding! This is all fake news! You can’t believe it!” Shannon did not expect this incident to

blow up so quickly and was left with no other choice but to resort to crocodile tears and innocent cries

to overshadow the incident.

However, Mayor Solloway’s and his wife’s expressions turned gloomy.

Mrs. Solloway said sternly, “Mrs. Salvador, is it true that Zephyr is your cousin? The news also said that

you were also involved in his previous projects involving bribery. Is that true?”

“But… I really don’t know anything!” Apart from pretending to be confused, Shannon was at her wit’s

end.

Just then, there was a commotion on the golf course.

A group of men with badges on their chests and suits walked up to them in a hurry.

They were from the prosecutor’s office.

“Ms. Shannon, your cousin is suspected of multiple commercial crimes. Please come back with us to

assist in the investigation.”