Bella smiled and said, âYou can alter your face or name, but it doesnât change your history, no matter
how you try to erase them. There are no secrets that can be hidden forever. There are some things I
wonât mention, not because Iâm kind, but because they have nothing to do with me, and I canât be
bothered. However, if you dare provoke me again, donât blame me for unveiling some of your lies.â
Rosalindâs heart convulsed violently, a shiver coursing down her spine. The thought that Bella knew her
secrets left her with an unsettling chill
By the time Justin came out of Rose Manor, Bella and Christopher had departed. After the conversation
with Christopher, Justin sat alone in the cold breeze, stunned. By now, it was already late in the
evening.
Justin had someone escort Rosalind back to the hospital. He then headed to Observation Tide Manor
with Ian, who was visibly distressed.
Ian was so anxious along the way that a cold sweat soaked through his suit. With a red face, he
continuously apologized to Justin, âIâm sorry⦠Iâm sorry, Mr. Salvador⦠Punish me however you see
fit! Itâs all my fault; I shouldâve done better research. I had no idea the person I was dealing with was
from the Iverson family! Itâs all my fault.â As he talked, the young man. choked on his tears.
Immersed in thought with closed eyes, Justin let out a faint sigh and said mockingly, âItâs such a trivial
matter. Why are you shedding tears over it?â
Ian stuttered, âBut this⦠doesnât seem trivial.â
âChristopher hasnât been seen in the country for over a decade. Itâs understandable if you canât find
information about him,â Justin said, closing his eyes once more and taking a deep breath. âEven if you
uncover something, the outcome will likely be the same. He wonât cooperate with us. The country has
several similar rose gardens; just contact them, and weâll find another supplier.â
âYes, Iâll do that tomorrow.â Ian rubbed his eyes and sighed helplessly. âMr. Iverson is quite generous
with Ms. Thompson. For such a significant project, he readily agreed. A regular businessman would
weigh multiple options and carefully consider them, wouldnât they?â
This remark, like a thorn, dug deep into Justinâs heart. He asked with a solemn tone, âIan, did I treat
Bella poorly before? Did I mess up that badly?â
As Justin posed the question, Ianâs throat tightened. The pressure to respond to his question left him
grappling for words. Despite his straightforward nature, he wasnât a fool. He had just messed up a task,
and now his boss presented him with a life-or-death question. He felt like he was sitting on pins and
needles.
âItâs okay; I donât blame you. You can speak your mind,â Justin saw through his cautious thoughts.
lan coughed and cleared his throat before he continued, âMr. Salvador, to be honest, your treatment of
Ms. Thompson⦠canât be considered bad. Everything, from food and clothing to daily expenses, was
top-notch, Luxury cars and black cards, you never hesitate to provide
them.â
âIt was a marriage my grandfather had arranged between her and me-more in name than in fact. As
long as itâs within my means, Iâve never been stingy,â thought Justin as he pinched his nose, a
melancholy lingering in his heart.
Ian added, âIf Ms. Thompson had seen this union as a business opportunity, reaping the benefits for
three years and then leaving, you indeed havenât treated her poorly.â
Ianâs tone grew serious, and his brow furrowed. âItâs a shame, though. Ms. Thompson genuinely cares
for you. She once loved you wholeheartedly and cared for you tirelessly, day in and day out. Despite
your cold treatment and the Salvador familyâs mistreatment, she never uttered a complaint. Treating a
woman who regarded you as a husband with such cruelty for those three years was just too ruthless. In
the eyes of a woman deeply in love with you, the money was a stark humiliation.â
Justin found himself grappling with emotions. The weight of it sent a shiver down his throat. His chest
surged with intense emotions, creating an internal storm he desperately tried to
suppress.
Reflecting on those words, âshe loved youâ, Justin looked like he was on the verge of collapse.