âOh? Really?â Nigel stroked his chin.
âYes.â
Shannon took to Bethanyâs defense. âA gentleman like Ryan wouldnât visit a lady at her house without
reason. He must have felt something for Bethany since he went to her. Things might have been
different then, but they have changed now. Besides, you might be meaning to set Ms. Thompson and
Ryan up, but the last I checked, Ms. Thompson has moved on with another man.â
Justin shot a chilling look at Shannon.
With his lips pressed together, he swallowed hard as if to stop his brewing emotions.
Surprised, Nigel asked, âAnna has a boyfriend? Who?â
âThe youngest son of Iverson Groupâs chairman. His name is Christopher Iverson,â Shannon replied.
She got her intel from Rosalind.
Bethany later mentioned that Bella kept in touch with Christopher.
Shannon did not care whether it was true, but her priority was to stop. the old man from playing
matchmaker.
âBella and Christopher arenât together.â
Unable to take it anymore, Justin slammed the glass on the table with a thud. He looked menacing.
âI heard that they had been on a date more than once. They would take a stroll at the rose garden and
visit the music theater-â
âI said, they are not together.â
His rage-fueled gaze fixated on Shannon. âI hope you donât spread rumors before verifying the
information.
âBella is a lady, the heiress of KS Group, and the general manager of the KS World Hotel. Your
unfounded theory can damage her reputation.â
Left without a comeback, Shannon contorted her face with fury,
âJustin! Is that how you talk to your elders? What do you-â
Before Gregroy could finish, Justin rose to his feet aggressively. âIâm finished with dinner. Enjoy your
food.â.
Nigel narrowed his eyes as Justin stormed off.
Annoyed, Justin loosened his tie and wandered off to the garden get some fresh air.
He had been on pins and needles ever since Nigel talked about setting Ryan and Bella up.
Justin could barely breathe when Shannon said Bella was with
Christopher. At that rate, the suffocation would have taken Justin first.
Furrowing his brows, Justin fished out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and gripped one between
his lips.
Anxiety and anger washed over Justin as reality began to set in. He pulled out his phone and gave
Ryan a call.
âTo what do I owe this call, Justin?â
Ryan sounded listless and pouty. âYou havenât visited me since I had food poisoning. Gasp! Donât tell
me you have another man.â
âI got news for you.â
Justin drew a deep breath. âGregory and Shannon intend to marry Bethany to you.â
On the other end of the line, Ryan jolted up and ran his mouth. âWhat the hell?! You can keep the
drama in your family. Why did you have to get me involved? As if the drama isnât big enough.â
Justin narrowed his eyes. âDo you care who you marry? Didnât you say that it doesnât matter who you
marry? Sheâs just going to be eye candy.â
âYes, I said that, but-â
âWhatâs wrong with marrying Bethany? She likes you, and you wonât go wrong by strengthening your
business alliance with the Salvador Corporation through marriage.â
âI mean, you know the type of person Bethany is, bro. Donât try to play Cupid and throw me to my
misery.â
âWell, misery loves company. She canât outsmart you anyway.â Justin took a puff of the cigarette.
Ryan did not deserve Bella..
Christopher was out of the question too.
Justin gnashed his teeth in resentment.
He longed to constantly be with Bella, shielding her from all potential rivals.