âDonât worry, Aunt Celeste. Iâm okay.â Bella reassured Celeste while. hugging her gorgeous stepmother.
âBoth of you can talk. Iâll go prepare some snacks for you.â Celestel indicated that Wyatt was still upset
by raising her hands above her head in the shape of horns.
Bella gave an âOKâ sign and winked at her as Celeste turned to leave. Quentin tactfully left as well.
âWyatt, I overheard everything you said to Aunt Celeste just now from outside.â
Bella sat down next to her elderly father and embraced him like a friend. She rested her head against
his and said, âDad, you really underestimate me. My arrogance shows I have the confidence and ability
to be arrogant. None of those domestic canaries can compete with a true phoenix like me.â
âYeah, you are my golden phoenix, but the wild chickens are always pecking at you. Doesnât that
bother you?â Wyatt shook his head helplessly. âWhy are you provoking them? I constantly have to
worry about you because of the chaos it is creating.â
âWild chickens? Are you talking about the Salvadors?â Bella couldnât help but laugh, her voice as
melodious as a nightingale. âWyatt, your tongue is even sharper than mine. I admit I was a bit rude to
you just now.â
âYou know your old man is just afraid you might suffer because of your stubbornness. I want nothing
but the best for you!â Wyatt indulgently hugged his daughter. Suddenly, he remembered. something
and frowned, asking, âYou made a fuss at the Salvadors event. As the president of Salvador
Corporation, didnât Justin give you a hard time?â
Bellaâs heart fluttered slightly, and she shook her head. âNo, and he even played a part in this incident.
initially thought that the female. reporter who came forward to accuse Bethany was unconscious. It
turns out Justin had secretly helped her and brought her to the charity event.â
Wyatt raised an eyebrow. âHmm? What do you mean?â
âHe used the event to solve his own problems. That guy has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. No
wonder heâs held onto the president position so securely over the years.â
Wyatt sneered, unable to resist teasing her, âYouâve been married to him for three years and havenât
been schemed against. Thatâs quite fortunate.â
âWyatt, the one who dares to mess with me hasnât been born yet.â Bella flashed her white teeth,
resembling a young lioness.
At that moment, Wyattâs phone rang. Bella picked it up from the coffee table for her father and glanced
at the screen, her eyes darkening.
âWho is it?â Wyatt asked.
Bella replied with a cold expression, âItâs Gregory Salvador.â
Wyatt commented, âOh, if it isnât your ex-father-in-law.â
âDad!â Bella blushed with anger, a rare sight for someone who was not easily provoked.
Wyatt cleared his throat and calmly pressed the speaker button.â
Whatâs the matter, Chairman Salvador?â
âChairman Thompson, Iâd like to talk to you about last nightâs incident.â
Despite his usual proud and arrogant attitude, Gregory displayed a more subdued attitude this time. His
tone was amiable. âIâll be heading to Hatchbay shortly. Can I invite you for a casual meal and some
tea?â
âI donât think you and I have much business to discuss lately.â Wyatt hinted with a smirk, patting his
daughterâs head. âBesides, my daughter is back, and I have to spend time with her. If you have
anything to say, say it here.â
Gregory paused, chuckling nervously. âChairman Thompson, there must have been some
misunderstanding regarding the charity. auction last night. The receipt wasnât signed by my daughter,
Bethany. It was forged, so itâs not valid.â
âChairman Salvador, I think itâs pointless for us to discuss anything here concerning the matter of your
daughter imitating my daughterâs work. Let your legal team talk to my legal team.â Wyatt maintained a
completely indifferent attitude.
âChairman Thompson! Are you really planning to sue us over this trivial matter?â Gregory seemed
visibly anxious.
âTrivial?â Wyattâs expression instantly turned cold. âAnything related to my daughter is a big deal to
me.â
Bella was seated at Wyattâs side like a docile kitten as she listened in on their conversation.
Hearing his words, her eyes sparkled with admiration. She seemed to better understand why her
mother chose this flirtatious playboy.
âChairman Thompson, it seems thereâs nothing left for us to discuss, is that right?â Gregory asked,
suppressing his anger.
Wyattâs gaze turned icy. He rubbed his cheekbone and said, âAs I grow older, I become more petty. In
business, I can weigh the pros and cons, but I wonât compromise when it comes to my family. In short,
whoever messes with my daughter, Iâll mess with them.â