Bellaâs expression remained unchanged.
Bella knew how insidious and duplicitous Shannon could be. What Shannon was hinting at Mila was
that Bella was a divorced and gold-digging country girl who liked to seduce rich men.
Jean, Shannon, and their daughters laughed sinisterly.
The Thompson family and the Salvador family were at odds with each other. As the eldest son of Wyatt
Thompson, Asher had a high social status and could get any kind of woman he wanted. How could he
take a fancy to Justin Salvadorâs ex-wife?
It would only make Asher a laughingstock.
Justin frowned slightly. His dazzling eyes were filled with anger. âAunt Shannon, this is my private
matter. You have no right to comment on it.â
âJustin, although this is your private matter, itâs also related to the reputation of the Salvador family and
the Thompson family. Iâm only telling Mrs. Thompson this so that she wonât be startled to find out that
Anna is your ex-wife in the future. Iâm just doing it for everyoneâs good!â Shannon kept talking
nonsense.
âThe reputation of our families? Didnât Ms. Brown divorce Mr. Salvador? Divorce means that she no
longer has any relationship with your family. Mrs. Salvador, why do you still think that what Ms. Brown
does will embarrass your family?â
Mila smiled coldly. âDoes it mean that she has signed her life to you before marrying into the Salvador
family? Is she forever tied to your family? There is nothing shameful about Ms. Brown marrying Asher if
they are fit for each other. Do you think the Thompson family wonât accept her just because she is
divorced? What era are we in now? Mrs. Salvador, you should be more open-minded about these
things.â
As soon as Mila said this, Ryan applauded. It was such a relief to hear Mila diss Shannon.
Jean, Rosalind, and Bethany looked shocked as they stood there in embarrassment, not daring to say
a word.
They all thought that Mila was being overprotective of Anna.
âMrs. Thompson, youâre also from a wealthy family, so you must understand what I mean, right?â
When Shannon saw that Mila did not fall for her trick, she was embarrassed and anxious. Her face
turned red. âMs. Brown got together with Mr. Thompson as soon as she divorced Justin. If word of this
spreads, people will think that Ms. Brown had an illicit relationship with Mr. Thompson while still married
to Justin. Thatâs embarrassing. Mrs. Thompson, now that you are the matriarch of the Thompson
family, you should plan for your childrenâs future, donât you think?â
âThatâs enough!â
Mila frowned and raised her slender hand. She was more graceful than Shannon could ever be. âThis
is between the children. Although I am an elder, I am not Asherâs mother, so I have no right to interfere.
Mrs. Salvador, youâre not Mr. Salvadorâs birth mother, right? Donât you think what youâre saying is
disrespectful?â
âIâ¦â Shannon was rendered speechless.
âAlso, Wyatt is my partner, but I am not the matriarch of the Thompson family. I donât want to hear this
from you again, Mrs. Salvador.â
Milaâs stern words were so frightening that Shannonâs face turned as white as paper. Her expression
was also stiff.
Bella bit her red lips and felt a soreness in her nose.
There would only be one matriarch in the Thompson family, and that was Bellaâs mother.
Justinâs thin lips turned white, and his cold eyes flickered.
He did not like Anna and was married to her in name only. She even caused trouble for him and
provoked him time and time again.
However, when Shannon ridiculed her harshly, he felt as if his dignity was being trampled on.
âMs. Brown, are you going to see Asher? Iâll take you there.â Milaâs gentle eyes fell on Bella.
âThank you, Mrs. Thompson. Sorry to trouble you.â Bella smiled tenderly, like a prim and proper lady.
âYouâre such a polite and beautiful girl.â
Mila took Bellaâs hand and caressed it gently. She said loudly on purpose, âAsher has really good taste
to choose you as his girlfriend.â