Chapter 788: Chapter 788

Unspoken words echoed in Justin’s mind. ‘You’re my bottom lin Bella. But I wonder… Do I hold the

same significance in your hear Bella? Or am I perhaps even less important than Christopher?”

Thinking of this, Justin felt an unbearable mix of reluctance, anger, and sorrow flooding his heart. With

a heavy heart, he tore his gaze away from Bella’s beautiful face, unable to bear looking at her any

longer.

As if they shared a telepathic connection, Bella discreetly stole a glance at him at the very moment.

Seeing him staring ahead with a cold expression, her heart skipped a beat for no reason.

Shannon trembled uncontrollably, her heart pounding in her chest, making it difficult to breathe.

It was evident that Gregory couldn’t control Justin anymore, and his. support for Shannon was

dwindling.

Shannon thought, ‘If this bastard were to find out that I played a hand in worsening his mother’s

depression, what would happen to me?’

Shannon’s mind raced back to the time when she bribed the maids

around Mary, all except Wilma.

They had tampered with Mary’s medication for depression,

substituting it with drugs that stimulated the central nervous system.

Over time, not only would it accelerate the physical manifestations of depression, but it would also

induce feelings of oppression, difficulty breathing, and even hallucinations.

In the final few months of Mary’s life, Mary was tormented physically and mentally before she ended

her own life.

Shannon thought, ‘This secret must never see the light of d

day it is exposed will be the end of me!’

“Greg, are you really going to stand by and watch me get beaten? I’m

your wife…” Shannon’s grip on Gregory’s clothes tightened as tears streamed down her cheeks.

When the tough approach didn’t work, one had to resort to softer strategies, like playing the victim.

Shannon knew Gregory was particularly vulnerable to this approach.

Gregory’s breath grew heavier as he stiffly supported Shannon’s arms. “Go back to your room and

freshen up. I’ll have Bethany and the secretary take you to the hospital.”

“No.” Justin’s lips parted coldly.

Gregory’s brow furrowed. “What do you want, Justin?”

Justin stared intimidatingly. “It’s just a slap. She won’t die. But

Shannon and Ms. Thompson must settle the issue between them

tonight.”

Bella’s heart skipped a beat, and she pursed her red lips.

Shannon screamed hysterically. “How many times do I have to say it?

I have nothing to do with Celeste’s case, and I don’t even know that

assailant! It’s all fabricated slander from Bella!”

Bella disdainfully glared at Shannon’s pale face. “Mrs. Salvador, I

think you should listen to Chairman Salvador and go to the hospital to see if you have any signs of

early-stage dementia.”

“Bella!” Shannon gritted her teeth.

Logan raised an eyebrow at this remark. “Was Ms. Thompson’s tongue always this sharp?”

“Yes, Father. Ms. Thompson has always been like this, hot-tempered and fierce in her actions.” Claire

couldn’t stand Bella’s demeanor out

of spite.

Logan cleared his throat lightly. “It’s good for girls to be a bit fierce and fiery. Besides, her family

background matches her temperament. She’s also quite beautiful. It’s a pity she’s been divorced once.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be a bad match for Ryan.”

His comment made Claire and Zoe speechless.

Zoe was startled, her heart pounding. “Grandpa! What are you saying? Bella is just discarded goods!

How can she be a match for Ryan?”

“Discarded? For a woman as outstanding as Ms. Thompson, even if she’s been through multiple

divorces, I believe there would still be plenty of men dying to be with her.”