lan gave Bella a thumbs up. âYoung Madam, youâre as sharp as ever!â
Justin grinned, pleased with the way lan addressed Bella.
Bella felt a mix of embarrassment and irritation, but her curiosity drove her to ask for more. âKeep
going!â
âThen I found out that she has a secret account at Regarton Bank.
The exact amount in the account is unclear. However, I managed to uncover the sum she transferred
from that account to Savrow Bank this time. It was a whopping $200 million!â
â$200 million? Damn, it seems like this old hag has been saving quite a sum for herself,â Ryan
remarked, raising an eyebrow in amusement.
âThatâs probably the hush money and escape funds demanded by
Winston,â Justin replied with a cold chuckle, his expression showing contempt.
âWhat surprises me even more is how easily Shannon could access such a large sum of money. On
top of that, itâs from an account from Regarton Bank!â lan exclaimed, clearly taken aback.
âAs far as I know, Shannon has some shares from the Salvador
Corporation and has been receiving dividends over the years. She probably has more than $200 million
now. So, itâs plausible,â Bella stated, her brow furrowing in thought as she tapped her chin.
âShannon may have a substantial amount of money, but every penny is still under Gregoryâs control.
Her assets in the Salvador familyâs account are completely transparent. Gregoryâs management of her
finances is a form of control over her. Therefore, the funds in the
Regarton Bank account must be her secret funds. Besides, the source of these funds is unclear. Iâve
always had evidence that Shannon used Bethanyâs boutique to attract influential figures to engage in
bribery and money laundering. However, no matter how hard they try, it would be difficult for them to
earn $200 million through that boutique,â Justin explained.
âIf youâve always had evidence, why didnât you use it to take them down?â Bella turned toward him, a
tinge of resentment evident in her expression.
Justinâs eyes darkened as he gently released her hair. His palm silently settled on her waist instead.
His touch was so gentle that Bella did not notice a thing.
However, their intimate moment left the âthird wheelsâ gaping in disbelief, their teeth gnashing with
envy.
âFirst of all, targeting a mere boutique wouldnât cripple Shannon and Bethany. Besides, Gregory would
spare no effort to shield them. If I had acted impulsively, it would indirectly harm the Salvador
Corporation, leading to stock fluctuations and immeasurable losses,â Justin explained.
Bella nodded slowly, understanding his predicament at the time.
Justin was not Gregoryâs only son. In fact, to outsiders, he was the illegitimate child who had risen to
power. The legitimate heir was also still in the picture.
Bella knew how difficult it was for Justin to rise to his position as president. She was also aware of the
precariousness of his situation over the years.
If he lost power in the Salvador Corporation, he would be at the mercy of others. And for the sake of his
mother, he had to stand his ground.
As he recalled the tragic loss of his mother, Justin was suddenly overwhelmed with profound sorrow,
his breath growing heavy. âAt that time, I didnât know that Shannon was the one responsible for my
motherâs death. So, I chose not to expose this matter for the time being. Bella, you must think that Iâm
weak and useless, right? I feel like Iâm nothing but a useless fool.â
As these words left Justinâs lips, both Ryan and lan were shocked to the core, as if struck by lightning.
After all, they had just met up with Justin. Thanks to Bellaâs presence,
Justinâs emotions had calmed considerably. Naturally, there was not an opportunity to share this with
them.
Bellaâs heart ached at the sight of her manâs desolate gaze.
Her eyes welled up slightly, wanting to reach out to comfort him.
However, her conflicted emotions held her back. She spoke gently,
Itâs not your fault. You were just a child back then, unaware of how cruel people can be. Revenge is a
dish best served cold. Itâs never too late to avenge your mother.â
Justin looked up in astonishment, meeting her determined gaze.
If it were not for the two clueless men present, Justin would have wanted to embrace her tightly, kiss
her passionately, and shower her with affection. âBesides, youâre right about something. The evidence
you have at the
moment wonât do much against Shannon and Bethany. Gregory will spare no effort to protect them.
Even if Shannon gets convicted, she wonât serve many years, and Gregory will find top-notch lawyers
like Hunter Lovett to bail her out. Even if she gets sentenced for three to five years, sheâll probably be
released early.â
âSo, we must make sure that wretched woman faces all her charges and serves her time behind bars!â
lan erupted in anger, standing up indignantly.
âBut will that be enough?â