What was Bella saying? She seemed to hint that Linnyâs death was closely related to Shannon and
Bethany.
Justin stared at Bellaâs discolored, seething face, his hand slipping around her waist.
Feeling her shudder, Justin pressed his palm against her skin, his warmth offering assurance and
encouragement.
He stood down, not because he did not want to risk his reputation.
Justin understood that Bella needed to stand up to Shannon and
Bethany to overcome her resentment and trauma.
Shannonâs and Bethanyâs faces contorted with horror.
They tried to control the narrative by bringing the press into it. Yet now, they might be shooting
themselves in the foot.
âWhat are you saying, Ms. Thompson? Donât tell me you think we killed Linny,â Shannon pressed with
bulging eyes.
âDid I say you killed her? I said nothing of that sort.â
Bella shrugged, her expression taunting. âI said nothing. Why were you in a hurry to deny everything?
Did you have something to do with Linnyâs death?â.
The journalists exchanged glances before putting Shannon and Bethany in the spotlight.
Shannon glared at Bella, wishing she could bite her head off.
Goddamnit! The bitch set her up again.
âJust because you are members of the Salvador family, you boss around, yell, and torture the domestic
help. Donât try to play the good guys now. Your presence is a nuisance to the living and the dead. I
donât see a problem telling you karma would get to you one day.â A storm of emotions was brewing in
Bellaâs eyes.
Justin looked at Bella in awe.
His woman sure was intelligent and witty.
Despite knowing that Shannon and Bethany were responsible for Linnyâs death, they had no proof.
Accusing Shannon directly of murder could backfire, leaving Bella vulnerable to a slander lawsuit
For this reason, Bella chose to keep her speech vague.
Bellaâs words were sure to hit a nerve with Shannon and spark a media firestorm. With a well-placed
strike, Bella got even with
Shannon and Bethany and threw a wrench in their plans.
Shannon hated Bellaâs guts, but more so herself, for getting caught Bellaâs wordplay.
âThatâs a big accusation to make, Bella!â
Bethany freaked out, knowing the image she worked so hard to build was gone. She lashed out, âI
know you donât see eye-to-eye with me and my mother, but that doesnât give you the right to make false
claims about us. Thatâs slander. I can sue you.â
Her voice trailed off.
Justinâs steely gaze sent chills down Bethanyâs spine. She felt like an invisible knife was held against
her throat.
âIâm only giving you facts. I have insights because I lived with you at your family home for three years.â
Bella grimaced sternly.
The crowd was shocked.
What was that supposed to mean?
It made no sense that the heiress of the Thompsons lived in the
Salvadorsâ residence for three years.
The press, Shannon, Bethany, Justin, and the Thompson brothers behind Bella were stunned.
âBella, you-â
Bellaâs statement stopped Justin from saying anything further. âI know better than anyone the shitty
things you did throughout the years because Iâm Justinâs ex-wife. I was once a member of the Salvador
family.â