No⦠No!
Without her position as the wife of the Salvador Corporationâs chairman, who would even care about
Shannon? Who would even pay any attention to her?
The fact that she was Gregoryâs wife was why Justin and Bella were cautious around her, unable to
challenge her.
If Shannon loses the protection of this man, those two would tear her apart alive!
âFrom now on, you are forbidden to leave Tideview Manor without my permission. If you dare to
disobey my orders, Iâll send you abroad. In that case, donât even think about setting foot in Savrow ever
again!â
âHow could you fail to distinguish whatâs right from wrong, Greg? had good intentions. I attended the
funeral to assist with the aftermath! It was all that malicious girl, Bellaâs fault. She kept co at me like a
dog with rabies, relentlessly trying to ruin the Salva family. Thatâs why things escalated!â Shannon
desperately defen herself.
âDo you think Iâm an idiot?!â
Gregory no longer wanted to listen to her nonsense. His tone was icy and full of resentment. âIâve
looked into it. Those reporters were all arranged by you! You knew you had issues with Bella, yet you
deliberately provoked her by bringing people along. You willingly walked into trouble like a clown. Who
else can you blame but yourself?! Stay away from me! Stop bothering me!â
âGreg! You canât do this to me⦠Greg!â
Amid their heated struggle, a resounding crash echoed.
The wooden box in Gregoryâs palm fell to the ground with a loud thud, its contents spilling out.
As Gregory witnessed Maryâs jewelry scattered all over and the jade bracelet he had once gifted her
now shattered into two pieces, rage surged within him.
His eyes blazed with fiery anger, turning a fierce crimson as he glared fiercely at Shannon. His sharp
gaze seemed to be on the verge of piercing through her very soul.
Shannon, taken aback by Gregoryâs intense stare, paled even further at the sight of the items on the
ground.
She recognized them. Those were Maryâs belongings.
Why was he holding onto Maryâs belongings?
Why would he hold onto mementos of someone long deceased someone he had supposedly forgotten
for twenty years?
âGet out, now.â
âGreg, that was an accident. Iâ¦â
âGet out!â
Gregory roared angrily, his voice almost hoarse with exertion.
Late at night, the atmosphere in the study was tranquil, with the silver moonlight streaming in through
the window, casting a melancholic glow on Gregoryâs face.
His secretary, Paul, entered the room, carrying medication to lower his blood pressure.
âChairman, itâs late. You havenât been feeling well lately. You should get some rest.â
âYouâve been through a lot tonight,â Gregory said in a low voice, still flipping through the photos left
behind by Mary.
Paul was briefly surprised, understanding that Gregory was referring to the incident that got him
assaulted by Shannon earlier in the day. He smiled indifferently, saying, âIâve been in your service for
many years. That was nothing. But I believe Madam Mary wouldnât bear to see you toil and fret like
this.
âYeah. Mary wouldnât bear it. Sheâs always been the most compassionate person.â
As he spoke, Gregoryâs throat tightened, his eyes reddening heartache.
âSir, are you considering drafting divorce papers?â Paul asked cautiously.
Gregoryâs eyes reflected an indescribable sense of melancholy as replied hoarsely, âNot yet. Itâs not the
right time. There are too ma complications at the moment. The Salvador family cannot afford any more
chaos now.â