The Divorced Heiress Revenge (Bella Thompson) novel Chapter 2260

“Back in the day, the Fowler family was a powerful family, on par with the current Salvador family. Chairman Salvador’s first wife was the second daughter of the Fowler family, Isla Fowler. Their marriage had been arranged by Old Master Nigel, and it was widely known as a business alliance.

“Rumor had it that they barely saw each other before the wedding. There was no love or any emotional foundation at all. Old Master Nigel orchestrated the union solely to save the Salvador Corporation from the economic crisis of that era.”

Bella listened to her brother’s words in silence. “Marriages of convenience among wealthy families is not a new concept. Even Old Master Nigel once thought of marrying Justin to the Iverson family.”

“Isla only had one son, which was Grant, the eldest son of the Salvador family. Although the relationship between her and Chairman Salvador wasn’t particularly good, there weren’t any public scandals either. The Salvador family benefited from their alliance with the Fowler family, and Isla gave the family an heir. Even if Chairman Salvador had complaints, he couldn’t possibly show them.”

Ralph seemed engrossed in the story.

“What happened next?” Bella asked.

Asher’s gaze darkened. “One night, Isla took her own life by the lake at Tideview Manor, using a hunting rifle.”

Bella’s eyes widened in shock, her spine prickling with cold sweat. “She shot herself? Why?!”

“Whoa! Isla must have been something else!” Ralph exclaimed, stunned. “Most people who commit suicide try to avoid pain by jumping off a building, slitting their wrists, or overdosing on pills. She shot herself? She really wanted to end it all!”

Asher’s brows knitted slightly as he sighed. “The truth behind Isla’s death has always been a mystery. Our father has always been a gossip lover. Back then, he had a friend who was always snooping around Chairman Salvador. Even though the Salvador family tried to keep it under wraps, word still leaked out.”

Suddenly, Bella recalled something. “That year, Justin’s mother was pregnant. Could Isla have killed herself because Chairman Salvador had a mistress?”