The Divorced Heiress Revenge (Bella Thompson) novel Chapter 2477

Bella followed Justin into the study.

He closed the door behind them. She neither sat on the sofa nor turned on the light. She simply stood in the shadows, quiet and composed.

Their eyes met. Each gaze shimmered with a rare intensity, hiding emotions too complex to name. Something lingered in the air—quiet, stirring, and restrained, as if something within them longed to break free but could not.

After a moment, Bella gave a faint smile. Her voice was soft. “Mr. Salvador, if you have something to say, please speak. I have other matters tonight, so I can’t stay long.”

Her meaning was clear. She did not wish to be alone with him.

A bitter ache stirred in Justin’s chest. His voice came out hoarse. “You didn’t vote against it at today’s board meeting. I want to know if your thoughts align with mine.”

Bella lowered her lashes. Her reply was calm. “You didn’t oppose Grant becoming president because you still cannot see his true intention. If you wish to understand his plan, you must first meet his demands. Raise him up and place him under the spotlight. Only then will you see his moves with clarity. Otherwise, he will remain an insatiable serpent, crawling in the dark. You will never predict what he’ll do next.”

Justin’s eyes widened. His heart skipped a beat. Yet he kept his emotions in check. “Yes. That is exactly what I was thinking.”

The rare feeling returned—no one else understood him like she did, and no one ever had.

“But there is one thing you are wrong about.” Justin stepped closer. The distance between them vanished.

Bella’s breath caught. “What is it?”

“Even if Grant becomes president, he will never be satisfied.” He looked deep into her eyes. His voice was steady and slow. “What he wants is to devour the entire Salvador Corporation. Perhaps, this company is just a stepping stone. He wants more. He wants all of Savrow under his feet.”

Bella’s expression grew serious as she gave him a small nod of understanding.

She was an ambitious woman and had always admired those with courage and vision, those who dared to gamble everything. If Grant had taken a path of honor, she might have respected him. They might even have become friends. But he had done what she could never forgive. He had wounded the people she loved over and over again.

“I heard Clarice has been released on bail.” Justin’s face darkened. “She is Grant’s pawn, and she holds a grudge against both of us. For now, let Steven keep a close watch. Your safety comes first.”

Bella gave a faint smile, neither agreeing nor objecting.

Amelia was about to give birth, so Steven would not leave his wife’s side. Bella had also given him a few days off because she did not want to burden him. She did not want danger near their small, fragile family.