NovelEnglishChapter 1044 “Wilma, you've taken excellent care of the house these days. Thank you for your hard work.” Justin wrapped his arm around Bella’s waist, and the two stood before Wilma, appearing like a newlywed couple returning from their honeymoon.
They had an unspoken agreement not to tell Wilma about Justin's severe injuries. Given her age, they did not want to worry her unnecessarily, even after surviving such a harrowing experience.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlan was carrying two large food containers, sweat dripping from his forehead as he entered.
“M-Mr. Salvador, | finally managed to secure the order from Fortune Cloud Eatery you requested last night!” “Fortune Cloud Eatery? Gosh... That place is notoriously diffic get a reservation at. It usually takes at least three hours.” Bella swallowed nervously and then turned to Justin with a reproachful look. “Why did you trouble Mr. Harris for this?” “Because you were craving something delicious.” “When did | say that?!” “Last night, in your dreams,” Justin whispered in her ears, chuckling softly.
Bella blushed instantly, her face turning red. “Y-You believe in dream talk?!” “Never mind that. Let's set it on the table with Wilma and eat together.” Justin nodded with a smile.
“Together?!” lan was astonished, feeling honored yet surprised. He shook his head repeatedly. “That's not necessary. | shouldn't dine with you at the stable. It’s not appropriate.” Justin replied, “Like | said, just eat.” lan took a sharp breath inward, but his heart blossomed with joy.
He finally figured everything out. Justin and Bella's relationship must have taken a significant leap after their trip to Terranova.
Justin would finally marry his long-tsweetheart, and Bella officially established her place in the family! Around the dining table, everyone indulged in the sumptuous At this moment, there was no distinction between employer and employee. They were simply a close-knit family.
In fact, Wilma and lan had already beclike family to Justin ov the years.
After the meal, Bella and Wilma tidied up the kitchen, while Justin summoned lan to the small living room for a discussion.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Mr. Salvador, during your absence, a few issues arose at the Salvador Corporation,” lan whispered, lowering his voice.
“Is it concerning the collaboration with Journey Ventures from Meridan?” During this period, Justin had been in a state of unconsciousness and focused on recuperating.
Bella kept a close eye on him, not wanting him to exert himself further. Hence, she took his phone away while he was in the hospital, preventing him from contacting lan immediately.
Due to this, Justin was unaware of what happened at the Salvador Corporation.
“No issues have arisen. On the contrary, things have progressed very smoothly.” “Well, isn’t smooth progress a good thing?” Justin frowned. “But your demeanor suggests otherwise. Did something go wrong with the collaboration?” “The person in charge of the collaboration isn’t Chairman Salvador.
It's Mr. Grant.” “M-My brother...?” Justin's eyes narrowed, his heart tightening.
“Yes. In your absence, Mr. Grant represented you at the meeting negotiated the collaboration with the chairman of Journey Venture lan’s expression soured as he recalled the matter. He voiced s discontent toward Grant. “He has been living in seclusion in Meridan, showing no interest in the Salvador Corporation’s affairs. Why did he suddenly appear at such a crucial moment? It seems too coincidental! | find Mr. Grant's actions inappropriate. Isn't this taking advantage of the situation and assuming responsibilities beyond his own?” “lan, don’t speak like that.” Justin's expression turned serious. “My brother is my lifesaver. Back then, he risked his life to save mine, almost failing to escape from the kidnappers’ hands, and ended up suffering from a serious illness because of it. If it weren't for that incident, | wouldn't even have gotten my current position.”
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