Chapter 27
“Hahaha…” Bella laughed out loud, and her “puppet” followed suit, nervously matching her tone.
Justin furrowed his eyebrows, confused by her reaction.
“Thanks for the compliment, Mr.
Salvador.
But you don’t have to be shy.
I can write hundreds of such calligraphy pieces a day, so taking one from me is not a big deal.
” Bella’s mocking smile didn’t soften the tension.
Justin’s face stiffened, and he clenched his fists.
He didn’t want to show weakness, but Bella’s behavior was starting to grate on his nerves.
“Mr.
Salvador, I know you didn’t come all the way here to admire my calligraphy.
Let’s get straight to the point.
” Bella dropped her playful demeanor and got to the heart of the matter.
“I’m here about the Gold Corporation.
I hope you can stop suppressing them, Ms.
Thompson.
We can negotiate the terms.
” Justin’s voice was low and commanding.
“I’m sure you’ll benefit more from working with Salvador Corporation in the future, especially in Savrow.
”
“Mr.
Salvador, do you think I’m suppressing them?” Bella’s laugh rang out again.
“I only made a small complaint to expose profiteers so that other industry players won’t fall for the same trap my hotel did.
We bought junk products and couldn’t even get justice.
”
“No one can guarantee perfect quality; there will always be errors in production.
Many car brands still recall defective products,” Justin continued defending Gold Corporation.
“Ms.
Thompson, you can contact the manufacturer to return or exchange the defective products.
There’s no need to smear Gold Corporation’s image like this.
If you use KS Group’s power to suppress and bankrupt a medium-sized enterprise, no one in Savrow will dare cooperate with KS Group again.
”
Bella’s eyes narrowed as she crushed the chocolate in her hand.
She recognized Justin’s threat for what it was—if she didn’t let Gold Corporation off the hook, Salvador Corporation would work to undermine KS Group’s future in Savrow.
‘What a jerk! How dare he threaten me?! Does he think I’ll be scared?!’ Bella thought, a smile curling on her lips.
“I’m really touched by how you defend your fiancée, Mr.
Salvador.
But I don’t like mixing work with personal feelings.
I know you humbled yourself to be here for her, but there’s no way I can let Gold Corporation get away with this, regardless of your threats or your pathetic love story.
”
Justin seethed with frustration, but he couldn’t refute her.
He never wanted to clean up this mess, but his current actions were driven entirely by Rosalind’s needs.
Bella looked at the man’s stiff, cold face with amusement.
“Well, it seems we have nothing else to discuss.
Now that I know your stance, Ms.
Thompson, I hope you’ll forgive me if I ever offend you in the future as we meet as business rivals.
”
Justin stood up, his posture still as proud and straight as a soldier’s, refusing to admit defeat despite not getting what he wanted.
Just as he turned to leave, a voice came from behind.
“Ms.
Thompson, I’m sorry! I was blinded by the benefits and made the wrong decision.
Please spare me! If this gets out, I won’t be able to find a job again in Savrow!”
It was the sound of a man begging, a voice full of panic.
“Alia Furniture approached me first, promising I’d make a fortune! Mr.
Gold came up with the idea.
I thought all mattresses were the same and didn’t think much of it.
I fell for his tricks.
”
Justin turned around in shock.