Chapter 1136


    Be seethed with intense rage, her fingers tightly clenched in frustration.


    This despicable woman had a silver tongue and was truly adept at distorting facts and twisting the truth. Despite her clear


    intention tomit murder, she shifted the me onto Justin, hoping to sow discord and strain rtions between Justin and the


    Hoffmans, all to garner Logan''s support for herself.


    “Justin, this issue concerns the reputations of two influential families. You must not treat it lightly!”


    Suddenly, Shannon took on the role of a concerned matriarch, expressed her concern for the younger generation, and


    emphasized the need to consider the broader implications. “We understand that you''ve always felt indebted to Ms. Thompson


    because of the divorce. Naturally, you’d want to help her seek justice...”


    “Seek justice? Mrs. Salvador, how did youe up with such usations?”


    Liam became increasingly dissatisfied as he questioned Justin with furrowed brows. “When have we ever offended you that


    you''d take it out on us? Are we supposed to be your punching bags? Don’t overstep your boundaries!”


    Liam''s words sparked resentment among the Hoffman family members. Their gazes toward Justin were hostile.


    “Oh dear, Mr. Liam, you’ve misunderstood. There’s no bad blood between Justin and the Hoffmans. In fact, Justin is best friends


    with Ryan.”


    Shannon’s lips curled into a sly smile, and her cold gaze turned


    toward Be. “It’s Ms. Thompson who holds a grudge against the Hoffmans. Everyone in Savrow knows that Ms. Thompson and


    Ms. Hoffman are always at odds. Given Ms. Thompson’s recent ident and their nearly losing thepetition to the Hoffmans,


    it''s understandable that she feels unsettled. Justin, your desire to help Ms. Thompson seek justice is perfectly justifiable.”


    Everyone was stunned.


    It was obvious to everyone that Be and Zoe were not on good terms. But to seek revenge by directly tarnishing the Hoffman


    family’s reputation was a despicable tactic.


    Wyatt’s face turned pale, his lips pressed into a thin line. He did not even want to interact with the despicable and shameless


    Shanno


    Just as Justin and Asher were about to speak, someone else spoke up first.


    “Shannon, it’s surprising that after all these years, you still haven’t learned your ce.”


    The timid Celeste stepped forward, and her clear eyes were sharp.


    “Over twenty years ago, you enjoyed causing trouble, and now, two decadester, you’re still resorting to such despicable and


    malicious actions. You''re not fit for upper-ss society! But you’ve chosen the wrong target this time. Be has always been


    dazzling. Her numerous acts of kindness earned her widespread respect in the Hatchbaymunity. Your attempts to tarnish


    her reputation won’t seed.


    I''m also not the same Celeste you once manipted. You can insult or degrade me with that venomous tongue of yours, but


    don’t even try thinking of harming Be the same way!”? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    The revtion left everyone shocked.


    Celeste, known for her gentle nature, had spoken with an unexpected aggression, making it probably the harshest thing she had


    ever said.


    She did not step forward to defend herself but chose to do so because she could not bear seeing Be bullied by this vile


    woman.


    “Aunt Celeste...” Be’s voice was choked with emotion. She was on the verge of tears.


    “Heh! Mrs. Thompson, when have ever spread rumors about you? You shouldn’t spew nonsense like that.”


    Shannon shrugged, feigning


    innocence while delivering cutting


    remarks. “Every word I''ve spoken is


    the truth, isn’t it? It was you wh failed


    to uphold ate) stakddraS by ''


    sbecunibing to the temptation of


    forbidden drugs, resulting in you


    pissing yourself and tarnishing your


    reputation. Who pressured or forced


    you into doing that? If you were truly


    innocent back then, why didn’t you


    present evidence to clear your name?


    Why did you choose to disappear


    from the entertainment industry


    completely?”


    She continued, “And now, do you


    think you''re different because you''re


    the esteemed Third Madam of the


    Thompson faeni 2 Espevially dinde |


    you''ge Yiven birth to a daughter for


    Chairman Thompson? Do you think


    that everything has changed? Is that


    why you''ve seized this opportunity to


    come forward, hoping to exploit the


    Thompson family''s power to seek


    revenge and vent your frustrations?


    Hahaha...


    You said that | don’t belong to high society? Are you any better as a lowly mistress?”


    The air in the room was tense and silent.


    Even the Hoffmans were shocked, finding Shannon’s words too audacious and crossing the line.


    Bethany watched as Gregory''s


    expression darkened. Hi lips. om


    teitehed. anulnistdee‘turned ashen,


    causing her to panic and break out in


    a cold sweat.


    Even Bethany felt that Shannon had gone too far. Her words were practically equivalent to pointing fingers and hurling insults


    directly at Celeste.


    “S-Shannon!”


    Celeste’s eyes zed with hatred, her entire body quivering with rage