Chapter 339
“Mr. Salvador, your wisdom knows no bounds!”
Ian could not help but break into a nervous sweat as he cautiously asked, “Given Young Madam’s unpredictable nature and her relentless tactics, do you think she might actually steal Ada away? Maybe we should…”
“What?” Justin interrupted, his eyebrow furrowing in response.
Ian grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth. “Why not let Young Madam have her way this time? Anyway, it’s not the ultimate showdown. It’s just a welcoming banquet. A real man shouldn’t compete with a woman, especially considering you two used to be married…”
“No way!”
Justin cut him off decisively and frowned. “Since the plan with Alexa is not feasible right now, we have to start with Ada Wang. If Bella can think of it, it means her situation is similar to ours. At this critical moment, any small progress could change the situation dramatically. I won’t let her have the upper hand. By any means necessary, Ada Wang must attend our welcoming banquet!”
Having declared this, the imposing boss entered the luxurious car with a grave expression.
Ian stood frozen in place. His expression gradually turned mournful. ‘Oh my, Mr. Salvador seems to be made of reinforced concrete. How can someone so utterly stubborn win back the young madam’s heart?’
At this moment, Justin leaned back in the car seat and took a deep breath. ‘Should I do as Ian proposed and let Bella have her way?’
From the divorce to now, Justin has never defeated Bella once. She had always been riding high, overwhelming and crushing him completely.
Justin was astonished to realize that Bella was no longer the calm, gentle, and simple woman he once knew during their marriage. She had become intelligent, outstanding, and shrewd. She seemed increasingly unattainable.
Justin genuinely yearned to defeat her, as if winning just once could bridge the distance between them.
Late at night, Ryan headed out to ACE for some entertainment. With only Mrs. Hoffman and Zoe left at home, Zoe entered her mother’s room, climbed onto the bed, and acted coquettishly.
Reflecting on the dinner table scene earlier, Mrs. Hoffman couldn’t help but comment, “Zoe, why did your attitude toward Justin become so affectionate tonight? You made him feel awkward.”
Mrs. Hoffman sighed with a hint of frustration. “You’re not a child anymore, and Justin is not the big brother who used to play with you. He’s now the president of the Salvador Corporation and a person of stature. Every move he makes is scrutinized by many, so you must watch y actions. It might not be appropriate for you to act coquettishly toward him in the future. I think you should still…”