After a few rings, the call connected.

"Justin, I'm truly surprised and delighted you called me." Grant's voice remained as gentle and kind as ever, with a hint of feebleness.

"Grant, how have you been lately?"

Despite his usual straightforward nature, Justin felt compelled to make small talk since he needed a favor.

"Everything's been the same as always. I'm surviving on so much medication. They're making me lose so much hair." Grant then jokingly said, "Justin, do you think I'll be bald like a monk the next time we meet?"

"Grant, I'm actually in Meridan right now." Justin's tone turned serious, showing no interest in cracking jokes.

"Oh? Really? When did you arrive?"

"Two nights ago."

Justin took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice, "Grant, I have an urgent matter and need your help. Can we meet up?"

That evening, Justin and lan headed to the address Grant had sent them.

Throughout the journey, Justin's jaw remained tense.

Although they were half-brothers and had a good relationship during their childhood, as the elder brother, Grant had taken care of Justin in many ways despite not sharing the same mother.

each other for more than a decade. Besides, they rarely interacted except during holidays and special occasions. To Justin, his elder brother felt more like a distant relative than someone close. But

"We're here, Mr. Salvador!"

in thought, Justin slowly

stood an impressive traditional mansion

is magnificent, not at all inferior to the Thompsons'

awe, his mouth agape. "It seems Young Master Grant has been living pretty well abroad. This mansion must

his lips together, his childish competitiveness surfacing. "Nothing

lan scratched his

was deeply in love with his wife, cherishing even the smallest things about her. To him,

got out of the car and

fragrance of orchids enveloped him, soothing his tense mood. "Welcome, Mr.

gentle female voice greeted

a slender woman with delicate shoulders and an elegant figure, clad

Clarice Amaryllis, Mr.

politely extended her hand to the man.

gaze, Justin stared

However, despite

"Likewise."

wanting to be rude since she was associated with his brother, Justin shook her hand briefly, as if lingering any longer might cause a spark. "Mr. Grant has been

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