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.

except during holidays and special occasions. To Justin, his elder brother felt more like a distant relative than someone close. But Justin respected him more

"We're here, Mr. Salvador!"

Justin

him stood an impressive traditional mansion in a

is magnificent, not at all inferior to the Thompsons'

Master Grant has been living pretty well abroad. This mansion must have cost a fortune,

his lips together, his childish competitiveness surfacing. "Nothing can compare to Bella's

his blunder, lan scratched his head

with his wife, cherishing even the smallest things about her. To him, everything about

of the car and respectfully opened the door for

fastening the middle button of his suit jacket. Suddenly, a delicate fragrance of orchids enveloped

gentle female voice greeted

shoulders and an elegant figure, clad in a

Clarice Amaryllis, Mr. Grant's private

as she politely extended her hand to the man.

sharp and unreadable gaze, Justin stared at her

about this woman felt familiar to him. However, despite searching

"Likewise."

hand briefly, as if lingering any longer might cause a spark.

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