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.

for more than a decade. Besides, they rarely interacted except during holidays and special occasions. To Justin, his elder brother felt more

"We're here, Mr. Salvador!"

in thought, Justin

stood an impressive traditional mansion in a serene and secluded

is magnificent, not at all inferior to the Thompsons'

was in awe, his mouth agape. "It seems Young Master Grant has been living pretty

pressed his lips together, his childish competitiveness

blunder, lan

wife, cherishing even the smallest things about her. To

got out of the car and respectfully opened the door

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

cool, gentle female voice

see a slender woman with delicate shoulders and an elegant figure, clad in a white lab

Clarice Amaryllis, Mr. Grant's private

smile as she politely extended her hand

and unreadable gaze,

However, despite searching his memory, he could not recall ever

"Likewise."

to be rude since she was associated with his brother, Justin shook her hand briefly, as if lingering any longer

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