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,

"We're here, Mr. Salvador!"

Justin

an impressive traditional mansion in a serene and

This is magnificent, not at all inferior to the Thompsons'

mouth agape. "It seems Young Master Grant has been living pretty well abroad.

childish competitiveness surfacing. "Nothing can compare to

lan scratched his head

with his wife, cherishing even the smallest things

got out of the car and

of orchids enveloped

gentle female voice greeted

eyes to see a slender woman with delicate shoulders and an elegant figure, clad in a

Clarice Amaryllis, Mr.

smile as she politely extended her hand to the man. "It's a pleasure to meet you,

a sharp and unreadable gaze, Justin stared at

to him. However, despite searching his memory, he could not recall ever meeting

"Likewise."

associated with his brother, Justin shook her hand briefly, as if

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