Justin gripped his phone tightly. "Bella, I need to pick up Ryan's call."

"Go ahead," Bella urged gently.

Justin would pick up all his calls without hiding anything from her, no matter who it was.

He had no secrets from her. But at this time, Bella knew that the brothers needed a private conversation.

Justin got up and headed to the living room, standing in front of the window. He sounded concerned. "Ryan, how are you? Are you doing okay?"

"Justin."

After a long pause, Ryan finally spoke, his voice hoarse like a traveler stranded in the desert for too long without water. "I miss my wife. I miss Carrie..."

Justin's breath hitched. "Don't worry. Carrie is with our grandfather. We are accompanying her, and she's doing well."

can I still be with Carrie? Can I still

choked up, suddenly at a loss for

knew Ryan was madly in love with Carrie, but he was

you let me take Carrie away?" Ryan's tone suddenly turned gloomy.

eyes. "You're my best friend. You don't need

gather all the dirt on the Hoffman

he quickly said, "Ryan, Logan is your grandfather and the actual person in charge of the Hoffman Group. Don't do anything stupid!" "Gregory is your dad, but I see you didn't hesitate to defy him

Justin was speechless.

was professional in going against his family, which

Carrie, who tried to stop me from marrying Carrie, should not stand while

ruthless voice rang out in the dark night. "Logan is the foundation of the Hoffman Group. Without touching him, I won't be able to get rid of Liam completely or crush that

do so, I'm afraid you'd be playing with fire!" Justin was genuinely worried for him. "Wait a little longer. We'll

I'm apart from Carrie feels like my

"If... I

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