Chapter 1986

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Ryan's rugged features-his sculpted cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and short, graying hair-evoked the image of a hardy, weathered pine tree standing resolute against a snowy backdrop. But the youthful edge he once possessed had long since faded.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Ryan walked over and opened the door.

A playful smirk played on his lips as he said, "Justin."

Justin raised his eyebrows slightly and lifted the plastic bag in his hand. "My wife sent me over to dye your hair, Chairman Hoffman."

Ryan's eyelashes fluttered as he gave a mischievous grin, a glimpse of his youthful charm shining through. "Honestly, I'm not too sure about your skills, Mr. Salvador."

"Let's give it a try. If it turns out badly, this one's on the house."

The two brothers looked at each other and smiled-a lightheartedness they had not felt in a long time.

With a barber drape around his shoulders, Ryan sat in front of the mirror while Justin stood behind him, patiently applying the dye to his hair.

black, Ryan could not help but joke, "We promised to grow old together, but

the future, make sure to dye it regularly. Just because you're married doesn't mean you can let yourself go. My sister might lose interest in you," Justin said. He glanced at Ryan's head full of white hair, trying to sound casual, though there was a hint of

I'm afraid you'll be jealous

"Jealous?"

I have a higher rank, jealous that

patch of hair, causing Ryan to wince in pain. "Bro, calm down! I know my

his hair fully dyed, Ryan stood side by side with Justin

felt as if they had returned to their younger days, when they were the ambitious and admired rising

off to get married." Ryan let out a hearty laugh and gave Justin a

changed into a light pink dress specially designed for her

had long sleeves, a high neckline, and a full-length skirt, perfect for a winter wedding. It exuded

As she looked at

imperfection. "The

due to her

fair complexion suits this color, and her long neck looks beautiful with the high neckline." Bella quickly tried to smooth things over, fearing

she looks

out after marriage with her lover's nourishment." Carrie, being innocent and naive, did not fully grasp the meaning, but Roza understood

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