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.

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

let yourself go. My sister might lose interest in you," Justin said. He glanced at Ryan's head full of

but I'm afraid you'll be jealous of

"Jealous?"

I have a higher rank, jealous that

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

fully dyed, Ryan stood side by side with

days, when they were the ambitious

get married." Ryan let out a hearty laugh and gave Justin a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Don't worry, an older brother is just

light pink dress specially designed

sleeves, a high neckline, and a full-length

of the mirror. As she

tiniest imperfection. "The

had lost a lot of weight due to her illness, leaving

looks beautiful with the high neckline." Bella quickly tried to smooth things

nodded repeatedly. "Indeed, she looks like

being innocent and naive, did

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