Justin's gaze darkened, and his cracked lips pressed into a thin line.

Ian's instincts rang like a warning bell. He immediately moved to stand between the bed and the intruder, adopting a protective stance.

Grant's normally calm and composed face was now uncharacteristically grave and cold.

Wyatt frowned slightly, noticing Grant's sudden entrance. The faint anger between his brows made it clear that he was not here for a friendly visit.

"Mr. Grant, Mr. Justin is injured. Who knows which idiot forgot to leash their dog and let him out?" Ian gritted his teeth, his words clearly intended to send Grant away. "He's not fit to receive guests right now. Please leave!"

Grant's expression darkened even further, though only slightly.

In truth, Ian did not know who was behind Justin's injuries. His outburst was simply a way to vent his frustration. Unfortunately, what he said in jest hit a nerve with those present.

Not wanting Wyatt to witness the family drama, Justin sternly reprimanded Ian. "Ian, don't be disrespectful to my brother."

Ignoring Ian entirely, Grant turned to Wyatt, his lips curving politely. Despite the tension, he maintained his refined demeanor. "Chairman Thompson, my apologies for the interruption."

Wyatt offered a faint, ambiguous smile. "You're too polite, Grant. I'm just an outsider. You and Justin are brothers. If anything, I'm the one intruding on your time."

"Chairman Thompson, I hope you'll forgive my boldness, but I'd like a moment alone with my brother."

clear Grant wanted

with concern. "Justin, take care of

breeze. Yet, for reasons he could not explain, he could not warm up to Grant. There

say, you can say it here," Justin

his life. He did not want to be alone with Grant now. "Chairman Thompson is someone I deeply

heart softened, a faint

inconvenient, then perhaps we can discuss this tomorrow," Justin added, his lowered gaze

shadow passed over Grant's face, his

her life in the mountains. I just spoke with her attending doctor. She sustained two

atmosphere in the

fists clenching tightly

in the snow, looking at him with hesitance.

steady his father, his gaze filled with worry as he turned to Grant. "Mr. Grant, what are

a hint of sorrow

her voice as if on cue. "Excessive exposure to cold can severely harm a young woman, possibly affecting her fertility

face had turned ashen. "But, as I've heard, Ms. Thompson had a

and shattering defenses. It pierced Justin

fists and stepped forward, his voice shaking with fury. "You've gone too far! Bringing this up in front of her family-are you

widened her eyes, feigning innocence as she

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