The desolate underground parking lot was thick with tension, an undercurrent of danger lurking in the air.

Above them, a stark white incandescent lamp cast a harsh light, dividing the two brothers into opposing worlds of black and white.

Clarice's heart tightened as she instinctively glanced at her boss, yet Grant remained unruffled. His expression was calm as he gave Justin a faint sidelong glance.

"As long as I want to know something, there are countless ways to find out. I'm not only aware of your agreement with Ms. Thompson. I know even more of her secrets."

His tone carried overt ambition, laced with subtle provocation.

Justin's breath hitched. His fingers curled into fists, knuckles turning white, veins bulging. "Though you were once her lover, my understanding of her far surpasses yours.'

"

With those words, Grant's lips curled into a faint smile as he turned away, signaling Clarice to wheel him toward the waiting car.

Bella, or

reply, only a fleeting glimmer of mockery in

the fury roiling within him. His deep, icy voice reverberated through the parking

the people around me. Last night, on the way to Mount Jaglee, he appeared again to stop me from meeting Bella. And today, you conveniently showed up. Should I suspect that Christopher and Hugh answer to you that you're the one pulling

his accusations, each word

the car, Clarice's heart raced wildly, and she dared not so much as

by the dim light. "But to accuse me of such things do you

Justin's brows furrowed.

wanted to harm you and bring you down, when you first came to the Salvador family 20 years ago, I

in fact, that it was as though he had descended from the heavens to be his savior, earning admiration and praise throughout the

she pressed on, "If Mr. Grant truly wanted to harm you, would he have risked his life to save you during that kidnapping years ago? Or helped you find medicine in the

voice dropped a

recognizing that she had crossed

car engine roared to life and began to move,

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