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.

and steady, but each word carried weight. "Do you truly have feelings for Bella, or is she just another piece

fleeting

car, Justin could no longer suppress the fury roiling within him. His

on Rose Island. He and Christopher teamed up to obstruct me, targeting 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

air amplified his accusations, each

the car, Clarice's heart raced wildly, and she

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

Justin's brows furrowed.

when you first came to the Salvador family 20 years ago, I could have done it a hundred ways

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

to save you during that kidnapping years

Clarice," Grant's voice dropped

fell silent, recognizing that she

the luxury car engine roared to life and

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