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.

voice rang out, low and steady, but each word carried weight. "Do you truly have feelings for Bella, or is she just another piece for you to control-someone whose value

reply, only a fleeting glimmer of

the car, Justin could no longer suppress the fury

night, on the way to Mount Jaglee, he appeared again to stop me from meeting Bella. And today, you conveniently

his accusations, each

she dared not

laughter drifted from the shadows, his pale, refined features obscured by the dim light. "But to accuse me of such things do you have any idea how much that wounds

Justin's brows furrowed.

years ago, I could have done it a hundred ways as the Salvador's legitimate heir.

that it was as though he had descended from the heavens to be his savior,

you, would he have risked his life to save you during that kidnapping years ago? Or helped you find medicine in the Meridan to stabilize Chairman Thompson's condition when he

Clarice," Grant's voice dropped a chilling

fell silent, recognizing that she had crossed the

luxury car engine roared to life and began to move, Justin's

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