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.

have feelings for Bella, or is she just another piece for you

a fleeting glimmer of mockery

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

targeting the people around me. Last night, on the way to Mount Jaglee, he appeared again

cold air amplified his accusations, each word cutting like a

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

I must say, your imagination is extraordinary." Grant's soft laughter drifted from the shadows, his pale, refined features obscured by the dim light. "But to accuse me of

Justin's brows furrowed.

down, when you first came to the Salvador family 20 years ago, I could have done it a hundred ways as the Salvador's legitimate heir. Do you remember how I treated you

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

righteous indignation. Her lips curled into a mocking smile as 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 Meridan to stabilize Chairman Thompson's condition when he had a stroke? If harming you was

Clarice," Grant's voice

that she had crossed

to life and began to move, Justin's icy voice pierced the

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