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.

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

only a fleeting glimmer of mockery in

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

He and Christopher teamed up to obstruct me, targeting the people around me. Last night, on the way to Mount Jaglee, he appeared again

amplified his accusations, each word

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

from the shadows, his pale, refined features obscured by the dim light. "But to accuse me

Justin's brows furrowed.

and bring you down, when you first came to the Salvador family 20 years ago, I could have done it a hundred ways as the Salvador's

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

risked his life to save you during that

voice dropped

immediately fell silent, recognizing that she had crossed

engine roared to life and

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