In the dimly lit room, Grant's expression hardened into a cold, brooding gaze. Yet, he remained composed, neither arrogant nor meek, his eyes fixed on Lucas as steadily as the tranquil surface of a lifeless pond that has remained undisturbed for ages.

Their eyes met, and Lucas's brow twitched violently. A chill crept up his neck, sending goosebumps racing across his skin.

"What do I know? Uncle, I don't quite understand what you're implying," Grant murmured, narrowing his ghostly

eyes.

"Heh, I see you've mastered Gregory's art of playing dumb perfectly, just like a true Salvador heir!"

Lucas took a sharp drag from his cigar, purposefully exhaling a thick plume of smoke in Grant's direction, knowing full well it would aggravate his health. His every move was taunting and provocative.

"Back then, you hired Jeremy and paid him handsomely to orchestrate the kidnapping of you and that bastard child. Throughout the whole process, you stayed in the shadows, masterminding every detail. You ensured they'd receive over a billion in ransom and even promised an additional fifty million as a reward. Fifty million! Twenty years ago, that was no small amount!"

expression detached and distant, as if merely observing a tragedy unfold before him. His gaze was as bleak and lifeless

to kill Justin. At that time, Gregory was only an acting chairman, with the true power of the Salvador Corporation still in the hands of the Old Master

use your involvement in the kidnapping to avoid suspicion. The tragedy would reignite the Old Master Nigel's love and concern for you. After all, without Justin,

that a 15-year-old could come up with such a ruthless and

only made him sick. He was like no one else. He

All you had was theory, and you overlooked the darker depths of human nature." Lucas smirked, his laughter dripping with mockery. "You didn't foresee Jeremy's greed. He broke your deal and turned you into a hostage as well, demanding an astronomical ransom from the Salvador family. Worse, he even

was just an illegitimate child with no claim to the family empire. But you were the rightful heir, the eldest grandson. Of course, the kidnappers would target you

chuckled softly. "Uncle, I see prison left you rather stifled.

there was one detail Lucas did

all his strength to help Justin escape, staying behind to endure

was set on keeping him, then Grant might as well bargain

son came back unharmed, while the eldest son endured the kidnappers' torment and severe injuries all for the sake of

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