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!"

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

that time, Gregory was only an acting chairman, with the true power of the Salvador Corporation still

to avoid suspicion. The tragedy would reignite the Old

ruthless and

that last remark, but the thought only made him sick. He was like no one else. He was himself-peerless,

too foolish. 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 planned to release Justin while keeping you back as his personal punching bag,

Justin, for all the drama, 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 who else would they

see prison left you rather stifled. Now

one detail Lucas

all his strength to help Justin escape, staying behind

then Grant might as well bargain

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

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