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

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 Nigel. Ever since Justin's arrival, your status in the family plummeted, and the old man began

Old Master

such a ruthless and calculated plan... You really were something, just

faintly at that last remark, but the thought only made him sick. He

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

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

see prison left you rather

there was one detail Lucas did not

his strength to help Justin escape, staying behind to endure the torment

him, then Grant

Salvador family's illegitimate son came back unharmed, while the eldest son endured the kidnappers' torment and

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