The sensation was unbearable, tormenting Justin to the point where even his extraordinary willpower felt inadequate. It was worse than death.

"Do you even know what this stuff is?" Jack questioned sharply.

Justin's voice was low. "What?"

"It's called Crystal Ice. Currently, it's the most toxic and addictive new drug on the market!"

Justin's pupils contracted violently, his breathing faltering, "What did you say it is?"

"Mr. Salvador, at this point, the evidence is irrefutable. Do you really need to keep acting?" Jack stood before him, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Confess honestly. Don't waste our time, and don't waste your precious time either. It's your first offense, so the sentence won't be severe. A real man owns up to his actions. Think it through."

Justin lowered his gaze, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. Yet beneath his composed surface, an intense flame blazed in his eyes.

The drugs had come from Clarice. In other words, they were provided under Grant's orders.

intended to cure him. Instead, he had lured Justin into drug dependency. Step by step, Grant had pushed him into the depths of

a thunderbolt, his thoughts in turmoil. His temples throbbed violently, his vision wavering between blurry

that moment, the door to the

then opened them to see a sharply

resolute and firm. "I am Justin's attorney, Clarence Lovett. From this moment on,

Lovett-?!" Jack stared at Clarence

recognize the once-renowned Clarence Lovett? "Judge Lovett?" Justin's forehead was

smile carried a hint of warmth. "I am no longer a judge.

into a mocking smile. "Hah, leave it to the Salvador family,

has the right to defend themselves." Clarence's demeanor remained composed as he seated himself

two men exchanged a brief but meaningful

voice so only Justin could hear.

heart pounding erratically as if desperately trying to break free from the thorns binding it. Clarence straightened and picked up the test report. His tone was calm but carried an edge of authority. "While the test result is positive, it does not conclusively prove that my client consumed illegal drugs. Certain banned medications, when overdosed, can also yield a positive result. Don't you think your

"But we found Crystal Ice in his office! Even if it wasn't a large quantity, it

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