"He's out on bail?" Grant asked, his voice was calm and indifferent.

"Sir, I'm very sorry for the trouble I've caused, making you personally intervene," Clarice said cautiously, her nerves still rattled.

"It was just a small favor, nothing more. I anticipated this would happen-you being summoned since the drugs found on Justin came from your hands."

Clarice's face darkened, her unease palpable. "That police officer, Jack... Is he one of ours? When he arrested Justin, he seemed so zealous. I thought you had already brought him to our side. But during my interrogation, his attitude was harsh, relentless, and accusatory."

"He works for Superintendent Donald. That connection is sufficient," Grant replied succinctly.

Clarice pondered briefly, then lowered her voice. "Sir, the drug charge alone isn't severe enough. It's Justin's first offense, and it won't do much to him. He might even make bail in a day or two."

Grant chuckled faintly. "And then?"

"It's a pity we didn't strike hard enough to crush him completely, to the point where he can never recover!" Clarice gritted her teeth.

formidable opponent," Grant said, his

what Grant meant. What he wanted was everything

meeting to discuss whether Justin should be removed from his position

room was heavy with tension, as this decision was no

of the situation, Justin was not without

company over the years. The profits he's helped us generate are secondary to how he's

Now that he's in trouble, we should stand by him

replacing him now-who can guarantee the company will continue to grow steadily? Can anyone else

dissenting voices rose just as

plummeting for three consecutive

everywhere, severely tarnishing the company's reputation. If he remains as the president,

was divided, and the debate

In truth, he

physical resilience and unmatched capabilities were evident

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