"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.

with vast networks and influence. He's a formidable opponent," Grant said,

meant. What he

next morning, The Salvador Corporation convened an emergency board meeting to discuss whether Justin should be removed from his

room was heavy with tension, as

without supporters. Several board

company over the years. The profits he's helped

Now that he's in trouble, we should stand

By replacing him now-who can guarantee the company will continue to

dissenting voices rose just

consecutive days. We've

him in prison, but it's a stain that can never be erased. The news has spread everywhere, severely tarnishing the company's reputation. If he

room was divided, and the

brows. In truth, he did not want to

son's physical resilience and unmatched capabilities were

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