"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 voice carrying a quiet, chilling amusement. "But for now, I'm only

exactly what Grant meant. What

The Salvador Corporation convened an emergency board meeting to

room was heavy with tension, as this decision was no

was not without supporters.

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

trouble, we should stand by him instead of

him now-who can guarantee the company will continue to grow

dissenting voices rose just as

plummeting for three consecutive days. We've lost billions overnight! How do we recover

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

and the debate was heated

In truth, he did not want to replace

son's physical resilience and unmatched capabilities were evident to

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