Dr. Wagner understood Bella's intention.

As there had never been definitive proof that Justin used drugs. The substances detected in his blood were merely circumstantial evidence. If the right opportunity arose, while it might not completely absolve him of suspicion, it could at least sow doubt and confusion.

"Alright... Alright... I agree. I'll do everything you ask!"

After leaving the Wagner residence, Ryan's bodyguards took Jerome into custody under strict supervision to ensure compliance.

Only when Dr. Wagner fulfilled Justin and Bella's demands would his son be released.

"Ryan, it's great to see you. How is Carrie lately?" Bella avoided Justin's gaze and turned to Ryan instead.

"She's doing wonderfully." The mention of Carrie brought an uncharacteristically tender look to Ryan's rugged face, his cheeks tinged with red. "We're also actively trying for a baby now."

"Really? That's fantastic news!" Bella's delight was genuine.

"Yeah. Once there's good news, you two will be the first to know!" Ryan blurted out the words without thinking in his excitement.

The atmosphere turned painfully awkward.

gaze, choosing to remain

smile. "Ryan, Mr. Salvador, I have

to thank her. But before he could speak, Bella darted off, and within moments, her black sedan disappeared into the

protective of Bella earlier. Are you still in love

you, I'd have done the same," Justin replied, his deep eyes fixed on the distance." Does that mean I love

brows in mock distress and gasped. "Are you saying you don't love

bumped his shoulder playfully. "You're all bark

back to Carrie. Goodnight."

you come to me sooner? If I'd known Grant

don't need your

rose in frustration.

being targeted by Grant is

"But-"

dragged into life-and-death trouble again?" Justin's gaze turned icy. "He's a more formidable opponent than

a response, Justin strode to his car and

as he drove back. But in the

clear Mr. Salvador's name, it'll not only shift public opinion

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