Grant received Gregory's call during the day, but by the time he arrived at Tideview Manor, night had already fallen.

During this time, he had taken care of two matters.

First, he arranged for the best lawyers to secure Clarice's release as quickly as possible.

Second, he tried to contact Jace. But no matter what, he could not get through. Losing contact like this was unprecedented.

Grant's expression was dark and gloomy, like an impending storm.

As soon as he stepped inside, Paul approached with a solemn face, bowing slightly. "Young Master Grant, why are you only back now? Chairman Salvador has been waiting for you.

"I was busy." Grant paused briefly. Even now, he still managed to smile. "What about Justin? Did he return to Tideview Manor?"

Paul's expression grew complicated.

"After things became so tense between you and Young Master Justin, I doubt he will want to see you anytime soon. He probably won't be coming back here."

"Is that so? That's rather disappointing." Grant's lips curled in an ambiguous smile, his gaze was deep and unfathomable.

"So, he would rather believe appearances and trust the rumors from outsiders, than have faith in the brother who once saved him from despair and gave him a second chance at life."

Paul felt an inexplicable disgust upon hearing these words. But he had no right to comment. Silently,

...

did things end up

time, Gregory lost his temper with his eldest son. He flung an iPad onto the desk in front of

filled with scathing

position as the president?! Do you realize how much damage this has done to his reputation? How much harm this

brother just for

please calm down." Grant lowered his

baseless accusations. You don't need to take them to

son is being labeled a drug addict! If I can turn a blind eye to this and feel nothing, then am

not just the severity of the situation. It was the fact that, despite everything, Grant

reminded Gregory of himself. When the news of his own brother's tragic death in prison reached Tideview Manor, Gregory

misunderstand me. I didn't

Not only that,

the Thompson girl, the doctor you bribed, and that Larson boy-they all threw the evidence

had always been the more capable one. Promoting Grant had been a

could be

helped him reach the

situation had not forced his hand, he would never

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