Grant's brows tightened, a flicker of astonishment surfacing in his dark, brooding eyes. He had assumed Nigel's sudden appearance in the board meeting and his decision to bring Bella into the fold were calculated moves-a carefully laid trap to force him out of the president's seat.

He had prepared for resistance and crafted a thousand countermeasures. Yet, against all expectations, the transition had been seamless. No obstacles. No opposition.

Gregory was equally stunned, though this outcome was precisely what he had hoped for.

Grant, who stood before him now, was no longer just his son. He was a guillotine, hanging above his head-a silent, ever-present threat. A reminder that the past had not been buried and that his sins were not forgotten.

They lingered, a storm on the horizon, waiting to descend and shatter everything he had built. The hand poised over the trigger belonged to none other than his own son-his most trusted, most valued eldest son.

Gregory's weary eyes followed Grant as he rose gracefully amid the applause. He could hear him speaking, but the words reached his ears in a distant, muted blur.

His gaze drifted to Justin, his younger son. Even in the face of such humiliation, he remained composed, his expression unreadable. He was like the silent depths of the ocean at midnight-concealing the sorrowful tides beneath.

Bitterness surged at the back of Gregory's throat, seeping beneath his tongue, flooding his mouth with its acrid taste.

Gregory knew that his eldest had long since become a devil, and his youngest son was pure-hearted and righteous even though he had suffered years of neglect.

For over 20 years, Gregory had abandoned Justin and left him to shoulder endless grievances alone. But for the sake of the Salvador family, for the sake of his own survival, he had no choice.

"Thank you, Grandpa, Dad, and esteemed board members, for your trust. I will lead the Salvador Corporation to success, secure the A5 project, and prove myself worthy of your expectations."

words fell, Grant lifted his gaze, his dark eyes settling on

of the

heart as she felt

a satanic force lurking beneath a flawless facade. His

pupils contracted sharply. His gaze remained locked on Bella's stiffened expression. The veins on his hands bulged as he clenched his fists, his

Thompson, congratulations on becoming part of the Salvador Corporation." Grant's lips curled into a poised, polished smile as he extended his

slowly, her lips tilting into an unreadable smile. She reached out and

was ice-cold, smooth as

thick as ink, a tempest

touch another man made it difficult to breathe. Emotions surged through him, heavy and suffocating, filling every

the vote, Ms. Thompson stated that KS Group would fully withdraw from the A5 project's competition. That was not just a passing remark, was it?" Grant's

crimson lips curled into a blade-sharp smile, gleaming with

our word. If you have doubts, I can sign a formal pledge, stamp it with an official seal, and

deepened. "That will not be necessary, because you are Bella. I trust you. I hope your presence at Salvador Corporation will bring us new energy. I also hope that you and I can work together to create a brighter future for

withdrew her hand, slowly yet

suite of

thighs and lower back were sore from exertion. His fingers pressed against

His pale skin was marred by vivid, searing-red traces. His neck, collarbone, and

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