NovelStartAfter a few rings, the call connected.
"Justin, I'm truly surprised and delighted you called me." Grant's voice remained as gentle and kind as ever, with a hint of feebleness.
"Grant, how have you been lately?" Despite his usual straightforward nature, Justin felt compelled to make small talk since he needed a favor.
"Everything's been the sas always. I'm surviving on so much medication. They're makinglose so much hair." Grant then jokingly said, "Justin, do you think I'll be bald like a monk the next twe meet?" "Grant, I'm actually in Meridan right now." Justin's tone turned serious, showing no interest in cracking jokes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Oh? Really? When did you arrive?" "Two nights ago." Justin took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice, "Grant, I have an urgent matter and need your help. Can we meet up?" * That evening, Justin and lan headed to the address Grant had sent them.
Throughout the journey, Justin's jaw remained tense.
Although they were half-brothers and had a good relationship during their childhood, as the elder brother, Grant had taken care of Justin in many ways despite not sharing the smother.
However, they had not seen each other for more than a decade. Besides, they rarely interacted except during holidays and special occasions. To Justin, his elder brother felt more like a distant relative than someone close. But Justin respected him more than anything else.
"We're here, Mr. Salvador!" Deep in thought, Justin slowly lifted his gaze.
Before him stood an impressive traditional mansion in a serene and secluded area.
"Wow... This is magnificent, not at all inferior to the Thompsons' Yara Park!" lan was in awe, his mouth agape. "It seems Young Master Grant has been living pretty well abroad. This mansion must have cost a fortune, probably billions!" "Nonsense." Justin pressed his lips together, his childish competitiveness surfacing. "Nothing can compare to Bella's home." Realizing his blunder, lan scratched his head awkwardly.
Justin was deeply in love with his wife, cherishing even the smallest things about her. To him, everything about her was the best. lan quickly got out of the car and respectfully opened the door for his boss.
Justin stepped out, fastening the middle button of his suit jacket. Suddenly, a delicate fragrance of orchids enveloped him, soothing his tense mood.
"Welcome, Mr. Justin. I'm sorry for not greeting you sooner.” A cool, gentle female voice greeted him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJustin raised his eyes to see a slender woman with delicate shoulders and an elegant figure, clad in a white lab coat, approaching them.
"I'm Clarice Amaryllis, Mr. Grant's private doctor." Clarice's eyes curled into a smile as she politely extended her hand to the man. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Justin." With a sharp and unreadable gaze, Justin stared at her calmly.
Something about this woman felt familiar to him. However, despite searching his memory, he could not recall ever meeting her. "Likewise." Not wanting to be rude since she was associated with his brother, Justin shook her hand briefly, as if lingering any longer might cause a spark.
"Mr. Grant has been waiting for you. Please cwith me." "Alright." et As lan moved to follow, Clarice abruptly stopped him. "I'm sorry, but only M. Grant's family and guests are allowed inside. Your secretary will have to wait outside." Upon hearing that, lan looked worriedly at Justin.
Justin then quietly said, “lan, wait forin the car." As Clarice turned away, her previously smiling eyes turned icy.
Watching the woman lead Justin away, lan felt an unusual distress as he stared at her elegant back.
As they were walking through the winding corridor, Justin's gaze remained on Clarice, his suspicions growing.
As she walked, her clothing fluttered, and the faint scent of orchids lingered around him.
"Ms. Amaryllis, your perfsmells really nice. May I ask which brand it is?" Typically indifferent to such things, Justin found himself unusually curious about the perfume. With a teasing smile, Clarice looked ne back at Justin, her eyes inviting. "Does Someone as busy as you also take an interest in women's fragrances?" Św"Well, I wasn't interested in it before, but now that I have a partner, I find myself paying more attention to such things."
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