After 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 beentely?"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.
Despite his usual straightforward nature, Justin feltpelled to make small talk since he needed a favor.
"Everything''s been the same as always. I''m surviving on so much medication. They''re making me lose so much hair." Grant then jokingly said, "Justin, do you think I''ll be bald like a monk the next time we meet?"
"Grant, I''m actually in Meridan right now." Justin''s tone turned serious, showing no interest in cracking jokes.
"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 andn 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 rtionship during their childhood, as the elder brother, Grant had taken care of Justin in many ways despite not sharing the same mother.
However, they had not seen each other for more than a decade. Besides, they rarely interacted except during holidays and special asions. To Justin, his elder brother felt more like a distant rtive 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!"
Justin pressed his lips together, his childishpetitiveness surfacing. "Nothing canpare to Be''s home."
Realizing his blunder,n 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.
Justin stepped out, fastening the middle button of his suit jacket. Suddenly, a delicate fragrance of orchids enveloped him, soothing his tense mood. "Wee, Mr. Justin. I''m sorry for not greeting you sooner."
A cool, gentle female voice greeted him.
Justin raised his eyes to see a slender woman with delicate shoulders and an elegant figure, d in a whiteb coat, approaching them.
"I''m rice Amaryllis, Mr. Grant''s private doctor."
rice''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. Pleasee with me."
"Alright."
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Asn moved to follow, rice 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,n looked worriedly at Justin.
Justin then quietly said, n, wait for me in the car."
As rice turned away, her previously smiling eyes turned icy.
Watching the woman lead Justin away,n felt an unusual distress as he stared at her elegant back.
As they were walking through the winding corridor, Justin''s gaze remained on rice, his suspicions growing.
As she walked, her clothing fluttered, and the faint scent of orchids lingered around him.
"Ms. Amaryllis, your perfume smells
really nice, May I ask which brand it
is?" Typically indifferent to such
things, Justin found himself
unusually curious about the
perfume.
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With a teasing smile, rice looked back at Justin, her eyes inviting. "Does someone as busy as you also take an interest in women''s fragrances?"
"Well, I wasn''t interested in it before, but now that I have a partner, I find myself paying more attention to such things."