As Justin thought of Be, his lips quirked up with undisguised delight. "Could you please tell me the brand? When I return, I''d like to buy one for her."


    rice''s face was turned away. Her cheekbones subtly twitched, and her expression darkened.


    "I''m afraid Mr. Salvador will have to return home disappointed. What I''m using is not perfume but incense made from a rare local fragrance in Meridan. It''s scarce here. Simply put, it''s not avable for purchase."


    "Oh, I see." Justin''s eyes flickered briefly, and he did not bother to ask about it further.


    His reason for asking her was clear he had smelled this scent before on Christopher.


    During their numerous encounters, Justin had vaguely detected this orchid fragrance clinging to Christopher''s clothes.


    It was identical to rice''s scent.


    This woman imed that it was not perfume but a rare incense from Meridan, something she could acquire perhaps through his elder brother''s favor.


    How did Christopher obtain it then?


    Did Christopher and Grant know each other?


    Or was it just a coincidence?


    Lost in thought, Justin arrived at a carved wooden door.


    "Mr. Salvador, Mr. Grant is inside. Pleasee in," rice said, stepping aside to let him pass.


    As Justin stepped through the door, his breath deepened slightly.


    "Cough... Justin, you''re finally here."


    Grant maneuvered his electric wheelchair out of the room. Upon seeing his younger brother, he broke into a relieved smile.


    "Hey, Grant." Justin hurried over to him.


    Grant reached out to grab Justin''s hand, lifting his face to look at him intently, his clear eyes shining like stars. "It''s been over ten years since west saw each other, right? I missed you a lot. Why did you look thinner than when west video called from Grandpa''s house? Have you been very tired and busytely?"


    "I''m doing okay," Justin replied warmly.


    "No matter how busy you are, you must take care of your health. After all, you''re the Salvador Corporation''s president."


    Grant lowered his gaze as he coughed lightly, his pale cheeks flushing slightly. "Well, you''ve seen my condition now. As your elder brother, I can''t offer much help. The future of the Salvador Corporation rests solely on your shoulders."


    "Grant, please don''t say that."


    Justin''s throat tightened with


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    Before meeting Grant, Justin had countless spections and doubts.


    But at this moment, looking at his crippled elder brother in the wheelchair, guilt flooded his heart.


    Back when they were younger, Grant was so gant and talented.


    But now...


    Justin saw only a man ravaged by internal injuries, frail and pale, seemingly fragile.


    All the tragedies stemmed from that kidnapping incident.


    If it were not for his elder brother''s bravery, the one exiled in a foreignnd, dependent on a wheelchair, would have been Justin.


    In the tea room, the two brothers sat across from each other.


    rice disyed her tea art gracefully. She moved her hands fluidly over the tea tray. It was a captivating sight.


    Justin watched her hands intently, lost in thought.


    Grant smiled favorably. "Justin, thanks to rice''s care and treatment, my health has improved slightly in recent years. She''s my doctor, friend, and family."


    "Sir, please don''t say that. It''s my honor to care for you."


    rice''s eyes were gentle as she pushed a cup of tea toward Justin. "Mr. Salvador, please have some tea."


    Justin remained expressionless.


    Suddenly, Grant chuckled. "Speaking of which, rice and you have quite a connection."


    "A connection?"


    "I remember you telling me that after graduating from the military academy, you joined the


    peacekeeping forces and went to et


    Kridor for international supplet


    anti-terrorism operations. Coincidentally, rice was also in Kridor at that time." Grant said,


    ncing at rice.


    Justin lowered his gaze. "Is that so? What a coincidence."


    "Back then, rice worked for Doctor Without Borders in Kridor. It''s possible that she has treated some of yourrades."


    Doctor Without Borders?!


    The casual remark triggered Justin''s most sensitive nerve.


    He abruptly looked at rice, his mind shing to the brilliant, sparkling eyes of the little dove.