Be gentlyforted Sasha, then turned her attention to Ryan.


    "Ryan, why did you suddenlye here?"


    "Of course, it was Justin who informed me." Ryan shed a warm smile. "He couldn''t leave his ce, but he was worried something might happen to you and Aunt Sasha, so he sent me to check on you. After all, people from the underworld still give the Hoffman family some respect."


    "Oh,e on, Chairman Hoffman, don''t be so modest. Compared to your influence, mine is as insignificant as an old shoe," Sasha teased, her naturally cheerful personality showing through even in such a tense moment.


    Ryan chuckled. "What influence do I have? It''s all thanks to my grandfather''s lingering status in the underworld."


    Be asked with concern, "How''s Carrie? Is she doing well?"N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.


    The man''s eyes softened infinitely. "She''s gained some weight since I''ve been feeding her well. She''s doing fine."


    "Has she started talking yet?" Be asked carefully.


    Ryan slowly blinked as he gently shook his head. "After the wedding, I want to take Carrie on a trip around the world. Maybe we''ll see some doctors along the way."


    "That''s a good idea," Be smiledfortingly. "Who knows, maybe when Carrie sees some breathtaking scenery, she''ll be so amazed that she''ll start talking."


    "Be, I''ll take your good wishes," Ryan''s eyes shone brightly, never having lost hope.


    ...


    As the group stepped into the underground parking lot, a familiar car pulled up in front of them.


    "Be!" Beforen could open the door, Justin had already jumped out and pulled Be into his arms, holding her tightly. "Sorry, I''mte."


    "You''re just in time! We were just about to leave," Be tiptoed and affectionately nuzzled her cheek against his jaw. "How did it go with Mr. Storm?" “Just as you predicted, Christopher went to see him, trying to buy out Southern Star. I stopped him.” Justin replied calmly, not thinking he had done anything particrly remarkable.


    "Justin, I can''t thank you enough," Sasha said, her voice choking with emotion.


    Justin''s eyes curved into a smile. "We''re family. It''s what I should do."


    "With this crisis resolved, Justin, Be, I''ll head back to be with my wife now." Ryan was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something and turned to Sasha "Aunt Sasha, should I send


    to keep an eye on that


    troublemaker''s business?


    Sasha shook her head. "Forget it. Let him be. He''s on his own and can''t stir up much trouble."


    With that, Ryan and Sasha each got into their respective cars and drove off.


    As soon as Be got in the car, Justin wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her onto hisp and holding her close to his chest.


    Their lips met in a heated, eager kiss, neither wanting to pull away until Be was dizzy and Justin''s eyes were aze with passion.


    "First victory achieved, shall we celebrate?" Justin''s deep, husky voice murmured against her ear.


    “Hmm... I''m a little hungry," Be said, sittingfortably in hisp, her arms draped around his neck. She had effortlessly shifted from the fierce, decisive leader she had been moments ago to a soft, lovable woman.


    “Is that old diner still around? I haven''t been there in ages, and I''m craving it.”


    Justin''s thin lips curved into a smile as he pecked her lips again. "Alright, let''s go eat.”


    The car sped away, leaving a trail of dust behind.


    Not far away, Asher and Arnold stood watching the entire scene unfold.


    “See? I told you there was no need to worry so much." Arnold narrowed his eyes as he yfully poked Asher''s cheek with his finger. "With Mr. Satyador protecting her, who would dare mess with her? Who could even manage to?"


    "Yes, you''re right, my dear partner." Asher wrapped his arms around Arnold''s waist, their noses touching in perfect harmony. "From now on, I''ll focus solely on protecting you. It''s time for me to step back from elder brother duties."