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    A secluded and serene vi in the eastern suburbs,pletely unknown to the world, served as Grant''s private residence.


    It was early in the morning when rice arrived to report what she discovered.


    Unexpectedly, she bumped into Jace, who was drenched. His eyes were bloodshot, as though he had not slept in days. The hostility radiating from him and his sharp, wolf-like gaze made rice instinctively flinch,pelling her to back away.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    "You look terrible." rice rolled her eyes at him and knocked on the study door before entering. Jace ignored her jab and followed her in.


    Inside the ssically styled study, Grant sat in a wheelchair, teasing a parrot in a golden cage before him.


    Christopher had also kept an exquisite, rare parrot at Pivotage because he was deeply influenced by Grant. In fact, Christopher practically revered Grant, emting his habits and interests, seeing them as symbols of power and wisdom. It was ridiculous, but when


    someone worshiped an idol, they would inevitably want to get closer to their idol and strive to be like them.


    "Sir, here is the recording that I''ve extracted." rice stepped forward, taking out her phone and ying the conversation between Justin and Be in the car for him and Jace to hear.


    Grant maintained his elegant, unreadable smile the entire time, but at the mention of words like "promise" and "see you there", a flicker of chilling darkness crept into his enigmatic


    gaze.


    Jace listened closely. Despite Be''s resolute voice, he could tell that she was pretending to be strong. An indescribable feeling stirred in his chest, causing his brow to furrow slightly. "As per your instructions, I hacked Justin''s car and intercepted this conversation," rice said with a sigh, her tone carrying a hint of frustration. "Unfortunately, I couldn''t obtain anything more valuable."


    Grant''s smile deepened. "No, I find this conversation invaluable. rice, you did well." rice''s face brightened. "Thank you, sir."


    Grant looked at her with an inscrutable gaze. "There is one more task I need you to handle." "Anything for you, sir!"


    "I noticed you''ve been getting along well with my brothertely. Apart from Ms. Thompson, you''re the only woman who can get close to him. Your progress is impressive." Grant raised his hand and fed the parrot leisurely.


    Thinking of the gift Justin had epted from her tonight, rice could not hide her satisfaction.


    "I wouldn''t dare leave any task from you unfinished. But don''t worry; I have no other intentions with Justin. Everything I do is for you, sir."


    "Tomorrow, I need you to stop Justin from meeting Ms. Thompson."


    rice froze, suddenly unsure. "Sir, it''s not that I don''t want to. With other things, it might be possible, but with an appointment with Be? What reason could I possibly have to stop him? He''s incredibly stubborn. Once he makes a promise, he won''t break it, even if it means facing a nuclear st. I''m afraid..."


    The corners of Grant''s lips curled in a smile, his gaze profound. "That''s why I will give you a reason Justin cannot refuse."