?Chapter 2408


    Dr. Wagner understood Be''s intention.


    As there had never been definitive proof that Justin used drugs. The substances detected in his blood were merely circumstantial evidence. If the right opportunity arose, while it might notpletely absolve him of suspicion, it could at least sow doubt and confusion.


    "Alright... Alright... I agree. I''ll do everything you ask!"


    After leaving the Wagner residence, Ryan''s bodyguards took Jerome into custody under strict supervision to ensurepliance.


    Only when Dr. Wagner fulfilled Justin and Be''s demands would his son be released.


    "Ryan, it''s great to see you. How is Carrietely? Be avoided Justin''s gaze and turned to Ryan instead.


    "She''s doing wonderfully. The mention of Carrie brought an uncharacteristically tender look to Ryan''s rugged face, his cheeks tinged with red. "We''re also actively trying for a baby now."


    "Really? That''s fantastic news!" Be''s delight was genuine.


    "Yeah. Once there''s good news, you two will be the first to know!" Ryan blurted out the words without thinking in his excitement.


    The atmosphere turned painfully awkward.


    Justin lowered his gaze, choosing to remain silent.


    Be''s heart tightened, but she forced a smile. "Ryan, Mr. Salvador, I have something to attend to, so I''ll take my leave."


    Justin''s lips parted slightly, intending to thank her. But before he could speak, Be darted off, and within moments, her ck sedan disappeared into the night.


    "Justin, you seemed quite protective of Be earlier. Are you still in love with her?" Ryan studied his friend''s unreadable face.


    "If it were you, I''d have done the same," Justin replied, his deep eyes fixed on the distance. "Does that mean I love you too?"


    Ryan furrowed his brows in mock distress and gasped. "Are you saying you don''t love me?!"


    Justin''s expression grew exasperated. "Chairman Hoffman, that''s disgusting."


    "Pfft. Who are you kidding?" Ryan bumped his shoulder yfully. "You''re all bark and no bite. Don''t be so stubborn!"


    "Thanks for tonight. Go back to Carrie. Goodnight." With that, Justin turned to leave.


    Before he could, Ryan grabbed his arm, his tone serious. "Justin, with everything going on, why didn''t youe to me sooner? If I''d known Grant had his sights set on you, I''d have been here long ago to back you up!" "I don''t need your help."


    Ryan''s voice rose in frustration. "Why not?!"


    "Because being targeted by Grant is dangerous."


    "But-*


    "Do you want my sister dragged into life-and-death trouble again?" Justin''s gaze turned icy. "He''s a more formidable opponent than Liam or Christopher. I won''t let anyone else close to me get hurt."


    Without waiting for a response, Justin strode to his car and drove off, leaving Ryan standing alone, worry etched across his face.


    Chapter 2408


    Dr. Wagner understood Be''s intention.


    As there had never been definitive proof that Justin used drugs. The substances detected in his blood were merely circumstantial evidence. If the right opportunity arose, while it might notpletely absolve him of suspicion, it could at least sow doubt and confusion.


    "Alright... Alright... I agree. I''ll do everything you ask!"


    After leaving the Wagner residence, Ryan''s bodyguards took Jerome into custody under strict supervision to ensurepliance.


    Only when Dr. Wagner fulfilled Justin and Be''s demands would his son be released.


    "Ryan, it''s great to see you. How is Carrietely? Be avoided Justin''s gaze and turned to Ryan instead.


    "She''s doing wonderfully. The mention of Carrie brought an uncharacteristically tender look to Ryan''s rugged face, his cheeks tinged with red. "We''re also actively trying for a baby now."


    "Really? That''s fantastic news!" Be''s delight was genuine.


    "Yeah. Once there''s good news, you two will be the first to know!" Ryan blurted out the words without thinking in his excitement.


    The atmosphere turned painfully awkward.


    Justin lowered his gaze, choosing to remain silent.


    Be''s heart tightened, but she forced a smile. "Ryan, Mr. Salvador, I have something to attend to, so I''ll take my leave."


    Justin''s lips parted slightly, intending to thank her. But before he could speak, Be darted off, and within moments, her ck sedan disappeared into the night.


    "Justin, you seemed quite protective of Be earlier. Are you still in love with her?" Ryan studied his friend''s unreadable face.


    "If it were you, I''d have done the same," Justin replied, his deep eyes fixed on the distance. "Does that mean I love you too?"


    Ryan furrowed his brows in mock distress and gasped. "Are you saying you don''t love me?!"


    Justin''s expression grew exasperated. "Chairman Hoffman, that''s disgusting."


    "Pfft. Who are you kidding?" Ryan bumped his shoulder yfully. "You''re all bark and no bite. Don''t be so stubborn!"


    "Thanks for tonight. Go back to Carrie. Goodnight." With that, Justin turned to leave.


    Before he could, Ryan grabbed his arm, his tone serious. "Justin, with everything going on, why didn''t youe to me sooner? If I''d known Grant had his sights set on you, I''d have been here long ago to back you up!"This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "I don''t need your help."


    Ryan''s voice rose in frustration. "Why not?!"


    "Because being targeted by Grant is dangerous."


    "But-*


    "Do you want my sister dragged into life-and-death trouble again?" Justin''s gaze turned icy. "He''s a more formidable opponent than Liam or Christopher. I won''t let anyone else close to me get hurt."


    Without waiting for a response, Justin strode to his car and drove off, leaving Ryan standing alone, worry etched across his face.