After the agreement was signed, Javier heaved a long sigh. The weight in his heart had lifted greatly.
This business deal meant that their company had regained their footing and gained some respect once again.
Javier returned to his officer and quickly called Justin again.
âCongratulations on another successful partnership, Dad,â Justin said. He was now in a car heading back home. There was a warmth in his eyes accompanying his smile.
When it came to looks, Justin was not as handsome as Jasper, nor was he as sharp as Landon or as eccentric as Jameson.
Justin had a refined yet gentle vibe that made you glad to befriend him and get to know more.
Due to Justinâs disability, his movements were restricted by a wheelchair. But that never made him down or depressed. His smile remained warm and bright as ever as if that kidnapping from years. ago never happened.
âItâs your doing that made this partnership go through, Justin. I should be the one thanking you.â
Javierâs tone was thick with emotion.
âYouâre too kind, Dad. Weâre family. We donât have to go through those formalities,â Justin said, âEverything I do, I do for our family and the company. This is my responsibility as the eldest of the family.â
Javier was all the more touched after hearing this. He asked tenderly, âHow have you been, my boy?
Has your health improved in the past few years?â
âIâve been well, Dad. You donât have to worry about me.â
âIâll arrange a time to fly over and spend some time with you as soon as I clear my schedule!â Javier suggested âNo need, Dad.â
âWhy not?â
Justin smiled and said, âWho knows, we might be seeing each other again in Solana City soon.â
âYou⦠Youâre coming home?â Javier asked in disbelief.
âYes. Iâve lived in Mosgravia for so long, but it has never been my home. I have to return to my roots, after all. I look forward to reuniting with all of you, especially Jasper. I wonder how heâs been doing. I canât wait to see him again.â
Though Shelland Island wasnât relatively large, it still was a good size. The terrain was all dense foliage and winding paths. The darkness of night only served to make the island more eerie, as if some unpredictable danger was lurking around the corner.
Jasper and Jonah had some discussions before agreeing to leave Landon outside the jungle to cover their backs.
âFuck this. Why me? I want to shoot some heads, too! Why do I have. to clean up after you guys?â
Landon cried angrily, kicking the dirt underneath his boots. âI donât care. Iâm going with you guys! I may not be as skilled, but I can still shoot a motherfucker!â
Jonah kept silent.
He used to think Landon was a pretty straightforward and amusing guy-who knew heâd act so silly when push came to shove.
âDo you want to marry Lauren or not?â Jasper asked his friend flatly.