Chapter 1001

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.

"Congratulations on another successful partnership, Dad," 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 Justin's 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.

"It's your doing that made this partnership go through, Justin. I should be the one thanking you."

Javier's tone was thick with emotion.

"You're too kind, Dad. We're family. We don't have to go through those formalities,” Justin said,

"Everything I do, I do for our family and the company. This is my responsibility as the eldest of the

family.”

Javier was all the more touched after hearing this. He asked tenderly, "How have you been, my boy?

Has your health improved in the past few years?"

"I've been well, Dad. You don't have to worry about me."

"I'll arrange a time to fly over and spend some time with you as soon as I clear my schedule!" Javier

suggested

"No need, Dad."

"Why not?"

Justin smiled and said, "Who knows, we might be seeing each other again in Solana City soon."

"You ... You're coming home?" Javier asked in disbelief.

"Yes. I've 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 he's been

doing. I can't wait to see him again.”

Though Shelland Island wasn't 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.

"Fuck this. Why me? I want to shoot some heads, too! Why do I have to clean up after you guys?"

Landon cried angrily, kicking the dirt underneath his boots. "I don't care. I'm going with you guys! I

may not be as skilled, but I can still shoot a motherfucker!”

Jonah kept silent.

He used to think Landon was a pretty straightforward and amusing guy—who knew he'd act so silly

when push came to shove.

"Do you want to marry Lauren or not?” Jasper asked his friend flatly.

"Yes. Hell, yes!"

"Then shut up and stay put.”

"Screw you for threatening me, man! I'm your friend!" Landon growled out. In the end, he could do

nothing but glare. "Fine then! Just remember to signal me. Do you hear me? Or our friendship is

over!"

Landon couldn't help but utter a curse quietly. Jasper truly had a chokehold over his weak spot.

"We will. You guys be careful, too."