Otherwise, Christopher might just lose control of himself and fire
away at Justin in front of Bella.
âM-Mr. Iverson, if I may.â
Taylor put away the injection and wiped his sweat. âYou should stay
away from this stuff. It can give you a momentary kick and take the
pain away, but itâs a prohibited substance. The drug hasnât been
through clinical trials in Meridan, so the side effects are still
unknown.â
âI know. This is the last time.
Christopher closed his eyes and breathed out. âThe drug dealer
shouldnât be controlled by drugs.â
His obsession was not the drugs, but Bella.
âSend these photos to Wyatt anonymously.â
Christopher let out a smile, wicked and unhinged. âWyatt loves
daughter too much to let history repeat itself.â
âOf course, Mr. Iverson.â
As Taylor excused himself, Christopher said, âWhatâs the date today?
âMarch 6, sir.â
Christopher narrowed his eyes, a glint flickering in the dark.
âMarch 6, Grantâ¦â
The phone in his pocket rang.
That night, Bella was so understanding as not to bother Justin after
dinner together. She retreated to her room for a rest.
Justin stared at the black suit on the sofa that lan had delivered for
tomorrowâs funeral while making calls to Ryan and his men about the
trip to Terranova.
âDid Asher send anybody?â
âNo update as of yet, but Asher wouldâve known what I knew. He
hasnât made any arrangements.
With downcast eyes, Justin nodded. âOkay. Iâll catch Winston before
him.â
âIt doesnât matter who makes the arrest. You donât always have to
win, Justin.â Ryan wanted to roll his eyes. Justin could not stand
defeat.
Justinâs competitiveness extended to the point where he even trie
outdo Bella. He must regret it now, considering he nearly lost his w
âBella has everything. I have nothing to give to her.â
Justin looked down in dejection, the air thick with a feeling of worthlessness. âThe only thing she wants
now is revenge, so Iâm going to make that happen no matter the cost.â
âSigh. Fine. Donât worry, Justin. Once you arrive at Terranova, my people will ensure your safety,â Ryan
promised.
âDonât worry about me. I was in the army. Just protect yourself.â
Justin paused and murmured, âCarrie will be sad if anything happens
to you. She has never been loved before. Nothing was ever truly hers.
âYou should know how much you mean to her.â
Ryan gasped before exclaiming with thrill, âJustin! Are you
acknowledging me as your brother-in-law?â
Justin pulled the phone away from his ear and frowned. âCan you pipe down?â
âWeâre a family, my dear brother-in-law,â Ryan shouted excitedly.
Justin had goosebumps. âDrop that mushiness.â
âIâm going to ask your father for her hand-in-marriage when I get back
from Terranova. You better help me.â Ryanâs voice trembled with
emotion.
âYouâre the heir of the Hoffman family. Gregory has no reason to
refuse the marriage. Shannon shouldâ¦â
Justin sneered, âIt doesnât matter what she thinks. She only cares
about power and wealth. Who needs her approval for the marriage?
âHmph! You have a point.â
âThat reminds me. Get me a gun.â