ustin had a prior engagement with Bella. He was supposed to head home early to try out her new dish.

Since Ryan asked and needed his company, Justin could not say no to him.

The pair arrived at their usual restaurant.

The food and drinks were served in the private room. However, Ryan did not have the appetite. He fiddled with his food and downed one drink after another.

"You have stomach issues. You should refrain from drinking." Justin put his hand over Ryan's glass.

"No one else cares about me apart from you." Ryan flung his back to his seat and laughed.

doesn't mean she doesn't care about you. Your reckless disregard for yourself will only hurt the people who care about you." Ryan felt a stab

talk to you about this. Carrie will

anymore?" Ryan's eyes lit up, and life returned to them. "I knew Carrie wouldn't turn her back on me. Her heart belongs to me. She wouldn't marry anyone else." Justin took one long look at him and shook his head. "Gregory set Carrie up with Jason and pressured her to go through with the wedding. Carrie won't and can't defy Gregory. She is only too considerate of others for her own good. Madam Mila and Ralph were the

nearly crushed the glass in

want to keep things from you. Carrie only got out of the marriage with the

of what happened at

get rid of the Solloways. Madam Mila and Ralph were only putting on a show." Ryan's hopeful gaze fell on Justin's face. "Bella had been there when Carrie

Justin swirled the glass in his hand. "But the problem now is that Madam Mila and Ralph are taking the whole thing seriously. That night after the party, Mrs. Mila gave her long-time favorite bracelet to Carrie. It's clear that Madam Mila loves Carrie as a daughter-in-law. That's not the only thing. Chairman Thompson is aware of the matter too. He's flying

a mother?" Ryan jolted

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