Chapter 1986

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Ryan's rugged features-his sculpted cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and short, graying hair-evoked the image of a hardy, weathered pine tree standing resolute against a snowy backdrop. But the youthful edge he once possessed had long since faded.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Ryan walked over and opened the door.

A playful smirk played on his lips as he said, "Justin."

Justin raised his eyebrows slightly and lifted the plastic bag in his hand. "My wife sent me over to dye your hair, Chairman Hoffman."

Ryan's eyelashes fluttered as he gave a mischievous grin, a glimpse of his youthful charm shining through. "Honestly, I'm not too sure about your skills, Mr. Salvador."

"Let's give it a try. If it turns out badly, this one's on the house."

The two brothers looked at each other and smiled-a lightheartedness they had not felt in a long time.

With a barber drape around his shoulders, Ryan sat in front of the mirror while Justin stood behind him, patiently applying the dye to his hair.

black, Ryan could not help but joke, "We

in you," Justin said. He glanced at Ryan's head full of white hair, trying to sound casual, though there

mind, but I'm afraid you'll

"Jealous?"

have a higher rank, jealous

his eyes slightly, the comb catching on a tangled patch of hair, causing Ryan to

dyed, Ryan stood side by side with Justin in

days, when they were the ambitious and admired

said, his voice trembling with emotion. "I feel like a father sending you off to get married." Ryan let out a hearty laugh and gave Justin a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Don't worry, an older brother is just like

Carrie changed into a light pink dress

a high neckline, and a full-length skirt, perfect for a winter wedding. It exuded a vintage

helped Carrie get ready in front of the mirror. As she looked at her

up on even the tiniest imperfection. "The chest area

due to her illness, leaving her frail and

with the high neckline." Bella quickly tried to smooth things over, fearing

repeatedly. "Indeed, she looks

marriage with her lover's nourishment." Carrie, being innocent and naive, did not fully grasp the

a bit naive, she now had her own boyfriend, Steven, so she quickly understood, her face flushing deeply

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