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.

strand turn black, Ryan could not help but joke, "We promised to grow

can let yourself go. My sister might lose interest in you," Justin said. He glanced at Ryan's head full of white hair, trying to sound casual, though there was a hint of

won't mind, but I'm afraid you'll be jealous of

"Jealous?"

have a higher rank, jealous that I look more

patch of hair, causing Ryan to wince in pain.

side by side with Justin in

to their younger days, when they were the ambitious and admired rising stars of the

"I feel like a father sending you off to get married." Ryan let out a hearty laugh

other side, Carrie changed into a light pink dress specially

full-length skirt, perfect for a winter wedding. It exuded a

ready in front of the mirror. As she looked at her own radiant reflection, Carrie's moist

instantly picked up on even the tiniest imperfection. "The chest area is a bit loose. That was my

had lost a lot of weight due to her illness, leaving her frail and

suits this color, and her long neck looks beautiful with the high neckline." Bella quickly tried to smooth things over, fearing Roza might take the dress back for alterations, which they did not have time

she looks like

gradually fill out after marriage with her lover's nourishment." Carrie, being innocent and naive, did not fully grasp the meaning, but Roza understood perfectly. The two friends exchanged

her own boyfriend, Steven, so she quickly understood, her face flushing

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