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.

could not help but joke, "We

because you're married doesn't mean you can let yourself go. My sister might lose interest in you," Justin said. He glanced at Ryan's head full of

but I'm afraid

"Jealous?"

I have a higher rank, jealous that I look more

comb catching on a tangled patch of hair, causing Ryan to wince in pain. "Bro, calm

stood side by

younger days, when they were the ambitious and admired rising stars of the business world, making their grand

married." Ryan let out a hearty laugh

light pink

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

in front of the mirror. As she looked at her own radiant

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

of weight due to her illness, leaving her

and her long neck looks beautiful with the high neckline." Bella quickly tried to smooth

repeatedly. "Indeed, she

nourishment." Carrie, being innocent and naive, did not fully

Amelia was a bit naive, she now had her own boyfriend, Steven, so she quickly

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