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.

each white strand turn black, Ryan could not help but joke, "We promised to grow old together, but here I am secretly

sure to dye it regularly. Just because you're married doesn't mean you can let yourself go. My sister might lose interest in you," Justin said.

mind, but I'm afraid you'll be jealous of

"Jealous?"

have a higher rank, jealous that I look more

narrowed his eyes slightly, the comb catching on a tangled patch of hair,

side by side with Justin in

days, when they were the ambitious and admired rising

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

side, Carrie changed into a light pink

a high neckline, and a full-length skirt, perfect for a winter

ready in front of the mirror. As she

perfectionist, instantly picked up on even the tiniest imperfection. "The chest area is a bit

lot of weight due to her illness, leaving

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

she looks

giggled. "As for the chest, it'll gradually fill out after marriage with her lover's nourishment." Carrie, being innocent and naive, did not fully grasp the meaning, but Roza

she now had her own boyfriend, Steven, so she quickly understood, her

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