There was an unsettling silence on the other end of the line. Christopher's forehead was damp with sweat, his heart pounding heavily as he waited anxiously.

"Congratulations, Mr. Iverson, for finally winning the heart of the woman you longed for." Grant's unmistakable voice echoed through the line, his tone smooth, with a low chuckle.

"All of this is thanks to your guidance, sir. Without your help, I wouldn't have been able to bring Bella to my side so easily." Christopher's eyes were filled with excitement, though his voice was dry and full of guilt. "However, I'm afraid I can never return to Savrow. I'm sorry, sir... I couldn't clear the path for you and eliminate the enemies. Even the new drug experiments had to be halted. I truly deserve to die." "You sure do," Grant's voice suddenly deepened.

It was as if Grant had choked Christopher by the throat, a suffocating pressure overwhelming him as cold sweat broke out across his back.

"However, this time, you've won the affection of Ms. Thompson. You've stolen my younger brother's lover, which is as good as taking his life."

Grant then laughed heartily, "I'll consider your debt paid."

"Thank you... Thank you, sir, for your forgiveness. Thank you for bringing us together!" Christopher's tense body instantly relaxed, and a bead of sweat rolled down his pale cheek.

"For Ms. Thompson, you were even willing to use your own mother as a pawn, to watch her die tragically right before your eyes."

Grant's laughter grew, but it was unclear whether he was genuinely admiring Christopher or mocking him. "Honestly, when it comes to ruthlessness, I do have to admire you."

with tears as he looked at the

agony of losing his only family crashed down on him like a collapsed mountain, leaving him

he could hardly be

than a bloodthirsty beast, driven

mother, it shouldn't be difficult for you to give some to Ms. Thompson." Grant's words struck Christopher like

like a cruel, heartbreaking punishment

me to you." Grant's voice was both enticing and teasing. "A wedding gift." The sarcasm

Christopher stiffly stood up and left the room, heading to

sat a beautiful redwood box, and his heart

be that Grant had people watching even on Rose Island? The thought sent a shiver down

Christopher approached the coffee table and, with a single hand, lifted the lid of the

white, one gray, and one

fragrance wafted

his fingers and examined it under the light. "Sir, this pill

as the mountains and seas-no force on earth could tear them apart," Grant said as he smiled. "Ms. Thompson is like

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