Chapter 2408

Dr. Wagner understood Bella's intention.

As there had never been definitive proof that Justin used drugs. The substances detected in his blood were merely circumstantial evidence. If the right opportunity arose, while it might not completely absolve him of suspicion, it could at least sow doubt and confusion.

"Alright... Alright... I agree. I'll do everything you ask!"

After leaving the Wagner residence, Ryan's bodyguards took Jerome into custody under strict supervision to ensure compliance.

Only when Dr. Wagner fulfilled Justin and Bella's demands would his son be released.

"Ryan, it's great to see you. How is Carrie lately?" Bella avoided Justin's gaze and turned to Ryan instead.

"She's doing wonderfully." The mention of Carrie brought an uncharacteristically tender look to Ryan's rugged face, his cheeks tinged with red. "We're also actively trying for a baby now."

"Really? That's fantastic news!" Bella's delight was genuine.

"Yeah. Once there's good news, you two will be the first to know!" Ryan blurted out the words without thinking in his excitement.

The atmosphere turned painfully awkward.

his gaze,

but she forced a smile. "Ryan, Mr. Salvador, I have something to attend to, so

to thank her. But before he could speak, Bella darted off, and

Are you still

same," Justin replied, his deep eyes fixed

in mock distress and gasped. "Are you saying

shoulder playfully. "You're all bark and no bite. Don't be

Carrie. Goodnight." With

grabbed his arm, his tone serious. "Justin, with everything going on, why didn't you come to me sooner? If I'd known Grant had his sights set

don't need your

voice rose in frustration.

being targeted by Grant is

"But-"

sister dragged into life-and-death trouble again?" Justin's gaze turned icy. "He's a more formidable opponent than Liam or Christopher. I won't let anyone

to his car and drove off, leaving Ryan standing alone, worry etched across

high spirits as he drove back. But in the backseat, Bella was

Mr. Salvador's name, it'll not only shift public

as he noticed in the rearview mirror that Bella was leaning against the car window, her face streaked with

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