Justin spent an entire day and night waiting outside the gates of Yara Park.
He was that stubborn. If he could not see the person he loved and find the answers he needed, he wouldn’t be able to find peace even in death.
Last night, Justin saw the Iverson father-and-son duo arrive. He knew that they had come to stir up trouble regarding Charles, so he hid and observed, not out of fear but to avoid unnecessary trouble. He did not want Lance to think that he was colluding with the Thompson family, triggering him to cause trouble for Chairman Thompson.
He could take care of things for the Thompson family behind closed doors, but showing up in public right now wouldn’t be a good idea. The sky was dark, with strong winds raging and howling around him. The powerful wind hit his body, feeling just as intense as the punches and kicks he took last night.
Justin’s eyes were gloomy and sunken. There was a stubble of beard growing on his chiseled jaw, adding a touch of carefree ruggedness, as if he had returned to his military days.
Just then, his phone started ringing while it was charging in the car, briefly distracting him from his deep thoughts.
Justin opened the car door and grabbed the phone. It was Ian calling.
“Ian, what is it?" His voice sounded hoarse and barely recognizable, as if he had no energy left.
“President Salvador! I finally got through to your phone!” Ian sounded as if he were on the verge of tears. “Chairman Salvador is sick and has just been taken to the hospital! Please come back and see him!”
Justin felt a jolt of panic, and cold sweat once again soaked through his already damp suit.
*
The Thompson brothers gathered in the wine cellar of Yara Park. They were usually a cheerful bunch, but today they were frowning as they drank in silence, especially Declan. He was drinking shot after shot of hard liquor as if it were water, making Axel anxious just watching him.
“Declan, you can’t keep drinking like this. It’s really not good for your health.” Asher frowned, taking away his glass.
“Yeah, you are not even married yet. Don’t ruin your liver.” Axel added.
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