Chapter 1943

Justin gazed gloomily out the window as he reflected on Nigel’s heartfelt lessons. The more he thought about it, the more depressed he felt. For some reason, he always sensed that Nigel harbored a deep fear of Grant. His repeated warnings, the way he seemed willing to sacrifice everything to protect him—why did it feel like Grant was no longer just a man? He seemed more like a bloodthirsty beast lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike. Ian suddenly cleared his throat and said, “Mr. Salvador, that was a close call tonight.” He noticed that Justin was in a bad mood and tried to change the subject. “What?” “You almost lost your virtue!” Ian exclaimed. “Lost what?” Justin’s brow furrowed. “At the garden earlier, Ms. Amaryllis almost threw herself at you. Luckily, I was quick and showed up just in time to prevent any improper interactions and save your reputation!” Ian raised his chin, looking pleased with himself. Save his reputation? Justin looked at his i