Upon returning to Amirate Corporation, Timothy immediately barged into Grace's office."Milady, now that your identity is public, why don't we just follow our parents' wishes and get married?" he asked.Grace decisively refused, "I'm sorry, but I have no intention of marrying again at the moment.""Then, when you want to get married, just let me know. I'll always be ready to marry you."Grac felt a headache coming on and replied, "Mr. Donegan, we're not a good match. I've told you this before. Why are you so persistent?""What's not a good match? Please don't rush to judge. You haven't really gotten to know me, and yet you're rejecting me outright," Timothy blurted out anxiously."Do you know me, then?" Grace retorted, leaving him momentarily lost for words. "We can get to know each other gradually in the future. There's plenty of time ..." he trailed off, starting to lack confidence.Ultimately, he said determinedly, "You think I don't know you well enough, and that's why you
"I'll make a call," the assistant said as he pulled out his phone, but Samuel stopped her in her tracks."No need. Let's wait a bit longer."After about an hour, Benjamin arrived with Larry."Mr. Hawkins, I've heard so much about you," Samuel said, approaching with a fawning smile on his face.Benjamin's expression revealed no emotion, leaving people unable to decipher his true thoughts."Director Walker, sorry for the wait.""No problem. I just arrived as well. But Mr. Barnes hasn't come yet, so let's chat while we wait."Samuel pulled out a chair for Benjamin. "Mr. Hawkins, please have a seat."Benjamin sat down, crossing his long legs casually."Mr. Hawkins, it's a great honor for me that you could spare your time today.""Director Walker, let's get to the point. If you have something to say, please go ahead," Larry interjected.Samuel chuckled as he said, "Mr. Hawkins, you truly have a discerning eye. Indeed, I invited you here today for a specific request."Benjamin th
A sly smile tugged at the corner of Grace's lips as she said, "It seems you aren't too pleased to see me." Despite her words, she couldn't resist stepping inside.The situation became somewhat awkward, as Samuel hadn't expected to be caught off guard by Grace. However, he was a seasoned player and quickly regained his composure."Ms. Lewis, why would you say that? I wholeheartedly welcome you," he said, getting up from his seat to make room for her.After taking a seat, Grace's eyes met Benjamin's for a moment. It seemed as though a spark had been ignited.She raised an eyebrow and broke the silence. "Coincidentally, Mr. Hawkins is here too. It seems like I've interrupted something.""It's not an interruption. We were just talking about you. Little did we know that you would become Amirate's president as soon as you left Hawkins Group."Director Walker was just praising you, saying that your exceptional abilities could increase the board's performance by 30% in a year. Isn't
Grace smiled sincerely and said, "No matter what, I owe you a favor for today. If you ever need my assistance in the future, feel free to ask."Albert nodded slightly but gave her a subtle reminder. "Director Walker isn't as simple as he appears. "He's been doing business for many years, and his connections and scheming go beyond our understanding. You should be more cautious in the future.""Alright, I'll be more careful."Albert fixed his gaze on her and noticed some stray strands of hair near her ear. He reached out, as if to help her fix it."Mr. Barnes!" Benjamin's voice interrupted his movement.Albert smiled faintly, retracting his hand from mid-air. Then, he turned to Grace and said, "A few strands of your hair were loose.""What?" Her reaction was slightly delayed.On the other hand, Benjamin had walked to stand beside her, blocking Albert from her view."I've heard that Mr. Barnes is planning to marry Ocean Group's heiress. Allow me to extend my congratulations in
Meanwhile, a series of crashing sounds filled a private room in Aroma Restaurant as Samuel angrily destroyed everything in the room."You little brat! How dare you act so arrogantly in front of me?" He furiously kicked a chair, sending it crashing onto the ground.He narrowed his eyes. He couldn't let things go on like this. If he gave up now, he might be under Grace's control forever, with no chance to rise above.He took out his phone and made a call. "I don't care what methods you use, but I want Grace to be humiliated and kicked out of Amirate Corporation."After hanging up the phone, he was about to leave when he heard a knock on the door."Who's there?" he asked cautiously.The next moment, the door was opened."Mr. Walker, our chairman requests your presence."Samuel was puzzled. "Who is your chairman?""Richard Quine."Samuel was familiar with the name, but he had no dealings with Richard. "What does Mr. Quine Senior want from me?""You'll find out when you see h
Benjamin looked where Frederick was pointing and saw a familiar figure. Even if she were reduced to ashes, he would still recognize her. Hadn't she left with Albert? How could she be here?Grace's dancing was undeniably enchanting. The moment she appeared, she had captured everyone's attention. In just a short time, she had become the center of attention in the entire bar.Her smile was bright and exuberant, exuding an undeniable, self-assured radiance. Her beauty was otherworldly, causing Benjamin's heart to palpitate incessantly.This was a side of her that he had never seen before. He had never known that she could smile so gracefully.Benjamin's emotions were in turmoil. He emptied his glass of wine in one gulp. The restraint he had maintained earlier was gone now. Without hesitation, he set down the glass and walked toward Grace."Wow! Grace, you're simply stunning!" Emily couldn't help but whistle.Amidst the music, she added, "Bringing you out tonight was definitel
At the same time, at the entrance of the bar, Celia tried calling Benjamin on her phone, but he didn't answer. A slender figure beside her asked urgently, "Are you sure your brother is here?"Celia nodded repeatedly and said, "Yvonne, there's no mistake. My brother is definitely here."The person who had arrived was Yvonne.Before this, Richard had sent her to jail, and the Quine family had completely abandoned her. The Lewis family had submitted a whole lot of evidence and was now waiting for the court to conduct a trial. However, Yvonne's situation was unique—she was pregnant. Hence, she had been granted bail.She had called Benjamin and sent him messages, wanting to meet him, but he had never agreed to meet her. She'd had no other choice but to find a way to sneak out of the hospital.Celia had informed her that Benjamin was at Halo Bar, so she had come here."Yvonne, let's go inside."Celia led Yvonne through the bar. Yvonne's heart came to life in the lively atmos
The music in the bar subsided due to the cry for help."Someone, help! Save my baby!"Grace watched this scene in disbelief. This wasn't the first time that Yvonne had pulled such an act. Was she addicted to acting now?Not far away, Benjamin saw this unfold. His eyes gradually darkened as he strode over to where Yvonne had fallen.At this moment, he didn't have time to question why she was here. Yvonne tightly grasped his hand, her face contorted in pain."Benjamin, save me! Save our baby!""Ben, it's all Grace's fault for pushing Yvonne down. That's why she's in this state," Celia accused Grace.However, Benjamin remained unresponsive. It didn't appear as if Yvonne was acting. Hence, he reached out and held her. The next moment, his hand touched something, and he felt a damp sensation."It's blood! Ben, Yvonne is bleeding!" Celia exclaimed, causing the people around her to panic."What are you all waiting for? Call 911!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone too