Grace smiled. "You're my teacher now, Professor Morris. Whatever you say goes."Hence, everyone helped with the preparations, and soon, someone brought a microphone to Grace.Grace took it and walked up to Alan's. After a small bow, she announced, "I hereby declare myself as Professor Morris' last student. With the change of status, I'll address him as Mr. Morris from now on."Smiling, Alan pulled out a little gift from his pocket and handed it to her. "Here, Grace.""Thank you, Mr. Morris."After the announcement was made, Alan was so delighted that he wanted to show off Grace to everyone.He didn't stay idle. He took his phone out and sent messages to several experts in the industry. It was as though he was announcing the news to the world.…After Grace left Pamore University, she saw a slender figure standing not far away.Before she could get closer, Timothy spotted her and walked toward her quickly. "Milady! You're back."Grace was surprised to see him. "Why are you her
"Wait, two guys vying for one girl? Do you remember Mr. Fulton, who was all chummy with Ms. Lewis before? Word on the street is that Mr. Fulton is now Mrs. Lewis' go-to guy.""Oh my, this is too melodramatic!”Before they could dive deeper into the conversation, Benjamin stood up from the nearby couch, with Larry trailing him like a shadow."Mr. Hawkins, it's just some people spinning tales. Don't let it get to you."Benjamin stayed silent.His eyes were dark, and his expression was beyond frosty. It was as if he had just stepped out of a freezer.The two of them walked to the elevator—one in the lead, the other following."Milady, there's still plenty of potential in the Dunhill market. I'm considering making it the main focus for the next three years.""Your plan sounds solid. If we make it big in Dunhill, our profits could skyrocket.""Milady, you can count on me for this. I won't disappoint you ... Crude oil is where our future's at ..."As Timothy and Grace chatted, they
There was a hint of surprise in Samuel's eyes when he saw Benjamin. "Mr. Hawkins, what brings you to Amirate?"Benjamin glanced at Samuel, exuding a regal presence. With a single look, he had already asserted dominance."What's wrong? Am I not welcome at Amirate Corporation?"Samuel forced a smile. "Mr. Hawkins, how could that be ... It's just that it's not a convenient time for Ms. Lewis to see you at the moment …"Samuel's words were vague, hinting at uncertainty. He was smart, so of course he hadn't missed Benjamin's intentions.Benjamin didn't avert his gaze. Instead, he looked at Grace and Timothy and said, "Whether it's convenient or not isn't up to you, right?"Samuel felt awkward. He could only manage an apologetic smile. "You're correct, Mr. Hawkins …"But Benjamin paid him no more attention.Leaving Samuel behind, he headed toward Grace.When Grace saw Benjamin, her brows furrowed slightly in concern. Even when Benjamin called her, she acted like she hadn't heard
He knew that she had been injured and had even gone as far as to follow her to Frenda.However, the Lewis family had hidden her too well.He stayed in Frenda for ten days but hadn't been able to find her.After he had returned to Pamore, he had been waiting for her at Amirate Corporation.Grace concealed all her emotions. She calmly said, "Mr. Hawkins, is this your way of showing concern? I'm sorry, but I don't need it.""Seeing you well puts my mind at ease," Benjamin said.He paused momentarily and continued, "The nanotechnology robot project with Albert has progressed to a critical stage. The product launch is next month. It's our first collaboration. If you have time, we can go together."He had shifted the topic to work. This time, Grace didn't refuse. After all, it was a project she was managing. "Sure, I'll arrange my schedule."In truth, Benjamin had overheard Grace's conversation with Samuel earlier. He had figured that Grace needed help.So he continued, "Ms. Lewis
Grace snapped back to reality, looking puzzled. "What?"Timothy seemed to sense a unique atmosphere between Grace and Benjamin, so he said with a hint of disappointment, "If you're willing to go back to him, I'll respect your decision."Grace chuckled. "What's this? Are you suddenly lacking confidence?"Timothy quickly added, "If my rival is Benjamin, losing to him isn't something to be too embarrassed about. "But Milady, you need to think it through. The old issues are still there. If you two want to get back together, at least resolve those issues first."Upon hearing that, Grace retorted, "Who said I want to get back together with him?"Timothy's eyes lit up as he stared at her."Milady, do you mean ..."Grace shook her head slightly. "I have no intention of getting back together with him, at least for now."Timothy exclaimed, "Milady, does that mean I still have a chance?"Grace raised her eyes, meeting his gaze.She planned to make things clear with him today."Timoth
"Don't be modest. I just believe that you will find your happiness," Grace said sincerely. Timothy looked relaxed and nodded in agreement. He didn't say anything, but his eyes reflected how resolute he was in his decision.In the following days, Grace was busy catching up on the work that had been pending since she had been busy with the fashion show. When Saturday finally arrived, she could take a break.Early in the morning, she received a call from Elizabeth."Gracie, will you be coming to Hawkins Manor today?"Grace hesitated a bit. But she sensed the anticipation in Elizabeth's tone and decided to agree."Grandma, it's your birthday, so I'll definitely be there on time."Overjoyed, Elizabeth smiled. "Good, good, good! I'll be waiting for you here."After hanging up the phone, Grace looked out of the window. The morning sunlight streamed into the room, casting a warm glow. The weather was perfect today.Grace took out the emerald jewelry she had bought at the auction and
With a son as outstanding as Benjamin, Olivia couldn't help but feel overshadowed by Susan. Meanwhile, Olivia's whole life revolved around Geraldine, which strained their relationship."I'm just helping find a match for our dear Geraldine. What's it to you? By the way, I heard Benjamin had sent Celia to Astana. So it's not really your place to be concerned, is it?"Her remark hit a nerve. Susan's expression darkened. It felt like a jab to her heart."Well, Celia is just going to be in Astana for a while. She'll be back eventually," Susan replied weakly before retreating. Olivia claimed victory. Then, she pulled Elizabeth into the conversation. "Mom, check this out. Xander Fulton, the president of Futurelink Corporation. He is handsome and talented. He turned the company around in a few months. He's a real catch …"Elizabeth furrowed as she interrupted, "Enough for now. We can talk about this later."Pouting, Olivia reluctantly agreed, "Alright, Mom."Then, she turned her at
Frederick couldn't resist pressing on. "When they were causing all that trouble for Grace, why didn't it bother you?"Now that I've just made a few remarks, why are you having a strong reaction? Benjamin, it seems like you're taking this a bit too seriously, don't you think?"Benjamin responded calmly, "Are you feeling chatty today?"Frederick became even more curious after seeing his evasive reply. He reached out, hooking his shoulder. "Brother, aren't you waiting for someone?"The "someone" in Frederick's words naturally referred to Grace.A slight movement appeared at the corner of Benjamin's mouth. "Are you too free?"Frederick quickly denied, "No, just a bit curious.""Let me remind you—now that you've figured out your feelings and want to win Grace back, you need to show sincerity for the mistakes you made in the past. Just admit them and stand upright! Take the hits, and make it right! In simple terms, just treat her better," he continued.Benjamin remained unimpressed a