Xander smiled gently and tightened his grip on Grace's hand. "I'm curious about that, too. However, a fox will eventually reveal its tail." … Meanwhile, Jessica lounged by the beach, enjoying the sun in Pamore. She held a glass of wine between her fingers with contentment. "Mr. Hawkins, why the stern face? How about sitting down and having a drink with me?" Benjamin looked down at her, and although she looked unfamiliar, she oddly gave him a sense of familiarity. "Name your price," Benjamin said, his tone devoid of warmth.Jessica smirked, raising an eyebrow. "You're straightforward, Mr. Hawkins. However, I'm curious. Why are you here to see me today? What reasons do you have? I recall you and Grace divorced long ago." Benjamin had no intention of wasting another breath on Jessica. His purpose for meeting her was simply to persuade her to retract her accusations against Grace. "This is between me and her. It's none of your business."Benjamin took out a blank check
Benjamin shook his head. He felt like he was going crazy. Then, he said, "Ms. Landon, I don't care what your motives or plans are. I only have one request. Do not harm Grace." Jessica burst into a fit of maniacal laughter, sending chills down his back. "It's too late. Unless … " Jessica's gaze was fixed on Benjamin. Her following words shocked him to the core. "Unless you marry me! Then, I might consider showing some mercy to Grace. Otherwise, I won't let her off easily." Benjamin sneered, "You think you can threaten me?"His calm eyes flashed with fury, and he waved at Larry. Larry stepped forward and handed something to Jessica. "Ms. Landon, I intended to resolve this peacefully with you, but it seems I was wrong to think that would be possible. Seeing that you're so confident, you must not have expected me to obtain these documents." Jessica was puzzled. She didn't understand what Benjamin was implying. She snatched the documents from Larry's hand, and her face f
"Mr. Hawkins, what's going on? Didn't you say you wanted to help Ms. Lewis? Why are we leaving?" Larry bombarded Benjamin with a series of questions, but Benjamin remained silent. "Mr. Hawkins, what's going on?" Larry pressed on. Benjamin said nothing and replied, "Let's go back, Larry." Larry pursed his lips. He had no choice but to comply. Earlier, Benjamin had been determined to seek justice for Grace, but now he seemed like he had been dealt a heavy blow. This piqued Larry's curiosity even more. Just then, Benjamin suddenly asked, "Has Grace returned?" Larry quickly replied, "Ms. Lewis is still in Coronia. She hasn't returned." Benjamin fell into deep thought. "Arrange a plane to Coronia."Despite his confusion over Benjamin's sudden decision, Larry followed his instructions. "Yes, Mr. Hawkins."…For two days, Grace and Xander had no new leads. It seemed the person behind this had noticed something and hid better, leaving no traces behind. This made Grace very
Xander and Callum exchanged glances. "Even with the best plastic surgery, it's impossible to fully restore someone's appearance after burn wounds. There will be some scarring." Grace was well aware of this fact as well. She lowered her gaze and pointed to the medical records. "There's an issue here as well." Curious, Callum asked, "What's the issue?" Grace smiled faintly and answered, "The blood type is different. I've seen Jessica's medical examination report from when she enrolled in school, and it stated that her blood type is B. But if you look at this medical record, it says that it's O."Callum hadn't noticed this detail. "Could it be that the hospital made a mistake?" Grace shook her head. "Even if it were a mistake, it couldn't be a coincidence."She felt even more doubtful. "Xander, I still have my suspicions. Is the person going against us even the real Jessica?" The different styles in design had already indicated a problem. Now that they had discovered those
Grace wanted to refuse. But Benjamin's words were too tempting. He must have found out something for him to come here out of the blue. Grace didn't give him an immediate answer. Instead, she looked at Xander. After some thought, she said, "I'll send you my location." "Okay."After ending the call, Grace wanted to explain, but Xander had already read her mind. "Gracie, do what you think is right." Grace was surprised for a moment and then nodded gently.… In just an hour, Benjamin arrived. When he saw Grace, his eyes lit up with surprise. Larry, who had followed him, was the first to greet her, "Ms. Lewis!" "Larry, it's been a while." Grace's tone remained the same, which surprised Larry. Even though her position was higher than his now, she didn't treat him any differently. That warmed Larry's heart. Grace politely offered, "Mr. Hawkins, please have a seat." She felt the distance between them had grown. Benjamin furrowed his brows in displeasure. However, Gr
Benjamin clearly felt the atmosphere change when he asked that question. Grace's thoughts drifted far away, and she returned to her senses after some time. "It's been too long. I don't remember." A hint of disappointment flashed in Benjamin's eyes. "Do you not remember, or are you choosing not to?" Grace smirked and looked at him. "Mr. Hawkins, can you tell me the truth? What's your relationship with Jessica?""Would you believe me if I said it's nothing?" Benjamin asked self-mockingly. He had never humbled himself to this point. "Grace, if you insist on continuing the investigation, you must be prepared. I'm warning you. I don't want you to get hurt." "Benjamin, you sound ridiculous. You're acting irrationally under the guise of protecting me? Or do you think your actions are truly for my benefit?" "It's not—" Benjamin started, but there was nothing more he could say. He couldn't find an excuse.He begged earnestly, "Grace, just listen to me just this once, okay?" Ju
Xander left with Grace without waiting for Benjamin to answer. All of a sudden, Benjamin was the only person left in the enormous lobby.He was like a lone boat bobbing on the vast ocean, and he still couldn't find the right direction.After some time, Larry walked over to him. "Are you alright, Mr. Hawkins?"Benjamin's eyes focused again, and he slowly opened his mouth. "Larry, tell me. What was I like before?"Larry pressed his lips together. "Mr. Hawkins, are you thinking about Ms. Lewis?"He had been Benjamin's secretary for many years, and he had personally seen how Grace and Benjamin had interacted over the past three years.Although he hadn't known who Grace was at the beginning, from their daily lives, he could see that Benjamin treated Grace differently from others.It just seemed that Benjamin had never realized it himself."Mr. Hawkins, you have always treated Ms. Lewis differently. However, even now, you still don't understand why you treat her differently."Larry'
Grace inclined her head slightly and walked over. "Excuse me, you're Adeline Wentworth, right?"Adeline was rather surprised.She immediately looked guarded as she looked at Grace, then at Xander beside her. Finally, she asked, "Do you know me?""Ms. Wentworth, we've only heard Jessica mention you. We were just passing by and came to see you."Upon the mention of Jessica's name, Adeline was slightly startled. A flash of uneasiness crossed her features, and then she asked uncertainly, "Jessica? You know Jessica?"Grace assented. Adeline laughed, and her tone became unfriendly. "Are you joking? I grew up with Jessica, and in all those years, I've never heard her mention you."Tell me who you really are! Were you sent here by that asshole, Enzo Burke, to persuade me? I'm telling you, I gave birth to my son, and he has no relation to that asshole, Enzo! "If you think you can take my child from me, then you're dreaming! And you're posing as Jessica's friends on top of that! How