"Gracie, what exactly are you trying to say?" Grace didn't beat around the bush and asked, "Caleb, you don't have other ideas about her, do you?" Caleb finally caught on to what Grace was implying. He smiled and replied, "When did you start inquiring about my personal life?" Seeing Caleb dodge her question, Grace couldn't help but become anxious. "You don't have a crush on her, do you?" Caleb flicked her forehead with his finger and scolded, "What are you thinking? Kay is just my junior, nothing more than that."Grace winced in pain, covering her forehead, and muttered, "Kay! You address her so intimately. Who knows if you're telling the truth?" Caleb said in exasperation, "Gracie, what can I say to make you believe?" "I do believe you. However, others might not think the same." After all, the way Kayla looked at Caleb blatantly revealed their relationship wasn't so innocent. "Caleb ... I ..." "Stop, Gracie! What are you trying to say?" Grace's eyes wandered as she
Kayla wasn't at all upset. Instead, she said graciously, "No problem. You go ahead with your work. I can go around on my own." Seeing Kayla's demeanor, Caleb felt somewhat guilty. "I'll send my assistant over. You can tell him if you need anything." "Okay." After Caleb left, the smile on Kayla's face slowly faded. She turned her head, looking at the office's closed door with an eerie glint in her eyes.... Inside the office, Grace quickly greeted Lydia upon seeing her. "Why did you suddenly come over?" Lydia smiled and put down her bag. "I just happened to be passing by." Lydia lowered her gaze, casually asking, "Caleb is here too?" "Oh, he came to support my newly established talent department, and he signed his contract with Amirate Corporation." Lydia was surprised. "He signed with the company?" "Yes, he's our company's top celebrity now."Knowing Lydia's feelings for Caleb, Grace added, "If VERE Jewelry sponsors our company, only Caleb would really benefit from
"Alright, since that's settled, I'll have someone draft a contract. If there are no issues, we can sign it." Lydia agreed and said, "Okay. VERE is about to launch a new series, and all the jewelry from this series will be exclusively sponsored for the celebrities of Amirate Corporation." Grace thought momentarily and said, "Give the sponsorship to Caleb and Kayla. After all, they are the only two celebrities under our company with some popularity at the moment." Lydia looked away and hummed in agreement. "Alright. The jewelry for any event in this quarter will be handled by us." "I'll have their managers discuss it with you directly." "Okay."After finalizing their discussion, Grace personally escorted Lydia downstairs. Just as they reached the lobby, they bumped into Kayla. Kayla's gaze fell on Lydia, and she promptly greeted Grace, "Hello, Ms. Lewis!" Seeing this, Grace introduced them. "Kayla, this is Ms. York from VERE Jewelry, your upcoming jewelry sponsor." Kay
Grace stood before him, sizing him up from head to toe. She couldn't help but feel upset when she saw him standing there, unharmed. She pursed her lips and asked, "Where have you been these past few days? I couldn't contact you at all and thought that you—" Before she could finish, Xander reached out and pulled her into his embrace. Grace immediately felt much calmer as she settled into his familiar embrace. She quietly leaned against him, forcing back the words she had been about to say.Xander whispered, his warm breath tickling her ear as he gently said, "Sorry for making you worry, Gracie." There had been some urgent issues at Fulton Group's headquarters. He had been dealing with them in Frenda, and he couldn't contact her. He had rushed back as soon as he had seen her missed calls and messages. After his flight had landed, he had come straight to Amirate Corporation, just so he could see her sooner. Grace pouted, obviously unhappy. "Why couldn't I get through to you
As soon as she finished speaking, Xander pulled her into his embrace, whispering in her ear, "Okay." Their bodies pressed close together, and Grace could distinctly feel the thudding of her heart against her chest. She struggled to escape from his embrace. "Where's the first aid kit? I'll tend to your wounds." "There's no need for that. The doctor has already taken care of it." "It's okay. It seems like your wound has reopened," Grace said, then turned around and began looking for the first aid kit. Watching her bustle around, Xander smiled and stood up, walking toward another cabinet. "The first aid kit is here." Slightly embarrassed, Grace hurriedly took the kit from him. "Sit down. I'll change your dressing." Xander obediently did as told. His eyes were fixed on her as they sat on the couch. Grace opened the first aid kit, took out the tools, and carefully tended to his wound. Her actions were gentle, each one done with the utmost care until she removed the origi
Xander then said to Peter, "There's no need to hide my schedule from her. Whatever she asks, just tell her the truth." Shock flashed through Peter's eyes when he heard Xander's instructions. Xander had many connections and rivals from his years in the business industry. For safety reasons, his itinerary had always been kept confidential. Peter had worked for Xander for many years, always in the shadows. He had never appeared in public. But today, Xander had revealed his existence to this woman without any reservations. Evidently, Xander trusted Grace completely. "Understood, Mr. Fulton," Peter responded, never doubting Xander's decision. If Xander trusted Grace, he would trust her completely as well."Alright, you can go now." "Yes, Mr. Fulton." Once Peter left, Xander took Grace's hand. "Gracie, I have some special matters to deal with for a while." Grace had already sensed something was amiss but didn't ask further. She just nodded, looking up at him. "I understand
"What are you looking at?" Xander's sudden voice interrupted Grace's thoughts, but her gaze remained fixed on an ornament placed not too far away. She pointed to the ornament and asked, "Xander, why do you also have one of these ceramic rocking horses?" Xander followed her gaze and smiled. "Oh, do you have one too?" Grace nodded and said, "Yours is exactly like mine, but unfortunately, mine broke a long time ago." She looked away. Her tone was tinged with sadness. There was a flicker in Xander's eyes, but he concealed it well. "It seems like a pity." He handed her a set of brand-new pajamas and a towel. "You should rest early." Grace accepted them and said, "I know. You should rest early too. Good night!" Xander didn't linger any longer and left the bedroom. Grace couldn't help but smile as she looked at the pajamas and towel in her hands.…Meanwhile, Benjamin returned to Hawkins Manor after a business gathering late at night, reeking of alcohol. He sat in the back
"I understand, grandma, don't worry." Elizabeth sighed. "Now only you and I are left in this house. How can I not worry about you?"Then, she asked, "By the way, how is Grace doing?" At the mention of Grace, Benjamin simply said, "Grandma, don't worry. She's doing well." Hearing this, Elizabeth nodded understandably. "Yes, Grace is a good girl. It's just a pity you two weren't destined for each other. If only ... well, let bygones be bygones. It's late. You should rest early too." "Yes, Grandma, you should go back to sleep." After leaving Elizabeth's room, Benjamin went straight back to his bedroom. Over the past three years, he had rarely been at home, with Grace taking care of everything. Now, after their divorce, he had been coming home more frequently. But sometimes he found himself missing the times when Grace still lived there.Benjamin pushed the door open and found no signs of Grace. Any traces of her had been gradually erased over time. He stood before the wi