In the video, Grace glanced at the surveillance camera unintentionally. Her natural beauty and distinct presence stood out. Jake pressed pause, and his brow furrowed deeply. "So it was Xander? Don't let me find this woman!" …Meanwhile, as the plane took off, it traced an arc across the sky. Zoey was on a business trip. She had intentionally booked a flight to meet Grace at the airport after finding out the latter was coming home. "Jeez, you were away for quite a while on this trip. Everyone's saying it was for Byte Technologies' project. Is that true?" Zoey teased while opening the car door. Grace settled into the back seat. "It's true. What else are people saying?""They're also saying that since there's been no news for so long, you've probably failed." Zoey was very eager about the gossip. "Is it true?" Grace looked at her and asked, "What do you think?" "Can you stop that and give me a straight answer? This is big news. Whether it's a success or a failure, my h
Jessica was wearing heavy makeup today. It made her look very vicious as she smirked. "The collaboration between Amirate Corporation and Byte Technologies is set in stone now. We're approaching the fourth quarter of the year now. Benjamin, will you help me?" Benjamin smoked from across her. His gaze fixed on Grace, never wavering. She seemed very happy today, exuding a relaxed air, far from her cautious self when she was around him. "Help you with what?" he asked, disinterested."I can't let Grace succeed in this collaboration," Jessica stated firmly. Benjamin scoffed upon hearing this. "Why, Danielle? What makes you think you can sabotage her deal? I told you, I won't let you touch her." Jessica raised an eyebrow and mocked, "You're quite the knight in shining armor. I never noticed that before. "You might like her, but it's clear she detests you! Since that's the case, why not join me?"Benjamin rubbed his temples and took a big swig of his drink. "If you don't have
Grace immediately looked up and asked, "What happened?" Ashley scrolled through her phone and exclaimed, "It turns out that Willow has an illegitimate child. This is huge news!" Surprised, Grace took out her phone to read the news. Indeed, that morning, the paparazzi had revealed that Willow had a child. By that afternoon, they had released footage of her secretly meeting a man, with the child calling him 'Daddy'! The internet went into a frenzy."I can read every word, but I don't understand anything." "She's married and had a child with another man? That's crazy!""I can't imagine what the husband is feeling." Ashley shook her head, sighing. "I know her agent. Her marriage was already a headache for him, and now he also has to deal with this PR disaster." Grace watched the video, gripping her phone tighter. "Maybe the child's not hers?" "That's impossible. Look, the child resembles Willow so much. Genetics don't lie, and the child even called her 'Mom'." Grace h
Matthew looked up and asked, "Ms. Lewis, why are you here?" "As your partner, isn't it normal for me to check in?" He rubbed his temples and said, "I'm sorry that my personal issues have affected Amirate Corporation." "It's too late for apologies now. Is the child really yours?" Grace sat down. "Yes. I was indeed in a relationship with Willow for a few years, but due to personal reasons, it didn't work out. She didn't tell me about the pregnancy until after the child was born." Grace understood. Willow had taken advantage of the situation. She had secured herself a home while finding lifelong support using the child. "What about your wife's reaction to her?" "It's nothing new for people like us, Ms. Lewis. She doesn't care." Indeed, in a marriage of convenience, such things were often overlooked as long as they didn't affect personal interests. "Maybe she didn't care before, but now ..." Matthew's expression froze."Is it possible your wife orchestrated this?"
Grace felt a headache coming on as she realized that if the news continued to spread for a few more days, the situation would be beyond damage control. Luke presented his findings to Grace. "The assistant close to Willow is the most suspicious." This assistant had been with Willow for five years, even before the latter had risen to fame. She was Willow's most trusted person. Yet she had previously worked at Hawkins Group. Grace clenched the paper in her hand, a cold laugh escaping her lips.Luke frowned. "Ms. Lewis?" "I'm fine. I just can't believe that the man who has stabbed me in the back countless times would choose now to do it again." As she walked out, she bumped into Samuel, who was delighted. "Ms. Lewis, where are you rushing off to so angrily?" Grace glared at him and snapped, "You don't need to worry.""Byte Technologies is in trouble, and you must be overwhelmed. I've always said these emerging industries are just bubbles waiting to burst. But you wouldn't l
The photos clearly showed Esme and another younger man in an intimate position, suggesting they had a close relationship. Esme's expression turned odd. She asked, "Ms. Lewis, what are you implying?" "The difference between you and Mr. Thorne is that one of you has been exposed, and the other hasn't." "But I'm not a public figure. It won't really affect me, even if this is exposed.""Really?" Grace replied with a knowing smile, stirring her coffee. "In this circle, aren't you afraid of being the subject of gossip among the other ladies, becoming a laughing stock over tea and dinner?" Esme tensed up, obviously concerned. Grace had learned about these circles during her time with Benjamin With no jobs or financial worries, these women spent their days having tea and gossiping. Being the center of discussion was a fatal fall from grace. Esme took a deep breath. "Currently, the public is condemning Willow and Matthew. Me speaking up won't solve anything." "I'm not asking
Early in the next morning, Luke reported, "I've managed to schedule a meeting with Theodore." "How did you manage that?" "Given Amirate Corporation's status, meeting the president of a small company is quite simple." Grace smiled and asked, "Where will the meeting take place?" "At the café downstairs at Amirate."… Meanwhile, Benjamin had just arrived at his office to find Jessica waiting for him. "I knew you're always punctual." Ignoring her, Benjamin asked, "What is it?" "Given the current trend, Byte Technologies will be finished in a few more days. I'm here to remind you not to think about extending a helping hand to Grace." Jessica smirked with satisfaction. Benjamin looked at her with disdain. There had been no news from Grace's end recently, which had worried him slightly."Are you done?" Jessica's expression darkened. "Larry, see her out." Larry promptly entered and gestured toward the door. "Ms. Landon, this way, please." Jessica cast a deep look
Grace scrolled through his phone, checking it thoroughly. Theodore struggled violently. "What are you doing? Give it back! This is illegal! I'll call the police!" Grace laughed. "Go ahead. Call them. I'd like to see if the police will arrest you, the one causing trouble, or me first."Some people needed to be dealt with harshly. Grace reviewed his recent tweets, clicking and deleting each one. "How did you know Willow has an illegitimate child?" Theodore was reluctant to speak, but after the bodyguard twisted his arm painfully, he cried out, "Alright! I'll tell you. "I knew she had a child. Otherwise, she wouldn't have married me. But I didn't know who the father was until later." He admitted that after he had married Willow, their frequent separations due to work had made him lonely. He had ended up having an affair with Willow's assistant.Having been with Willow for years, the assistant had known that Matthew was the child's birth father. Hence, she had hatched a mal