Grace took out a post-it from her bag and wrote down a string of numbers. "This is my number. Call me when you get there, and I'll arrange for a staff member to bring you in."She stuffed it into Shawn's hand briskly.He was about to speak when Luke rushed in from outside and whispered a few words in Grace's ear. Her expression changed at once."Really?"Luke nodded vigorously. "We have to hurry back to the office."Grace stood up. "I'm sorry, something urgent has come up. I need to leave.""Okay."She and Luke got in the car and sped off. Martha closed the door, came back, and said tentatively, "We rarely have guests here. This lady was very energetic.""Don't tell anyone that she came here."Shawn gripped the post-it tightly in his hand, but he didn't throw it into the trash can.When Grace returned to Amirate Corporation, it was already dark, and the conference room was brightly lit.She pushed the door open and saw the headlines that had been printed out and stuck all ov
Grace was surprised. "I couldn't tell."Caleb smiled bitterly. "Of course you couldn't. I wasn't even sure about what I wanted."He still remembered how things had been when he had lived at Lewis Residence. On the outside, he had always been energetic and optimistic, and everyone liked him. But the truth was that he had always felt like he was walking on eggshells because he was adopted.On one of his birthdays, Harold had given him the exact same present as the previous year. Caleb had suppressed his disappointment and exclaimed that he really liked it. He had even given Harold a big hug, and everyone had been happy.Lydia had been a guest there too. When the party had ended, she had given her gift to Caleb and said softly, "I know that you didn't really like that gift. I also know why you didn't say anything. "Happy birthday. I hope that you will be able to express your emotions honestly in the future."Caleb had been stunned. Then he had watched Lydia's slender, obstinate f
At that moment, Xander was at a social gathering. He had called Grace while he had stepped out for a smoke. He looked intently at the people passing by. Their blurred figures moved swiftly past him like a scene from a movie."I haven't booked my ticket yet, but I will definitely be there."Saturdays were work days in Frenda, and there was a project that he needed to attend to personally that day. It was extremely important, and he didn't know what time it would end. Grace assented lightly. "Do you miss me?"Grace felt shy when she heard his sweet words. "Miss you? It's only been half a month since we last met. I'm not that eager.""I guess I'm too confident, then."There was a short silence on the phone. Then, Grace said in a small voice, "It's not that I don't miss you."Of course, she couldn't see the huge smile that appeared on Xander's face. He could already imagine her expression. It must be adorable and mellow."I'll bring a gift for you when I come back.""I get a
"The more mysterious she makes things out to be, the more suspense she leaves the crowd in. Right now, the public has stopped focusing on his relationship. Instead, they're now speculating on whether or not he'll appear. Don't you think that this is very sophisticated marketing?"It finally dawned on Timothy. "Oh my! She knows that with Caleb's popularity, he will absolutely have to say something to the fans. But if he does, he can't just casually make a statement. They have to maximize the profits."Damn. She's a born businesswoman."Benjamin remained expressionless when he heard this. In truth, he felt conflicted. The skills she had shown had proven that she wouldn't have been able to reach her full potential at Hawkins Group.Timothy only stayed for a while before he remembered he had to pick his girlfriend up for lunch. Larry entered Benjamin's office. He lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Hawkins, I have news about the person you told me to investigate."Benjamin looked
"Mr. Baxter, I believe I've shown enough sincerity. Think about who should get Aether Group's project in Pamore again."As one chess piece fell, the winner was determined.Bobby dropped two white pieces and conceded. "Your chess skills are comparable to a national master's, Mr. Fulton. I admit defeat.""My plane is in three hours. If you make up your mind, we can return to Pamore together."Bobby was surprised for a moment. "You're also leaving?"Xander didn't say a word and started packing up the chessboard.Bobby realized he had overstepped and stood up to make a call.Meanwhile, Xander got a message from Grace. "Xander, I'm heading to the venue now. What are you doing?""Working.""Why isn't it over yet?" She added an emoticon, hinting at her disappointment.Xander smiled, typing, "Almost done." But before he could send it, he got a call from Hazel. She said, "Aether Group is handing their project to us." Xander gripped his phone, watching Bobby return to his line of s
Bobby wiped his sweat. "It seems you have someone you want to impress, Mr. Fulton."At Xander's age, having a woman and spending money to please her was normal. However, spending 150 million dollars on a woman was shocking. Besides having a substantial family background, it indicated that the woman's status was extraordinary.After all, women were graded in men's eyes.Xander didn't respond. "Put it away."Hazel closed the box. Seeing Xander stand up, she helped him put on his coat. "The plane ticket has been booked. We'll take off in an hour, and we should land in Pamore around 10:00 pm."10:00 pm … The gala would end by 11:00 pm, which was still manageable."Let's go."Bobby followed behind Xander, lost in thought.…In Pamore, Grace was backstage, and the audience arrived at the venue. She received a message from Xander letting her know that he was boarding the flight. "What makes you so happy, Ms. Lewis?" Matthew asked. Benjamin stood behind him.Grace's smile instant
Grace looked at Shawn. He was wearing a white high-neck sweater, a long coat, a cap, and a mask. The outfit added a touch of gentleness to him."Mr. Griffin, are you afraid of the cold?"Shawn looked straight ahead. "Very much."Grace nodded in understanding.There was a stretch of road leading to the venue's entrance. Grace didn't know what to say. Shawn saw through her and asked, "Do you feel awkward to see me?""No. I just thought you wouldn't come to such a noisy occasion. It's a bit unexpected.""I used to like lively events.""I couldn't tell. People who open teahouses usually like quiet, right?""You drink tea too. Do you like quiet?"Grace buried her face in her scarf and smiled awkwardly. "No, I don't like quiet. I also like lively events."Shawn smiled beneath the mask. "Do you think I'm old?""Of course not."Even though she hadn't seen his face, his eyes were bright, and he seemed energetic. He didn't seem old at all."Then, why do you always call me Mr. Griffi
The gala was broadcast during prime time on TV. Tickets were sold out in half a second.Due to the grand nature of the gala, security was tight. Grace was concerned that Xander might have trouble getting in. So she sent him a message."After getting off the plane, head directly to the staff entrance. I've arranged for Luke to wait for you. He'll assist you."There was no response. Grace calculated the time and realized that Xander must still be on the plane.Entering the backstage area, Grace opened a door with no name on the label outside it. Caleb, who was now dressed up, sat in front of the mirror.His voice was a bit shaky. "Gracie, I haven't been this nervous since my debut."Grace smiled, patting his shoulder. "Have you really thought it through? Choosing love over power?""I've never been a person who only cares about interests and not emotions." He sounded confident and bold.Truth be told, all of the Lewises seemed to be like this. Perhaps it was because they had never