The waitress came up to Shawn. "Can I take your order, sir?" Shawn randomly ordered two cups of coffee and gestured for her to leave. After a while, a middle-aged woman with a pale shawl walked elegantly into the cafe. She had a good figure and obviously took care of her appearance. She didn't look her age, and she looked both pleasant and aloof. She sat down opposite Heidi. "Did you get anything?" "Susan is very cautious. It's only been a few days, so she hasn't opened up to me at all. But I've given her quite a lot of money, and she's gradually starting to trust me. "I persuaded her to invest in some projects that are sure to make a loss, but she's dumb enough to think that she can make money." Heidi spoke animatedly in a rather dramatic fashion. It amused the woman opposite her. "That isn't your goal." "Oh, I know, Hestia. You don't come back to Pamore often, and you don't usually ask me for help either. I will definitely do my best, but this just needs time." He
Amirate had recently started work for the new season. Grace had set a general direction, which was to start looking for clean energy sources. It wasn't a short-term project, and the rate of voting from the board of directors was low, as they had all chosen to observe for now."Those who entered the industry first have taken most of the pie. If we try to enter now, we won't be able to get much. We may end up wasting a lot of resources and manpower instead." Grace was dressed in a business suit. She sat at the head of the table as she patiently analyzed their latest business policy. "As the environment in our country continues to improve, clean energy sources will become mainstream. Although this isn't our main specialty, it's not too late for us to enter the game." "It is true that clean energy sources can bring great rewards, but we now have AI, the Internet, and entertainment. All three areas are up-and-coming trends. Why should we take the risk?""Who decided on those three
Grace didn't move. She stared at Xander's expressionless face and couldn't help asking, "What about you? I've told you so much, but you never tell me anything about your work."Xander smiled slightly. "They're company secrets. How can I tell you?"This was what she had said to him the last time. Grace was annoyed. "Why would I want to know your secrets? Just tell me, has anything happened lately?"Xander thought for a moment. He said meaningfully, "There is something rather strange that I can tell you about."A few days ago, I received an anonymous email informing me that there's a mistake with the Aether project, and that Bobby is running an underground bank. If I read between the lines, the email was warning me to be careful."As he spoke, Grace felt her heart jump into her throat. She tried her best to remain calm. "Who would be kindhearted enough to warn you? Have you cracked the IP address yet?""It's highly secure, and I was unable to crack it. I told Hazel to go and check
Grace didn't know about Hestia's past, so she pulled Xander aside and asked curiously, "Does Aunt Hestia have a close relationship with your mentor?"The two of them were lying together, and the ends of her hair brushed against his lean arm. Xander had his laptop in front of him as he watched the rising and falling trends of the stock market. "He was my lecturer when I was in Coronia. I heard that he wasn't even in charge of the course I was in, but he applied specially to take over once he found out who I was.""For Aunt Hestia?""Yep." Xander shut his laptop. "My mom has always been extroverted and free-spirited. When she was young, she escaped her family and came here to wander around and experience life. "The two of them crossed paths, but they always just seemed to make the wrong choices around each other. "Mr. Jarvis wasn't brave enough to confess, but the moment he decided to start by being friends, they were destined to never become anything else."Someone with He
The next day, Luke came to make his report the moment that Grace entered Amirate. "The latest news is that Bobby's underground bank has been forced to change its operations. This will solve the problem of them using violence to urge repayment for debts."It seemed that Xander had taken the email seriously and taken the necessary actions. Jake probably wouldn't be able to do anything now.Grace relaxed, but as she worked, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration. It didn't seem quite right. If that really was the problem, then he wouldn't lose much anyway. Why would he do something like that?Before she could think further about the matter, a subordinate knocked on the door with a report. Grace pushed the thought away and said, "Enter."…At Futurelink, Hazel entered Xander's office, bearing news about Bobby. "Alright." Xander didn't look up.Hazel's gaze alighted on the warm tea that was still on the table. "Did you have guests?"Xander didn't answer. "Is there anything els
"The Hawkins family has reached a dead end. If they find out, you'll be in extreme danger."Grace didn't have time to consider too much. "Besides this plan, do you have any better ideas? No one else can get in as smoothly as I can."Xander hesitated for a moment. He didn't want Grace to take the risk."This isn't something you should be doing. Even if others don't stand a chance, I can't let you go through this."His concern was valid. Now that the Hawkins family was in big trouble and Benjamin was backed into a corner, he wouldn't easily release Reina's daughter.As Grace approached Xander, she squatted down and held his hand. "Xander, what do you mean this isn't something I should do?"If it's to save someone or to seek justice for the deceased, there's nothing I can't do. Besides, am I just eye candy in your eyes? Have you forgotten that I can take on three men by myself?""This isn't the same.""This is urgent."Only then did Xander gaze at her seriously. She had taken c
Benjamin shrugged indifferently. "Even if Grace ends up in jail for just a day, the Lewis family and Xander will do everything to get her out. "Right now, without her, there would be no Hawkins Group. So, tell me, should I take advantage of this?"Perhaps he had been spending too much time with Joshua lately. The latter had rubbed off on him; even a bit of his style was evident in Benjamin's speech.Larry couldn't help but feel alarmed. The Benjamin from before wouldn't have been so extreme. After a nod, he said, "But don't you still have feelings for Ms. Lewis? If you do this—"Feelings? The mention of that word made Benjamin feel distant. His gaze was hollow as he replied, "Survival is more important."At that moment, a car passed them by.Grace and Hazel were in the car. The latter was tidying her clothes. "Ms. Lewis, I'll say I'm your assistant later. Just give me a signal if you need any help."Grace agreed and said, "Thank you for coming with me on this risky trip.""It'
"If you can't produce evidence today that Grandma went back to her hometown, I won't let this go." Grace held up her phone. "I'll report you for abusing the elderly."Grace had never behaved so unruly with Susan in the past. The latter was taken aback by this unusual situation. "You'll report me? I haven't even reported you for trespassing. Let's see if the police will arrest you or me!"Grace was done with the talk. She forcefully pushed past Susan, heading straight inside. "Grandma! Grandma!""You can't go in!" Susan said, attempting to follow.Suddenly, Hazel swiftly grabbed Susan's wrist and pinned her hand behind her back. "Sorry.""Ah!" Susan cried out in pain as she heard the sound of her bones cracking.Watching Grace search around Hawkins Manor, she grew more anxious. "Help me stop her! She's trespassing!"The ladies in the room remained unmoved. They had all been influenced by Heidi's manipulations. "Oh, Madam Hawkins, just let her have a look. If Mrs. Hawkins Senior r