Lena whispered a few words. Xenia asked, "It's that simple?""Yes."Xenia felt that the trade wasn't justified at all. It was nearly impossible to get Grayson, but the task Lena spoke of was very simple.Xenia asked, "Are you sure this is the only thing you want in return?""Yes."Xenia thought for a moment. "And you're sure that you can help me get Grayson?""Yes.""How will you do it?""You don't have to know that."Hearing that, Xenia frowned again. But she was quite interested in Lena's suggestion. After all, judging by the trade alone, she was getting a great advantage.Moreover, Grayson never liked her. If she could get Grayson through Lena …Xenia was excited."If what you said is true, then I'm willing to trade with you. But don't ever lie to me. You can ask around in Maltford. I'm not someone you can deceive so easily."Lena ignored Xenia's words. Instead, she only said, "I'll contact you when necessary."With that, Lena left.Xenia was utterly stunned. She fell
Grayson started the car, changing the subject. "Did you have fun today?""Of course! Mrs. Yolanda bought lots of things for me, and she paid for them all. I tried to pay, but she refused to let me pay. There's stuff for you, too.""There's even stuff for me? What are they?""Clothes, socks, shoes, the whole package. You can go back and try them on.""Alright. Who bought it? You or Mom?""Mrs. Yolanda asked me to pick them out, and she paid for them."When Grayson heard that, he felt quite happy about it. After all, Belle had personally picked them out for him.This was the first time Belle had picked out clothes for him.The two went home together. Belle had no idea that Lena was here. So, after getting home, she dashed to the bathroom and washed up. Then, she lay on the bed to sleep.She had just settled in when Grayson came out of the closet. He was holding a white sweater and a pair of blue jeans in his hands."You chose these for me too?""Yes. What's the matter?"Grays
Belle was exasperated. She retorted, "You're not my real husband, anyway. If you were, then I would be super nice to you."I won't just remember your sizes. I'll even remember all your preferences and characteristics, too."Grayson was upset. "How am I not your real husband? Didn't we get a marriage license? Did the country not acknowledge us as a married couple?"Belle pursed her lips. "Ours is a contract marriage. I don't like you, and you don't like me either."But he did indeed like her!Grayson moved his lips, but he didn't voice his thoughts.He asked Belle, "What's your type, then?"Belle thought for a moment. "My Lovy is pretty nice.""Who?""Lovy."Grayson instantly frowned. "So, you already have someone you like?""Yes!""Why did you get married to me, then?" he spoke harshly.Belle said, "I didn't want to get married to you. I was forced, remember?"Grayson said, "Who is this Lovy, then? You've been in Maltford for a while, but he never visited. He probably doe
Seeing that playing nice wouldn't get him anywhere, Grayson decided to do it the hard way."Anyway, I'm not sleeping on the couch anymore. If you don't want to sleep with me, you can sleep on the couch in the future."Belle was pissed. He claimed he wasn't trying to steal the bed from her, but he was doing just that!She was about to speak up when Grayson said, "It wouldn't be good for a man and a woman to get so close to each other. You should sleep on the couch, then."I don't want to sleep with you, but since I'm not leaving, you should be the one to leave.""You … I'm not leaving, either!" With that, Belle glared viciously at Grayson. Snorting, she sulkily lifted the blanket and lay down.Grayson narrowed his eyes as he looked at her. "What do you mean by this?"Belle gritted her teeth. "Don't even dream of getting my bed. I won't let you get away with it!"With that, she turned around so that she had her back to Grayson.A smile appeared on his lips as Grayson gazed at Be
Belle answered the call. After exchanging a few words with Simon, she hung up and spoke to Grayson."I have something to attend to today, so I won't be going to the company."Grayson knew that Simon wanted to talk to her about the sachet. So, he nodded. "Got it."As if recalling something, Belle said, "Do you remember me telling you I wanted to quit yesterday? How do I do it? Do I just tell you that I'm quitting?"Technically, she could do that. But for now, Grayson didn't want her to quit yet.If she went to work, he could see her even during the day. But if she quit, he could only see her at night.So, Grayson said, "No, you have to follow the regular procedures. If you want to quit, talk to the HR department. I don't deal with these things."Belle pouted. Still, she was glad enough that Grayson didn't stop her. She didn't say anything else.After breakfast, Grayson went to work. When Sam saw Grayson's clothes, he was also shocked. After thinking for a long while, he asked, "
Belle hesitated for a moment before speaking. "It's because I've seen this prescription before.""Huh?"Belle explained, "I learned medicine from my grandpa when I was young. I've seen various prescriptions. While others were going to school, I was memorizing prescriptions."I was shocked because this prescription was the exact copy of a prescription I memorized."Numerous herbs have the potential to alleviate insomnia, and the treatments are available in various combinations as well."Many of them look alike, but none of them are the same unless the same teacher taught them."But my grandpa never taught anyone medicine other than me. That's why I'm curious who prescribed this medicine."Belle explained before she continued to mumble as she looked at the herbs."My grandpa once said that I came from a family of doctors. The prescriptions I memorized were all left behind by my ancestors. If it's something from my family, how could someone else know about it?"It was a huge ques
Grayson was still at the office. He picked up the phone and said, "Has Belle left?""Yes, she's just left." "Did she find anything?" asked Grayson."She said that there is no poison in the medicine. It's a medication for treating insomnia, and it's very effective too!" "Really?" Grayson was a little surprised. He had thought the same as Simon, that Lena would take the chance to poison him.Simon said, "That's what Belle said. She also found out something very important. Lena could be related to her. Belle said that the formula for the medicine was passed down by her ancestors. Outsiders wouldn't know it …"Simon repeated everything Belle had said to Grayson, and the former frowned as he listened. If Lena was indeed related to Belle, then would Belle get angry if he hurt Lena? Wait a minute …"I thought Belle didn't know Lena," said Grayson. Besides, Lena was also unfamiliar with Belle.Simon said, "She doesn't. I found it weird, too. If they really are family, how could they
Joseph nodded and said, "Yes. Mr. Robert Strauss is here."Grayson frowned and said, "What's he doing here?""Mr. Patrick's birthday is in two days. As you know, he cannot speak, so there will be changes this year. Mr. Robert is here to discuss the details of the birthday banquet.""Why him? How about Mr. Strauss Senior?" asked Grayson."Mr. Robert said that he's sick.""Sick? What kind of illness is it?" "I think he's fallen ill from worrying about Mr. Patrick too much," said Joseph.Grayson sighed quietly. Even as a bystander, he was well aware of the Strauss family's situation. He walked toward the hall. Robert walked out just as Grayson arrived at the entrance.Their expressions changed when they saw each other. After a moment of silence, Robert greeted Grayson first. Grayson didn't like him, so he just frowned and kept quiet. Even so, Robert didn't get angry. "Could you give me Mr. Bunny's phone number?" asked Robert.Grayson felt even more displeased at the mentio