Seeing that Grayson still didn't answer, Belle withdrew her arm decisively. "Talk!"Grayson paused for a moment before replying, "Let me disinfect your wound first.""No need!""Listen to me.""Tell me what happened first!"Grayson suddenly flared up when he heard that. "What do you want me to say? Do you want me to talk about how smoothly today went and that the Strauss family's crisis has been eliminated? The risk that potentially could have happened was removed as well. "Or do you want me to praise you for how brave and capable you were today? After all, you jumped off a bridge from a height of several tens of meters with Patrick in your arms!"Belle blinked her eyes as she looked at him. Pursing her lips, she said nothing.Grayson looked furious. "You're brave and capable, seeing as how you jumped down the bridge without hesitation. However, couldn't you think of others before leaping?"Belle felt even more puzzled. "I only jumped with Patrick because I was mindful of oth
Grayson was smoking at that moment. In less than an hour, the ashtray on the table was already filled with cigarette butts.He was angry at Belle today. If she had considered how he felt even for a little bit, she wouldn't have done such a thing!As the room was filled with smoke, Belle coughed several times as soon as she entered.When Grayson saw that, he furrowed his eyebrows and stubbed out his cigarette. After that, he turned on the ventilation system to bring in fresh air.Although Grayson was doing it for Belle, his expression was grim. "Get out if you can't take the smell of cigarettes. Go back to the bedroom and sleep! If you can't fall asleep, reflect on your actions today. "Don't come and annoy me. I …" His words were hostile as well."Do you like me?" Belle interrupted. Grayson was stunned. "What?"Belle looked straight at him. Slowing down her speech, she asked one word at a time, "I asked if you like me, Grayson?"Grayson was rendered speechless.The two looke
Grayson wore a grave expression. He wanted to smoke, but Belle did not like the smell of cigarettes. So, he had no choice but to suppress the urge. "You know that surviving isn't easy, so you should cherish life even more. Nothing is certain," he reprimanded. "What if the bomb had exploded when you were carrying Patrick out? Or what if you had hit the rocks under the bridge when you jumped down into the water with him?" Belle answered confidently, "The bomb wouldn't have gone off then.""Why?""Stop asking so many questions. Just know that it wouldn't have exploded before I jumped down, and it definitely wouldn't have gone off after I was in the water," she replied. "It was merely a B-grade bomb. It wasn't powerful enough to explode underwater."Upon hearing her words, Grayson furrowed his brows. "You even know a little something about bombs?" "How can I defuse one if I know nothing about them? Didn't I tell you I'm the expert on that model?"Grayson was amazed after hear
After thinking about it, Grayson advised Finneas, "I'll think about how to deal with those people, so you don't have to worry. Have a good rest."Finneas let out another long sigh. "Even if I want to take charge, I no longer have the capabilities. That's why I can only place my hopes on you. "Oh, by the way, how far is your progress with Belle?" Grayson didn't quite understand what he meant. "Huh?"In an instant, Finnease sounded more cheerful as he continued, "What you said at the banquet today, those were your heartfelt words, right?"I can see that you're genuinely in love with Belle, so … I just want to ask when are you both planning to have children?"Grayson felt somewhat helpless upon hearing that. After all, Belle had not fallen for him yet. And yet, Finneas was already thinking about having great-grandchildren. "You're too impatient, Grandpa," answered Grayson. "I can't help it. I'm not getting any younger. Besides, we don't know what will happen in the future. So,
Grayson did not expect her to ask that. He remained silent for a while. In the end, he neither nodded nor shook his head. "It's fine if you guys don't tell me. I'll make an effort to go home for New Year's. Then, I'll talk with Grandpa," said Belle. She figured there were some things she must know. Seeing Grayson furrow his brows, Belle added, "You said it yourself—to know your enemy, you must become the enemy. "Since they're the foes, I should have a little understanding of the whole situation. After that, I must gain a profound insight into them. "This way, I won't be in the dark when they come at us. What if I don't even know their gender? That's absurd, isn't it?"Grayson's expression darkened upon hearing that. That was because he knew that once Belle learned the truth, she would not be happy.Ever since Dorothy passed away, she had felt demotivated for quite some time. Yet, now, it was a deep-rooted feud that had wiped out her family. Grayson was worried that Belle wo
Grayson looked at Belle and flashed a gentle smile. Then, she remarked, "Just look at how good-looking you are when you smile. You look handsome and gentle. There's no need to wear a solemn expression all the time. It's terrifying!""Are you scared whenever I look serious?" Grayson asked. "Could I not be scared? You look like someone owes you millions of dollars! Do you know how scary you were when I first saw you?"I mean, you were frowning. I was so nervous because of your grave expression. I even wondered if Grandpa owed you money and he was using me to pay off the debt."Grayson pursed his lips while washing the dishes. "You're so dramatic.""No, I'm telling the truth! Before I came here, I always hung out with Lovy. He's a very gentle person."When I compared you to him, it was like night and day!" Belle replied.Upon hearing Lovy's name, Grayson furrowed his brows. With a straight face, he asked, "Do you like him?""Yes, I do.""Then why didn't you marry him?"Belle
Grayson had no idea what Robert told Belle. However, she appeared surprised. "Come over now. I'll inform Grayson," she said. Upon hearing his name, Grayson frowned. After she hung up, he asked, "What's the matter?""Robert and Patrick are on their way here. Robert said he won't be able to come in without your permission. So, you should tell your men to let them in later."Grayson was displeased. "It's so late already. Why are they coming over?""Patrick is awake and asking for me," Belle replied. In an instant, Grayson snapped, "But you're not his mother!""But I saved him last time. Deep down in his subconscious, I can make him feel safe. That's why he was willing to talk when he saw me today. This also explains why he's attached to me," she explained.Grayson furrowed his brows again. He was somewhat unhappy, yet he did not say anything more.Soon, Robert arrived with Patrick. Claire was also with them.As soon as Patrick saw Belle, he opened his arms. "Belle, hug."Belle
As Claire had brought up the topic, Belle could not help but ask, "Why did they have a falling out?""You don't know what happened?"Belle shook her head in response. Then, Claire explained, "I thought Grayson told you about it."I don't really know the details, and that's what everyone is curious about. Back then, Scott followed Grayson everywhere. "After that, something happened, and they stopped hanging out. We thought they were just kids having a petty argument. So, we didn't think too much about it."We never expected their falling out to last for so many years. They're already in their 30s, yet they're still holding onto their grudge."In fact, Belle was curious. She could not help but wonder what kind of grudge could cause the pair of best friends to become sworn enemies. In the living room, Grayson and Robert sat on opposite sides of the coffee table. Of course, Grayson wore a grim expression. Robert appeared solemn as well, keeping quiet. The atmosphere in the livin