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Chapter 244
Chapter 244
Chapter 244 Defiance
Timothy's project received unanimous approval.
After the meeting, Grace was the first to leave the conference room, followed closely by Luke, who was reporting on work.
As Grace and Luke approached the office door, they were suddenly called out, “Grace!” Following the voice, Geraldine walked gracefully in front of Grace.
Grace was surprised. Since her divorce, she had completely severed ties with the Hawkins family. She hadn’t been in contact with any of the relatives. Geraldine had never visited her
either.
How had Geraldine found her here?
Despite her confusion, Grace politely asked, “Ms. Geraldine, what brings you here?” Geraldine raised the thermos and smiled. “Grandma asked me to bring some chicken soup you.”
for Grace nodded. She closed the file and handed the documents to Luke. “Proceed as you
suggested.”
“Yes, Ms. Lewis.”
After Luke left, Grace turned her attention to Geraldine. “Ms. Geraldine, come and have a seat in my office.” Geraldine agreed and followed Grace into the office.
Geraldine was surprised by the change in Grace’s demeanor. Previously, Grace had always been submissive and respectful in the Hawkins family, even as Benjamin's secretary.
Though she had some authority with Benjamin, she had never been taken seriously in the company.
Now, as the CEO of Amirate Corporation, Grace emanated a presence that seemed to impose some degree of pressure on Geraldine. This dynamic was entirely new.
“Grace, you've changed so much!” Geraldine remarked as they entered the office.
“Have a seat, Ms. Geraldine.”
Geraldine sat on the couch and handed over the thermos. “Give it a try. Grandma specifically asked me to bring this for you.”
Grace nodded, maintaining polite yet distant courtesy. “Thank Grandma for me. | appreciate +15 BONUS
Geraldine smiled. “No need for thanks. In Grandma’s eyes, she had always considered you her granddaughter, even after your divorce from Benjarnin. Her feelings haven’t changed.”
Grace stayed silent, giving nothing away.
Opening the thermos, Geraldine served a bowl of soup to Grace and continued, “Grace, have you never considered reconciling with Benjamin? After all, it's Grandma’s biggest wish.”
Grace accepted the bowl. “Ms. Geraldine, some things don’t need to be discussed further,” Grace replied in a seemingly casual yet resolute manner.
Clearly skeptical, Geraldine said, “But Grace, Benjamin cares a lot about you. You saw it at Grandma’s birthday banquet. He’s always the first one to step forward to protect you.”
Unexpectedly, Grace shifted the conversation. She asked, “Ms. Geraldine, are you in a relationship?”
Geraldine instinctively gripped the hem of her clothes, feeling a bit nervous.
Stammering, she replied, “I ... It's just that the right person hasn't come along yet. | don’t
want to settle down for now.”
Taking a sip of the soup, Grace said, “Funny coincidence, | don’t want to settle down either.”
Being with Benjamin would mean compromising herself, letting go of the past, and just settling! The underlying message was clear.
Geraldine, however, seemed to miss the point.
She couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. As long as Grace doesn’t entangle with Benjamin,
it would be fine.
However, she hadn’t just visited to deliver the soup. She has more important matters to attend 1. to.
So she chuckled awkwardly and continued, “Alright! Consider this just me being nosy.”