Jake drove the car himself as they sped away from the hospital.Grace clutched her seat belt. "Where are we going?""To pay our respects to the families of the deceased." Jake stepped on the gas pedal without looking at her.He drove out of the city and into the remote suburbs before finally stopping. Unfastening his seat belt, he said, "Let's go."He took out some gifts from the trunk and walked toward a house. Even from a distance, the sound of crying and wailing could be heard distinctly. The sounds of grief were heartbreaking. Grace couldn't bear it, and she didn't dare to go in. The person who opened the door saw that Jake was dressed in a suit, and he spoke roughly, "Which department are you from?"It seemed that several people had visited them lately."I'm from Fulton Group.""Are you the top executive who's in charge of everything?" The man lost his temper at once. He raised a broom and pushed Jake and Grace out."Get lost! He's gone! We don't care about your repar
Xander had already known.Grace felt as if she were floating. She looked dazed. Was it really as Jake had said? Was Xander really responsible for everything that was happening right now?"Ms. Lewis…" Hazel went up to her worriedly to help her up.Grace's eyes alighted on the documents that Hazel was holding. "Was the application approved?"Hazel wanted to lie, but the documents were too obvious. "It's been approved. There's half an hour available for visitors, but only for official matters on business. Outsiders aren't allowed to enter."Grace's expression dimmed, but Hazel added quickly. "It's good not to see him right now. It wouldn't be good if Amirate got implicated." "I'm going with you.""Ms. Lewis…""I'll wait outside," Grace said.Hazel couldn't refuse, so she agreed in the end.…Xander was an important figure. He was currently detained, but he wasn't down-and-out. Hazel headed straight for the 28th floor. After she flashed her ID, the staff at Securities and Exc
Xander hadn't even asked about Diana. Hazel's appearance had already told him how Diana was. "Reina? Isn't she missing?" Hazel was shocked. Xander didn't explain, but his meaning was clear. The visiting time had come to an end, and Hazel couldn't stay longer. The moment the elevator door opened, she saw that Grace was still sitting in the lobby. She looked frail from the back, and she seemed lonely. She must have been sitting like that for a long time.Hazel walked over. "Ms. Lewis." Grace surfaced from her thoughts. "How is he?"Hazel thought about Xander's instructions, and she answered selectively. "His health isn't very good at the moment, but it's nothing serious. He's looked through the contract and signed it. Things aren't as bad as they seem."Grace's impatience was bubbling. "What else?"Hazel looked flustered. "What else is there?"Grace was silent. "Did you tell him that I came?"Hazel laughed awkwardly. "I did, but Mr. Fulton said that he doesn't want to s
"A plane bound for Pamore experienced a tragic crash upon landing at 12:30 am Eklora time. "The death toll has increased to 136 people, and up until now, there have been only three fortunate survivors."The real-time news updates about the plane crash on TV pulled Grace Lewis back to her senses. She was one of the survivors. She now lay on the hospital bed with injuries all over her body and her legs bandaged."The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later," came the automatic response from Grace's phone. Ever since the plane crash, her nominal husband, Benjamin Hawkins, hadn't picked up any of her calls. The plane crash had shaken the whole nation. It was impossible for him to be unaware of it.The crash site had been scattered with corpses. The fear of having nearly died still haunted her, overwhelming her to the extent that she couldn't breathe. Yet, at times like this, when she needed care the most, she had yet to hear a word from the ma
Grace suddenly recalled the one-week business trip Benjamin had two months ago. She tightened her grip on the phone, her knuckles gradually turning pale.Had he cheated on her? She was Benjamin's secretary and also his secret wife. But she had never heard any rumors of him having affairs with other women until now."Mr. Hawkins is so good to his girlfriend. I wonder who that lucky woman is! It seems like they are going to publicize their relationship soon.""I googled the woman. Is this her?" The nurse pushing the medical cart took the phone from the other nurse. "Yes, it's her!" she exclaimed. "Isn't she the second daughter of the Quine family? With her looks and status, she's the perfect match for Benjamin!" As they walked further away, chatting amongst themselves, their voices gradually faded into the distance."The Quine family ..." Grace thought. After dealing with the hospital's discharge procedures, Grace got into the car the butler had sent for her. Her mind was
"When did you get to know her?"Under the dim lights, Benjamin finally saw Grace supporting herself with crutches. It wasn't until then that he realized she was much thinner than when they'd married three years ago.She looked as if a gust of wind could easily blow her away. "You followed me?" Benjamin's face fell at once."Do you think I have nothing better to do? I was at the same hospital and saw you with my own eyes." Though her voice was soft, she enunciated her words clearly. Benjamin looked angry despite Grace was overwhelmed by sadness. How could he?He still hadn't expressed any concern for her, even though she had been in a plane crash. What felt even worse was how evident the irritation and disdain in his voice were.Clearly, their three years of marriage had been futile. All this while, she had been attending to her demanding mother-in-law and taking care of her sister-in-law, who didn't like her. In the family, she was treated like nothing but a servant, and
Grace took off his shirt and peppered kisses down his abdomen. Her longing for him was so intense that even her ears had turned red. "Didn't you ask me how I became Mrs. Hawkins? Well, I nearly forgot about my main responsibility—conceiving your child."Continuing with her actions, she said, "Right now, I'm just fulfilling my duties.""How dare you!" Benjamin was infuriated. His muscles tensed with his rage."I've sprayed some aphrodisiac in the air. Bear with it. It'll end soon. "I just ... I just want a child too." She was getting more bold, a far cry from how gentle and obedient she had been in front of him before. Benjamin's breathing grew heavy in response to her shameless provocation. He did his best to suppress the effects of the aphrodisiac and fiercely grabbed her hand. "You're so disgusting, Grace!" The burning desire in Grace's gaze dissipated at once. "Is it so disgusting for you to make love to me?" She looked up at him with her watery eyes. "Yes!" Benja
Susan couldn't believe that Grace had actually spoken to her in such a manner.She pointed a finger, which was adorned with a large sapphire ring, at Grace. "What's with your attitude? Say that again!"There was no hint of fear on Grace's face. She fixed her eyes on Susan and said, "Since Yvonne is moving in, you can get her to do the work. I'll never do it again!" She articulated her words clearly. After she spoke, Grace felt an unprecedented sense of relief wash over her.Susan, on the other hand, completely lost her temper. "You—" "Mom!" Celia suddenly caught Susan's arm and lowered her voice. "Grace is angry, isn't she? I heard that yesterday Benjamin had ..." Celia told Susan what had happened last night. Judging from how smug she looked, it was clear that she had exaggerated the story.Susan seemed to understand the situation at once. "How dare you take it out on me when you're the one who couldn't make your husband stay?" Grace had already walked out of the villa