Josie returned backstage, wrapping up the event. By the time she finished, the organizers were incredibly grateful.

"Ms. Alice, you're incredibly diligent and responsible. Without you, we wouldn't have known what to do."

Josie chuckled lightly, stood up, and headed towards the lounge. Grape was asleep, with Lachlan standing guard by her side. She leaned against the door, watching for a while. Lachlan felt her gaze but didn't turn around, busy with work on his phone. "When did you meet Mr. Russell from Russell Group? Why have you never mentioned it before?" he asked.

Josie's heart felt heavy, as if a stone had been thrown, stirring up waves.

"It's been quite some time. Back when I was in Wavery, I used to work at Russell Group."

"Were you a designer?"

"Yes."

"That's an impressive track record. Why did you give it up? Your resume didn't mention anything about Russell Group."

Lachlan felt uncomfortable, bordering on an interrogation. Josie understood this. She took a deep breath and walked up to him.

"It was an unpleasant memory. I'd rather not bring it up."

eyes with her for a moment. "Is it

face froze, her eyes revealing a hint

his lips into a smile, patting her shoulder. "It's all right. If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. I—"

as if a second slower, and articulating this answer would have

fell into an awkward silence. Lachlan's expression remained unchanged. One could even say that he

His lips moved hesitantly, but no words

would eventually find out. Grape looks too much like him, doesn't she? Moreover, I don't

wanted custody

gazing down at the splendid scenery

enough of the

wouldn't give her to

Dexter. Even if you desire, you may not necessarily be able to

breaking point. She spun around abruptly. "So what if that's the case? I gave birth to Grape. She is my child,

He patted Josie's back, reassuring her, "It's okay. It's okay. Although Keller Group is smaller compared to Russell Group, I

remained silent, her emotions

couldn't possibly involve him for her own

in the air, Josie's phone suddenly rang. It was

him to let go

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