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."

with her for a moment.

revealing a hint of

shoulder. "It's all right. If you

a second slower, and articulating this answer would

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

lips moved hesitantly, but no words

like him, doesn't she? Moreover, I

custody of

to the window, gazing down at the

get enough of the

give her to

you may not necessarily

case? I gave birth to Grape. She

Keller Group is smaller compared to Russell Group, I assure you, if you need it,

silent, her

helped her immensely. She couldn't

phone suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number. She frowned as

to let go of

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