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

eyes revealing

Lachlan curved his lips into a smile, patting her shoulder. "It's all right. If you don't

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

silence. Lachlan's expression remained unchanged. One could even say that he had forgotten to

something. His lips moved hesitantly, but no words came

Grape looks too much like him, doesn't she? Moreover, I don't want to hide anything from you." After a long while, Lachlan seemed to

wanted custody

the window, gazing down at

couldn't get enough of the

wouldn't give her to

is Dexter. Even if you desire, you

a breaking point. She spun around abruptly. "So what if that's the case? I gave birth to Grape. She is my child, and there's no way I could ever give her

He patted Josie's back, reassuring her, "It's okay. It's okay. Although Keller Group is smaller compared to Russell Group, I assure you, if you need it, I will

silent, her

immensely. She couldn't

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

to let

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