The next day, Josie began participating in the project, single-handedly producing a tender proposal.

Grape had grown accustomed to her mother's busyness. She sat obediently on one side, playing with her toys. "Mom, has an old man come to our house? The housekeeper won't let me go over there." Despite being engrossed in her work, Josie extended a hand, gently patting Grape's head. "Hmm, he isn't feeling well. Once he gets a little better, I'll take you to see him, alright?"

Grape widened her eyes. "Give my medicine to him, and he will wake up faster."

Josie curved her lips into a bitter smile at her daughter's attentiveness.

Just then, Dexter came down from the study, placing a few books on Josie's desk. "These contain records of Rivodia's development over the past few years. They can help you quickly understand the situation," he said.

Josie pressed her lips together and nodded.

Grape's eyes were sharp, causing her to tug at Dexter's arm. "Mr. Russell, your hand is injured! Does it hurt?"

The bandage was wrapped by Josie, complete with a bow on top.

Dexter crouched down to bring himself to Grape's eye level. "It does. Why don't you blow on it, Grape?"

puffed up her cheeks and blew with all

still hurt, Mr.

doesn't hurt anymore. That was very helpful. Thank you,

hearing this, Grape was filled with delight and generously offered, "If it still hurts, I'll blow on it for you again, Mr.

"Sure."

with children. At this moment, he was squatting on the ground, conversing with Grape in a childlike manner and looking every bit like

sight simply mesmerized

of a car echoed from outside, signaling Moses' return. Grape jumped

barely perceptible frown from Dexter. He was just getting up when he

the secretary who

"Mr. Peeple!"

"The bodyguard outside?"

"Mr. Bodyguard!"

"What about me?"

smoothly until that moment, which filled Josie with a sense of

not

giving it some serious thought, Grape said, "You're Mr.

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