Chapter 136 You Need to Use Your Brain

Xander’s eyes turned colder when he heard Grace. He swirled the highball glass in his hand, making the bright red liquid inside ripple.

He had always held a grudge against the Hawkins for how Grace’s mother–in–law and sister–in -law had mistreated her.

“It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Fulton!” Celia didn’t seem to notice the change in atmosphere and extended her right hand toward Xander.

Even after a while, her extended hand received no handshake from him.

Somewhat embarrassed, Celia withdrew her hand. “Mr. Fulton, you’ve become the president of Futurelink Corporation at such a young age.

“I’m honored to meet you today and hope that Hawkins Group can have the opportunity to work with Futurelink.”

Xander smiled, but it didn’t seem sincere. “I appreciate the compliments, Ms. Hawkins, but let’s skip the collaboration.”

His response completely humiliated Celia.

surprised that the newcomer, Xander, would treat

felt

on her face froze. Eventually, she could no longer

treated this way

by that? Are you not considering collaborating with

Hawkins Group has in

glanced at Grace, she added a hint of mockery to her tone. “Or are you

it’s my business how I handle my affairs. You have

to be so protective of

didn’t understand what made Grace so special, as the latter was

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Was he blind?

so well that you dare stand up for her like this? Do you know she was

that, a loud slap echoed as Grace’s hand left five

Celia’s left cheek.

covered her face and exclaimed, “Grace, how dare you hit

at Grace

“Please behave, Ms. Hawkins.”

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