Grace watched Xander's retreating back. She couldn't understand what he was thinking.

Her thoughts were jumbled up, and she felt a trace of anger surging through her. She stood up and left.

Xander remained standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows. His expression was somber as he watched Grace drive away through the trees.

He could feel her disappointment across the distance.

Some time later, Peter walked into the room. He said respectfully, "I heard what happened earlier. Why did you shy away from Ms. Grace? Back then, didn't you—"

"It isn't time yet," Xander said as he stuffed both hands into his pockets. He looked lonely.

"Let's just wait for a bit more."

Peter asked, "Are you worried about what happened in Mardovia? Actually, if you let Mr. Fulton Senior know, he'll surely be able to settle it."

Xander replied, "No way! You can't tell my parents about anything."

Peter replied, "Okay."

an all-time low since she had gotten back from the Summitview Manor. It

subordinate who went to report to her left

proposal for the new project that was confirmed during the last meeting, Ms. Lewis," said Ashley Burke, the head of the

entertainment industry. Grace

streamers weren't famous

there were also some who focused on high-end luxury

thanks to Caleb, we have gained all of their trust. I promised them that

nodded and replied, "Of course. Live commerce is an emerging industry,

have to remember that quality will determine the

too good, Ms. Lewis. Are you

didn't think it would be this obvious. She touched her face

Ashley replied, "Yes."

enough. It's fine.

right before the

cooperation with Byte Technologies not going well? You're

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