In less than half a month, the Byte Technologies scandal had passed, and the collaboration with the company's overseas partners gradually smoothed out. Grace relaxed slightly. Samuel, on the other hand, was furious. He was clearly upset.

His subordinates avoided him as much as possible, fearing they might trigger him.

Luke chuckled at the mention of this. Grace also found it amusing as she thought about it.

"How's the progress with the Eastwood property?"

"No issues reported."

Grace remembered Xander's words and pondered for a moment. After all, it was a government project, so there probably wouldn't be significant issues.

But should she really let Samuel and Jessica profit from it?

Grace had never expected to run into Jessica while shopping with Emily later. She was at a luxury store where many wealthy ladies were flocking to check out the new arrivals.

They even bumped into Esme, who was accompanied by a young boy. He greeted Grace by addressing her as "Aunt".

"You're young. It would be more appropriate for him to call you by your name."

was embarrassed and said, "It's okay to call me 'Aunt'. It's our first meeting, and I didn't bring a gift. Pick something

quickly hid behind Esme, who scolded him. "When someone offers you something, accept it graciously. You're always so timid. How are you going to carry the

startled Emily, who whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne is

chimed in, "Indeed, if Ms. Lewis is offering, just

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surprised and

everyone present, Grace calmly retorted, "Ms. Landon is correct. Having money

The bag she held was

adding to

and instinctively tried

haven't paid yet. How would you know I can only afford the

indeed short on cash, having invested all the money Benjamin had given her into real estate, leaving her tight on

to admit it in

say it was you.

"You!"

more,

won't say more. But remember,

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