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Grace was getting impatient. "Have you ever asked for my opinion, Benjamin? You're as arrogant as ever, and your so-called good intentions are not needed."

Benjamin quickly said, "I admit that I didn't handle this matter properly, so I've come to apologize to you. I thought you would understand."

So this was why he had attended Henry's birthday celebration. It was because of her.

"I've thought it over. There is nothing between us. It's normal for there to be business interests between businesspeople, and whatever you do is your business. I have no right to criticize you, so there's no need to apologize."

Grace's words were calm and measured, showing a sense of propriety.

Benjamin frowned, feeling his heart sink. "Grace—"

"Benjamin, you look down on both Byte Technologies and me. Yet you jumped into the lake just to win Matthew's favor?" Grace found it ironic.

Benjamin remained silent, because she was indeed right.

"Don't pretend to be high and mighty next time. It disgusts me," Grace said. She pushed the car door open, ready to get out. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Benjamin grabbed her and protested, "What about Xander? Compared to me, he's even more pretentious."

shake him off when he mentioned Xander. "You have no right

and uttered, "He has traveled back and forth abroad multiple times, but not for business. He's

Grace didn't

the case, it's between him and me. Who are you,

was suggesting that she and Xander had

"You're dating," he stated.

hadn't reached that point.

she got out and closed the door,

figure in the

returned. Larry said cautiously, "You and

eyes. He seemed to be frustrated, so

furious. It wasn't Benjamin's place to meddle between him and

neared her car, Luke was waiting

"How is it?"

Matthew cares for him a lot,

"What happened later?"

couldn't find Benjamin. They were planning to go

he may have seen