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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.

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

when he mentioned Xander. "You

not for business. He's injured every time. Did you know about that? Is he honest with you?

sure that Grace didn't know about it. Grace found

"Even if that's the case, it's between him and me. Who are you, and what right

hit Benjamin's heart hard. She was suggesting that she

"You're dating," he stated.

to say yes, but in truth, she and Xander hadn't reached that point. She shook Benjamin's hand off.

closed the door, leaving to find her own

in the rearview mirror.

long, Larry and the driver returned. Larry said cautiously, "You and Ms. Lewis had

eyes. He seemed to be frustrated, so Larry didn't dare say

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

Luke

"How is it?"

isn't in a life-threatening condition. Matthew cares for him a lot, but

"What happened later?"

They were planning to

a valuable favor," Grace coldly snorted. "I think he may have seen Byte