Chapter 13

Meanwhile,

Isabella had always been close to Maggie's grandmother.

Before, whenever Isabella was home and Maggie visited the family, she almost always brought her

Rughter along.

But now, although Isabella had returned to the country, she hadn't called her once in all these days

Instead, she called Julia every day, unable to go even a few days without seeing her.

Given that, there was no need to force things.

Besides, now that Isabella and Julia were so close, if the old lady found out, who knew how upset she would be.

So this time, even though Isabella was back in the country, Maggie didn't go to Franklin's place to pick her up, but went to the family home alone.

The traffic was heavy, and it was already past six when Maggie arrived.

Maggie's grandmother's smile faltered when she saw her, gently touching her face with concern, "You've lost weight."

Maggie's eyelashes fluttered as she said, "Work has been busy lately."

The old lady sighed, "No matter how busy, you must eat properly."

"I know, Grandmother. I'll take care of myself."

Maggie sat beside her grandmother, resting her face on the elderly woman's shoulder, seeking some warmth.

Seeing the lamb soup was nearly ready, the old lady asked someone to serve her a bowl to warm her

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grandmother's caring words, Maggie's eyes welled up thinking

CEO. Your

Chapter 13

and asked, "Haven't Aunt and the others returned from their

They're enjoying themselves so much they said they'll be back a week

Uncle? Does he have

when he heard you were coming. He

d

with us. He should be

"Good."

as they finished speaking,

Maggie, he smiled saying "Mag, you're

his brow furrowed, "Why have you lost weight? Haven't you

too busy before... I'll eat more

and kept adding meat to her

haggard he looked. Although she didn't work at Jason's Corporation, she knew the company was struggling. Jason was overwhelmed with company matters daily but couldn't turn things around yet. Over the years, if Franklin had helped with just a few projects, Jason's Corporation would never have fallen into such dire

the two times when Franklin's grandmother had strictly ordered it,

how Franklin misunderstood her, he wouldn't just refuse to help-he

gave a bitter smile, and the delicious lamb in her mouth

Chapter 11

Jason had never asked her to

was dozing.

uncle doesn't

back to him. "I can't

research and development, but she seemed unsuited

in artificial intelligence years ago, and the tech company

meant she could earn tens of millions even while doing

"You've given uncle money many times, but the company

Remained barely alive.

because I lack

company to invest heavily during transformation. Don't pressure

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