Chapter 190
Chapter 190
The tension between them lingered for a few minutes, leaving Grace caught in the middle as she
observed the two men. Edgar, having lost the effects of 023, appeared to have a slightly stronger aura
than Nick, with his eyes carrying an even colder re. Grace found herself at a loss for words, realizing
that this situation was reminiscent of their first encounter. She coughed twice, diverting their attention,
and gestured for Nick to look towards the dining room.
In a soft voice, she said, “Brother Nick, take a look. The dishes are ready in the dining room. I’ll wait for
you there. I’ve also prepared two bottles of fine red wine. It’s been a while since we had a proper drink
together. If I don’t get drunk tonight, I won’t go home.”
“Sounds good,” Nick replied. He withdrew his gaze from his rivalry with Edgar, looked at Grace
tenderly, and walked with her to the restaurant to take their seats.
“Sister Grace, your culinary skills are truly exceptional. These dishes are delicious. I wasn’t very hungry
initially, but now my appetite has improved,” Nick praised.
“I’m d you like them,” Grace replied.
Meanwhile, Edgar remained standing in the stairwell, his eyes fixed on their interaction. Although
Grace had informed him of her ns for the evening, seeing Nick so joyous and calling out to him still
pained his heart. When had he ever received such treatment?
Inside the restaurant, Grace smiled and pursed her lips. Nick reached out to pour the wine but was
stopped by her.
“Sister Grace, you have a servant here. Let her fulfill her duties. Why bother pouring the wine yourself?
Nick said.
Grace’s expression faltered for a moment before returning to a smile. She ced the red wine down
and nced towards the stairwell.
“Edgar,e here,” she called.
Nick smirked, sitting up straight as though he had grown ustomed to this dynamic over the years.
Edgar approached them, and Nick looked at Grace’s face with a slightly startled tone, saying, “Sister
Grace, it seems there’s something on your face. Let me wipe it for you.”
Grace remained motionless as Nick’s affectionate gaze met Edgar’s cold one. Before his hand could
reach her face, Edgar tightly grasped Nick’s wrist,
His face contorted In a gloomy expression as he managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted
teeth. Nick raised his head, sneering, “It’s not up to you to decide what I want to do.” Nick’s tone grew
more serious as he spoke. Edgar maintained a tight grip on his hand, his own eyes ring fiercely.
Nick attempted to break free but was unsessful, growing increasingly annoyed. “Sister Grace, do
you see how he treats his master? Such arrogance! This stray mutt should have been put down a long
time ago!” Nick eximed.
Grace was about to respond when Edgar coldly snorted, “My master has always been Grace. What are
you?”
Their eyes locked once again, their hands caught in the middle as they engaged in a silent battle. The
air around them grew heavy with tension.
Grace let out a sigh. It seemed that wherever she went, with Edgar present, there was always an
intense conflict between the men. She coughed once again, and Grace shot Edgar a warning nce.
“Enough, let go,” she ordered.
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With hermand, Edgar obediently released his grip. However, he remained standing between them,
like a mobile camera, monitoring Nick for any signs of excessive behavior.
Nick retrieved a tissue from his pocket and elegantly wiped his sleeve, expressing his annoyance.
“Sister Grace, I don’t think this meal will be enjoyable with someone around who behaves like this.”
Understanding his implication, Grace raised her gaze and looked at Edgar before addressing him
seriously. “Master Nick is my guest. You came here and offended him deliberately, trying to make me
angry. It seems that I have spoiled you too much in the past, causing you to forget your ce.”
She turned her attention to the outside of the vi and raised her voice. “Come in!”
Fifteen and Seventeen hurriedly entered the living room, stazuling upright.
Maintaining herposure, Grace didn’t even spare a nce at Edgar. “Take him to the basement and
let him reflect on his actions. He should not be released without my order.”
Fifteen and Seventeen exchanged a puzzled look, hesitating for a moment. Edgar frowned, his face
cold and hurt. “Are you punishing me for him?”
Grace coldly smiled at him, her red lips curling. “What else? Brother Nick and I have known each other
since childhood. I have cherished him since we were young. Although I held grudges against him in the
past, I’vee to understand. Let bygones be bygones. After all, he still holds a special ce in my
heart.”
She continued, her tone cutting like a knife. “As for you, I gave you the opportunity to terminate our
employment contract, but you chose to stay. If you can’t handle this anger, then leave! Do you really
think you hold any significance in my eyes?”
Her words pierced through him, causing a sharp pain in his heart. He knew Grace no longer had any
feelings for him. Was she deliberately using Nick to fabricate a lic?
His eyes reddened, and his voice trembled as he spoke, “I understand that I’ve made many mistakes in
the past, but aren’t you moved by the efforts I’ve made for you now?
Grace remained silent, noticing a glimmer of moisture in his eyes, reflecting his vulnerability and pain.
She was taken aback.
This guy truly possessed exceptional acting skills. Tears welled up in his eyes as he spoke, catching
her off guard. After a two–second pause, she regained herposure.
She turned away, her face expressionless. “Initially, I tolerated your behavior because you were hurt for
my sake. But you have gone too far and offended Brother Nick. I can no longer spare you. Fifteen,
Seventeen, take him to the prison.”
The youngdy’s orders were given for the second time. Edgar exploded, “There’s no need for
punishment. You want me to leave? Fine, I’ll go!”
He turned around and stormed out of the vi without looking back, his eyes burning with anger. Fifteen
and Seventeen stood there, perplexed.
“Miss” What should we do?” they asked.
“Let him go,” Grace replied.
“Yes.”
Fifteen, Seventeen, and the others left, leaving Grace and Nick alone. Finally, Edgar made his exit, and
Nick took the initiative to pour the red wine on the table and filled Grace’s ss.
“Sister Grace, I am truly grateful that you stand up for me like this,” Nick expressed, his eyes filled with
happiness.
Grace looked at him, suppressing her earlier coldness towards Edgar, and smiled gently. “Of course,
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how can hepare to you? After all, you are the person I hold most dear in my heart. Let’s forget
about the unpleasantness earlier and enjoy our drink.”
Their sses clinked together wit a crisp sound. After the toast, Grace wasted no time and took a sip of
her wine, savoring its taste. Meanwhile, Nick merely swirled his ss, his mouth carrying a hint of
secrecy.
“I still remember thest time we gathered at the bar. It was clear that you had an affinity for him. I felt
so heartbroken that day,” Nick reminisced, his tone growing more serious. This time, he was willing to
endure pain for your sake. You should show him even more affection. Why did you take advantage of
this opportunity to let him go?”
Grace’s beautiful eyes widened in surprise, caught off guard by his words.
Nick gazed at her, a yful gleam in his eyes. “Could it be that you’re deliberately putting on an act for
my sake?”
Grace’s expression faltered for a moment before she regained herposure, facing him with at nk
expression. “Originally, I endured your actions because you suffered for my sake. But now, you have
crossed the line and offended Brother Nick. I can no longer spare you. Fifteen, Seventeen, take him to
the basement.”
Fifteen and Seventeen exchanged nces, puzzled by the situation. Meanwhile, Edgar’s face revealed
a mixture of coldness and hurt. “Are you punishing me for his sake?”
Grace, still wearing a cold smile, met his gaze. “Why not? Brother Nick and I have known each other
since childhood. I have admired him since our youth. Despite our past grievances, I’vee to realize
that I still hold him dear in my heart.”
She continued, her words sharp and unyielding, “As for you, I gave you the chance to terminate our
contract, but you chose to stay. If you can’t hear this anger, then leave! Don’t delude yourself into
thinking you have a ce in my eyes.”
Her words pierced through him, causing a searing pain in his heart. He knew now that Grace no longer
had any feelings for him. Was she deliberately using Nick to convey a fabricated lie?
His
eyes reddened, his voice choked with emotion. “I acknowledge the mistakes I’ve made in the past, but
aren’t you touched by the efforts I’ve made for you now?”
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Grace remained silent, her eyes catching the glimmer of tears in his, revealing his fragility and pain.
She was taken aback.
This man truly possessed the skills of an award–winning actor. Tears welled up as he spoke, leaving
her momentarily stunned. However, she quickly regained herposure, her expression turning
cold.
“For a while, I tolerated your behavior because you suffered on my behalf. But you have gone too far
and offended Brother Nick. I can no longer spare you. Fifteen, Seventeen, take him to the basement.”
The youngdy’smand was issued once again. Edgar exploded, “There’s no need for punishment.
You want me to leave? Fine, I’ll go!”