Chapter 254


    Chapter 254


    CEO Storm’s Office.


    Eder had just entered the office, and before his chair could even warm up, Eric came in, hopping and


    skipping, seeking his reward.


    “Boss, you’re full of energy today. The battlest night must have been great, right?” He rubbed his


    hands together, wearing a silly smile on his face, resembling an eager puppy.


    “Full of energy?” After scrubbing clothes on the washboard for nearly an hourst night, his knees were


    still swollen and bruised. Indeed, he was walking with a certain ir.


    Eder narrowed his dark eyes, his expression unreadable, but his lips curved into a smile, somewhat


    unsettling.


    Eric was bewildered. It was the first time he had seen such a strange expression on his boss’s face. It


    seemed like anger, yet it also appeared as if he was in a good mood?


    “Did he seed or fail?” Eric felt uncertain.


    Eder, for the first time ever, wore a pair of all–ck leather gloves to work today. He took off his gloves


    and showed the palm of his left hand to Eric, his low voice devoid of emotion.


    “What do you think of this situation?”


    Eric looked at his left hand, and his gaze fell upon the swollen purple–red bruises on his palm. His eyes


    widened in shock.


    This… Was he beaten by Miss Grace again?


    His hand was so swollen; she must have hit him hard!


    Miss Grace was truly fierce…


    Eric subconsciously swallowed his saliva. He could already imagine how disastrous the situation was,


    considering that his boss followed his advice and acted ordinglyst night.


    With his boss’s ferocity and grudge–holding nature, he would never ept it quietly. He would drag


    Eric along and suffer together.


    Damn it, instead of seeking reward, he had walked right into a trap!


    Eric’s legs nearly gave out in an instant, causing him to copse to the floor. He clutched onto Eder’s


    right leg, wearing a miserable expression on his face.


    Because his acting skills were inadequate, he couldn’t produce tears. He could only howl at the top of


    his Gracengs:


    “Boss! I’m guilty! I shouldn’t have given you such a lousy idea. It’s all my fault! I’m willing to ept any


    punishment! Temporary suspension is fine, but please don’t deduct my sry. Otherwise, I’ll have to


    eat instant noodles every day, sob…”


    Eder’s eyes deepened, and he looked down at him condescendingly, but his lips carried a hint of a


    smile. “Who said I was going to punish you?”


    “Huh?” Eric’s mournful expression froze for a moment, appearing somewhatical.


    He lifted his face, full of disbelief. “You’re not going to punish me? Could it be that you’re going to give


    me a raise?”


    “Yes, a raise.” Eder’s voice was steady and soundedpletely genuine.


    Although Eric’s lousy idea led to him being beaten, it also provided him with a good opportunity–Not


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    only did he get to enjoy a sumptuous mealst night, but he also sessfully made arrangements with


    Grace as he had wished, resolving the thorny issue regarding Mr. Smith


    So, not only was Eric not in the wrong, he had actually done somethingmendable!


    Eric had no idea about his boss’s true reasons, and his eyes widened in shock. He looked at Eder with


    deep suspicion.n


    “Is his Boss going crazy from being beaten? Or… does he have a liking for pain or humiliation.”


    Does he get more excited the harder Miss Grace hits him?


    While Eric stared at Eder, thetter was lost in thought.


    He remembered Grace’s sweet and helpless demeanor fromst night when he punished her, how she


    whimpered and begged. The adorable sight melted his heart, and his lips unconsciously curled into a


    smile.


    While Eric stared at him, unable to look away, he couldn’t help but feel that Eder’s smile was….


    somewhat creepy…


    Is he savoring the memories? Is he really a masochist?


    Eric’s facial features twisted with confusion, and he observed Eder strangely,


    Eder noticed Eric’s gaze and asked, “You’re not happy about getting a raise?”


    Eric immediately burst into a big smile. “Happy! Of course, I’m happy! Boss, feel free to call me anytime


    for more good deeds like this! If Miss Grace can’t satisfy you, I’m willing to take over for her. I


    guarantee you’ll be satisfied with my service!”


    Eder looked at him with a strange expression, gradually turning gloomy. “What the hell are you talking


    about, you idiot? Miss Grace can’t satisfy me? You think you can take her ce? What do you take me


    for?”


    Eric suddenly realized, “Hoss, I understand now! This is Miss Grace’s excGracesive privilege! It’s your


    little game between husband and wife!”


    He


    put on a very understanding smile and exited the CEO’s office.


    Eder stared at his submissive figure, utterly bewildered.


    Why did it feel like he couldn’t understand a word Eric was saying?


    On Grace’s side, the interview in the hospital room wasing to an end.


    …My rtionship with Peter came to aplete end from the moment I jumped off the bridge.


    yesterday. I don’t want to dwell on the past, whether it be the pain or the happiness. Once I recover, 1


    will devote myself wholeheartedly to my work and strive to bring better works to my faus and the


    audience.”


    The shlights and shutter sounds echoed in front of Abigail.


    Grace only allowed a few infGraceential journalists and media outlets to enter for the interview.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    After listening to Abigail’s statement, the journalists exchanged uces. It seemed like they weren’t


    going to delve deeper into Peter’s affair?


    Reporter A: “Miss Green, when you jumped into theke yesterday due to Mr. Parker’s affair, you must


    have been devastated at that time. What supported you toe out of that emotional state so


    quickly?”


    Reporter B: “Mr. Parker apologized to youst night. From what you’re saying, are you willing to


    forgive him? Can you reveal who the actress he had an affair with is?”


    Abigail fell into a long silence and didn’t speak.


    Seeing this, Grace signaled to her manager.


    The manager, with keen eyesight, interrupted the interview and said. “Alright, everyone, Miss Green’s


    body hasn’t fully recovered yet, and today’s nterview has just ended. Let her rest early.”


    The media outlets dispersed.


    After everyone left, Grace approached Abigail on the hospital bed and asked, “Why didn’t you take the


    opportunity to expose the malicious deeds done to you by that scumbag and his mistress? It would


    have allowed theizens to criticize them.”


    Abigail shook her head. “Because I know it’s useless to do that. I understand the principle of ‘hurting


    the enemy by a thousand and damaging oneself by eight hundred. Even if they are being criticized


    now, so what? After some time, when the storm subsides, they can still thrive. Besides, the inte has


    a long memory. If I expose everything, it will be a dark secret that affects my future in the industry.


    It’s better to brush it off lightly, and it might even earn me sympathy and leave a good impression on the


    public.”


    Hearing Abigail’s words, Grace felt relieved. “You’ve grown a lot through this incident.”


    Abigail smiled at her, held her hand, and said emotionally, I have you to thank for everything. To me,


    you are a friend more important than family or a lover.”


    “Hey! You can’t say that! If your future husband finds out, won’t he be jealous of me? The both of them


    laughed together.


    In the afternoon, Abigail voGracentarily requested to be discharged from the hospital, and Grace called


    the doctor for a follow up appointment.


    Suddenly, the manager rushed into the hospital room in a panic. “Ms. Grace, Ms. Green, quickly look at


    your phones! Elizabeth is live streaming and crying!”