She never med Grady for his mother’s actions.


    Grady’s eyes Lit up with a mix of excitement and shyness, reminiscent of an eager puppy.


    Marco’s gaze hardened, and a chill seemed to envelop him.


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    Grady Looked at Loraine with unspoken fondness.


    Marco possessed a sharp intuition.


    He could discern that Grady still harbored feelings for Loraine.


    Despite the sour history between Loraine and the Cruz family, Grady audaciously presented himself to


    Loraine.


    Marco snorted contemptuously. His distaste for Grady amplified the more he observed him, feeling his


    precious Loraine was under threat.


    His frosty stare fell on Grady as he scoffed, “Grady, has your mother been informed about your recent


    splurge on a store in Universe Group’s business district? Would she punish you for such extravagance


    once you return home?”


    Marco’s sarcasm was a jab at Grady’sck of independence, a mere puppet who always sought his


    mother’s permission.


    In reality, Marco’s scorn for Grady stemmed not from disdain but from the concern that Grady could


    potentially bring trouble to Loraine.


    Grady’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. He defended himself in a murmur, “That was also my


    mother’s suggestion. She was the one who asked me to attend tonight’s party.”


    Astonished, Loraine queried, “Your mother?”


    Loraine believed that after the previous incident, Florence would never desire any association with her.


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    “So, it’s a directive from your mother then.” Marco’s voice chilled further, reinforcing his earlier tease


    that Grady was a mama’s boy, forever heeding his mother’smands.


    Grady’s blush deepened, but he found the courage to speak louder, addressing Loraine, “Loraine, my


    mother genuinely wants to extend her apologies to you! The Cruz family is nning another banquet.


    She wishes to personally express her regrets over the previous incident.


    Would you consider attending, Loraine?”


    Grady anxiously awaited her response, fearful of rejection.


    Loraine returned a strained smile.


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    She couldn’t discern the reason behind Florence’s sudden change of demeanor but her gut warned her


    of potentialplications; she had no desire to engage with the Cruz family.


    “Apologies, Grady. My schedule is packed with the new business district project; I can’t spare any


    time.”


    Her refusal left Grady crestfallen.