Bria quickly pleaded. Her son and daughter-inw werezy and had a poor reputation. If they were


    fired from the Thomas Group, finding employment elsewhere would be difficult.


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    Ignoring her, Marcus walked away. He had shown mercy by sparing her life.


    Terrified, Bria remained on the floor, fearing that Marcus might now target her family’s livelihoods.


    At the hospital, Grace rushed in. Spotting Millie, she was so relieved that she almost hugged her tightly.


    “Millie, thank goodness you’re okay. I was so worried.”


    Upon waking up that morning and seeing news of an explosion in the city’s south, Grace was anxious


    and hurried to the hospital.


    “I’m fine. Don’t worry.”


    After carefully checking Millie’s condition, Grace’s relief was evident. Her gaze thennded on the bed


    where Millie’s grandmother was peacefully sleeping.


    “How’s grandma?” Grace inquired.


    Millie adjusted the quilt for her grandmother and replied, “The surgery was sessful. Her recovery is


    progressing.”


    “The surgery went well? Oh my God! Did you finally convince Leon?” Grace expressed astonishment.


    Millie nodded. The situation had changed quickly. At one point, she had been desperate and


    considered taking her grandmother back to their hometown. Yet unexpectedly, Lois had been


    kidnapped at that very moment.


    “Oh, Millie. We’re living in the 21st century. Why are you still reading newspapers?”


    Grace noticed a newspaper on the nearby table, assuming Millie had been reading it.


    “[ was checking for avable apartments to rent. I n to rent a ce near the hospital.”


    The memory of her being forced to kneel in the rain by Celeste was vivid in Millie’s mind. She had


    decided to rent a small apartment to have her own space.


    When she had married Marcus as a substitute for Mia, Millie had firmly decided that she would ensure


    her grandmother’s peaceful retirement in a serene setting after the surgery.


    “But why rent an apartment? Isn’t the big vi spacious enough?” Grace wondered.


    Millie looked at Grace earnestly and exined, “Grace, you know my original intention for entering the


    Thomas family.”


    “But haven’t you fallen in love with Marcustely? He’s the prince charming of Preagend. He owns the


    Thomas Group and is wealthy. Many women dream of marrying him. Are you really nning to leave


    him now? Don’t be foolish.” Grace blinked, attempting to dissuade Millie.


    Millie lowered her gaze. It was precisely because she had fallen in love with him that she felt the need


    to leave. The night she departed, the doubt in his eyes deeply embarrassed her.


    On the other hand, she sensed that there were numerousplexities surrounding Marcus,


    complexities that also carried danger.