Chapter 526


    Chapter 526 Sense Of Security


    The events from the previous day remained vivid in Gwendolyn''s memory.


    As Gwendolyn remembered how Hector''s illness had red up the day before, her heart filled with


    sorrow. Recent events had been challenging, leaving her uncertain about what to do next.


    Gwendolyn inhaled deeply, her face briefly showing a flicker of darkness.


    Simultaneously, Gwendolyn received a call from Zayden, which she answered.


    “Zayden, I apologize for not being able to answer your call earlier. I was in the midst of something.”


    Zayden was currently sipping tea with Michael, and his acting was quite convincing. He had even


    convinced Suzanne to make the call on his behalf.


    His gaze was fixed straight ahead, devoid of any light and filled with darkness.


    Michael asked, “Did she answer the call?”


    “Yes, she did,” Zayden replied with a light smile.


    “Are you with Grandpa?” Gwendolyn asked upon hearing Michael''s voice.


    “Yes, I''m with him. Old Mr. Ashton invited me for tea at the Ashton residence, and we''re here now. I


    called because he wanted to extend an invitation for you toe as well,” Zayden exined.


    Gwendolyn nced at the several stacks of agreements on her desk that needed her signature that


    day. Fortunately, Connor had already checked them over, and all she had to do was sign them.


    “I see. Okay, I''ll be there. But I will bete.”


    “Don''t worry. I will wait for you, always.”


    After hanging up the phone, Gwendolyn started to sign the documents.


    Solstice Group owned numerousrge shopping malls globally, including two in Avenport. Gwendolyn


    was impressed by Sophia''s capabilities in expanding thepany to such arge scale.


    As Gwendolyn was signing the documents, a wave of worry suddenly washed over her. She feared she


    couldn''t manage such arge-scalepany properly.


    Therefore, she resolved to study more books on business management to enhance her skills and


    knowledge. Gwendolyn wasmitted to ensuring that thepany Sophia left for her daughter


    would not fail because of her.


    As soon as that thought crossed her mind, Gwendolyn sat up straight and silently made a vow to


    herself to manage Solstice Group with utmost care and responsibility.


    Having finished signing two stacks of agreements, she set down her pen and picked up the internal


    phone to make a call.


    A few momentster, a secretary walked into the room. She was dressed in a dark blue professional


    suit, had short hair, and wore sses. Her overall appearance gave off a professional vibe.


    “Ms. Ashton!”


    The secretary who entered the room was Ruby Warnes. Gwendolyn had met most of thepany''s


    staff during her visit earlier that day and remembered them well.


    “Ms. Warnes, I''ve signed all of these. Please take them with you. I won''t being to the office for a


    while. If there''s anything, please give me a call. If you need me to sign anything, you cane to my


    home.”


    Gwendolyn felt confident that Solstice Group''s business was running smoothly and didn''t see any


    reason to worry.


    Besides, Sophia didn''t want her to overwork. Hence, the former had assigned Connor to help her.


    Gwendolyn trusted that Connor would manage everything properly for her in her absence.


    “Understood, Ms. Ashton.”


    The secretary left the office with the agreements in her hand, and Gwendolyn followed suit, grabbing


    her bag and leaving thepany.


    As Gwendolyn made her way to the Ashton residence, she caught sight of Zayden and Michael


    engrossed in a game of chess in the backyard while Suzanne stood by and exined the situation to


    Zayden.


    After that, he instructed Suzanne on how to y the game. Michael looked extremely content.


    Approaching them, Gwendolyn rested her hands on Michael''s shoulders.


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    “Grandpa, are you all ying chess?”


    Having stayed at the Ashton residence before, Gwendolyn had yed chess frequently with Michael,


    so she had be quite skilled in the game.


    Michael smiled at Gwendolyn and said, “Wee back, Gwen. Come take a look and tell me how I


    should make my next move.”


    Michael thought that Zayden had some talent in chess. Gwendolyn frowned and studied the board for a


    moment. She then made a move and captured one of her opponent''s pieces.


    Michael burst outughing at Gwendolyn''s move. “Gwen, my dear, you still have a sharp eye.”


    During Gwendolyn''s stay at the Ashton residence, Michael was the only one who showed her affection


    and attention. As a result, she acquired knowledge about his areas of interest.


    Gwendolyn honed her chess skills through diligent practice. She hoped that by demonstrating her


    abilities, she could finally earn her ce as a member of the Ashton family.


    As a child who had lost her mother andcked her father''s love, Gwendolyn didn''t have a sense of


    security and was always afraid that she would be kicked out of the house.


    Observing the oue of the game, Suzanne made a face and voiced her discontent, “Mr. Surrington,


    one of your chess pieces has been captured by Ms. Ashton.”


    Without a doubt, Zayden witnessed the oue of the game, surprised that Gwendolyn knew how to


    y chess so well. “Can''t me anyone but me for my poor performance.” He chuckled in response.


    Michael looked at Zayden with an appreciative gaze when he heard that. This young man is quite


    impressive. If only his eyesight has been cured, he will be even more outstanding.