Chapter 1447: Alone
Chapter 1447: Alone
The assistant informed the three of them, "Mr. Fong asked me to tell you that no matter what
decision the Armstrong family makes, Mr. Fong will support it."
Grace and Camille nodded in appreciation, then followed Horace back to the office.
Horace personally poured coffee for the two of them before speaking up, "From what I know, Mr.
Fong also has a connection with the Simpson family. Although Mr. Fong works with the old
Armstrong, he used to be with the old Simpson, so today, Mr. Fong speaking up for us probably has
a lot to do with the Simpson family as well. If it was only about the Armstrong family, it probably
wouldn''t be enough to get Mr. Fong, who has already retired, to take a stand."
Taking sides can offend people, and a person who values their own well-being and avoids trouble,
why would they risk offending others for someone who has passed away? Even if the old Armstrong
had been good to him, once a person is gone, rtionships need to be maintained, or one might
choose to ignore the superficial matters, but the urgency of the situation still needs to be
considered.
Therefore, Horace''s spection is more than ny percent likely rted to the Simpson family. If
it''s rted to the Simpson family, then it naturally involves Ayan, and it''s most probable that he
reached out to Mr. Fong.
The three of them unanimously agreed, but Camille said, "Mr. Simpson wants to be a silent hero.
He probably doesn''t want anyone to thank him."
Camille then began her usual teasing of Ayan.
Grace and Horace, of course, yed along.
The two didn''t stay long because they had to go to the police stationter. Camille suggested that
Grace and Horace have a meal together, but Grace refused, saying, "No need, there will be plenty
of opportunities to eat after we finish this. She just didn''t want Camille to be alone or have to eat by
herself, as Camille''s suggestion of them eating alone definitely didn''t include her.
Grace''s words were met with agreement from Horace, who also had work to attend to, so after a
brief chat, he bid them farewell.
Finally, only Camille and Grace were left to have a meal together. They found a nearby home-style
restaurant, with only two hours left until their meeting with the police, time flew by quickly.
Around two in the afternoon...
Camille and Grace arrived at the police station smoothly.
As they got out of the car, Camille said to the driver, "Rest in the car for a while, we''ll probably need
more than an hour when wee out."
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The driver nodded and didn''t apany them into the police station.
The atmosphere at the police station was rtively quiet. Although reporters were curious about
anything rted to Armstrong Corp, the authorities had issued a notice preventing journalists and
civilians from waiting outside. Any disruptions of police work would be dealt with seriously.
As they walked towards the police station''s entrance, Grace was asking about whether Armstrong
Corp''s remaining staff would be retained after this issue was resolved. Camille had yet to respond
when she caught sight of a familiar car through the corner of her eye.
Frowning slightly, her gaze followed the direction the car was heading until the license te
numbers vanished.
Grace noticed Camille''s distraction and asked, "Cami, what are you looking at?"
Camille''s eyes remained fixed, but the vehicle had already disappeared into the distance.
She then averted her gaze and said in an indifferent tone, "I think I saw a familiar car."
"A familiar car? Is it a friend?" Grace asked casually.
Camille shook her head lightly without answering that question and instead replied to the previous
one, "The Armstrong family''s staff don''t need to stay. Once this issue is resolved, they can leave,
with appropriatepensation. As for other matters, I have already informed them from the start. If
they want to continue in this industry, they won''t waste time; otherwise, they might never find
another job."
Camille wasn''t just talking. If she said something, she meant it, and if she went back on her word,
there would be consequences.
Grace nodded in agreement, saying, "Cami, I feel like you are more qualified than me to manage
and inherit Armstrong Corp. I genuinely believe that I can never match your calm demeanor."
"I mean it, no ulterior motives."
"I know. I might not believe someone else if they said it, but I believe you. However, you must
understand that I didn''t start being calm; it''s because I had no one to rely on from the beginning, so
I had to rely on myself. Otherwise, I wouldn''t be able to stand here talking to you."
Independence and effort were prerequisites from the start, given her upbringing and background.
She had no choice but to face everything on her own.
Only by relying on oneself could one achieve more, and if one couldn''t even rely on themselves,
then everything would be futile.
Camille''s words left Grace speechless for a moment, and then Camille smiled faintly, "I believe you
will surpass me one day. The road ahead is yours to walk, independently."
Grace nodded slightly. Still, she couldn''t help but ask, "Cami, will you stay by my side?"
"Of course!"
"Forever?"
"Of course!" Camille looked at Grace, noticing her worried expression. She added, "Why do you
ask?"
"I just wanted to hear it directly from you, then I can truly rest assured."
"Don''t worry, stop overthinking. Everything will turn out fine. You know, even if I''m not by your side,
Horace will be there for you. Right?"
Grace pursed her lips, nodding slightly, her voice sounding a bit despondent as she said, "I know,
but I just want you by my side, Cami. I know our sisterly bond isn''t like those of others who grew up
together, but my feelings for you are genuine. Just because we didn''t grow up together, our
rtionship may seem distant, but believe me, I want to be like those close sisters with you."
As Grace spoke, her mood became a little somber, her face very serious. After she finished
speaking, both she and Camille came to a halt.
The atmosphere unexpectedly became sentimental, leaving Camille feeling a bit lost as she was not
adept at handling emotional situations. She didn''t know how to deal with it or what to say.