Chapter 1494: Temporary Substitution


    Chapter 1494: Temporary Substitution


    Ayan agreed.


    He unconditionally supported anything that was good for Camille.


    As for when this day woulde, he didn''t know, especially not knowing whether Camille epted


    or rejected this matter in her heart.


    The reason he concealed more about Camille was, of course, to prevent Grace from being too


    involved in this matter because he still wasn''t sure if Camille would find out?


    The two had been outside for quite a while, and they were worried about being guessed by Camille


    or others, so Ayan took the initiative to end the conversation. He returned to the garden first, and


    Horace''s gaze scanned his face. Their eyes met, and there was a meaningful smile in their eyes,


    but neither of them spoke.


    Grace returned a whileter and didn''t mention anything about what just happened.


    It wasn''t until after dinner when Horace and Grace were heading back to Maple Leaves Mansion


    that Horace asked, "What did you talk about with Ayan just now?"


    He unintentionally saw the two of them standing at the backdoor earlier, which made him think that


    they must have had a private conversation.


    Asking now, of course, didn''t carry any questioning meaning. It was just a casual inquiry.


    Grace looked at Horace and said, "Um, we talked about something that doesn''t concern us. It''s a


    matter rted to Camille, but I can''t tell you what it''s about."


    Grace could only mention that it was rted to Camille. Although she couldn''t tell Horace, she also


    didn''t want him to have any misunderstandings.


    Horace simply nodded in understanding. He wouldn''t continue to ask.


    Back at Maple Leaves Mansion, Horace held her hand and they went upstairs together. Making


    small talk, he asked, "When are you willing to make our rtionship public?"


    Horace had asked her this question more than once, asionally testing the waters, but most of


    the time, he asked directly.


    Grace used to be a little timid, afraid that making their rtionship public too early would result in


    disapproval from her parents. Now that she had no pressure from her parents, it was solely up to


    Grace''s personal preference.


    Grace said, "I don''t want to do it now." She stared directly at Horace and continued, "Do you think


    being with me is a burden?"


    She gently reached out and hooked her arm around Horace''s, her voice murmuring softly, "I know


    that it would be burdensome for you, unfair even. But making it public would put both of us under


    immense pressure, especially with the current situation involving the Armstrong family.


    Those who don''t want us to be happy will definitely think that I''m with you for Armstrong Corp, and


    they''ll also think that you''re with me to gainplete control over Armstrong Corp."


    To outsiders, whether it was her or Horace, their rtionship would create the impression that they


    had ulterior motives.


    But Grace didn''t want others to think that way. Even though she knew she couldn''t prevent others


    from having their own thoughts, she wanted to minimize the damage in terms of questioning their


    rtionship.


    Horace gently touched her hair and tenderly said, "These aren''t reasons. Besides these additional


    reasons, what about your feelings? Do you have any reservations in your heart about making it


    public?"


    Grace fell silent for a moment before saying, "I don''t. I don''t have any reluctance to make it public. I


    just genuinely don''t want to do it at this critical juncture."


    Grace was afraid that Horace would be unhappy, so she emphasized again, "I really don''t have any


    resistance. We''ve been together for so long, of course, I want to make it public. It''s just that each


    time the timing isn''t mature or appropriate enough."


    That was why they kept postponing it.


    Otherwise, they would have made it public a long time ago.


    Horace remained silent after hearing her words and then said calmly, "I understand."


    There was no further response. Grace was stunned for a moment and quickly asked, "Are you


    unhappy?"


    Horace held her hand and didn''t let go. He didn''t show much emotion, and his handsome face


    appeared slightly cold, his voice low. "I''m not unhappy. I understand your concerns. I''m just a little


    annoyed with myself for not handling these things well, otherwise, it wouldn''t give you any trouble."


    "Don''t overthink it. I haven''t thought that way, and I don''t feel troubled by this matter. So, don''t think


    that way, okay? I know you treat me the best, and I also know what I want. As long as you don''t feel


    burdened, I won''t feel any resentment."


    Grace had always been calm and rational, so she rarely acted spoiled towards Horace. But now,


    because of the matter of going public, Horace visibly seemed unhappy. So Grace naturally lowered


    her voice a few degrees, using her already gentle voice to appear even more spoiled.


    Horace couldn''t help but smile when he saw her like this.


    There was an obvious smile on his lips, and his voice was low and hoarse. "I treat you the best.


    After you return from your studies, we''ll go public, okay?"


    Going public didn''t mean that they would hold a press conference or face cameras announcing their


    rtionship. It simply meant that they wouldn''t hide their rtionship, and they wouldn''t intentionally


    avoid intimate interactions in public. They would be just like any normal couple.


    Of course, Grace didn''t refuse. She nodded her head in agreement.


    Grace left for the airport in the morning. She flew directly abroad, and Horace secretly bought a


    ne ticket to go abroad as well. The two met on the ne, and when she saw Horace, she was


    stunned.


    "You..." Grace''s eyes widened, filled with gratitude.


    After Horace sat down next to her, she asked, "Why are you here?"


    He had said he would go back to thepany after seeing her off at the airport.


    But now he appeared on the ne.


    Horace reached out and held her hand, whispering, "I''m seeing you off. After sending you off, I''ll go


    back."


    Grace was deeply moved in her heart. Of course, she was very happy, but she couldn''t help asking,


    "Then what about Armstrong Corp?"


    Horace: "Let Mrs. Simpson temporarily rece me for two days."


    Horace had told Camille about itst night. Currently, Armstrong Corp didn''t have much going on,


    mainly being responsible for the coboration with Simpson Group. Camille had started getting


    involved in this coboration since they would be working together in the future. So, for Horace,


    having her temporarily rece him for a few days was a good thing.


    Camille, of course, agreed without any hesitation. Before Grace and Horace left for the airport, Ayan


    had already taken Camille to Armstrong Corp.


    Camille had never worked at Armstrong Corp before, but she had Horace''s secretary by her side,


    and being Ayan''s wife naturally garnered immense respect from everyone.


    Upon arriving at Armstrong Corp, Camille was taken directly to Horace''s office by his secretary.


    Everyone was shocked by this situation and instinctively began discussing, "Is Armstrong Corp


    going through a change? Is Miss Armstrong nning a major reorganization?"


    Camille also held another identity as the second daughter of the Armstrong family.


    "Mr. Burris hasn''te to thepany. Is he leaving Armstrong Corp?"


    "I feel that although Mr. Burris may be reserved, he has done a good job managing Armstrong Corp


    and has brought us many benefits, so it might be better not to rece him."


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    "I''m kind of looking forward to Mrs. Simpson joining Armstrong Corp. After all, with Simpson Group


    backing her, it will bring us many advantages and benefits, right?"