Chapter 244


    Chapter 244 Defiance


    Timothy’s project received unanimous approval.


    After the meeting, Grace was the first to leave the conference room, followed closely by Luke,


    who was reporting on work.


    As Grace and Luke approached the office door, they were suddenly called out, “Grace!”


    Following the voice, Geraldine walked gracefully in front of Grace.


    Grace was surprised. Since


    her divorce, she hadpletely severed ties with the Hawkins family. She hadn’t been in contact with any of the rtives. Geraldine had never visited h


    either.


    How had Geraldine found her here?


    Despite her confusion, Grace politely asked, “Ms. Geraldine, what brings you here?”


    Geraldine raised the thermos and smiled. “Grandma asked me to bring some chicken soup


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    Grace nodded. She closed the file and handed the documents to Luke. “Proceed as you


    suggested.”


    “Yes, Ms. Lewis.”


    After Luke left, Grace turned her attention to Geraldine. “Ms. Geraldine,e and have a seat in my office.”


    Geraldine agreed and followed Grace into the office.


    Geraldine was surprised by the change in Grace’s demeanor. Previously, Grace had always been submissive and respectful in the Hawkins family, even


    Though she had some authority with Benjamin, she had never been taken seriously in the


    Now, as the CEO


    of Amirate Corporation, Grace emanated a presence that seemed to impose some degree of pressure on Geraldine. This dynamic was entirely new.


    “Grace, you’ve changed so much!” Geraldine remarked as they entered the office.


    “Have a seat, Ms. Geraldine.”


    Geraldine sat on the couch and handed over the thermos. “Give it a try. Grandma specifically


    asked me to bring this for you.”


    Grace nodded, maintaining polite yet distant courtesy. “Thank Grandma for me. I appreciate


    Geraldine smiled. “No need for thanks. In Grandma’s eyes, she had always considered you her granddaughter, even after your divorce from Benjarnin. H


    Grace stayed silent, giving nothing away.


    Opening the thermos, Geraldine served a bowl of soup to Grace and continued, “Grace, have you never considered reconciling


    with Benjamin? After all, it’s Grandma’s biggest wish.”


    Grace epted the bowl. “Ms. Geraldine, some things don’t need to be discussed further,” Grace replied in a seemingly casual yet resolute manner.


    Clearly skeptical, Geraldine said, “But Grace, Benjamin cares a lot about you. You saw it at Grandma’s birthday banquet. He’s always the first one


    to step forward to protect you.”


    Unexpectedly, Grace shifted the conversation. She asked, “Ms. Geraldine, are you in a rtionship?”


    Geraldine instinctively gripped the hem of her clothes, feeling a bit nervous.


    Stammering, she replied, “I … It’s just that the right person hasn’te along yet. I don’t


    want to settle down for now.”


    Taking a sip of the soup, Grace said, “Funny coincidence, I don’t want to settle down either.”


    Being with Benjamin would meanpromising herself, letting go of the past, and just settling! The underlying message was clear.


    Geraldine, however, seemed to miss the point.


    She couldn’t help but feel secretly delighted. As long as Grace doesn’t entangle with Benjamin,


    it would be fine.


    However, she hadn’t just visited to deliver the soup. She has more important matters to attend


    1. to.


    So she chuckled awkwardly and continued, “Alright! Consider this just me being nosy.”