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"Right. I think so too. But how could Mr. Fulton be interested in a secretary? Even if he's looking for a partner, it should be someone like Ms. Lewis, who has a comparable background."Linda stood at the door, listening to her colleagues' words. A complex mix of emotions filled her, and she silently clenched her fists.Instantly, gloom filled her eyes.Meanwhile, after Grace and Xander toured the company, she gained a rough understanding of the company's operations.Xander asked, "What do you think, Gracie? Have you considered cooperating with Futurelink?"Grace raised an eyebrow and said, "Do I still need to consider? I don't want outsiders to profit. It's a done deal."Xander hummed in acknowledgment. "Okay. We can have the personnel from both companies coordinate tomorrow and sign the contract as soon as possible.""Sounds good! Xander, we're really efficient at our work, aren't we?"As they chatted and walked along the corridor, Xander couldn't help but say, "Since we're d

Corbin nodded repeatedly. "I came to talk about collaboration with Mr. Hawkins and also to ride a horse. I wonder if you're interested in riding together, Mr. Fulton?"However, Xander directly refused. "Sorry, this isn't a good time."Corbin looked at Grace beside him and understood. "I see, Mr. Fulton. I won't disturb you, then. Let's meet another time."After exchanging greetings with Xander, Corbin left. "Mr. Hawkins, shall we go?"Benjamin spoke coldly, "No, Mr. Watson. Let's end our collaboration here."Hearing that, Corbin was confused. "Mr. Hawkins, that wasn't what you said just now."Benjamin replied without mercy, "As you said, that was just now."Corbin didn't understand what he had done wrong. But considering Hawkins Group's power, even if he was angry, he couldn't vent.He could only snort and leave.Benjamin stood on the side silently. His eyes were fixed on Grace, as though he were burning her with his gaze.When Grace felt his gaze, she frowned and looked up,

"This Grace keeps clashing with our family. What did we do to provoke her? She keeps treating you like this. "Geraldine, don't worry. I'll definitely demand an explanation from her on this matter. With your injuries, even that racecourse can't escape responsibility."Geraldine seemed to have thought of something. "Mom, Grace's current boyfriend owns that racecourse. They're in cahoots.""This is outrageous! Does she think our family is easy to mess with?"Olivia was extremely furious. She only had one daughter, and the latter was being mistreated like this.Just as Olivia was about to leave, Benjamin stood straight at the door.Olivia sneered. "Benjamin, you heard it too. This is all that bitch's doing. Don't let her off the hook this time."Benjamin smirked, and his lips revealed a touch of mockery. "Aunt Olivia, I think you don't understand your daughter well enough."Olivia was puzzled. "What do you mean by that?"Benjamin directly stated, "I was there at the scene."Hear

Xander coldly snorted. "That depends on who came first and who came later."A trace of suspicion flashed in Benjamin's eyes."What do you mean by that?"Xander didn't hide anything and said straightforwardly, "It's been three years, Benjamin. This time, I won't let Grace go to you again."His words were clear. Grace raised her eyes and looked at him, feeling like she had missed something.Benjamin sneered. "Do you're capable enough? Who do you think is in charge here, Fulton?"Xander calmly responded, "In the past, it might have been the Hawkins family. But we're living in different times now. You can try if you want, Mr. Hawkin."The tension in the air was palpable, as though a fight was going to break out at any time.Benjamin nodded slightly, feeling the thrill of having a worthy opponent. It had been a long time since he had had such a formidable opponent."You want to compete with me? I've never lost since I was a child. I'll certainly have Grace and teach you a lesson."

Xander's eyes narrowed. He signaled Grace to stay in place and not move.Then, he walked up to the driver's seat.The driver was wearing a patient's gown. It was a frail-looking woman with blood on her head. She was lying motionless in the driver's seat.When Xander pushed her, he finally saw her face."It's her."Grace also saw the person in the driver's seat.It was none other than Geraldine."How did she get out? Did she just—"A bold speculation emerged in Grace's mind."Was she trying to kill me?" she muttered.The realization hit her after that. This wasn't an accident at all. It was an attempted murder.Did Geraldine want to kill her?A wave of fear surged through Grace. It had been such a close call.If Xander hadn't been there to push her away and shield her, she might have—Grace didn't dare to think about it, but she was afraid.Xander could tell what she was thinking from her expression. He went forward and comforted her. "It's okay. I'm here."In that momen