After all, she had to remember—she and Grace were still mother and daughter.It was a bond that couldn’t be cut, no matter how tangled it became.There was no need to make things unbearably awkward.Seeing Aurora’s mood calm considerably, Grace’s own tone softened. “This weekend, I’ve decided to hold a banquet.”“To officially announce you taking over the company, and to announce the termination of any future cooperation with the Hayes family.”Aurora was caught off guard. “Why so sudden?”Grace took a sip of tea, composed and steady. “I’ve already decided to hand the company over to you, and I’ve given you notice before. So, I don’t think it’s sudden—it’s just that you haven’t prepared yourself.”Aurora asked, a note of doubt in her voice, “Have you told Tessa…?”In front of Grace, Aurora still gave Tessa that much courtesy.Seeing this, Grace didn’t press the point. “It’s fine. She knows.”She understood what Aurora meant. “Don’t worry. Since I’ve made this decision, I have my reaso
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