Lahat ng Kabanata ng Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO: Kabanata 2851 - Kabanata 2860

Besides, Derek knew that Grace didn't have many people she could truly rely on right now.And it was one of the reasons he felt so confident.He was convinced Grace wouldn't do anything to him.In his view, a person needed at least that much confidence in themselves.The reason Derek managed to climb this far wasn't simply because he was capable.He was also exceptionally observant, quick to read people, and bold when opportunities presented themselves.It wasn't as though he was nothing but flaws.Those qualities were part of what had brought him to where he was today."So, you're saying that gathering everyone here for a meeting was done entirely for the benefit of the Walton family?"Grace didn't raise her voice.Instead, she fixed Derek with an unwavering stare.At that moment, the commanding presence that had once made her a formidable leader at Walton Corporation resurfaced.After all, she spent years overseeing every aspect of a major corporation.Handling a single head butler w

No one dared argue with Grace.Everyone lowered their heads and quietly filed out of the room.After all, they all knew that her moods had become increasingly unpredictable lately.And if anyone happened to guess what she was thinking, there was always the risk that she might take offense to it.With that in mind, Lisa quickened her pace.The others noticed and, though they didn't quite understand why, instinctively followed suit.Sometimes, they thought that Lisa was right. The fewer problems a person invited into their life, the better.There was no need to overthink everything.Living that way was far less exhausting.At that moment, many of them finally understood why Lisa was so well-liked around the estate.Sometimes it was better to appear a little less clever than they really were.Knowing when to keep their head down was often the smartest survival strategy of all.Lisa had already learned that lesson.That was one reason she managed to navigate life at the Walton residence s

"That's enough. You don't need to keep feeding me lines like that."Grace's voice turned noticeably colder.Of course she understood what he was trying to do.The only reason she hadn't pressed the issue was because she had chosen not to."I know exactly what you're after. And I know what you're hoping to gain."She fixed him with a steady look."Derek, there's something you need to understand. If you're working for the Walton family, then you need to understand what absolute loyalty means."The fact that I'm not making an issue of this today doesn't mean I'm a fool. It doesn't mean I can't see what you're thinking."If you've chosen to stand on my side, then all I expect is that you do your job and follow my lead."After all, Grace had once overseen an entire corporation.If she couldn't see through a simple scheme like Derek's, then all those years running Walton Corporation would have been for nothing.The smile on Derek's face faltered.He hadn't expected Grace to see through him s

Arnold had been waiting for a reply from Lisa.When he finally read her message, he froze.He couldn't understand what had happened.Had Derek done something outrageous again?That didn't seem possible.Only a few days had passed.Could Derek really have consolidated his position that quickly?The speed of it all felt almost unbelievable.At first, Arnold wanted to call Lisa and find out exactly what was going on.But after rereading her message, he hesitated.Wouldn't calling her now only put her in a difficult position?Lisa was still young.All she wanted was a stable life.There was nothing wrong with that.He couldn't keep dragging her into these matters over and over again.After all, he was no longer at the Walton residence.He was with Aurora now.In the end, Arnold fell silent.The truth was, he didn't know what the right solution was anymore.After thinking it over, he decided the best thing he could do was reassure her.[It's alright, child. These days, simply making a livin

"Personally, I could never do something like that."Derek shook his head."As for Arnold, I can't say what kind of person he really is."These days, trust is a dangerous thing. Human nature isn't something I'd be willing to gamble on."Grace slowly nodded.She had to admit that some of what he said made sense."So, what do you think I should do?""Well..."For once, Derek genuinely hesitated.This wasn't an act.He had only wanted to plant an idea in her mind.He had no desire to become too deeply involved in what came next.After everything that had happened today, he had already realized something.Grace's moods could shift without warning, and she often approached situations from angles he couldn't predict.Sometimes she contradicted herself without even noticing.With that in mind, Derek put on a troubled expression."Honestly, I'm not sure I should be the one answering that. This is ultimately a matter between you and your daughter."I've only shared my observations. If I involve