Chapter 319 The share transfer was finalized the next day. Liam was thrilled and kept talking excitedly around Grace. Meanwhile, Grace remained somewhat distant. Only after confirming that all of Edric's shares had been officially transferred to Liam's name did she finally agree to let him wire the money back. Once the transaction was complete, Liam even wished Edric well as he was about to get in the car. "Mr.

Trenholm, I wish you all the best from now on." Edric forced a smile and patted him on the shoulder. "I'm sure your father will be proud of you if he can see you now. Take good care of the company. Under your leadership, it'll surely thrive." Liam nodded. After the car drove off, he turned to look at Grace. "Grace!" He was brimming with excitement and admiration. "How did you pull that off? You're amazing!" Grace looked at his earnest face and ruffled his hair.

She knew Edric was bound to have a backup plan, though she still wasn't sure what it was. Liam, still full of enthusiasm, even asked her on the way home. "You've been with your boyfriend for so long. Isn't it about time for me to meet him? I am your only family now, after all." Grace was slightly distracted in the passenger seat. Still, she reminded him. "From now on, be cautious in everything you do. I've asked Mr. Fenwick to work with you. He's reliable.

Ask him if you don't understand anything." She wasn't feeling optimistic. Back when Quentin was alive, he had pinned his hope on that plot of land to revive the company. Now that the land had turned into a mess, she needed to figure out new ways to bring in business for the shaky company. Hearing her say that, Liam's smile faded slightly. "I understand. I'll do my best to learn." Just as he said that, his phone rang. It was a call from Alice.

Startled, he quickly hung up and stuffed the phone into his pocket. Grace noticed his panic and frowned. "Who was that?" "It's from the college. I'm enrolled in online classes, and there are a lot of group projects lately that require working together with my coursemates." Grace stared at his side profile but didn't say anything. Liam wasn't good at lying. Sweat had already begun to bead on his forehead.

Just when he thought she'd expose his lie, she said, "You'll have to grow up sooner or later." Liam's heart pounded, and he also felt a bit guilty. But if he became emotionally cold even with his own family, what kind of person would he turn into? He knew Grace wasn't wrong. This was how the world worked-survival of the fittest. But just once, he wanted to live by his own rules. When Grace got home, she noticed several bodyguards standing outside her building.

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Inside, she saw a familiar figure-someone from the Henderson family. Her heart sank. As expected, when the bodyguards saw her, they approached and greeted her politely, "Ms. Lambert." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Findηʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was probably Jordan wanting to see her again. With a frown, she followed them into the car. The bodyguards, extremely cautious, even tossed her phone outside the residential complex.

Grace had no idea what Jordan planned to do this time. She could only hope Ethan would get to Henderson Residence soon. Burnet after 20 minutes of driving, she suddenly realized they weren't heading to Henderson Residence. She turned to one of the bodyguards. "Isn't this meeting with Mr. Henderson Senior?" The bodyguard replied politely, "It's Ms. Henderson." Ms. Henderson? That meant she was meeting with Jodie instead. Jodie-the deranged woman obsessed with Ethan. Who knew what she might try?

Grace lowered her gaze and quietly slipped a nail from the corner of the car seat into her pocket. They brought her to a villa atop a mountain. Two bodyguards each held one of her arms, dragging her into a room. Inside, sitting in a chair, was Jodie. She was dressed up tonight, but in her hand was a long whip. When she saw Grace, she sneered and slowly stood up. "Grace, I've heard some rumors. They say you're with Uncle Ethan now.

Is that true?" Grace took a step back, but there were even more bodyguards in this room. Jodie's face twisted as she barked at the guards, "Grab her!" The bodyguards quickly advanced on Grace. She tried to run, but the door behind her had already been blocked. Two bodyguards lifted her up and strapped her to a metal frame. Jodie cracked the whip against the floor, making a loud, sharp sound. It was clear she had been trained in using it.

All the guards filed out of the room, but one of them warned before closing the door, "Ms. Henderson, don't go too far. She mustn't die." That was the rule set by Ethan-no killing. Over the years, Jodie had obeyed that rule. She lashed the whip brutally across Grace's body and laughed. "Did you know? I learned how to use the whip from Uncle Ethan himself. He was so gentle with me when he taught me. He said I had great talent with it didn't want to do this to you, but you're just disgusting.

I told you long ago to stay away from him, but you just wouldn't listen. You deserve this!" Her expression turned feral as she delivered over 20 lashes. Seeing Grace's torn and bleeding skin, her eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "I'm not going to kill you today. But if you try to tattle to Uncle Ethan, you'll be disappointed. He and I share secrets. He needs me, and I need him. No one can come between us. No matter how badly I treat you, the worst he'll do is starve me for three days."