The Millionaire And His Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 271

Eder chose to ignore the situation and turned his attention back to the window, his eyes once again displaying their usual indifference. The lip marks on his fair skin gave him the appearance of a victimized spouse. In the presence of Grace, his previously dominant and cold CEO demeanor had vanished completely.

Noticing his hesitation, Grace refrained from pursuing further conversation. “Okay, take your time to compose yourself. But cease bringing up canceling the engagement or ending the relationship. You initiated the situation first, and now you want to back out? Absolutely not! Eder, you are fated to be with me in this lifetime! And I’m sorry, but this is simply who I am- dominant. Your realization is coming too late! You can regret it all you want!”

With a self–satisfied huff, she rose gracefully and exited the room.

Grace understood Eder all too well. He was steadfast, with walls around his heart not easily broken. down.

He was a silent sufferer, concealing his anguish and torment.

As for why he evolved such a persona, Grace had her theories, which she believed to be about 70 to 80 percent accurate.

At the last banquet, Grandfather Grant had been irate and even threatened punishment for Eder in Grace’s presence.

His parents had perished in a car accident when he was still a child, leaving him in the care of Grandfather Grant.

The elderly man was stern and held archaic beliefs. Eder must have endured his harsh discipline and beatings, forced to suffer alone since no one offered comfort.

He held his loved ones in high regard yet preferred to keep his emotions concealed, particularly when he harbored intense feelings of affection. Grace had a lunch that his ailment went beyond a mere physical injury. In fact, Eder could be ill!

Furthermore, his abnormal behavior indicated that the issue was far from trivial.

Even though Eder remained silent, it didn’t mean she couldn’t investigate alone!

As she departed from the office premises, her mind was occupied with various musings. It was then that she chanced upon Eric, who happened to he stationed in close proximity.

As Grace drew near to Eric, she leaned in and spoke softly, “I need to speak with you. Please come with me quietly.” Eric’s confusion showed on his face as he asked, “What’s going on?” Grace’s stern expression took him aback, causing him to feel uneasy. Despite his discomfort, he complied with her request and clumsily trailed her toward a secluded corridor.

“Miss Salen, what’s the matter?””

expression, Grace asked, “How long have you been with

“It’s been over ten years, at

thoughtful as she nodded, deciding to press further. “On this trip

Mr. Storm to get injured

ease, answering promptly.

mind. “Then it must be some sort of illness.”

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lowered her gaze, refraining from a

health better than

on her face. “Why would you think so? The Boss has always been healthy

from me, and you’re also refusing to spill

“1…”

noticed his pallid face. Even if you

with him?”

demeanor was one of distress as he held back the truth. A deep sigh escaped him before he spoke, his tone weighted with reluctance. “Please, I don’t have any

Dark Bell member. “I want you to investigate Eder’s recent travels over the past few months. Specifically, see if

“Understood, boss.”

received a summons from Eder to come inside. Upon entering, he noticed the CEO seated behind his desk,

leather gloves that touched Ava in the morning were now discarded

summoned me?”

off most of the lipstick stains from his

me. She suspects you are

spilled

no! I didn’t dare to. I

expression softened a

perplexed but decided to tread cautiously, “But Boss, you know how Miss Salen is. Now that she is suspicious, she won’t rest until she

wave of desolation washing over him. “I’ll give it more thought. In the meantime, verify the modifications related

sigh, choosing not to

struck noon, Grace had barely settled into her thoughts when a phone call came through.

months. The places he frequents most are the Grant Corporation, the National Security Bureau, and… oh! The