Regardless of Caden’s disappointment, Grace washed her face, brushed her teeth and left.
She had been busy with work all day. Vivian came to her office in the morning for the contract with the Domen Group. At noon, however, she found that Grace was still working in the CEO’s office.
She thought that it was because of the cooperation with the Domen Group that Grace worked so hard. But in the afternoon, she learned from the Secretary Department that Grace asked them to bring her all the relevant documents.
Vivian realized that something was wrong. The door of the president’s office wasn’t closed. Just as she reached out to knock it, it opened automatically. Vivian found that Grace was completely dedicated to her work.
“Grace,” Vivian strode in and said sullenly, “It’s not a good idea to keep working. I know there are still many problems to solve. But we have signed the contract with the Domen Group. Take it easy. OK?”
“It’s not about Domen.” Grace was still busy with her work and did not even raise her head. She signed a document and responded indifferently.
“What?” Vivian frowned. “Then why are you doing this?”
“OK. Stop, Vivian. Go.”
Grace still didn’t raise her head and said.
Vivian was angry that Grace kept working. She smacked her hand down on to the table and said, “I heard that you didn’t have lunch.”
“I’m not hungry. Get out.”
Grace said coldly.
Vivian was slightly stunned. She had never treated her like this since she started to work for her.
“You …”
“Get out.” Grace raised her head from the pile of documents and looked at Vivian.
“What happened?”
Vivian pondered for a moment and felt that something was wrong. She had never treated her like this. “I can go out now. Grace, I understand why you focus on your work, but you should eat something.”
“I told you I’m not hungry.”
Vivian frowned, “If you skip meals, I can’t finish my task.”
Vivian was provoked by Grace.
“Task?” Grace raised her eyebrows. “What task?”
Vivian realized she had spilled the beans. As this was the case, there was no need to keep the secrets.
“Before President Shaw left for Italy, he asked me to supervise you and make sure you have your meals on time. Although he lost his memories, I must keep my promise.”
Grace became more upset when Vivian mentioned Caden. “Who’s your boss? Vivian, mind your behavior.”
Then Grace realized she had gone too far.
“Grace?”
“Get out.”
“There is something wrong, right?” Vivian knew Grace well. She wouldn’t treat her like this for no reason.
“Tell me about it. Maybe I …”
Grace suddenly slapped the table and stood up. She knew that Vivian cared about her, but she could not bear her constant chatter. “Get out.”
She tried to push her out of the office.
“Come on.” Vivian said, “There must be a way. Did Caden do something bad? Tell me. Maybe I can help ...”
What Vivian said made Grace even more annoyed. Her words stabbed at her heart like sharp arrows. She shouted, “You can’t!”
She didn’t want to hurt Vivian, but she also didn’t want to hear anything about Caden.
She just … wanted Vivian to shut up and leave her alone.
“It’s about Caden, right?”
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The readers' comments on the novel: I've Been There Before (Grace and Caden)
How can a woman suffer so much? How can a man be too cruel initially robbing her of dignity and all, then deceiving her after he knows he loves her? How can they not remarry, making their offspring illegitimate? The line between love and hatred is truly fine indeed! Thank you for this story....