Daniel was getting ready to go to the airport to address some matters of the Quimby Group. He had planned to leave for Cumulus City in the morning and return in the evening. But just then, Ruth called him, and it was about Maisie.
Daniel put aside his luggage without hesitation and arranged for one of his subordinates to return to Cumulus City.
"Mr. Quimby..." His subordinate was unsure of what to do.
"Once you're back, coordinate with the seniors there, and they'll handle it," Daniel hurriedly instructed. "The Quimby Group matters can wait!"
As his subordinate stood there bewildered, Daniel sped away.
The Quimby Group concerns could wait—he didn't want to miss any chance to be with Maisie.
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Daniel brought Maisie back with him. She wasn't feeling well, with a headache, a sore throat, and drowsiness. She just wanted to go home and rest.
However, when they returned, they found people moving in and out of the house opposite theirs.
Maisie was taken aback.
She then saw Sophia coming out with a smug expression when she spotted her.
"You're back? Oh, Ms. Squire, thanks for taking care of James during this time. But we won't need your help from now on! Graham has arranged a private tutor for James, and he'll have lessons at home! Graham really cares about James, willing to spend on him, even more than his own son!"
Maisie stood at the doorway, looking unfazed. She then replied softly, "That's actually quite great..."
Sophia continued to boast. "Graham sold this house. So, I'm here to move some things for him today. We shouldn't have any more opportunities to meet in the future!"
"Is that so?" Maisie responded.
"Oh, and…" Sophia intentionally said loudly, "Graham said he's going to buy me a new house! Ms. Squire, you had such a great man, but you let him slip away. What a pity!"
"Have you said enough?" A deep voice suddenly cut in.
Daniel had taken Maisie upstairs, and upon returning, he stumbled upon this scene. He stood in front of Maisie, radiating a cold aura, making Sophia uneasy.
She hesitated and took a few steps back, still unwilling to back down but not daring to say more.
"Did I hear you correctly?" Daniel seemed to smile. "You called Mr. Bayer a good man? If he's such a 'good man', you should cherish him!"
Sophia looked at Daniel defiantly.
"There's a saying." Daniel's voice was chilly. "That a lucky woman doesn't marry an unlucky man. Maisie not marrying that 'good man' you mentioned was fate helping her dodge a bullet.
"I hope you and Mr. Bayer live peacefully from now on, with no unexpected troubles."
"You..." Sophia glared at him.
Despite his words, his tone and smirk suggested otherwise.
"Old man!" Sophia retorted, "Wash your mouth! It stinks…"
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