My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 1029

Chapter 1029: Digging a Pit

Grace pursed her lips and remained silent, perhaps overwhelmed by the multitude of information she had received. After all, Horace had been completely open with her about the issues surrounding Armstrong Corp. Since she would eventually hear about it from the Armstrong family, he thought it was better to tell her directly.

Horace believed that to ensure Armstrong Corp's continued success, he had to make this decision, regardless of the consequences. If he clung to power for too long, Brody would eventually turn against him, and in the end, it would harm Armstrong Corp. So, doing it this way was no different from digging his own grave.

Grace stayed quiet for a while, her expression heavy. The sudden and weighty news was difficult for her to digest.

Horace, watching her closely, asked softly, "Grace, are you blaming me?"

Grace continued to bite her lip, her expression showing the burden she carried. The situation was so sudden and serious that it was hard for her to process.

Horace remained calm and reached out to gently hold Grace's hand. He looked into her eyes without evasion and said, "Grace, if you blame me, I won't argue because no matter what, I would have made this decision, and it had to be done."

He continued, "I won't deny that this decision also benefits me personally. I don't want to tell you that I did it for you because I don't want you to feel pressured or guilty towards the Armstrong family. Even without you, I would have done this, and perhaps even more ruthlessly."

Horace wanted to make sure Grace understood this clearly, as it could create a rift between them if left unspoken.

Horace added, "You don't have to respond immediately. I told you about this because I didn't want to keep it from you."

Grace met Horace's gaze and asked softly, "Is Armstrong Corp really going to end?"

"Of course not. Setting aside the effort I've put into it, even for your sake, Armstrong Corp won't end like this. However, there are inherent risks in Armstrong Corp's current state. I wanted us to have a thorough understanding while there are no unexpected issues. Although the Armstrong family has exited Armstrong Corp officially, I will privately transfer your father's shares to your name. Let's keep this between us, without letting anyone else know."

Horace was completely open, as if he were showing Grace his heart.

Grace could feel his sincerity, and it touched her deeply. However, she didn't show it on her face. Instead, her expression softened, and she asked, "It's not just about us, is it? Who else knows?"

Horace replied, "Your sister and her husband."

That was just one more person, after all, as they were a married couple.

Grace raised an eyebrow and asked, "Cami knows too?"

Horace answered, "She doesn't know, but Ayan will definitely figure it out." After all, they're both men, and Ayan will understands his intentions.

Grace nodded gently, and her emotions seemed to have settled since her initial struggle. She whispered to Horace, "I understand what you mean, and I know that your decision is not aimed at the Armstrong family or my parents. I do understand the reasoning behind it. Maybe I got a bit too caught up in my feelings due to the attachment. But I believe I'll adjust my mindset soon. Don't worry; I'll be fine."

Horace felt relieved to hear her words. He replied, "I'm glad you can say that. If you ever have doubts that you can't convince yourself to overcome, just tell me. We can discuss it together. But for now, I suggest you refrain from contacting any friends your parents might think of, especially with Camille's situation and the issues with Armstrong Corp. The Wesley family may also hold your parents responsible. With both pressures, I'm concerned they might see you as a sacrificial pawn. Although it's just my guess, you understand them better than I do, and I believe you might have some answers in your heart."

Horace's tone became very serious, and the weight in his eyes deepened.

He was genuinely worried that Grace might secretly return to the Armstrong family. If that happened, he didn't know how to protect her.