Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 1940

He had even laid out her background plainly—since she shared no blood ties with Grace, there was no way she would ever gain anything from the family.

That was why Tessa chose to work with Sean in the first place.

But now, seeing his foolish behavior with her own eyes, regret flooded her heart.

Just as Tessa was about to step forward and beg Grace for forgiveness, Grace spoke first, her expression filled with disdain.

“Sean, are you overestimating yourself?”

Grace gave a short, cold laugh. “You dare call Arnold a servant? Don’t make me laugh. He’s family. You’re the one who’s forgotten your place. Now go back to your precious life overseas and stay there.”

At the word “family,” Arnold’s head snapped up.

His eyes instantly reddened.

He had always known that, deep down, Grace was kind.

And now, she had proven it once again.

Arnold felt deeply moved.

When Sean had spoken earlier, how could he not have felt inferior?

After all, in Sean’s eyes, he was exactly what had been said—a servant.

Arnold had never demanded much.

He knew his position in this household was, at best, marginal—perhaps not even worth mentioning.

All he had ever wanted was to remain by Grace’s side, and by Aurora’s.

Even as he constantly reminded himself that he was only a servant, the warmth of this home made it impossible not to grow attached.

That was why he had never been able to leave.

In truth, he had already reached retirement age.

But feelings were complicated—no one could explain them clearly.

Sean still looked stunned, unable to accept what was happening.

He pointed at Arnold, his voice shaking with disbelief.

“Grace, are you really going to fall out with me over this man—no, over a servant?”

The moment the word “servant” left his mouth, a sharp flash crossed Grace’s eyes.

She raised her hand and slapped him again, hard.

“I’ve told you countless times that he is not a servant. How many times do I have to repeat myself?”

Hearing this, Arnold lifted his chin slightly.

That slap made him stand a little taller.

He had always thought that people abusing power to trample others was the height of cruelty.