Grayson Pierce and Eloise Caldwell novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123 You Still Have It

Chapter 123 You Still Have It

Grayson was on the phone, talking about work.

Something messed up, and he just snapped.

“Are these idiots brainless? What’s the point of having a head if you don’t use it? Make them redo everything!” Grayson barked.

“Give them one last day. If they can’t deliver what I want, replace them!” he added.

Eloise stuck out her tongue playfully.

‘Geez, this guy is seriously fierce!’ she thought to herself.

She didn’t even dare call him over for dinner. After making three dishes and a soup, she set everything on the table, then went to serve up two bowls of bread.

Since Grayson was still on the phone, she headed back to the kitchen to tidy up.

This kitchen was way bigger than the one at the rental place, and the materials made cleaning up a breeze. By the time she finished tidying up, Grayson had finally hung up.

She ladled him a bowl of soup. “Here, drink some. It might help you cool off.”

Grayson’s fingers brushed the bowl as he looked up at her. “Did I scare you?”

Eloise kept her head down, shoveling bread into her mouth. “Nope.”

‘She was totally lying, Eloise thought to herself.

Five years ago, they were both at the same company. Back then, Grayson was just a team leader, and Eloise had just graduated and was still a newbie.

She never felt like there was much of a gap between them.

But now, things were totally different. Grayson was the big shot, running the massive VirtuFusion Group. One word from him could shake up the whole business scene in Ekloland.

After witnessing him tear into someone, Eloise knew she was definitely scared, no matter what she said.

But honestly, if it weren’t for Grayson’s status, Cyrus never would’ve handed her that 15 million.

Speaking of that 15 million, Eloise figured she should probably thank Grayson for it.

She poured herself a bowl of soup, raised it, and said, “Grayson, I want to thank you. Cheers to you.” Grayson gave her a half-smirk. “What are you thanking me for? For being amazing in bed?”

Eloise was speechless.

‘Why is it impossible to have a normal conversation with Grayson?’ Eloise thought. ‘He’s got a one-track dirty mind!’

She took a big gulp of soup, grabbed a napkin, and wiped her mouth.

Then she asked, “Let me ask you something. Was it you who told Cyrus to give me that 15 million in compensation?”

Grayson took a sip of soup, his eyes meeting hers.

‘So that’s what this is about, he thought.

“Did you get the money?” he asked.

“Yeah, I was freaking out at first. I thought the finance department had made a mistake,” Eloise replied. Grayson gave her a doting smile. “Look at you, getting all worked up over a measly 15 million dollars.” ‘Seriously, she’s scared over just 15 million thaight grand.

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Eloise suddenly blurted out, “So, what’s your net worth?”

Grayson shrugged. “30 billion? That’s what they said last year, if I remember right.”

Eloise was speechless.

After a moment, she finally said, “Yeah, I knew it. Someone like you, super rich, could never understand how us ordinary people feel.”

To Eloise, 15 million was a fortune.

Even for Cyrus, that was a serious payout.

Eloise figured Cyrus probably hated seeing her around. Every time he looked at her, all he could think about was the 15 million she walked away with. No wonder he wanted her gone.

‘Out of sight, out of mind, Eloise thought.

Money really didn’t mean anything to Grayson.

He was so filthy rich, he didn’t even care enough to count his fortune.

He only bothered to glance at the company’s annual reports, just checking if the numbers went up a bit.

Grayson teased, “With 15 million in your pocket, are you seriously still thinking about a job?”

Eloise took a bite of bread. “Work? Please, I got canned.”

Grayson slapped the table, pretending to be furious. “Why’d they let you go? You didn’t do anything wrong! That’s ridiculous!”

Eloise was speechless.

Grayson took her hand. “Eloise, don’t be upset. I’ll go talk to them and stand up for you.”

Eloise pushed his hand away, totally unbothered. “Really, it’s fine. Cyrus lost 15 million, so of course he’s upset.

I get why he let me go. Just let it be, okay? It’s better for everyone if we keep things friendly.”

Grayson gave her a subtle smile. “You’re really not upset?”

Eloise kept eating her bread. “If I didn’t have that 15 million, maybe I’d be a little stressed or sad. But now that I’ ve got the money and a place in Ekloland, even if I don’t work for a year or so, I’ll be alright.”

Grayson looked at her intensely. “If you married me, you wouldn’t have to work ever again.”

Eloise lifted her eyelids and gave him a sideways glance. “You know, spending a guy’s money never really feels secure. It’s way more satisfying to use your own.”

Grayson grinned, “I’ll transfer loads of cash to your account. Spend it however you like. No need to ask. What’s mine is yours.”

Eloise rolled her eyes. “Yeah, you say that now. But when you get bored of me, you’ll start complaining that I do nothing, just eat your food, use your stuff, and blow your money.”

Grayson looked exasperated. “Come on, do I seem stingy to you? Even if things ever changed between us, I’d never pull that crap or say those things… Ugh, as if! Our feelings aren’t gonna change. I’m telling you, I’ll be crazy about you forever.”

Eloise met his gaze. “Grayson, don’t be so absolute. Who can guarantee they’ll only love one person their whole life? You don’t have to sell me dreams. I’m not some naive little girl anymore.”

Grayson was speechless.

‘Well, that’s the end of this conversation,’ he thought.

After a brief pause, he asked, “Why don’t you come work at my company? I happen to need a secretary.” Eloise didn’t even look up. “Nope.”

It wasn’t about people talking behind her back. She just didn’t want to be bumping into Grayson every single day.

“Hey, Eloise…” Grayson began.

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Eloise jumped in, “Come on, let’s eat. The food’s getting cold.”

The kitchen had a dishwasher, so Eloise loaded the dishes and started it. When she came out, Grayson was

nowhere to be seen.

Confused, she headed upstairs and found Grayson in the master bedroom, his back to her, standing in front of a pile of her things she hadn’t sorted through yet.

Eloise’s expression changed dramatically, and she rushed over.

She saw Grayson holding the penguin plushie and snatched it right out of his hands.

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