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Chapter 400 Stop Investigating
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Grace wanted to refuse. But Benjamin’s words were too tempting. He must have found out something
for him to come here out of the blue.
Grace didn’t give him an immediate answer. Instead, she looked at Xander.
After some thought, she said, “I’ll send you my location.”
“Okay.”
After ending the call, Grace wanted to explain, but Xander had already read her mind.
“Gracie, do what you think is right.”
Grace was surprised for a moment and then nodded gently.
In just an hour, Benjamin arrived. When he saw Grace,
his
up
lit eyes with surprise.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLarry, who had followed him, was the first to greet her, “Ms. Lewis!”
“Larry, it’s been a while.” Grace’s tone remained the same, which surprised Larry. Even though her
position was higher than his now, she didn’t treat him any differently.
That warmed Larry’s heart.
Grace politely offered, “Mr. Hawkins, please have a seat.” She felt the distance between them had
grown.
Benjamin furrowed his brows in displeas
However, Grace got straight to the point and asked, “Mr. Hawkins, you came all this way, so I However,
Grace got straight to the point and asked, ”
ed, “Mr. Hawkins, you came all this way, so I don’t your purpose?”
State assume it’s not just for a friendly chat. Wh
Benjamin smirked. He hesitated before asking, “Grace, what have you found about Jessica in your
investigation?”
Grace looked away and didn’t answer him immediately.
Benjamin continued, “Grace, please stop investigating, alright?”
It was the first time Benjamin had spoken to her in this manner. His tone was softer instead of his usual
authoritative one.
Grace was bewildered.
“Do you even know what you’re saying?”
“I know you’re innocent and couldn’t have copied her design. But, Grace, continuing this
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innocence.”
Grace chuckled, but it wasn’t a genuine smile. Instead, it held a hint of sarcasm. “Mr. Hawkins, is this
the purpose of your visit today?”
“No, I just ”
Grace interrupted him, saying, “When did you become so close to Jessica? Close enough to come to
mediate on her behalf?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn truth, Grace was surprised. It seemed like Benjamin and Jessica had some secrets between them,
or perhaps Benjamin knew the truth.
Grace voiced her inner doubts. “Benjamin, what do you know?”
Benjamin waved his hand, dismissing Larry, who took the hint and left them alone.
“Grace, some things can’t be explained in a few words, but I hope you can trust me and stop the
investigation.”
Grace smirked and looked at him coldly. She sat there silently, as if she were lost in some
memory.
After a long pause, she finally spoke. “Benjamin, do you know why I had been so persistent about you
all those years?”
Benjamin’s eyes brightened with anticipation at her words. He seemed eager to know her
answer.
Grace lowered her gaze and said self-deprecatingly, “It’s ironic when you think about it. After going in
circles, I’ve ended up in this city again. But you’re no longer the same guy as the one in my memories.”
Benjamin didn’t respond. He clenched his hands on both sides silently.
After a pause, he smiled and asked, “What was I like?”
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