“Yes, the company has been in her hands for so many years. If it were still climbing, that would be fine. But now, it’s been nothing but downhill.”

“At this rate, I can already see how it will end.”

“But what can we do? That woman refuses to step down.”

“As long as she won’t let go, we won’t have a moment’s peace,” Ronald decided darkly.

After all, a woman could not be allowed to sit in that seat forever.

She had only married into the family, and the fact she had sat there this long was already more than enough.

Her daughter had some ability, which let them keep reaping the benefits. But now, clearly, that was no longer possible.

“Since Aurora has left, make sure to push your people into the company,” Ronald said coldly. “No matter what, this company cannot remain that woman’s kingdom alone.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll get my son into the company right away.”

Another chimed in, “Yes, and I’ll send my daughter in too.”

“No matter what, we can’t let that woman take advantage.”

After agreeing among themselves, the group finally left the floor where Grace’s office was located.

Inside the office.

Jason stepped up to Grace’s side, realizing the woman who had stood so strong before them was now struggling for breath.

She clutched at her chest and motioned for him to fetch her medicine.

Startled, Jason hurried to open the bottle, shaking two pills into her palm, then pouring her a glass of warm water.

“Madam Grace, are you alright?”

After swallowing the pills, it took her a long while before she finally felt the tightness in her chest ease.

Grace shook her head. “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.”

“But just now, you looked perfectly fine. How did you suddenly become like this?” Jason asked, bewildered.

Chapter 1190

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After all, when that group had been in the office just now, Grace had been imposing and untouchable—not one of them dared step forward.

But the moment they left, she could no longer hold herself up. Had she really just been forcing her body to endure?

The thought made Jason’s heart jolt.

His eyes reddened. “Madam Grace, you could’ve left this to me. You don’t have to shoulder everything alone.”

Seeing him like this warmed Grace’s heart.

But she only shook her head.

“You don’t understand. Those relatives need to be handled this way. I drove them out once before, and now they’ve come crawling back only because they didn’t get their share.

“Against people that shameless, someone as inexperienced as you could never deal with them.”

She spoke with the weight of someone who had weathered too many storms.

Jason, who had followed her for so long, felt a deep ache hearing her words.

She was just a woman, her health already worn down over the years, and yet she still forced herself to stand against those bloodsucking relatives.

He truly admired her resolve.

“But I can’t help thinking they’ll come back again. What then?” Jason’s worry lingered.

“Don’t worry. We’ll deal with it when it comes. For now, all we can do is take one step at a time.”

Grace waved her hand, signaling for him to leave. She wanted a moment of quiet to herself.