Chapter 1279

“It’s already been announced online?”

She hadn’t been following the news these past few days and wasn’t clear on the situation.

Tessa handed her phone to Grace. “Mom, I have no reason to lie to you about this. Look, Daniel’s company has already posted the official statement.”

Grace took the phone and examined it carefully. When she saw the official announcement, she finally realized her younger daughter wasn’t as simple as she had thought. She hadn’t forgotten how Aurora had once stood before her, swearing she had secured the project and would collaborate with the Walton Corporation.

Yet in the end, not only had she left the company, she opened her own studio, and the project was now hers as well. So, had everything she said before been nothing but lies? A cold smile flashed across Grace’s eyes.

To think that at her age, she’d been played by a child.

“Good. Very good!” Grace clenched her fists, anger plain on her face. Clearly, she had been too soft-hearted before, which was why everyone now thought she was easy to bully. She turned to Jason. “Jason, go find out exactly what kind of relationship Aurora has with Mr. Lewis.”

“Yes, Madam Grace.” Jason gave a slight nod. Then he started to leave the office. Before stepping out, he nodded briefly to Tessa, as if to acknowledge her. Tessa gave no response. After all, this man had opposed her before and even spoken poorly of her in front of Grace. With a secretary like that, she had no interest in exchanging words.

Hearing her mother’s order, Tessa could barely contain her joy. It seemed Grace had finally decided to take action against Aurora. After all her repeated reminders, surely her mother wouldn’t be soft-hearted again. The thought filled Tessa with delight.

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“Mom, I’m glad you’ve come to see things clearly.”

Grace looked at Tessa, her eyes flickering.

“I know you’ve felt wronged during this time, but you need to understand me. Right now, so many people in the company are watching us. If anyone seizes on our mistakes, it won’t just be you; even I could be dragged down from this position.”

Hearing her mother’s words, Tessa nodded, a mix of emotions flashing in her eyes. Of course, she knew the company was surrounded by enemies. Setting aside Aurora’s betrayal, even the senior executives were watching both her and Grace closely. Every step they took was under scrutiny.

Tessa also realized she had been a little out of line just now. She pressed her lips together. “I’m sorry, Mom. I was being immature earlier.” Once she recognized her mistake, she quickly apologized. After all, she still depended on Grace and couldn’t afford to strain their relationship.

Seeing her like this made Grace’s heart ache. She stepped forward and pulled Tessa into her arms. “I know that I’ve made things hard for you. But there are times when you have to grow. You can’t always hide behind me. That’s not a long-term solution.”

Listening to her mother’s words, Tessa nodded earnestly. “Thank you, Mom. I understand. I’ll always remember your good intentions.”

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