If Grace could turn back time, she would have crowded her way to the Lambert residence last night, even if it meant dying in bed. She took a deep breath and completely ignored Yancey.

Yancey, on the other hand, was pleased. Even though he and Grace had known each other for years, Alice's arrival five years ago had really caught everyone's attention—she was… Unconsciously, everyone began favoring Alice, and it had become so normal that no one questioned it. Everyone assumed Grace was just being difficult and that she would eventually come around.

The drinks from the delivery soon arrived, and everyone thanked Jessica, not realizing that Grace had actually ordered them. Grace rarely addressed the matter. She simply continued working diligently on the files in front of her; she had scheduled a meeting with a real estate agent that afternoon. After receiving 200 million dollars last night, there was no reason to continue working, but as the workday ended, she stood up to leave.

At that moment, Jessica walked over and handed her a stack of new materials. “Grace, sort these; I need them in an hour.”

Grace furrowed her brow, flipping through a few pages. “Ms. Hull, you gave me these same materials on the first day. I’ve already noted everything that needs attention and compiled a…”

Jenkka’s expression froze. She hadn’t expected Grace to have completed the task so quickly. When she saw the finished product, she was still in disbelief. She was certain that Yancey must have helped because there was no way Grace could do this on her own. So, she brought over another stack of papers, most of which were simply repetitions of the items from the first draft.

Grace quickly skimmed through the new batch, immediately recognizing that it was all familiar material. I smiled at Jessica. “Or maybe, Ms. Hull, is there something you didn’t understand?”

Jessica’s expression darkened. “What do you mean by that?”

“I’m just stating the facts. The materials I’ve already organized are clear and concise. If you don’t understand anything, feel free to ask me.”

Jessica, the so-called “Alpha woman” of the office, couldn’t believe it. She took a deep breath, sneering, “A man probably helped with those materials you presented, Grace. What are you so proud of? You have everything because of your family background. If you came from a regular family like mine, you’d probably be out selling yourself by now.”

Grace slapped the papers slowly, her face calm. “So, Ms. Hull, you truly are someone to admire. You’re the epitome of the modern independent woman; we should all learn from you. Is there…”

Jessica’s face burned with anger, but she couldn’t think of anything to retort. “I’m nothing like you, a woman who only chases after men. Everything I have is earned through my own efforts,” Jessica scoffed.

Grace glanced at the time. Her patience was wearing thin. “I’m not interested in your personal history. If there’s nothing else work-related, I’m leaving.”

“Grace!” Jessica barked, her chest heaving with frustration.

Grace walked straight to the elevator, not intending to escalate things, but Jessica’s self-proclaimed “independence” irritated her. She had built herself up by putting down another woman. She claimed to be an independent woman while tearing down others. Where was her true independence? She was just another opportunistic woman.

Grace saw the real estate agent as scheduled, and the agent was very polite to her. “Ms. Lambert, this is the best property in the area. The security is top- notch. Only residents or those with homeowner…”

This property was indeed nice, located near Henderson Group and in a quiet, yet central area, which made it a good option. But the price was far beyond her budget, even exceeding… what she could afford.

“This is too expensive for me,” she said with a sigh.

Just as she finished speaking, she saw another agent walking in, accompanied by Alice and Carmen. The agent was very enthusiastic. “Although this villa has a small deposit, it’s located in the center of the shopping district, making it a perfect place for a single woman. It’s sale…”

Carmen grasped Alice’s hand, her touch full of sympathy. “This villa is only about 1000 square feet with a small garden. Are you sure you want to buy it? Mom can buy you a better…”

Alice’s face was all smiles. “Mom, a 1000 square feet is enough for me, and it’s close to Yancey’s office. I can visit him anytime.” Then she noticed Grace in the distance, surprised. “Grace, are you here to look at houses too!”

Carmen’s lips tightened. Her expression immediately darkening, she said, “What are you doing here? Seeing that I’m buying a house for Alice, are you planning to cause trouble…”