"You''re not picking up Daddy''s calls, and I''m worried," Austin said.


    Grace''s heart ached as she hugged Austin. "Come on, let''s go upstairs and sleep.


    "I promise that I''ll tell you and Daddy about workingte from now on, so you won''t be upset anymore, okay?"


    Austin nodded eagerly. "Okay."


    Grace picked her up and nced back at Brian before heading upstairs.


    *****


    The next day, Brian made a significant investment in Grace''s project, resolving herpany''s crisis.


    Although Grace didn''t want to ept his kindness, seeing the employees working tirelessly day and night, she felt her resistance was futile.


    "Thank you for your help. I''ll repay this favor in the future," Grace said indifferently. Brian was visibly frustrated, almost wanting to see through her and read her mind. Grace sat in her chair, seemingly unfazed.


    Brian sighed deeply and approached her, squatting down and gazing at her intently. "Grace, if you want to repay any favors, I''ll make sure you can never repay them for the rest of your life."


    Grace met his gaze and her eyes flickered.


    Just then, there was a knock on the door. After knocking three times and pausing for a moment, the person pushed the door open.


    Brian and Grace both looked up and at the door, the man seemed slightly taken aback.


    Seeing who it was, Brian''s demeanor turned cold. He stood up with his hands in his pockets, and coldly asked, "What are you doing here?"


    Nelson smiled and replied, "I''m here to see Grace. It''s got nothing to do with you, right?"


    "She''s mine. Do you think it has nothing to do with me?" Brian''s gaze turned icy.


    "Oh really? Grace told me you two are history and you have no chance with her," Nelson said with a smile, but his eyes showed coldness.


    "What I have with her is none of your business," Brian retorted.


    Nelson''s eyes narrowed as his jaw turned tense, and his hands gradually clenched into fists.


    The tension between them was palpable as if a war could erupt any moment.


    vel


    Grace hurriedly stood up and stepped between them. "Please don''t argue in my office. If you have something to discuss, do it civilly. Otherwise, please leave."


    "Did you hear that, Mr. Brian? If there''s nothing else, you can leave," Nelson taunted with a smile.


    Brian ignored him and sat down as if this was his office. He crossed his legs casually, showing his intention to stay.


    Grace knew Nelson wouldn''te for no reason, so she nced at Brian and hesitated before saying, "Brian, you can go back first."


    Brian''s face turned icy upon hearing her words.


    Standing at the side, Nelson looked amused, crossing his arms as he watched the scene unfold.


    Grace frowned as she felt a headacheing on. "Mr. Nelson, if you have something to tell me, just say it here."


    Before Nelson could speak, Brian sneered. What does he want to tell you? It''s obvious that he''s trying to y the hero and help someone in distress."


    Nelson''s expression changed slightly.


    Grace didn''t understand what Brian was talking about, so she frowned and asked,


    "What do you mean?"


    Brian smirked mockingly.


    Seeing his silence, Grace looked at Nelson, gesturing for him to speak.


    Nelson sat down and asked, "I heard many investors have pulled out of your project?"