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On the way home, Kathie called to ask if she’d eaten and when

she’d be back.

Harriet said she was on her way home. Kathie said she’d wait

for her, then changed the subject: “By the way, Hara, Kelsey

wants to work with Ventura Tech. She’s been trying to get my

brother involved, and I even heard her call him this afternoon.”

“Keep an eye on this. If possible, don’t let my brother get

involved. Otherwise, it won’t be good for you or Gxy

Innovations.”

With both hands on the wheel, Harriet’s brow furrowed slightly.

Was Ellsworth going to get involved in this too?

Thinking it over, Harriet said, “Okay, I understand. I’ll be careful.”

After Harriet finished speaking, Kathie reminded her, “The

Just keep an eye on it. I feel like she’s targeting you.”

Harriet nodded, “Mm, I’ll definitely pay more attention. Thanks

for the heads–up, Kat.”

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On the other end of the line, Kathie said, “Hey, no need to be so

polite with me. Hurry back, I’ll go downstairs and heat up your

food.”

Harrietughed and said, “Okay.”

With that, Harriet hung up and sped up a little.

Soon, she parked the car in the yard, got out, and went inside.

Opening the front door, she expected to see Kathie in the living

room, but instead, Ellsworth was justing down from the

second floor.

Seeing her return, he greeted her in a calm voice, “You’re back.”

Her face had just been rxed, but seeing Ellsworth, Harriet

returned to her usual calmness with him and replied in a t

tone, “Yes, I’m back.”

After changing her shoes and entering, Harriet looked around

the house but didn’t see any sign of Kathie.

Seeing this, Ellsworth said slowly, “No need to look. Kat was

called to the backyard by Grandpa. She left your food heated up

on the table.”

“Oh.” Harriet responded ndly and headed to the dining room.

When she sat down at the table, she noticed aptop ced

beside her.

Ellsworth came over too–theptop was his.

Just as Harriet was about to eat, Ellsworth poured her a ss

of freshly squeezed juice and set it gently beside her.

Looking up at Ellsworth, Harriet said softly, “Thank you.”

All the servants were resting in the backyard, so the spacious

living and dining rooms were left with just her and Ellsworth,

making it feel especially quiet.

As Harriet drank her juice and ate in silence, Ellsworth sat at his

He typed on the keyboard with a steady rhythm.

Her gaze fell on him. He looked at her and asked emotionlessly,

“Why aren’t you eating the dishes? Don’t you like them?”

Harriet shook her head. “No.”

After saying that, she picked up a piece of rib and put it in her

bowl, then suddenly looked up at Ellsworth and asked,

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“Ellsworth, is the Townsend Group going to coborate with

Ventura Tech?”

She never thought she could sway Ellsworth’s opinion; she just

wanted to confirm whether he would cooperate.

From now on, when she was with Ellsworth, she couldn’t speak

without restraint, couldn’t discuss too many professional

matters with him, nor report too much to him.

Even though he was the project’s investor, the project’s boss.

When Harriet suddenly asked him about work, Ellsworth nced at her and replied gently, “This matter hasn’t been

decided yet, I’m still considering it.”

At Ellsworth’s answer, Harriet simply responded with a faint,

“Oh.”

Ellsworth thought Harriet wanted to have a proper talk with him

about this, to remind him that he was the investor in Gxy

Innovations.

But instead, Harriet didn’t look at him again, nor did she speak;

she just quietly lowered her head and ate.

He stared at Harriet for quite a while, until his phone, ced

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beside theputer, rang. Ellsworth snapped back to reality, picked up his phone, and went to the side to answer it.

A short whileter, when he returned from taking the call in the

small sitting room, the dining table had already been cleared,

and Harriet was gone.

With both hands in his pockets, eyes lowered, Ellsworth stared

at the spot where Harriet had just been sitting for a moment,

then chuckled softly.

She is… truly polite now.

***

After finishing her meal and tidying up the dishes, Harriet went

to the backyard to look for Kathie.

It turned out that it was Tamera who had called Kathie over,

asking her to teach her how to use a smartphone.

Seeing Harriet approach, Tamera greeted her with a big smile,

“Hara, back from overtime? Have you eaten?”

Harriet smiled and replied, “Grandma, I just ate. Kat heated up

the food for me.”