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“Okay, okay. I'll visit her at noon, | promise.”
By the door, Alani had been holding cups of coffee quietly for a while, having heard everything they had said.
Once the video call wrapped up, she stepped inside, set the coffee on the table, and asked, “Would you like me
to prepare breakfast for you, Mr. Mitchell?” She'd picked up on Ethan's habit of skipping breakfast before work,
knowing how demanding his ..
Schedule was demanding, and Alani knew his stomach could be sensitive, so she always tried to check whether
he'd want breakfast.
“I'm good, thanks. My mom has been staying withand makes sure | eat in the mornings. But could you pick
up two orders of pasta from the restaurant | always go to downstairs? Grab a few side dishes that would be
suitable for my grandmother to eat, too,” Ethan said in a gentle tone.
Hearing that, Gracie felt her mood lift. Ethan's earlier refusal didn’t bother her anymore. “I'm off to see your
grandmother at the hospital. See you at lunchtime, Ethan.”
Picking up on Ethan's lack of resistance to her company, Gracie recalled the instructions he'd given earlier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe was unfamiliar with Shirie, and she wanted to build stronger ties with both Belen and Elsa, hoping that would
help her get closer to Ethan.
She lingered around her office, keeping an eye on the hallway, and only made her move when she spotted Alani
heading out to go to the restaurant. Just as Alani approached the elevator, Gracie called out with a bright tone,
“Alani!”
“Ms. Wilson,” Alani said, her mind briefly puzzling over why the usually reserved vice president was suddenly
acting so warm. One glance caught a calculating spark in Gracie’s eyes.
Observing Alani, Gracie couldn't help but note her striking looks, just like the other women in the secretarial
department. Impeccable makeup, tailored outfits—each one projected competence and style.
Plus, these secretaries enjoyed daily one-on-one interactions with Ethan, and Gracie couldn't believe they didn’t
have feelings for him.
Alani, in particular, held a key position. Handling Ethan's refreshments and attending to his daily needs meant
she had plenty of opportunities to be alone with him.
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Seizing the rare chance for a private conversation, Gracie asked curiously, “Are you married?”
A gentle smile crossed Alani’s face as she replied, her manner impeccable, “Yes, | am. My child is already a few
years old.”
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questions. Approaching the lobby,
Gracie turned to Alani and asked, “Are
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