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Chapter 1027 ured she She figured she must've just been too tired lately . Grace patted Tessa's arm gently . " Good girl . With you by my side , feel at ease . +15 BONUS " In a little while , I'm going to host a banquet to officially announce the situation with Hayes Enterprises . I want you to be there . " Tessa's eyes lit up with surprise . " Really , Mom ? You mean it ? " In the past , Grace had never taken her to events like this . With her frail health , Grace's most common instruction was for her to stay home and rest . That was it - nothing more .

Aurora , on the other hand , though less eloquent , was well - read and could hold her own in any conversation . No matter the topic , she always knew how to respond . Because of that , people naturally gravitated toward her . Over time , it was as if Tessa had faded into the background entirely So , this invitation came as a genuine shock . She'd thought she'd already been quietly cast aside . She never expected to be chosen again . Seeing the joy on Tessa's face , Grace felt a pang of guilt . Without realizing it , she had wronged both her daughters .

If that was the case , then it was time to start making it right . She couldn't afford to treat them this way anymore . " Of course I mean it , " she said with a smile . Grace now realized how unfair she'd been . " You're both my daughters . From now on , I'll make sure to consider your feelings too . " Tessa hadn't expected that dealing with Julian would lead to such complete reversal of fortune . She leaned against Grace's shoulder , smiling as she nodded . But in the next second , that smile froze on her face . " Also , I've decided to announce Aurora as the company's successo .

" The moment those words left Grace's lips , all the warmth Tessa had just begun to feel instantly shattered . So , that was it ? She was being invited to attend Aurora's succession banquet ? What was that supposed to mean ? Was she just a clown ? Meant to stand there and watch someone she despised bask in glory - right in front of her ? 117 Chapter 1027 +15 BONUS Tessa's expression faltered . But Grace seemed completely unaware , continuing as if nothing had changed . " Don't worry , though I won't leave you out .

" Given your health , you'll still receive dividends and shares in the company . " You won't need to lift a finger at home , and money will keep coming in - as long as the company keeps turning a profit ... " Tessa stopped listening . What difference did that make ? Wasn't this the same as those discarded royals in ancient times - given gold , but stripped of power ? So , in the end , Grace's heart still belonged to Aurora . She dressed it up with sweet words , but the truth was clear - Tessa was just a stepping stone .

As Grace continued to speak , Tessa merely nodded and mumbled a few half - hearted replies . Her smile had gone stiff . " Alright , I understand , Mom . " I know you're doing this for my sake . I get it . " Grace patted the back of her hand , full of motherly affection . " Good girl . I promised I wouldn't let you down . " She added with conviction , " As long as I'm alive , you'll always be safe under my wing . " Tessa's smile finally cracked . What was that supposed to mean ? Was she trying to smother her with kindness ? Today's Bonus Offer