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Chapter 8 Plotting to Kick Grace Out of the Company Chapter 8 Plotting to Kick Grace Out of the Company Outside the ballroom. Grace yanked her wrist free. "What do you want?" "Grace, what the hell's wrong with you? Who told you to come?" "I got an invitation. Why wouldn't I be here?" VPN 76 +10 Free Coins "Do you realize what kind of talk you've stirred up for me?" Ethan hissed. He was fuming, but with people walking past, he kept his voice low. Grace's smile was faint. "Why is it always about your feelings?" He was panicking. The CEO of Titan Group was rumored to be arriving tonight.

He couldn't risk his reputation, not when future contracts were on the line. So he snapped, "Because you owe me." Grace's heart lurched. From the beginning, the only reason she'd stayed by his side was that he'd never once blamed her for his father's death. She thought he understood her, that was why she'd endured so much. But this one sentence shattered that illusion. "What did you just say?" Ethan realized too late what he'd let slip. He grabbed her shoulders. "Grace, just do me this one favor. Step out of the gala for now. I'll apologize later.

I just need to protect my name, maybe secure more business with Titan. You understand, don't you?" She didn't answer. Her eyes didn't even blink. "Grace, I'm asking you to leave!" His voice was almost a shout. There it was, if coaxing didn't work, he'd resort to anger. Grace drew a deep breath, shoved his hands away, and her gaze turned to ice. "Why should Miss Miller leave? Titan still wants to discuss the next steps of the competition with her." 1/4 11:36 Mon, Feb 16 e Coins but n't red sonee bee n 1/4 ter 8 Plotting to Kick Grace Out of the Company emale voice made them both turn.

quickly straightened up, plastering on a diplomatic smile. "Miss West." Andrea West, sister to Titan's CEO. She was graceful, poised, untouchable. anding beside her, Grace's presence was just as commanding. Miller, let's go inside and talk." Andrea gestured toward the hall. VPN 76 +10 Free Coins 's fists clenched. He tried to mask a warning look at Grace. "Grace, don't you still have thing to take care of at home? I can speak with Miss West about the competition." ea turned her head slightly. "The competition has always been handled by Miss Miller.

is matter, I trust her." hift in attitude made Ethan's stomach drop. People must have already pegged him as teful. And it was all Grace's fault for showing up. didn't even look back. She followed Andrea into the ballroom. isregard made Ethan's blood boil. She's really grown wings, hasn't she? He'd have to clip soon. e the ballroom. ds surged around Andrea. Everyone wanted her attention. a few polite words, she led Grace to a quieter spot. was, her brother had sent her. He had his eye on Grace. Told her to look after her until turned from abroad. wedding fiasco had been the talk of the city.

drea's eyes, Ethan was shameless. Miller, about the Autumn Competition, I hope you'll oversee the piece yourself. Aim for ze." already knew Pinnacle had earned entry into next year's International Championship. Autumn Competition piece would be created by Pinnacle, but under Titan's name; profits d go to Pinnacle. If they won, both companies would attend the international stage her. 2/4 11:36 Mon, Feb 16 155 hapter 8 Plotting to Kick Grace Out of the Company 24 VPN 75 +10 Free Coins f course. I may just need a bit more time," Grace admitted. She was still repairing the maged embroidery.

d then, clear across the hall, Ethan's voice rang out, "This is my wife, Laney." ash. he wineglass slipped from Grace's fingers, spilling down her shoe. drea gestured to a server to clean up. liss Miller," she said softly, "I can't help but feel sorry for you." e'd worked with Pinnacle long enough to know Grace well. Admired her, respected her. To e her treated this way was nothing short of pitiful. ace smiled faintly, but her eyes burned red. She fought to keep control, but the tears won yway, thankfully, only Andrea saw. tissue appeared in front of her. Andrea didn't say more.

To speak would only shame her rther. Le glanced at Ethan across the room and thought, I'll have to tell my brother what a lousy an this is. ace composed herself quickly. en Andrea handed her a card. "I hope one day we'll be colleagues. Until then, if you need lp, call me anytime. You already have my number. This is my brother's private line." itan Group Daniel] he CEO's private contact. No one else in the industry had it. e now held both his business and personal numbers. st time, Johnson had handed her Daniel's business card. ace hesitated, then accepted it.

"Thank you." ey spoke a little more about the competition, then Grace excused herself and returned to e office. She had repairs to finish. n o'clock. 3/4 11:36 Mon, Feb 16 Chapter 8 Plotting to Kick Grace Out of the Company The office door slammed open. "Grace, are you looking to die? You really want to defy me?" Ethan stormed in, kicked at her embroidery frame, nearly snapping her needle. She looked up. "Do you even know what you're doing?" "I'm warning you!" VPN 75 +10 Free Coins His glare was vicious. "You think because I built this company, you can ride over me?

Fine!" "Starting tomorrow, you're no longer president of the branch. You're going to the embroidery department." Stripping her of power. Throwing her into the workroom. Grace rose to her feet. "I own twenty-five percent of Pinnacle. You think you can just demote me?" Ethan froze, his fists clenching so tight his knuckles cracked. Pinnacle had multiple investors. Aside from him and Grace, there were three others, retired masters of embroidery, each holding 16%, 18%, and 10%. Ethan had 31%. Any change in her role required their approval. She'd become branch president with their unanimous vote.

"You... fine!" Ethan snarled. "I can't push you into embroidery. Then you're demoted to vice president. Grace, I can't stand a woman who won't obey. Keep this up, and maybe we'll reconsider this relationship." The more she resisted, the more he wanted to crush her spirit. Grace had to bow her head. With a final glare, he stormed out, slamming the door. Grace leaned back against the glass wall, her chest tight. He was the one cornering her, step by step. And when she pushed back, he tried to rip away her place in Pinnacle?

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