Chapter 398

Faced with George's flattery, I just showed him an awkward smile.

I knew he did not really mean what he said. I knew full well what I was really capable of.

I had no idea why Theo said that. "President Manson, you know as well that it's hard for me to

manage Grant Corporation alone. So I'm strictly following up with every project. I won't let the

previous events repeat themselves."

After that case, I was kicked out of Grant Corporation and suffered a lot of attacks. George smiled

apologetically. "Mrs. Grant, what happened last time was my fault. I hope you're willing to trust me

one more time. I promise that it’ll never happen again."

I raised my brows and turned to look at Benny." President Manson, are you still letting Mr. Sherman

follow up with the projects?"

President Manson smiled and nodded his head. "He’s been in charge of following up with the

projects related to Grant Corporation all throughout. He knows these projects best."

"Then please forgive me for rejecting you.” It was impossible for me to stay in Salt City to manage

Grant

Corporation. Even if I did stay in Salt City to manage i t, I did not want to work with Newlight Media.

I could b e screwed over by Benny, that jerk, at any time.

George was about to say something when Theo spoke first, "I respect my wife's decision. Since she

refuses t o work together with your company, then there's nothing much for us to talk about. What

happened last time has caused a great impact on Grant Corporation. My wife was even kicked out

from the company. Although I didn't ask for compensation for our losses, it'd be hard for us to work

with your company again."

George's facial expression immediately changed." President Grant, you should know that our

company wasn't the only one at fault. It was also caused by the internal affairs of your company."

"Doesn’t your company hold some responsibility too?” There was no expression on Theo's face.

George did not say anything. He just stared at Theo with a gloomy face.

He could not deny that.

We started to eat once the dishes were served. Not even a sentence was exchanged as this odd

atmosphere continued to hang in the air. George and Benny were the first to leave.

After they left, I asked Mason to help me check in with Cecilia and Jerome when he went to France

for a business trip. It was alright if he could not find them.

After we left the restaurant, I asked Theo when we

were in the car, "Since you didn't plan to cooperate with Newlight Media again from the beginning,

why did you promise to attend this dinner?”

Theo gave me a mysterious smile. "I have my intentions."

I curled my lips and said nothing more. No matter what he intended to do, I was not curious about it.

He could do whatever he wanted to as long as he was happy.

I was going back to Whaldorf City in a few days. I was thinking of buying some Salt City specialties

and bringing them back. Hence, I slept early at night.

The next morning when I was planning to go out, I received a call from Heidi.

I did not say anything. I waited for her to speak.

"President Lane...” Heidi's voice was choked up. "Are you free today? I'd like to meet up with you.”

I was a little hesitant when I recalled what Matthew told me that day. "Heidi, I have something to do

today.

I don't think I have time-"

"President Lane, please, I’m begging you,” Heidi cried out and interrupted me. "I just need a

moment of your time. Can we please meet up and talk about it?”

I knew what she was going to tell me. However, even if she told me about it, I would not be able to

help her. I bit my lip. "Heidi, I can’t help you." "President Lane, can you bear to leave me to die?"

Heidi cried miserably. "I'll really die if you don't help m e.

"I'm begging you, please? Even though you can’t help m e, I'd still like to meet you."