Chapter 286
\nI’ve Been There Before (Grace and Caden) novel Chapter 286<\/p>\n
A man suddenly broke into Grace\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
Grace was conferring with Cayne in her office.<\/p>\n
…<\/p>\n
The man rushed in with a breeze, followed by the secretary, \u201cSir, you can\u2019t go in! Ms. Grace is meeting guests.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace and Cayne heard the sound and turned to look at the door.<\/p>\n
When Grace saw the person, she slightly pursed her lips.<\/p>\n
\u201cSorry, Ms. Grace. I cannot stop him \u2026\u201d The secretary explained guiltily.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are you here?\u201d Grace asked indifferently at the man.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy can\u2019t I come?\u201d The man was pale and the dark circles were heavy. \u201cAnd also,\u201d he shouted angrily at the secretary, \u201cTake a good look at who I am!\u201d The secretary was frightened and trembled, \u201cI, I\u2019m sorry \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace frowned and nodded to the secretary, \u201cYou can leave.\u201d The secretary panted and left. Grace glanced at the man and paused for a moment, \u201cWait a moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Grace?\u201d<\/p>\n
The secretary was a college student who had just graduated this year. She cherished the chance to work in such a large group. But today, she did not stop this stranger from intruding. She was afraid that the boss would punish her. She was scared.<\/p>\n
Grace knew what the secretary was worried about, \u201cBring a glass of water.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Ms. Grace.\u201d<\/p>\n
The secretary was about to leave.<\/p>\n
Grace continued, \u201cAlso, don\u2019t be so nervous. I won\u2019t fire you just because you let my brother in.\u201d<\/p>\n
The secretary was dumbfounded. Five seconds later, she almost screamed out. Ms. Grace\u2019s brother?<\/p>\n
She subconsciously looked at the sickly man and was scared out of the office by his gloomy stare.<\/p>\n
Payne looked terrible.<\/p>\n
Grace stood up and asked, \u201cWhy aren\u2019t you recuperating in the hospital?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRecuperate?\u201d Payne sneered, \u201cI will die there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Grace raised her eyebrows slightly. She then said warmly, \u201cThe hospital can save you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Payne gritted his teeth and glared at Grace angrily, \u201cYou know why I\u2019m here. The hospital can\u2019t save me.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf even the doctors can\u2019t save you, it\u2019s futile for you to come here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace said coldly.<\/p>\n
Payne looked at her, his eyes filled with anger and a trace of determination, \u201cAre you really going to watch me die?\u201d<\/p>\n
Payne didn\u2019t want to wait any longer. During the chemotherapy, his hair fell out in clumps. He used to hate wearing hats, but now he had to do it.<\/p>\n
And he couldn\u2019t live without those drugs.<\/p>\n
Payne did not want to live like a ghost. He was afraid to go to bed every night for fear that he would sleep forever.<\/p>\n
He hated the injustice of fate.<\/p>\n
Why did he get this kind of disease! Why him!<\/p>\n
Grace swept across Cayne who was sitting across the desk.<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t want to discuss this in front of outsiders.<\/p>\n
Payne smiled in a fury, \u201cGrace, you must be happy that I have leukemia. Actually, you can\u2019t wait for me to die.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I die, you can really take over everything in the James Group. Grace, you\u2019re cruel! I was wrong about you!\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace stood at the door of the office. She let go of the secretary\u2019s hand and looked at Payne at the end of the corridor. Apart from Caden, this was the person that she was most familiar with.<\/p>\n
They grew up together, and today, he said she was cruel!<\/p>\n
Grace\u2019s entire body was trembling uncontrollably.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, a hand on her shoulder tapped her, \u201cGrace, it\u2019s fine. I believe you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cayne soothed Grace.<\/p>\n
Payne seemed to have just discovered that there was another man in the office. He swept past Cayne and happened to meet Cayne\u2019s hawk-like eyes. With just a single glance, Payne intentionally avoided that terrifying gaze.<\/p>\n
However, Payne was unwilling to show weakness in front of another man.<\/p>\n
He suddenly said mockingly, \u201cDo you think that woman next to you is simple and innocent? Do you think she is weak and needs to be protected? Look, such a big group originally belonged to me, the eldest grandson of the James Group, but now it\u2019s in her hands. My father lost his job before he could retire. We are still her family and she can still be so ruthless. Not to mention outsiders. I advise you to be careful. Don\u2019t be tricked by her. She\u2019s the best at acting. Even that glorious Caden from the Shaw family was deceived by her!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPayne!\u201d Grace\u2019s voice was shrill. She looked ashen at her brother and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, they were as still as dead water, \u201cYes, I am inhuman animal. Payne, you are right, I was waiting for you to die.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI really know how to act. The James Group is mine now.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, what can you do to me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Raising her chin, Grace continued, \u201cIf you have the ability, then take the James Group back from me!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, you won\u2019t be able to live much longer. Are you angry?\u201d<\/p>\n
Grace\u2019s expression changed. Her eyes were cold, and she said with no mercy, \u201cIf you want to prove yourself, then live long.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-1491","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/1491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}