Walker Grant’s sharp eyes held a soft, gentle light as he looked at Madam Grant and asked, "Grandma, do you hope we get back together?"

Madam Grant paused for a moment before speaking. "That’s between you two. I won’t meddle. But I stand by one thing: I will always support Chloe’s decisions. So I hope you won’t do anything to put her in a difficult position."

At her words, Walker Grant lowered his gaze slightly. After a long moment, he finally nodded. "Okay. I understand."

Annie York couldn’t stop herself from stealing glances at him, feeling deeply conflicted. ’She hoped they would divorce, yet she also felt they had been through so much and should be together...’

’But what about her own happiness?’

She was lost in confusion.

"..."

Chloe Reed soon came downstairs, having changed her clothes. She wore a simple white long dress under a beige trench coat. Her long hair was curled, and she had on light makeup, making her look altogether exquisite and radiant.

"Grandma, I won’t be home for dinner tonight," Chloe Reed said with a bright smile as she walked over to Madam Grant’s side.

Madam Grant nodded. "Alright. Go enjoy a nice meal."

Chloe Reed gave her a hug and said, "We’ll be going now, then."

"Mm."

The two of them left together, and Madam Grant picked up the remote to start watching TV.

Annie York had originally been hired for cleaning, but when Chloe Reed saw how good she was at cheering up Madam Grant, she had her join Aunt Woods in caring for the old woman. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Now, she was sitting beside Madam Grant, watching television with her.

She finally couldn’t hold it in any longer and asked tactfully, "Grandma, do you know what kind of falling-out Mr. Grant and Chloe had? They seem to be doing just fine."

After a few seconds, Madam Grant replied, "I don’t know the specifics. And besides, it’s not your place to worry about it."

Annie York nodded hastily. "You’re right. I won’t ask again. I was just worried about Chloe."

Madam Grant said nothing more.

...

「Blue Night Club.」

When they arrived in the club’s lobby, they saw Nathaniel Monroe was there as well.

He was holding a fox mask, which he handed to Chloe Reed. "Here, Chloe. Put this on."

Chloe Reed asked, confused, "Why?"

Walker Grant explained, "It’s a precaution, in case our target has seen your face and recognizes you. Tonight, you’ll pretend to be one of the club’s hostesses and act as my date. Just stay by my side at all times."

Nathaniel Monroe added, "Sorry to put you in this position, Chloe."

But Chloe Reed took the mask and put it on without hesitation. "If it helps us get to the truth, what’s a little inconvenience?"

’This person... they might know something about my past!’

’So, there’s no way I’m going to let this opportunity pass!’

With the fox mask on, she instantly took on an air of mysterious allure. Her eyes were bright and lively, and her lips were curved in a faint smile.

Walker Grant gazed at her, his eyes darkening.

’Suddenly, he didn’t want to take her anymore.’

’A woman like this belonged at home with him.’

"Ahem."

A soft cough came from the side. Walker Grant shot a cool glance in that direction, then said, "Let’s go."

Nathaniel Monroe scrambled to press the elevator button.

’This was so awkward. He hadn’t wanted to interrupt, but this was hardly the time or place!’

’The way Walker was looking at Chloe... it was like he wanted to eat her alive!’

’He had originally thought that after everything they’d been through, with Chloe growing colder toward Walker, he would eventually get tired of it and give up.’

’Who would’ve guessed he’d actually get even more intense about it?’

Nathaniel Monroe shook his head. ’He really couldn’t figure it out.’

When they entered the private room, they saw that the others had already arrived. William Quinn was there, as were the club’s hosts and hostesses, who were keeping the atmosphere lively.

The moment William Quinn saw Walker Grant, he snorted contemptuously. "You’re nothing but a liar! A big one!"