Five Years Wasted Now They Beg Her Back novel Chapter 39

Ivy stared at the equipment in the crate, shaking her head in amazement. “My god... Grace, how much must this thing cost?”

Grace shook her head, her voice sounding a little faint. “It’s not about the money.”

“It means he actually... read my paper. And he understood it.”

This gift was so thoughtful it was unnerving.

He understood her career, her ambitions, and exactly what she needed most.

That level of respect and understanding struck a deeper chord with her than any tacky piece of jewelry ever could.

On the very top layer of the packaging, there was a card.

It was made of fine, white cardstock.

There were only six words on it.

“Well-deserved. A brilliant future awaits.”

There was no signature, only the name “Clarke.”

There were no ambiguous phrases, only sincere congratulations and the best of wishes.

Grace held the card, her fingertips turning white.

A stone had been dropped into the quiet pool of her heart, sending out complex ripples.

There was gratitude, apprehension, and also a touch of... warmth.

In this world, besides her grandmother and Ivy, he was the first person to acknowledge her career with such solemnity.

“Grace, you don’t think... this Mr. Clarke is interested in you, do you?” Ivy leaned in, her face full of gossip.

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

Grace denied it immediately, though a faint blush warmed her cheeks.

“He’s just... expressing his admiration and support.”

She carefully closed the lid on the equipment and tucked the card into a compartment in her wallet.

She made a silent resolution.

This was too great a favor.

She had to find a chance to thank him in person.

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