Female Novel
Chapter 1494: Temporary Substitution
Chapter 1494: Temporary Substitution
Ayan agreed.
He unconditionally supported anything that was good for Camille.novelbin
As for when this day would come, he didn't know, especially not knowing whether Camille acceptedor rejected this matter in her heart.
The reason he concealed more about Camille was, of course, to prevent Grace from being tooinvolved in this matter because he still wasn't sure if Camille would find out?
The two had been outside for quite a while, and they were worried about being guessed by Camilleor others, so Ayan took the initiative to end the conversation. He returned to the garden first, andHorace's gaze scanned his face. Their eyes met, and there was a meaningful smile in their eyes,but neither of them spoke.
Grace returned a while later and didn't mention anything about what just happened.
It wasn't until after dinner when Horace and Grace were heading back to Maple Leaves Mansionthat Horace asked, "What did you talk about with Ayan just now?"
He unintentionally saw the two of them standing at the backdoor earlier, which made him think thatthey must have had a private conversation.
Asking now, of course, didn't carry any questioning meaning. It was just a casual inquiry.
Grace looked at Horace and said, "Um, we talked about something that doesn't concern us. It's amatter related to Camille, but I can't tell you what it's about."
Grace could only mention that it was related to Camille. Although she couldn't tell Horace, she alsodidn't want him to have any misunderstandings.
Horace simply nodded in understanding. He wouldn't continue to ask.
Back at Maple Leaves Mansion, Horace held her hand and they went upstairs together. Makingsmall talk, he asked, "When are you willing to make our relationship public?"
Horace had asked her this question more than once, occasionally testing the waters, but most ofthe time, he asked directly.
Grace used to be a little timid, afraid that making their relationship public too early would result indisapproval from her parents. Now that she had no pressure from her parents, it was solely up toGrace's personal preference.
Grace said, "I don't want to do it now." She stared directly at Horace and continued, "Do you thinkbeing with me is a burden?"
She gently reached out and hooked her arm around Horace's, her voice murmuring softly, "I knowthat it would be burdensome for you, unfair even. But making it public would put both of us underimmense pressure, especially with the current situation involving the Armstrong family.
Those who don't want us to be happy will definitely think that I'm with you for Armstrong Corp, andthey'll also think that you're with me to gain complete control over Armstrong Corp."
To outsiders, whether it was her or Horace, their relationship would create the impression that theyhad ulterior motives.
But Grace didn't want others to think that way. Even though she knew she couldn't prevent othersfrom having their own thoughts, she wanted to minimize the damage in terms of questioning theirrelationship.
Horace gently touched her hair and tenderly said, "These aren't reasons. Besides these additionalreasons, what about your feelings? Do you have any reservations in your heart about making itpublic?"
Grace fell silent for a moment before saying, "I don't. I don't have any reluctance to make it public. Ijust genuinely don't want to do it at this critical juncture."
Grace was afraid that Horace would be unhappy, so she emphasized again, "I really don't have anyresistance. We've been together for so long, of course, I want to make it public. It's just that eachtime the timing isn't mature or appropriate enough."
That was why they kept postponing it.
Otherwise, they would have made it public a long time ago.
Horace remained silent after hearing her words and then said calmly, "I understand."
There was no further response. Grace was stunned for a moment and quickly asked, "Are youunhappy?"
Horace held her hand and didn't let go. He didn't show much emotion, and his handsome faceappeared slightly cold, his voice low. "I'm not unhappy. I understand your concerns. I'm just a littleannoyed with myself for not handling these things well, otherwise, it wouldn't give you any trouble."
"Don't overthink it. I haven't thought that way, and I don't feel troubled by this matter. So, don't thinkthat way, okay? I know you treat me the best, and I also know what I want. As long as you don't feelburdened, I won't feel any resentment."
Grace had always been calm and rational, so she rarely acted spoiled towards Horace. But now,because of the matter of going public, Horace visibly seemed unhappy. So Grace naturally loweredher voice a few degrees, using her already gentle voice to appear even more spoiled.
Horace couldn't help but smile when he saw her like this.
There was an obvious smile on his lips, and his voice was low and hoarse. "I treat you the best.After you return from your studies, we'll go public, okay?"
Going public didn't mean that they would hold a press conference or face cameras announcing theirrelationship. It simply meant that they wouldn't hide their relationship, and they wouldn't intentionallyavoid intimate interactions in public. They would be just like any normal couple.
Of course, Grace didn't refuse. She nodded her head in agreement.
Grace left for the airport in the morning. She flew directly abroad, and Horace secretly bought aplane ticket to go abroad as well. The two met on the plane, and when she saw Horace, she wasstunned.
"You..." Grace's eyes widened, filled with gratitude.
After Horace sat down next to her, she asked, "Why are you here?"
He had said he would go back to the company after seeing her off at the airport.
But now he appeared on the plane.
Horace reached out and held her hand, whispering, "I'm seeing you off. After sending you off, I'll goback."
Grace was deeply moved in her heart. Of course, she was very happy, but she couldn't help asking,"Then what about Armstrong Corp?"
Horace: "Let Mrs. Simpson temporarily replace me for two days."
Horace had told Camille about it last night. Currently, Armstrong Corp didn't have much going on,mainly being responsible for the collaboration with Simpson Group. Camille had started gettinginvolved in this collaboration since they would be working together in the future. So, for Horace,having her temporarily replace him for a few days was a good thing.
Camille, of course, agreed without any hesitation. Before Grace and Horace left for the airport, Ayanhad already taken Camille to Armstrong Corp.
Camille had never worked at Armstrong Corp before, but she had Horace's secretary by her side,and being Ayan's wife naturally garnered immense respect from everyone.
Upon arriving at Armstrong Corp, Camille was taken directly to Horace's office by his secretary.
Everyone was shocked by this situation and instinctively began discussing, "Is Armstrong Corpgoing through a change? Is Miss Armstrong planning a major reorganization?"
Camille also held another identity as the second daughter of the Armstrong family.
"Mr. Burris hasn't come to the company. Is he leaving Armstrong Corp?"
"I feel that although Mr. Burris may be reserved, he has done a good job managing Armstrong Corpand has brought us many benefits, so it might be better not to replace him."
"I'm kind of looking forward to Mrs. Simpson joining Armstrong Corp. After all, with Simpson Groupbacking her, it will bring us many advantages and benefits, right?"