Chapter 417 Patricia Suspects a Connection Between Grace and Hunter
That day, after class, Patricia didn't rush off but stayed back in the study to prepare her entry for the jewelry design competition.
Jeremy had left his phone in the study, and when. When he came back to pick it up, he saw Patricia engrossed in sketching with a pen and leaned over curiously.
"Patricia, why haven't you gone back to your room yet? What are you busy with?" he asked.
The draft already had a preliminary outline; i.
It was clearly a ring.
Patricia answered offhandedly, "The jewelry design competition is coming up soon, and I'm working on my entry,." she said.
Hearing it was for the competition, Jeremy immediately turned away, covering his eyes,. "Sorry, sorry, I didn't know this was for the competition., I didn't mean to peek."
Competition entries were confidential.
To prevent plagiarism, they were usually kept private.
After designers created their pieces, they guarded them carefully to prevent theft.
Patricia laughed lightly, not minding at all,. "It's okay;, take a look. I trust you, Jeremy. You're not that kind of person."
That feeling of trust touched Jeremy inexplicably.
. He pulled up a chair next to Patricia, crossed his arms on the backrest, and rested his chin on them, and openly admireding her draft.
"I've signed up, too!. But deep down, I know I'll probably get eliminated in the preliminaries," he said.
Patricia continued to draw patterns on the ring while speaking,. "Consider it a form of experience!. Life is full of ups and downs, and; failure is the mother of success. Keep at it, and one day you'll make it."
Jeremy stared blankly and countered., "Will I truly make it?"
Patricia paused mid-gesture and looked up at him. "Why would you doubt yourself?"
A flicker of confusion crossed Jeremy's eyes. "Isn't it obvious? I'm 27 and haven't achieved anything. Riley is the VP of the Koch Group, managing the company smoothly; Grandpa really values him. My brother, Sebastian, is a world-renowned lawyer.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm 27 and haven't achieved anything! My older brother is the Vice President of The Koch Group, managing the company smoothly, and grandpa really values him."
"My second brother is a world-renowned lawyer, with fame, skills, and wealth."
"And there's me, just drifting aimlessly!. Even theGrace has more value. It was her idea to venture into the tech industry was Grace's, including teaming up with Hunter,Michael; she orchestrated it all."
". You tell me, am I not just helpless, good for nothinga freeloader?"
Patricia picked up on a hint of something in his words.
She watched Jeremy with a calm, inquisitive gaze,. "You mentioned said that Grace suggested the collaborative venture into tech with the Sackler Group was Miss Grace's suggestion?"
Jeremy nodded.
"Yeah!"."
Suspicion sparked in Patricia's mind, and Patricia she set the paintbrush down, folding and folded her hands on the desk.
"How did Miss he and Grace and Hunter meet? Are they close? Why haven't I ever heard my husband mention them? And I've seen nothing unusual between them these past days."
If what Jeremy saidJeremy's statement was true, that, Grace facilitated the collaboration between the Koch Group and Sackler Group was facilitated by Grace.
, tThen the two of them ought to have a good relationship.
However, having been around this long, she'd never noticed any private interaction between Hunter and Grace. They barely even conversed—nothing like they had known each other before.
They barely even conversed.
Nothing like they knew each other before.
Jeremy hadn't thought much of it,. "Maybe it's to avoid suspicion? She's engaged now, and Hunter Michael has is married to you as his wife. Any private encounters might lead to misunderstandings. Besides..."
He paused.
Impatiently, Patricia urged, "Besides what?"
Jeremy propped his chin with a hand., mused, "Besides, "Martin wanted to partner with us, but we turned him down in favor of collaboration with the Sackler Group. Now that Martin is engaged to Grace, if Martin were to findfinds out it was Grace who facilitated the deal with the Sacklers, it might jeopardize their marital harmony, you know?"
After finishing his cautionary tale, he emphasized with great seriousness, "ThisHe quickly added, "This is all just speculation, okay?. Just something for us to chat about privately. Please don't spread it around."
Patricia chuckled and patted his shoulder,. "I get it,. cConsider it our little gossip. My lips are sealed."
Jeremy trusted her completely.
Curious, Patricia continued, "But you didn't tell me how they met, did you?" Patricia asked.
After pondering for a bit, Jeremy respondedsaid, "Grace mentioned that she was being pushed around at an old job when Hunter Michael stepped in and helped her out. Since then, she's been really grateful to Hunter him and has wanted to repay him."
"And when was this? Who was giving her a hard time? Where did this happen?" Patricia prodded further.
Shaking his head, Jeremy confessed, "I don't know the details!," he said, shaking his head. "Grace didn't share much, and I didn't want to dredge up painful memories for her, so I never pushed the subject. But apart from me, she hasn't told anyone else."
Suddenly He suddenly gripping Patricia's arm as if he just realized something, his face clouded with panic,. "Oh noDammit, I promised Grace I wouldn't tell a soul about this, not even my gGrandpa. You have to promise not to tell anyone."
Patricia couldn't help but burst into laughter.
giggled. "Why would you tell me if you promised to keep it a secret?"
Scratching the back of his head, Jeremy admitted saidbashfully, "I don't know why I blurted it out!. I'm usually not like this. I can keep others' secrets buried deep for a lifetime,forever but with you..."
A hint of a guilty blush crept onto his handsome face.
With Patricia, he forgot everything and spilled the beans.
Darn it.
Why did he do that?
"Relax," Patricia assured said him with a smile,. "I won't tell a soul!"."
As she spoke, sShe withdrew her hand from his, flipped it over, and firmly grasped his hand,. "Listen, everyone has their worth,. yYou just haven't found your direction. You've always had your family and brothers shielding you, so you haven't figured out what you're capable of.your capabilities. Since you're getting into the internet world, give it your all. I believe you can make it."
Jeremy's face turned an even deeper shade of red.
"Do you really believe in me?" he asked.
Patricia nodded vigorously, "Absolutely!. You're smart and quick-witted. I think you'reYou're talented, just overshadowed by your older siblings' family members' success. But I have faith that you have your own light. As long as you work hard, you'll shine."
Her palm was soft and warm.
The heat passed through the back of Jeremy's hand, spreading through his veins to reach his heart.
JeremyHe felt an unusual sensation, —wondrous and new, but not at all unpleasant –—and he even found himself likingliked it a little.
"If you ever need any advice on jewelry design, don't hesitate to ask me. We can share our insights!"," she said.
Jeremy readily agreed.
"Great!"!"
After parting ways with Jeremy, Patricia mused over the situation.
It seemed like the The answer wasseemed to be on the tip of her tongue.
Grace, who knew Hunter and facilitated the collaboration between Tthe Koch Group and Sackler Group while keeping it a secret, was clearly hiding something significant.
Could she be the one colluding with Hunter?
Was Grace the one who betrayed Martin that night, called Hunter, and nearly got Martin killed that night?
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