He Clings to Me Every Night

Chapter 736: Chapter 736: Fatal Weakness

“Chief Daniel Marshall, I have brought some local products from Binzhou, as well as chive dumplings.”

Swoosh, Daniel turned around, his profound and dark eyes staring sharply at Grace Ziegler.

Grace had seen such expression on Chief Daniel Marshall before not long ago, and she was afraid of him when he was like this. A sudden sense of fear rose within her. Instinctively, Grace’s eyes constricted slightly, and her brows also furrowed.

“Chief Daniel Marshall, is there something I have done wrong again?”

There was a complex expression in Daniel’s eyes. Though his mind had formed a judgment, he felt an inexplicable struggle and torment every time he thought about Grace being his only connection with his mother.

“Thank you for the local products you brought. From now on, stop making dumplings for me. We have a nanny at our home, she can cook.”

Grace lowered her head and pretended to be weak immediately, “I understand. I will endeavour to repay the money I owe as soon as possible.”

He hesitated, then Daniel shook off those hesitations and coldly said, “I didn’t push you to repay the money. I’m fully aware of your financial situation. Even though the amount you borrowed isn’t much, you won’t be able to pay it back in several months. I agreed to help you out of goodwill. I hope you don’t harbor any ulterior motives.

I’ve called you here to discuss this in person because I don’t want you to misunderstand me. My wife and I have a strong bond, and she doesn’t like unnecessary disruptions. I hope you won’t bother her.”

Suddenly, Grace looked up in surprise, staring at Chief Daniel Marshall wide-eyed.

Had that woman been complaining about her to Chief Daniel Marshall?

Chief Daniel Marshall must assume she had provoked that woman and hold her responsible. That’s why she was suddenly transferred to the Public Relations Department, wasn’t it?

Grace’s hands, resting on her knees, clenched tightly. Part of her was panicking, but she forced herself to remain composed, maintaining her weak facade.

“Chief Daniel Marshall, I highly respect Mrs. Marshall, and I admire her. I consider her an idol, and I wouldn’t dare to disturb her rashly. If Mrs. Marshall has any misunderstanding, I can help explain. I can even resign to prove my innocence.”

Daniel articulated each word sternly, his slow pace of speech was full of threat not leaving any room for Grace to counter, “My wife doesn’t need to learn how to make chive dumplings; she only needs to do what she likes.

Please put away your cunning, and immediately dispel all your improper fantasies. If I find out you dare provoke my wife again, I won’t let you off.

The utmost I can do is pity you, there’s nothing beyond an ordinary relationship between us. Moreover, as I don’t have any sister and you resemble an unfortunate girl-next-door that’s why I decided to help you out. Please know your place!”

Now Chief Daniel Marshall knows about her provocation at the annual meeting. So, this is her cruel punishment simply because she dared to offend his wife once.

Daniel’s profound and boundless eyes were like a bottomless pit, swallowing Grace completely.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

In an instant, it felt like all of Grace’s spirit had been drained out, she could not even feel the excruciating pain piercing through her heart.

Grace’s mind went blank; there was no room for rebuttal, nor any room for expectations.

Like a puppet on a string, Grace gingerly nodded her head. Tears had quietly welled up in her eyes and slowly trickled down her cheeks.

Daniel’s cold and stern gaze sparkled unbridled, burning her to ashes.

Grace pitifully said, “Chief Daniel Marshall, I’ve understood everything. I never dared to have any delusions. I only respected you as an elder brother. Because I grew up without a father, my mother and I only had each other. I admit that I selfishly wanted a big brother to help shoulder some of the pressures and unspoken pains that I can’t share with my mother.”