Mina’s attitude infuriated Marcus.
His original intention was to help Grace.
But his words came out wrong.
He wanted to force Mina to take back what she said.
His help wasn’t needed?
Marcus stared at Mina.
He saw her resolve waver.
He knew Mina well.
She would endure anything for her best friend.
Last time, she begged him not to help Zack for Grace’s sake.
This time, she would back down too.
Mina opened her mouth. “I…”
A cool voice interrupted. “Our affairs are none of your business.”
Marcus turned sharply.
Grace stood not far away.
Her eyes were as cold as frost.
For a moment, he saw Evelyn’s shadow in them.
But the next second, Grace’s gaze turned gentle and soft.
She avoided his eyes.
She looked away.
Marcus felt anger rise.
Was everyone against him today?
Especially in front of Mina.
He couldn’t lose face.
He sneered. “None of my business? Then will you sell the villa? Or the company? Your company is drowning in debt. Who would take it? Villas aren’t selling well now…”
Mina cut in immediately. “She can’t sell the villa! It’s the only keepsake from her adoptive parents!”
Marcus curled his lip. “Not selling? Then where will the money come from? Without me, will she cozy up to a few more men? Sweet-talk your uncle into helping?”
Mina’s face turned pale with rage.
She wanted to sew his nasty mouth shut!
Even if she emptied her savings to help Grace.
She would never beg him!
Mina grabbed Grace’s hand. “Are you that bored, Mr. Valentine? Our problems are none of your concern! Thank you for saving me today, but that’s all!”
She pulled Grace away.
Marcus stood frozen.
He watched them leave.
He turned to his assistant. “I came to save her, and this is the thanks I get?”
The assistant remained silent.
“She wasn’t like this yesterday when she was drugged. Am I not handsome enough? Was she losing out by sleeping with me?”
It was his first time!
The assistant stayed quiet.
Marcus rubbed his chin. “Something’s wrong… Does she not like men?”
He thought of Grace and Mina’s closeness…
He shook his head to stop that train of thought.
But Mina and Grace’s stubbornness was useless.
The court date was the day after tomorrow.
If they didn’t withdraw the lawsuit by tomorrow, they had to pay!
Marcus told his assistant, “Schedule a visit to Sherwood Group tomorrow. I want to see Uncle Sherwood.”
He referred to the head of the Sherwood family.
As the designated heir of the Valentine family.
The head of the Sherwood family would personally receive him.
…
Evelyn was pulled out of the hotel by Mina.
Mina sneezed.
Evelyn booked another room.
She went downstairs to buy cold medicine.
She made Mina take a hot bath.
She tucked her into bed.
When Mina’s temperature returned to normal.
Evelyn spoke. “Mina, you shouldn’t do this for me.”
Mina waved her hand. “Don’t flatter yourself! It’s not all for you! My parents are locked up by my uncle. And Grandma… My uncle said if I help, he’ll bury Grandma with Grandpa. It was Grandma’s last wish.”
Evelyn understood.
She hadn’t asked about Mina’s situation in detail.
Mina was in a position similar to Julian’s in the Vance family.
After Alexander took power, the main branch should have split off.
If Julian hadn’t self-destructed.
He would still have a say in the Vance Group.
So she thought Mina had influence in the Sherwood family too.
Evelyn prepared the cold medicine. “Drink this to prevent a cold.”
She turned and saw Mina’s guilty expression. “Grace, I was impulsive today. I shouldn’t have offended Mr. Valentine. Zack said you helped the third Valentine lord. If you get divorced, go beg Marcus. He’ll help.”
Last time, she paid a heavy price to make Marcus not help Zack.
Evelyn handed her the medicine. “I have a plan. Don’t worry.”
Mina thought she was comforting her. “Grace, Mr. Valentine might not have gone far. Let’s go find him now? In matters of principle, we can’t be stubborn! I was foolish!”
Her pride had taken over earlier.
She couldn’t bring herself to beg.
Now she regretted it.
Twenty million!
Grace never owed anyone favors.
She definitely wouldn’t use Mina’s money…
Would she really make Grace and Chloe homeless?
Evelyn said, “I wasn’t being stubborn.”
Mina was stunned. “What?”
Evelyn held her hand. “Tomorrow, I’ll go with you to Sherwood Group.”
Mina clenched her jaw. “You want to beg for more time? Sherwood Group has strict rules. Withdrawing a lawsuit after filing requires a valid reason. It’s not easy…”
“Not to beg.” Evelyn’s gaze was firm. “To discuss cooperation!”
…
Marcus returned home.
He saw the light on in his third uncle’s study.
He paused.
Then he walked over.
Grace had come to her senses.
She was planning a divorce.
That meant there was still hope.
In that case.
He should tell his third uncle.
It was time for father and daughter to reunite.