Chapter 863

I gently sighed. "One can never leave one’s family in this life. Besides, if Mother learned that I had

found m y parents yet I'm having such a hard time getting along with them, I'm sure she'd be

heartbroken too."

Theo held my hand and said with a smile, "I’m glad you think that way."

When we arrived at Grant Corporation's parking lot, Theo and I got out of the car and took the

president's elevator to the top floor of Grant Corporation’s building.

Those working on the top floor of Grant Corporation's building were top-notch elites. When they saw

Theo and me, they all extended their greetings. "Good to see you, Mr. and Mrs. Grant."

I wore a smile on my face, which was really tiring. After walking into the office, I put away the smile

on m y face and complained, "Looks like it isn’t that easy to be Mrs. Grant."

Theo wrapped his arm around my waist, his chuckle ringing out in my ears. "Come more often next

time. You just need to get used to it."

I pursed my lips. “Forget it." "Why?" Theo raised his eyebrows. "You don't like

coming to work with me that much?"

If I said that I did not like it, then this man was bound t o not give me peace of mind, so I could only

answer against my will, "I like it. How could I not like it?"

Theo knew that I was only appeasing him, but he merely snorted coldly and said no more. Maybe it

was because he was in a rush to attend a meeting.

Keith walked into the office with a few documents in his arms.

Theo looked at me and said, “Why don't you wait for m e in the office? If you're tired, then go sleep

in the lounge. I’ll come and accompany you after the meeting."

I nodded and watched as he and Keith left the office. I t was almost time for the annual holiday, and

it was a ridiculously busy time.

After sitting on the sofa for a few minutes, I felt a little bored and planned to go for a walk.

After I left the office, I saw a woman walking toward m e with a smile plastered across her face.

I was a little stunned. This woman looked so familiar.

"Ms. Lane," she greeted warmly.

She must be someone I knew and that was why she was calling me Ms. Lane.

However, I could not recall in such a short period of time who she was. Hence, I could only politely

greet

back, "Hello.”

Seeing how polite and distant I was, she smiled and said, "I'm Celine Dione, Ms. Lane. I once

worked in Salt City's Grant Corporation and was just transferred here recently." 2

I recalled having a few interactions with her before now that she mentioned it.

I smiled and said, "It's been too long and I couldn't remember in such a short period of time. I hope

you won’t mind."

She shook her head and quickly said, "It's okay. It's indeed been too long, so it's normal for you to

forget. Did you come with Mr. Grant?"

I nodded and pointed in the direction of the conference room. "He's in a meeting. I'm here just

walking around."

Celine glanced in the direction of the conference room, then looked at me and hesitated to say, "I'd

like t 0 invite you out for a meal. Are you free now?"

After a pause, she continued, "I've been here for a few months but still don't have any friends. Since

we’ve known each other for many years, I'd like to ask you out for a meal together and maybe we

can go shopping together."

I nodded with a smile. "I'm unemployed now and am free any time. You can ask me out when you're

free."

She was stunned for a moment, then smiled happily."

Can you give me your phone number? I’ll ask you out when I have off days."

After getting each other's phone numbers, she hurried to the conference room to deliver the

documents.

When the conference room door opened, Elena walked out. Celine met her face-to-face, greeted

her in a hurry, and entered the conference room.

I was afraid of running into someone I knew and having to exchange pleasantries again, so I

planned to go back to Theo’s office.

I was just about to turn around and go in when the sound of heels sounded behind me. It was

accompanied by the words, "Ms. Lane.”

I stopped in my tracks and turned back to look at her.

The woman had a soft and slender physique, superior elegance, and a delicate and beautiful face.

Among women, she was considered to have the finest appearance.

I was not wearing heels, so I was half a head shorter than her. The feeling of being looked down on

by others from above did not feel good at all.

"I would like to invite you for afternoon tea, Ms. Lane. Are you free?" she asked with a smile.

I looked at her and shook my head without even considering. "I'm sorry, I don't have the habit of

having afternoon tea."

She raised her eyebrows. "That can be cultivated."