Chapter 253: The Easily Deceived Man
Henry looked at Grace with pleading eyes, "Mom, you’re already at this age, why are you still chasing after so much? We have plenty of money, houses, and properties. Why can’t you just live peacefully? If... if you’re exposed, how will I ever face people and tell them you’re my mother?"
Grace was stunned, her eyes gradually filling with a sense of sorrow. "Henry, I admit... I’ve done things that betrayed the company, but aside from that, I haven’t done anything immoral."
Henry stared blankly at the mother he had always respected. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say, his eyes filled with disappointment and pain. The mother who had always taught him to live with integrity was now justifying her actions so confidently after committing such wrongs.
"Mom, promise me you won’t make any more mistakes, okay?" Grace, seeing the anguish in Henry’s eyes, softened and tried to comfort him gently.
"I was just afraid that Eric’s methods were too harsh and would leave us with nothing. That’s why... I conspired with Deputy Director Lee to cut corners."
Henry gave a bitter smile but said nothing more. He knew that once Grace had made up her mind, no matter how sincerely he spoke, she wouldn’t change it.
"Mom, remember what you said today. I just hope... you’ll always stay by my side," Henry said, his eyes misty as he recalled Ella’s disdainful and dismissive gaze, causing his heart to ache.
Grace sighed softly, patted Henry’s back, and pulled him into her embrace. Yet, her gaze grew even darker.
After the two scandals, Nelson Group was severely weakened. Grace stayed home every day, no longer visiting her beauty salon, keeping an extremely low profile.