Chapter 119: Kick Her Out
Unlike William, Evelyn recognized the video in just the first frame. After all, it had been one of the best moments of her life with her Mama. It was also the very reason why AWE was started in the first place and why it was thriving so exceptionally well today.
"Grandma said she’s chasing her retirement dreams," little Evelyn curiously remarked, glancing up at her mother, who was engrossed in a live meeting with her team.
Gracia, being the head of the architectural team at Wright Constructions, was the boss feared by everyone including their CEO, William Blake. The word perfectionist doesn’t completely justify her personality. Every design, even for the smallest room, needed her stamp of approval. Tonight, her staff was working overtime, and grilled until she was satisfied with the results.
Gracia furrowed her brows, lovingly adjusting the bangs of her little bunny. "Are you talking about her long vacation, Evy?" she asked, gradually understanding what her daughter meant.
When Evelyn nodded, Gracia chuckled softly, the change in her expression relieving her workers too. Her mother-in-law, Charlotte Wright, had declared she was tired and had cleared her intention to retire from managing the household, setting off on a yearlong vacation. That was also the time Evelyn was kidnapped when Charlotte had left, and it eventually led to Gracia’s tragic death.
"Yes, what about it?" Gracia asked, turning her full attention to her daughter, and allowing her team to breathe for a moment. If anyone could soften Gracia’s iciness, it was Evelyn, her little princess. The workers even adored her for the brief respite she always provided, saving their lives from this demon boss from time to time.
"What are your dreams, Mama? I’ll help you fulfill them," Evelyn asked, her tiny face serious as she clutched a small secret diary, ready to note down her mother’s dreams so she wouldn’t forget once she grew up big.
The gesture warmed Gracia’s heart, a wide smile gracing her lips. She pondered for a moment, rubbing her chin theatrically while Evelyn waited patiently. The little bunny had seen how her Papa helped her grandmother plan her vacations, and she wanted to do something similar for her Mama when she grew up.
Finally, Gracia’s eyes lit up as a thought crossed her mind. "I want to build houses for the homeless," she said, looking at her daughter. "Once you take over my position in the future, I’ll be free to pursue that dream without being disturbed by these morons."