Chapter 244

Alice had been swamped with prep for the investment fair lately. She barely made it back to her room after midnight and pretty much passed out the moment she hit the bed, not even getting a chance to say a few words to Edward. Thankfully, the event the next day went off without a hitch. The feedback from the attending companies was overwhelmingly positive. The moment Jason Morgan showed up, the energy in the room just skyrocketed. Alice was thrilled. Once everything wrapped up, she invited Jason out for dinner to thank him properly. They had dinner in a private Chinese-style room at the estate, surrounded by flowing water and a quiet bamboo grove—just the kind of vibe Jason liked. While waiting for the food, Alice raised her glass. “Seriously, thank you, Mr. Morgan. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.” “You’re my student. If I don’t help you out, what would people think of me?” Jason gave a soft laugh, took a sip of wine, and added, “So, are you sticking around GrandVerse fo