Chapter 25 Stella fumed inside but quickly put on a sweet face and said to Bertha , " Mrs. Smith , please don't argue with Alexander because of me . I'd feel awful if I caused any trouble between you two . " " You're always so kind , " Bertha replied , looking pained . Stella smiled at Bertha , but inside she silently cursed her . She hugged Bertha with a look of grievance , then ran off crying. Upstairs , Daniel stepped out of his sister's room and overheard the whole conversation . He clenched his little fist and shouted happily , " Yes ! " Alexander was definitely reliable and not fooled by looks . Though he didn't think Stella was pretty at all , not even close to Monica . Seeing that annoying Stella leave , he went back to his room feeling relieved . He had slept in Alexander's room last night and didn't have his phone , so he missed two calls from William . He quickly shut the door and called William back , " William , what's up ? " " You sound like you're in a good mood ! " William noted , hearing him hum a tune. " Dad just kicked that annoying woman out. It was awesome , " Daniel got more excited as he spoke . But William didn't seem too impressed. " Aren't you happy to hear that ? " Daniel asked . " What's there to be happy about ? " " Hey , what do you mean by that ? I haven't even told you yet . You and Sophia are so smart , but how come you've been here for days and haven't gotten rid of Stella ? " " What's the point of getting rid of her ? It's more fun to keep her around . " " What ? " Daniel suddenly got it . " Oh , I see . " After a bit , he remembered to ask , " By the way , why did you call me last night ? " " Nothing major . I just wanted to check if anything happened over there . " 1/4 3:37 am PP Chapter 25 " What do you mean ? Did you sense something ? " William shared what was going on his end and added , " When Mom goes to work later , we should video call . Let Sophia cheer Amelia up , she always knows how . " " Alright , let's do it ! " Monica had breakfast and headed to the company . As she walked through the company gate , Mia approached her . " Ms. Brown , someone wants to see you . I've got him waiting in the reception room . " " Me ? Who is it ? " Monica asked casually . " An elderly man in his seventies . He didn't give his name . " " Alright , got it . " Monica couldn't think of who it might be , so she headed to the reception room . Seeing Mason's kind face , she was momentarily stunned . " Mason ? " " Didn't expect you to remember me , Mrs. Smith , " Mason said with a smile . " Of course I do , but please don't call me Mrs. Smith anymore . Alexander and I are divorced , just call me by my name . " " Alright , " Mason agreed . Mia brought over two cups of coffee . Monica took them and personally placed one in front of Mason . " Mason , have some coffee . " " Thank you , " Mason accepted . " I heard Preston is in the hospital . How is he doing ? " Monica asked . 3 " He's fine , just misses you . He knows you're back in the country and didn't visit him , so he's a bit upset , " Mason said with a smile . Monica smiled awkwardly . " I'll find time to visit him . " " No need , he is about to be discharged and return to the Smith Mansion . He wants to invite you over for a meal . " " Well ... " Monica hesitated . 2/4 3:37 am PP Chapter 25 Preston and her grandfather Hayden were old comrades . When Hayden found out that Stella wasn't the Brown family's biological child , he found Monica and brought her back . Preston also liked her very much , so they arranged for her to marry Alexander . During their years of marriage , Preston truly treated her like his own granddaughter . Knowing he was ill , she had planned to visit him , but she hadn't planned to go back to the Smith Mansion or have any more ties with the Smith family . " What's the matter , are you busy ? " Mason asked . " No , it's not that . " " Then it's settled . I'll call you once Preston's arrangements are made . " " Alright . " Monica couldn't say much more . Mason didn't stay long and left . Monica rubbed her temples in frustration and headed to her office . Mia followed her in , holding a document . " Ms. Brown , this is a cooperation proposal sent by the Smith Group for you , please take a look . " " The Smith Group ? " Monica was annoyed . She thought that with Alexander's personality , after she had refused him so bluntly that day , he would have given up on cooperating with CLOUD . Unexpectedly , he was so persistent . She wouldn't be so self - indulgent to think he was doing it for her . If he were someone who acted on emotions , he wouldn't have achieved what he had today . She had no choice but to take it . " Honestly , the Smith Group is offering a lot of benefits this time , showing their sincerity , " Mia remarked . 1 Monica looked at the cooperation content and nodded . " Indeed . " The price Alexander offered was three times the market rate . The Smith Group would earn no money with all the profit going to her according to this proposal . She couldn't deny that she was tempted by the money . 3/4 Chapter 25 However , considering he was doing it to help cure Stella's leg , she closed the proposal , slamming it onto the table . Mia understood her reaction and asked , " Ms. Brown , do you mean to refuse the cooperation ? " " Yes , go inform the Smith Group . " " Shouldn't you discuss it with Ms. Thomas ? " Monica didn't answer . Mia's reminder was correct ; the company wasn't hers alone ; Evelyn had a share , too . Alexander's offer was tempting ; rejecting it would not only be her loss but also Evelyn's . However , Evelyn knew about her situation with Alexander . Before she returned to the country , Evelyn had shown her the list of potential cooperation companies . Knowing her situation with Alexander , Evelyn had said that no matter what conditions Alexander offered , she would fully respect Monica's choice . Monica believed Evelyn wouldn't blame her . She made up her mind and looked at Mia . " No need to discuss . " " But we need to provide the Smith Group with an explanation . "