"Eric, actually I..."

  Candy had originally wanted to take this opportunity to confess to Eric. People are most vulnerable right after a breakup, making it a perfect chance to strike.

  However, Eric forcefully pushed her away, not even glancing at her before walking away.

  "Eri..."

  Candy watched his retreating figure, swallowing the words she was about to say. She bit her lower lip in resentment, tears welling in her eyes, looking utterly pitiful.

  When Eric returned to his dorm, he had calmed down slightly, but the anger in his heart still burned fiercely when he opened the door and saw Jonathan.

  Grace sending him the Carnival gift was a slap in his own face.

  That's right, his burning anger stemmed entirely from his pride; Grace had trampled on his dignity as a man.

  But Jonathan probably didn't know that person was Grace, right?

  No one but himself would recognize Grace's account, since there was no information about her personally on it.

  Thinking this way, Eric felt a little better. Otherwise, wouldn't he look like a clown in front of his roommates?

  The next second, Jonathan cautiously confessed, "Eric, I didn't know that person was Grace. I really didn't know."

  These words made Eric's eyes widen in shock

  Leo, sitting at his desk, was utterly speechless. How could this be so blatant?

  "Then how did you find out?" Eric questioned him in a sinister tone.

  "I..." Jonathan belatedly covered his mouth, turning to Leo with a pleading look.

  Leo stood up and looked at Eric, explaining softly, "I recognized her. I saw it on a social media feed before, so I remembered."

  "Heh..." Eric laughed angrily, nodding at the two of them, then his tone carried a threatening warning: "Don't let a fourth person know about this, or don't blame me for being impolite."

  Leo's eyes turned cold; he despised Eric's condescending attitude.

  However, he didn't argue, as he wasn't interested in Eric's affairs and wouldn't gossip about them.

  Jonathan, on the other hand, quickly nodded and assured him, "Don't worry, Eric, we absolutely won't tell."

  The next morning, Grace appeared in the center of the " The Royal Manor" villa complex.

  The " The Royal Manor" villa complex wasn't just one of the most luxurious in Aethelburg; it was renowned throughout the country, known to almost everyone.

  Unlike other villa complexes, which were mostly built far from the city center... The "Ten Thousand Lights" villa complex is built in a prime, quiet location in the heart of Aethelburg City, where land is incredibly valuable. It's said that the site was chosen based on auspicious feng shui principles, consulted by over a dozen masters, and was pre-sold by influential figures even before its official launch.

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  Currently, there are only a few new homes left for sale in this complex.

  The sales staff, noticing Grace's casual attire, didn't seem particularly interested. One male salesperson in a uniform approached her perfunctorily.

  She asked a question, and he answered only briefly, his gaze frequently drifting towards the main entrance, appearing distracted.

  "Is there something else you need?" Grace asked, her face showing displeasure. Having already experienced this situation yesterday, she wasn't willing to tolerate it again.

  "No, ma'am, do you have any other questions?" the male salesperson asked again, feigning seriousness.

  Unlike the blatant disdain shown by the salesperson at the luxury store yesterday, this male salesperson's subtle, underlying contempt disgusted Grace even more.

  Just as she was about to speak, the male salesman, as if finally realizing the reason for his distraction, brightened up and rushed towards the main entrance: "Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Peterson, you've finally arrived! I thought you weren't coming today."

  He then led the two clients to the sofa in the lobby lounge area, and, with an even more obsequious expression, began to enthusiastically introduce them to the clients, holding a stack of brochures.

  His attitude was completely different from how he had treated her just moments before.

  Grace was both amused and exasperated. It was truly bizarre. She even began to wonder if it was really her fault, why she had encountered such absurd situations two days in a row.

  She subconsciously glanced down at her clothes. Although she had chosen casual wear for comfort, it was still a high-end brand, and not cheap!

  The only possibility was that the other person didn't recognize the value and hadn't realized that her outfit cost nearly two yuan.

  "Hello, ma'am, do you need any help?"

  At this moment, a fair-skinned young woman wearing glasses approached and asked somewhat cautiously.

  Grace looked at her. Although she was also wearing a work uniform, she wasn't wearing any designer brands like the previous salesperson.

  "An intern?" Grace asked.

  The woman nodded somewhat awkwardly. "Yes, but don't worry, I'm very familiar with the properties at ' The Royal Manor“ and can assist you if needed."

  Grace smiled slightly. "Okay."

  After speaking, she went straight to the lounge area and gracefully sat down next to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson.

  The male salesperson had noticed Grace, but he didn't say anything, continuing to patiently communicate with this "potential big client."

  "Ma'am, what's your surname?"

  "My surname is Dorothy."

  "I'll call you Miss Dorothy. Miss Dorothy, are you familiar with the specific room types at ' The Royal Manor"？ "Grace shook her head: "I only did a quick online search."

  Then she emphasized, "If I find a house I like today, I'll pay in full."

  The intern paused slightly, then quickly nodded: "No problem, let me give you a detailed overview of the new homes currently for sale."

  The people next to her had also heard Grace's statement.

  The Peterson couple and the male salesperson almost simultaneously turned to look at her, their expressions revealing their skepticism.

  " The Royal Manor " villas, even the smallest and worst-located one, cost already a lot. Buy it in full?

  Such arrogance!"

  The intern patiently and professionally explained everything to Grace for half an hour, covering all the important information and details meticulously, ensuring Grace understood everything perfectly.

  "Ms. Dorothy, the thing is, our villas are indeed very sought after. Those in the best locations have already sold out, and the remaining new homes are few in number. Even those in less advantageous locations are selling fast, so if you'd like to consider it, it's best to do so as soon as possible."

  The intern's advice was very sound, even suggesting that Grace consider it, but needed to make a decision quickly.

  Grace held up the house brochure and pointed to one of the villas: "I quite like this one. The living room is sunken, right?"

  "Yes, each of our villas has a different designer. This one was designed by Mr. Tonya, who specializes in modern garden styles. Therefore, the greenery design on this one is perfect, enveloping the entire villa without blocking sunlight, effectively protecting the residents' privacy."

  "Furthermore, it has the most advanced international mosquito control system, so you don't need to worry about mosquitoes."