Chapter 1243


    The corners of Hans’ mouth curled into a gentle smile.


    “You''ve been doing such a fabulous job running thepany. I figured I might as well hand over a


    chunk of the conglomerate to you. I''ve seen you handle several businesses efficiently, so I thought,


    what''s one more? I trust you, Be."


    So, Hans didn''t mind her juggling multiple businesses and even believed she could handle more.


    Should she feel ttered or overwhelmed?


    “Also, we''re nning to announce your identity to the world." Hans shared this in the elevator, looking


    at his sister affectionately.


    "Oh." Arabe''s reaction was nonchnt, as if she had been expecting this news for a long time. Her


    expression remained calm.


    Hans seemed a bit surprised. Did Arabe not want her identity to be known to the world? Or had she


    been anticipating this for so long that the initial excitement had worn off?


    “We messed up,’ Hans confessed. “We were initially worried about how our grandparents would take it,


    and we didn''t want a massive influx of rtives and friends disturbing you, so we kept it under wraps."


    Arabe''s concerns were elsewhere. The power forces behind the scenes hadn''t beenpletely


    eradicated.


    With less than a month until the announcement.


    “What are you thinking, Be?” Hans asked, noticing her deep in thought.


    “Nothing.’ Arabe shifted her gaze. She would have to deal with whatever came her way. She knew


    rk was probably speeding up his own ns.


    As the elevator doors slid open, Arabe followed Hans through the well-lit, spacious corridor that


    showcased the grandeur of the Collins Group. Every corner, every piece of decor, spoke volumes


    about their lofty status and refined taste.


    Hans pushed open the door to his office and gestured for Be to enter. Julian was at the door.


    "Miss Be, I''ll make you a cup of coffee. Mr. Collins has stocked up on so many coffee beans, they''re


    almost teaching their expiry date! And Mr. Collins was nning on picking you up before the meeting,


    but when he reached the garage, your car was already there, and you''d already headed out."


    Hans hadn''t expected such a chatty Julian. He gave him a side nce and Julian stifled hisughter.


    “Hans, you were going to pick me up?" Arabe asked, her eyes gleaming. “I know my way around.


    There was no need."


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    “Just thought I''d help out since it''s your first day here." Hans quided her over to the seating area.


    "Come sit here."


    Arabe settled into the couch, taking in the ambiance of Hans'' office. The stately, yet understated


    decor Mirrored Hans’ personality.


    The office was even more spacious and tastefully decorated than her office at Queen Abby.


    “We''ve got your favorite snacks here" Hans suddenly stood up to fetch them. "Take a look and see


    which one you want. I''ll help you open it."


    “can do it myself” Arabe was surprised to find that Hans had stocked up on so many of her favorite


    snacks.


    It reminded her of her visit to Romeo''s office, where he had a whole cab full of snacks waiting for


    her.


    It was clear that Hans had been looking forward to her visit.


    With that thought, her eyes softened. She opened a snack, tasted one and then offered it to Hans. "Try


    one"


    Hans usually didn''t indulge in snacks, but seeing the invitation in Be''s eyes, he epted and took a


    bite, his gaze filled with affection.


    "How''s everything with the Temple family?" Hans asked casually. "Did Crystal''s parents seem to be


    feeling any better when you visited?"


    “Losing their only daughter has been hard on them. They''re still grieving. Celeste has fainted a few


    times from crying, and Alger almost copsed’ Be shared honestly.