A trace of guilt flashed across Benny’s face. He gave her a mysterious grin and said, “Nothing. We were talking about the stock market. You’re too young, so we left you out because we thought you would be bored listening to us.”
The boy had no choice but to tell his sister a lie while suppressing a powerful sense of disgust with himself.
Gazing at Estella’s innocent expression, Benny changed the subject immediately, afraid of
succumbing to his guilt and revealing the truth. I cannot tell Essie that her daddy is ours too, can I? She will tell Daddy without thinking twice, which will undoubtedly anger Mommy. The only thing we can do is discuss matters behind Essie’s back.
Estella nodded innocently in response to their explanation. It is true that I know nothing about the stock market, and hearing about it would mean nothing to me, anyway.
“Then finish up your discussion and come play with me!” Estella whined. Benny gave Estella a guilty nod. As he watched her climb up the bed, he produced his watch to send his father a message.
Meanwhile, Lucian was displeased after learning from Benny’s message that Roxanne was going to the medical consultation again with Jack. Though I can’t bear to say anything to her, I’m even more unwilling to keep this to myself.
After mulling the matter over, Lucian called Jonathan and blamed him for telling Roxanne about the medical consultation run by the Damaris family and for introducing Jack to her.
Jonathan was deeply amused by his friend’s accusations. “Are you kidding me? I did that to help you appease your wife! She would have left the country if not for the Damaris family’s project!”
Since learning about the Farwell family calling off the engagement with the Pearson family, Jonathan had practically treated Roxanne as his sister-in-law.
Lucian was relieved by those words, and the hostility in his tone decreased. “Anyway, you have somewhat played the matchmaker to their relationship. I’m now courting Roxanne, but she still insists on going with Jack. I can’t say anything to her for fear of being accused of restricting her freedom. What do you think I should do now?”
Jonathan froze for several seconds before regaining his composure. “You could have just said that you want my opinion.” Lucian answered carelessly, “Whatever. So, what do you have in mind?”
As he did not have an answer just yet, Jonathan did not respond. This is between them, and it’s best if I don’t interfere. Besides, my old tricks have been proven not to work. Lucian is the one who finally convinced Roxanne to say yes, but it’s evident from the way he’s speaking that he’s upset.
A second later, Jonathan asked tentatively. “You can’t stop her from going and you don’t feel good about her spending time alone with Jack. Is that it?”
Lucian hummed in response. “Then why don’t you go with her?” Jonathan suggested. “She can’t stop you from going if you decided to.” Lucian remained silent for a long time.
Having thought his friend was dissatisfied with the idea, Jonathan was about to suggest something else when he realized that he had already been hung up on. He heaved ant aggrieved sigh.
When will those two finally end up together, so my days of being the middle person can come to an end?
Standing in the CEO’s office at Farwell Group, Cayden was looking blankly at his employer. “Are you sure you want to personally check the account in Jadeborough, Mr. Farwell?”
Lucian gave an indifferent nod. “Is there a problem?” Cayden was filled with despair when his employer summoned him and stated his wish to inspect the account of one of their branches in Jadeborough..
That task never involved Lucian himself, as only the presence of the CFO would be required. He could not imagine why his employer would make such a trip when there were many other urgent matters in the headquarters that required his attention.
At the sight of Lucian’s determination, however, he could not say much else. “One more thing, I will be there for a few days, so push everything on our itinerary back during this period,” Lucian instructed without the slightest change in his expression.
Cayden could do nothing else but nod..
Linda arrived on time the following morning as Roxanne was leading the children down for breakfast. “Ms. Linda!” Archie and Benny greeted her. warmly when she arrived.
It was Linda who had babysat them when Roxanne was occupied with work abroad. To the children, Linda, like Madilyn, was their godmother.
Linda was similarly warm when she greeted,. “Long time no see, my darlings!” After hugging Archie and Benny, she turned to regard Estella, who was standing behind the boys. Estella was still a little wary of strangers.
“You must be Essie!” Linda offered her hand politely with a gentle smile. “How do you do? I’m Linda, your mommy’s assistant, and I’ll be here to care for you for the coming few days.”
Estella gazed at her mother and brothers. When they indicated she should take the hand, she slowly offered hers and shook Linda’s..
Aware of the little girl’s condition, Linda did not urge her to say anything but instead let go after shaking her hand and straightened up to look at Roxanne. “How are things at the research institute?” Roxanne asked in concern.
As soon as the online discussion simmered down, she rushed to prepare for the medical consultation. Upon recalling that Linda would be coming that day, she planned to ask her in person.
Linda smiled. “It’s almost resolved. The many suppliers who wanted to terminate their contracts had a change of heart and asked to be partners again. What do you think about that?”
Roxanne fell silent for several seconds. “Then keep the partnerships going. Those suppliers are just opportunistic parasites. We cannot hold them to very high standards.”
Because her involvement in the online discussion had risked their interests, the suppliers had asked to have their contacts. terminated. As they had no private dealings, Roxanne saw no reason to ask them for more faith in the research institute..
Businessmen are, by nature, opportunistic and self-serving. Linda was not surprised by her answer and promptly agreed to it. “I’m not sure how long I’ll be away for. I have to trouble you to look after the research institute and the children during my absence.”
Roxanne sounded apologetic. Linda shook her head. “This is my job. Besides, I’m fond of them. They are good children.” Archie and Benny nodded in agreement. They were angels in Linda’s presence.
Roxanne smiled as she caressed the children’s heads. “Be good, behave yourselves while I’m away, and don’t give her any trouble. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Mommy,” the children replied sweetly. After leaving further instructions to Linda and the children, Roxanne glanced at her watch and found it was time to go. “I’m leaving. Be good, all of you.”
Dragging her suitcase behind her, Roxannel turned to leave. At the sight of his mother’s departure, Benny could not help feeling anxious on his father’s behalf, as the latter still had not shown up.
“Mommy!” In a panicked fit of inspiration, the boy called. out to Roxanne. She stopped, confused. “What is it?” Benny gazed at his brother and then at his sister, who did not seem eager to speak.
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