“Aunt Madilyn, you look stunning!” Archie and Benny flattered and heap praise. Estella added, “Aunt Madilyn, you are even more beautiful than Mommy!”
Madilyn was surprised at Estella’s kind words. When she turned to look at Lucian and Roxanne, both did not seem to mind.
“So, these three children who were separated in such a strange way have finally reunited? To be honest, although I have known this fact for a long time, I still haven’t quite digested it,” said Madilyn, feeling emotional seeing Roxanne and Lucian together.
“What do you mean when you say I’m more beautiful than your mommy? Your mom is still the most beautiful, isn’t she? You are quite the talker, little girl!” Madilyn picked up Estella and fed her a small piece of steak.
The little girl was too preoccupied with eating to talk. Everyone laughed at her cute look as she tried to talk and eat at the same time. Just then, Roxanne noticed her best friend glanced at Jonathan from time to time.
She suddenly had a thought. Why didn’t I realize that my best friend was dressed up so beautifully today for a reason? When did this start?
Lucian was a really gentle dad. He didn’t eat much throughout the meal and only drank a lot of champagne. Most of the time, he was busy feeding the children.
“Congratulations to Ms. Jarvis for her consecutive successful new drug developments. Each drug is more popular than the other, and the market value of your research institute is getting higher and higher,” Jonathan said, lifting his glass to give Roxanne a toast.
She immediately lifted her glass but found a cold pair of eyes staring at her. Hence, she smiled awkwardly and quickly changed it to a glass of grape juice, which had a color similar to that of red wine.
After drinking, Lucian finally relaxed and praised her. “Because of the cooperation between Farwell Group and your research institute, our company’s stock has also risen a lot. It’s all thanks to you!”
The man also lifted his glass for a toast. Roxanne did not refuse and followed suit. “Come to think of it, I can understand Jack’s behaviors back then. The potential that Ms. Jarvis possesses is simply immeasurable!” Jonathan followed Lucian’s lead and continued to flatter her.
“That’s right, my best friend is amazing.” Madilyn, who rarely sang praises, echoed Jonathan’s words. When Jonathan smiled at her, she immediately appeared flustered and looked away.
Lucian noticed Madilyn’s odd behavior and gave Roxanne a questioning look. In response, the woman raised her eyebrows and smiled. Lucian immediately understood and smiled tacitly. It seems that this pair should be easy to match.
After three rounds of drinking and a five-course meal, Roxanne suddenly announced a resolution. Lucian was baffled by her odd request as they were not in the company or the research institute.
“To express my gratitude to my good friend Madilyn for her unconditional care for the children and me all these years, I have decided to gift her a mansion! How about that?” Roxanne declared.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lucian and Jonathan smiled and applauded. The children also cheered and jumped excitedly.
“Aunt Madilyn, say yes! Mommy wants to give you a mansion!” they urged. Madilyn was stunned for a long time, looking at Roxanne incredulously.
“Okay, I shall accept it. What can I say? I have a wealthy best friend.” After Madilyn regained her senses, she did not hesitate to accept the offer.
Roxanne was satisfied with the outcome. This was what best friends should be like; they understood each other’s thoughts. Being coy and hesitant only made both parties feel distant. Of course, Roxanne had another plan.
She smirked and teased, “Hold on, you need to fulfill my condition to earn the mansion!” Madilyn rolled her eyes. “I knew it! There must be conditions tied to the gift. What do you want me to do?” Both men were curious about the terms that might be offered in return for a villa.
“It’s not that difficult. You shall be the next hospital director. How about that? You can handle the position, right?” Roxanne looked at her best friend and asked with a grin. Once again, Madilyn was left speechless. Is this a promotion? An escalated promotion?
The woman had been working in the hospital under Roxanne’s research institute, with a high, salary and good benefits. Although the workload wasn’t light, she had always been happy with her job.
But she never thought that one day Roxanne would entrust her with such an important responsibility. The director position had been vacant for a long time. At this moment, she felt a little overwhelmed. This meant not only a promotion but also an increase in responsibilities.
“Are you afraid to take on the role?” Seeing her hesitation, Roxanne deliberately provoked Madilyn. When the three children heard that Madilyn was offered the role, they immediately encouraged her to accept it. “Aunt Madilyn, please agree!”
Estella asked innocently, “Is a director more powerful than the head of a kindergarten?” Lucian and Jonathan exchanged glances. They never thought that Roxanne would entrust such an important position to Madilyn.
After all, this hospital was the flagship hospital of the research institute and had many social responsibilities. Madilyn considered the offer for a long time. When she looked up and saw Roxanne’s expectant eyes, she gritted her teeth and showed fierce determination.
“Okay, I’ll do it! I won’t say anything irresponsible. Since I have agreed, I will manage the hospital to the best of my ability and not let you down!” Madilyn said resolutely.
“Okay, then it’s settled. I also plan to get you a car. As for what kind of assistant you want, you can choose for yourself.” Roxanne would not be stingy and gave her friend the treatment she deserved.
This meal, which was supposed to be a celebration banquet, turned into a recognition ceremony for Madilyn. Of course, she ultimately elevated this hospital to the pinnacle of the region’s private hospitals. After a while, the children started to feel tired, and the celebration banquet ended.
Madilyn was exhilarated and downed herself in alcohol. Her face was flushed, and she walked unsteadily with Roxanne supporting her. Lucian immediately looked at Jonathan and instructed, “Escort Ms. Xander home. You shouldn’t drive, though. Let the driver send you guys back!”
Roxanne brought Madilyn to Jonathan once he acknowledged the request. “Hold on to her. I still have to carry Essie. Look at her, she’s fighting to keep her eyes open!”
After passing Madilyn over to Jonathan, Roxanne immediately picked up Estella. When the little girl smelled her mom’s scent, she put her head on her shoulder and fell asleep within a few seconds.
Jonathan supported Madilyn carefully, holding her arms with both hands. “Ms. Xander, are you okay? I’ll take you home!”
The woman still retained some level of consciousness. When she looked at Roxanne and noticed her winking, she knew something was up. Madilyn seemed to understand her friend’s intention; her heart began to pound wildly.
Lucian held Archie and Benny with both hands. and quickly retreated after giving Roxanne a signal. Their transport had already arrived, so they quickly loaded the kids into the car and drove away.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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