StartNovelChapter 1021: Curious, Cedric moved to inspect it, discovering a pregnancy test lying atop the paper, its two vivid red lines declaring new life.
Even from outside, Lillian could hear Cedric's laughter bursting through the office, loud and full of unfiltered excitement.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtConfusion swept through the employees of Phillips Group like a sudden storm when they received notice of an unexpected three-day break. The calendar showed no holidays or notable events—it was an ordinary week turned extraordinary without explanation. And Cedric was generously handing out five-thousand-dollar vouchers for a luxury hotel buffet to every staff member.
Cedric's secretary asked, “Lillian, could it be that Mr. Phillips is on the brink of closing down the company? Are these vouchers just a lavish parting gift?" Lillian raised her eyebrows. "Why on earth would you jump to that conclusion?" The secretary's shoulders slumped, his face etched with the resignation of a man already envisioning unemployment. "What other explanation fits? Since our boss got romantically involved with your boss, his passion for the business has halved. It feels like he's gearing up to abandon ship." A soft chuckle escaped Lillian. Indeed, the secretary wasn't entirely off base. She had lost track of how many times she had overheard Cedric planning out loud about retiring to a picturesque spot to focus on their family life with Daniela. Daniela was always in agreement, supportive as ever. After all, merging their personal fortunes had made them extraordinarily wealthy, capable of affording extravagant whims like owning a small nation. Financial concerns were a thing of the past for them.
"But seriously, what's really going on with this break? And these vouchers? Con, Lillian, you've got to shed slight on this, or none of us will be able to enjoy that extravagant buffet.” Lillian offered a sly grin, leaving him in suspense.
The secretary remained poised, his curiosity burning fiercely within him, as if he were literally digging his fingers into his scalp in frustration.
Descending the stairs, he drifted past the break room, where a whimsical tune floated through the air. Intrigued, he peeked inside and cto a stunned halt. Could it really be Cedric? The formidable CEO, whose mere whispers could upheave the market? Was he actually singing? Find your favorite stories at And not merely humming along, but belting out a kids' tune? The secretary's features twisted in astonishment. He nearly retreated when Cedric whirled around. With a glass of vibrant orange juice in hand, Cedric's eyes locked onto his.
The secretary snapped to rigid attention and exclaimed with vigor, "Hey, Mr. Phillips!" With a wave of his hand and an easy smile, Cedric replied, "Hello."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith his juice in hand, Cedric sauntered away, leaving the om secretary petrified and drenched in sweat.
After enduring countless years in the trenches with Cedric, this was the first glimpse he had caught of aedric shedding his armor, showing a carefree side reserved only for Daniela. And that gentle greeting-was this really the sCedric?
The secretary was absolutely certain he was losing his grip g his grip on reality. The situation was downright unsettling.
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