The Signing
1385 Words
"Then feel free to do what you need to do. I'll take care of Doris." All Jane could do was try to ease her worries.
Daisy squeezed Jane's hand tightly and thanked her. After being served their food, they set aside unpleasant things and began eating.
Still holding her phone, Doris said, "Mom, I think this handsome uncle isn't too bad."
Daisy stared at her, and her expression changed immediately. The person Doris showed her on the phone wasn't anyone else but Kingsley. He was surrounded and talking to everyone. His excellent charisma was the focus of all spectators. Even in those short two seconds, he was still captivating.
"He has a wife," Daisy said, making an excuse.
She wondered what would happen if Kingsley found out about his daughter. Would he fight her to claim his blood? She could only pray and hope he would never know. That's when she could have Doris all to herself.
"It's very sad. I loved him at first sight," Doris said sadly, her rosebud lips trembling.
"Okay, just eat," Daisy grabbed the phone and put a piece of honey-glazed chicken in her mouth. She'd rather marry a pig than marry Kingsley.
After finishing her meal, Daisy was about to pay the bill, but she was told that someone had already paid for them and had just left. At that moment, Daisy looked out the window and saw a tall figure getting into a black Mercedes-Benz.
She followed him, but only saw half of his face. But the face she saw startled her.
'How could he be here?!' Daisy wondered.
Daisy continued to peer out the window as the car door closed quickly to hide the face of the strange man before the car got into traffic. She looked on in surprise. The sun was so bright that the car's glass was gleaming. This prevented her from seeing the man's face clearly.
Jane stepped out with Doris and looked at Daisy, who was still staring in shock by the roadside. She shrugged her shoulder and asked,
"What happened? Did you see someone you recognized?"
"Well, he looks like an old friend of mine, but I couldn't see him clearly." Daisy didn't dare to be a hundred per cent sure.
After all, he had died six years ago. How could he be here when he died in a fire? But if it was him, would he return here? Would they meet again?
Daisy continued to ponder, her eyes following the shadow of the departing car. Her eyes were misty, and her heart was in a terribly unsettled state.
"Maybe he was a different person," Jane said. She felt that Daisy might have mixed up files in her head.
"Maybe," Daisy agreed with a nod. She held back tears in the corner of her eyes, although she still had doubts in her heart.
"You must be tired from work. Come on, let's go home. You need to rest." Jane could feel the exhaustion in Daisy's eyes.
Daisy responded with a nod while holding Doris's small hand. She hadn't slept well last night and wasn't happy. She needed to go home and rest well.
"A woman who doesn't have a man in her life has surely become a man herself," Doris exclaimed. This statement left Daisy speechless.
Jane took them home and let Daisy sleep in while accompanying Doris for a walk, drawing pictures. Daisy slept for two hours, then Jane finally went home. She was a native of the city and had to go home to have dinner with her parents every weekend.
"What did you draw with Aunt Jane?" Daisy asked, kneeling beside her daughter.
"Our teacher asked me to draw a happy family," Doris smiled happily, lifting her head to show Daisy her drawing. "Mom, look at me, you, and dad."
The rosy evening sky was beautifully decorated with bright stars. The woman had long hair, wore a red dress, and had a crown on her head. The little girl wore a royal white dress and stood in a flower-filled garden, looking up at the sky. She pointed to the biggest star in the upper right corner.
But where was her father?
"This is Dad here," Doris said, pointing to the big, shining star. It was as if she could read her mother's thoughts.
Daisy didn't know what to say to her little daughter.
"You told me that after Dad left us, he became the biggest star in the sky to protect us. So my dad must be the biggest and brightest," Doris said proudly.
"Tell me, Doris. Do you remember Daddy?" Daisy asked, looking at her daughter.
"No," she replied, shaking her head. She discreetly hid her curiosity about her father.
How could Daisy read her daughter's thoughts? Although she was still young, she was wise for her age. Every time she saw other children being carried on their father's shoulders, they could also be protected by their fathers, especially during parent-child activities, her bright eyes dimmed. Daisy hugged her daughter lovingly and felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
If it weren't for her scheme against Kingsley Blackwood for Dylan Noble, how could she bring her daughter into this world to endure so much suffering? She had wronged her daughter and couldn't repay the debt she owed her.
When Doris saw her mother's red eyes, she believed that her mother must be remembering her father.
"I'm hungry, Mama. Can you make me something tasty?" Doris changed the subject politely because she didn't want to see her mother sad.
"Sure," Daisy agreed, kissing her daughter's soft face. She made fries and scrambled eggs with juice and fruit salad.
They continued to live simple lives, day after day. After being busy for half a month, the Blackwood Group was finally invited to the signing ceremony for their gold processing plant project. The project manager was to come to the company that day.
Since Nilesh, who was the operations director of Universal Machines, was still in the hospital, Daisy, who was the project manager, had to oversee the entire process. However, she never expected that the person overseeing the project this time for Blackwood Group would be Kingsley instead of David. It seemed like he was haunting her.
Kingsley's arrival brought honour to Universal Company, and their CEO, Don Mitchel, couldn't stop smiling. Both directors signed the contract and announced their partnership at a press conference that made headlines immediately. That evening, there was a dinner to welcome Kingsley. Everyone, especially the female employees, was eager to be chosen to welcome Mr Blackwood.
Daisy, on the other hand, was afraid she would be chosen, but CEO Don asked her to escort him first.
By midnight, two tables were already set up in the private room at the Joha International Hotel. Kingsley was the last to arrive, closely followed by his assistant, Charles. As soon as he arrived, everyone stood up in respect. He appeared calm and dignified, like a king returning from a long journey, with everyone bowing to him.
The warm light in the private room fell on his cold and handsome face, which was carved with depth. His eyes scanned everyone calmly, including Daisy. The stern look on his face almost made her heart skip a beat.
"Mr. Blackwood, please," CEO Don said with a smile as he pulled a chair next to Kingsley.
Kingsley moved to where Daisy was standing and decided to sit next to her. He placed his hand behind the chair and said,
"I prefer to sit by the window. I hope you don't mind, Director Don?"
"Of course not. Mr. Blackwood, you can do whatever you like," CEO Don said with a smile.
The CEO sitting with his back to the window also stood up and offered his chair. Charles moved forward to change the chairs. That's when Kingsley sat down gracefully. CEO Don also moved closer to him.
At the dinner table, Kingsley was highly respected. Everyone toasted to him as a sign of respect. Of course, he wasn't drinking everyone's wine for each toast. Many of them ended up with his assistant, Charles.
"Are you disappointed that you didn't see David here?" Kingsley didn't miss the shock and disappointment on her face when he saw her for the first time.
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