MR CEO

episode 4

She looked everywhere, growing worried when she could not find the little girl.

Therefore, she called a waiter over. “Excuse me, where is the little girl who came in with me just now?”

The waiter remembered the girl with doll-like features due to her sweet voice when the latter called out to her.

“Don't worry, miss. She just went to wash her hands.”

Upon hearing this, Gwendolyn responded with a word of thanks."It's good she remembers what I taught her and knows to wash her hands before every meal.

There was a shared sink in front of the restroom.

Juliette applied soap to her hands and scrubbed them while humming a tune, “Scrubbing yourself before going to bed will make you prettier!” A tall figure emerged from the gents and stood beside her, also washing his hands.

Juliette glanced at him through the mirror and immediately widened her eyes.

He looks like my brothers! So handsome!"She looked at him so intensely that her eyes crossed.

“Do you have children, Mr. Handsome?”

We don't have a daddy, so if he has children but they're not with him, maybe we are his kids!

When he heard her sweet voice, Patrick turned to look at the adorable girl.

“No.” His voice was cold, and there was no expression on his face. Juliette let out a sigh upon hearing that. “I also don't have a daddy.”

The corner of his lips twitched as he observed her expression.Patrick knew little about handling children, so he did not know how to comfort her.

At that moment, Juliette had an idea. 'Why don't I introduce him to Gwen? She'll definitely like him since he's so handsome!'

She giggled while wiping her hands with a paper towel, praising herself inwardly for being so smart.

“Can we be friends, Mr. Handsome? Give me your number, and I'll treat you to a meal someday.”She had picked up those words from watching TV, where men and women dated by sharing a meal together.

In the show, men usually treated women. However, since Gwen has us three burdens, I'll be the one treating him instead!

Patrick was about to leave when he heard her words. He narrowed his eyes as a faint smile appeared on his handsome face. Such an interesting little girl. She even knows how to treat someone to a meal.

He retrieved a gold-embossed name card and handed it to her.“This is my number.”

For some reason, when he saw the little girl, he felt a sense of familiarity and was inexplicably drawn to her.

Juliette accepted the card and placed it in her small sling bag. Then she patted it as she muttered under her breath, “I must take care of it well.”

Felicia immediately stood up upon seeing Patrick entering the private room, unable to take her eyes off him.

“Hello, Mr. Lowen!”The only thing he thought when he saw the woman before him was that her sharp jawline looked a little intimidating.

Meanwhile, Felicia was visibly nervous. After all, he's the head of the most prestigious family in Avenport. If I can marry him, I'll be able to do as I please in Avenport in the future.

There was tremendous excitement in her heart. Blame it on my beauty for attracting such an exceptional man!“Hello, Ms. Ashton. I have a question for you. Have you ever experienced something strange, like a dream?”

Although she couldn't quite grasp his meaning, she understood she had to seize this opportunity, considering his handsome appearance and leadership position in the Lowen Group.

“Yes. When I was young, I dreamt that my tooth fell out, and the following day, it actually happened. Isn't that incredible?”After hearing her words, Patrick clasped his hands together on the table, maintaining his calm expression as he continued,

“Have you ever been given a ring by a man?”

Felicia shook her head. “No. I've never had a boyfriend, so I've never received that kind of gift.”

Upon saying this, Felicia secretly congratulated herself. Patrick is clearly testing me. Fortunately, I'm quite astute. Even if I've had more than ten boyfriends, I'll never reveal that to him.In contrast to hers, Patrick's expression gradually darkened. Previously thinking the dream was orchestrated by Hector, he had believed she was the person he sought when his grandfather regained consciousness and requested he marry the eldest daughter of the Ashton family.

However, it appears I was mistaken.

“I arranged this meeting today because I wish to make a deal with you, Ms. Ashton.”

With that statement, he produced an agreement and placed it in front of her.Felicia had never encountered a man like him. Didn't he ask me out because he likes me? Why are we making a deal now?

Perplexed, she scanned through the three-paged agreement, only comprehending the simpler sections.

“You want me to enter into a fake marriage with you, Mr. Lowen?”

Patrick nodded. “It's a one-year agreement, and I reserve the right to terminate it prematurely. During that time, you'll have all the benefits of being my wife and receive thirty million as compensation upon its conclusion.”Felicia was instantly enticed when he spoke of the benefits of being his wife. After all, he was highly regarded in Avenport, and many women yearned to be with him.

If I bear his name, I won't face any more harassment when I step out in the future. The members of the Ashton family will treat me with respect, and Grandpa might even pass on the inheritance rights to me. If I succeed in capturing his heart within this year and become his lawful wife, that would be even better!Despite the excitement brewing within her, she quashed it and retained her composed demeanor.

“Why choose me, Mr. Lowen?”

It must be my beauty that has captivated him! She straightened her posture and flashed a charming smile.

“Because it's my grandfather's desire, and he's gravely ill, so I aim to fulfill it.”

Patrick had been seeking that woman, and despite his uncertainty between dream and reality, giving her a ring indicated it wasn't just a dream.Previously, he had always believed it was his grandfather who had drugged him to coerce him into marriage. However, that didn't appear to be the reality.

Regardless, I won't relent. I must locate her.

When Felicia observed the man's darkening expression, she presumed he was upset with her for asking too many questions.

Oh well. I should just sign it. I've secured a chance to get near him, so be it!She swiftly signed the papers and slid the agreement back to him for his signature.

After signing the document, Patrick said calmly, “Next Friday, we'll visit your family to ask for your hand in marriage.”

Felicia retained the agreement before speaking with a smile, “I'll anticipate that, Mr. Lowen. I shall take my leave now.”

With a beaming smile of excitement, she rose and exited the room.All of a sudden, she caught sight of someone who bore an uncanny resemblance to Gwendolyn, causing her eyes to widen in shock. Have I witnessed a ghost?

She muttered in disbelief, “Isn't Gwendolyn already deceased? It can't be her.”

She had been stabbed multiple times and even struck by a car back then, so she couldn't possibly be alive.

After a moment of contemplation, Felicia approached while calling out cautiously, “Gwendolyn!” Gwendolyn turned in response to her half-sister's voice.She was overwhelmed with an urge to strangle the woman standing before her.

At the mention of someone calling her mother, Juliette cast a glance at the elegantly dressed individual.

“Your friend is calling you, Gwen.”

Upon hearing those words, Felicia stared at her in sheer disbelief, stepping back in shock. Gwendolyn is alive!

It took her a moment to collect herself.

“Is this... that illegitimate child? She has certainly grown.”As she spoke, Felicia remained in disbelief that Gwendolyn was alive.

Assuming Felicia was Gwendolyn's friend due to her typical exuberance, Juliette responded to the question, “Yes. I'm five this year. I also have two brothers who are also five. We're triplets.”

To be continued...