Hired a Gigolo, Got a Billionaire

Chapter 154 I was curled up on the couch in the media room, a giant bowl of popcorn on her lap, watching Edward's TV interview for the third time. Christian sat beside me, his own bowl in hand, and the two of us watched it like it was the best movie of the year. "Look at his face when the reporter asks about the organic certification," Christian said, pointing at the screen, barely holding back laughter. On the TV, Edward looked visibly uncomfortable, fidgeting with his hands and avoiding the camera. #11 "'Sunvale acknowledges there were...

irregularities in our certification process, I mimicked his voice, making Christian burst out laughing. "The best part is when he admits Kensington was the pioneer in sustainable organic winemaking," Christian said, tossing a popcorn kernel into his mouth. "You should've seen his marketing team's faces when they watched it live." It was impossible not to feel satisfied. After months of sabotage, humiliation, and threats, we finally had their first real victory. Edward had confessed on national TV.

Sunvale was drowning in a credibility crisis, and their Vintara line was finally being recognized as the true organic innovation. "So what now?" she asked, turning to Christian. "How are you going to deal with Elise and Francesca?" Christian's expression shifted instantly, that familiar protective seriousness settling in. "That's not something you need to worry about," he said firmly. "You just focus on the baby, the Vintara launch party, They both fell silent, the same thought hitting them at once. "And Grandpa's surgery," she finished, her voice losing all its earlier joy.

and..." Christian nodded gravely. He'd been trying to stay busy, she knew, trying not to think about it. But Joseph's surgery was scheduled for three days later. The doctors were hopeful. Joseph himself was optimistic and full of faith. But at his age, no surgery was ever simple-especially not heart surgery. "He's strong," she said, forcing conviction into her voice. "Joseph's strong, Christian. He's going to pull through." "Yeah," Christian agreed, though it was clear he didn't quite believe it. "Of course he will." She took his hand, their fingers intertwining.

Joseph made her chest ache. The night before the surgery, Joseph gathered the whole family and his dearest staff for a special dinner in the mansion's main dining room. The table was set with the family's finest china, candles flickering warmly, and every

parents and siblings, armen the housekeeper who had practically raised Christian, some of the estate's oldest vintners, and even the most loyal Kensington Verdarnian employees, like Raymond. Marcus had flown in from Ascia, of course. Even Isabelle and Lawrence had shown up. Joseph stood slowly, leaning on his elegant cane, his eyes shining with emotion as he looked around the table. "My dear ones," he began, his voice still strong despite his age, "tonight I

had created through sacrifice. I thought success meant vast vineyards, international recognition,

I ever had. Not just as a businessman, but as a man, a husband, and a future father. Watching you find true love with our dear Zoey has been one of the 1/2 Chapter 154 greatest joys of my life." Christian discreetly wiped a tear from his cheek, clearly moved 25 Bonus "Zoey,

toward my belly, "represents a new generation, a new hope, the continuation of our story." His voice grew more emotional as he went on. "Kensington is entering a bright and promising new chapter. We have innovation, authenticity, an incredible team, and above all, we have love holding it all together. My great-grandchild will grow up in a better world, in a united family, and in a