Life at the Top

After hanging up the call with Jasper, Celine sat in the office and pondered for a while. Then, she pressed the phone on the desk and told the secretary outside that no one and nothing should disturb her for the next hour. After doing all this, Celine took out another cell phone and dialed a number.

Soon, the call went through.

“Father…”

Celine was addressing the person on the other end very formally and seriously. It was a bit less casual for a family, and more rigorous and rigid.

“Celine.”

On the other end of the phone, a middle-aged man’s calm and heavy voice could be heard.

“What happened?”

“It should be late at night on your side. I’m sorry to disturb you at

The man on the other end of the phone seemed to be

“Earlier, I received a call

first, I was opposed to it. After all, the status and identity of our family make it inappropriate for us to have too much

is not just an investment,

tell me that you want something more to happen with

now and I have my own job. I think I can have my own independent social circle that’s

fiancé by yourself. Why do you need your family to come forward? Otherwise, do you

told you I wouldn’t accept that marriage.

as the Maynards gave birth to me and raised me so I should contribute to the family. I’ve paid for the living expenses and accommodation fees for so many years, but since our contract is over, I hope you won’t mention that incident