“Uncle, do you know what sacrifice means?” Little one explained seriously, “Mommy said my daddy is a super awesome firefighter, he’s a fire rescue hero!”
Brendon listened in shock. Not only did he “sacrifice,” but he was also a fire rescue hero?
“Uncle, I think firefighters are really amazing. When I grow up, I want to be one too!” Little one grabbed Brendon’s finger with his chubby little hand and shook it. “Are you also a firefighter?”
If Uncle was also a firefighter, he hoped that Uncle could be his new dad.
Because he liked Uncle.
“I’m not a firefighter!” Brendon really wanted to find Ranita right now and question her…
“Ah? Uncle, you and my dad look so similar. Why aren’t you a firefighter?” The little one’s mind was a bit confused. He thought Brendon looked like his dad, but his dad was a firefighter, and this uncle wasn’t…
The little one pouted, sighing in disappointment. “Uncle, you’re right… You’re really not my dad.”
Brendon was at a loss for words. How did this little one come to this conclusion?
“Elio…” Coco called out to him, and the little one immediately perked up. “Goodbye, Uncle!”
“Wait!” Brendon entered his phone number on his wristwatch-like device. “If you need anything, you can call me, but don’t let your Mommy know. It’s our secret!”
The little one’s eyes widened with curiosity and innocence. “A secret?”
“Yes! It’s our secret!”
“Yay! I promise not to tell Mommy! Goodbye, Uncle!” The little one happily went to find Coco, and Brendon checked the time. He could still make it to the meeting, so he quickly hailed a taxi and left.
In ET Corporation.
Ranita was dressed in formal attire, waiting in the conference room while sipping coffee.
Before long, a petite figure knocked on the door and entered. Though small in stature, she exuded a powerful aura, and her hair and glasses were immaculate.
Judi raised an eyebrow at Ranita. “The guests have arrived. Let’s go!”
“Alright!” Ranita packed up her things and walked with Judi.
Judi let out a sigh of relief. “The CEO suddenly changed his mind and didn’t come, so today’s meeting should be a bit easier!”
As soon as Ranita stepped into the conference room, an exclamation sounded, “Sister-in-law?!”
Then a tall figure rushed over and embraced her tightly!
It took Ranita a moment to react, looking at Allen, who resembled a Husky with his hair. She asked in surprise, “Allen? What are you doing here?”
“And… Caleb?”
Caleb was also surprised. He didn’t expect to encounter Ranita directly at today’s meeting!
It was a big loss that their boss didn’t come!
“Sister-in-law! Wuwuwu… Where have you been these years? You disappeared without a trace, and I was so heartbroken!”
“Sister-in-law, you’re so heartless! Even if you don’t like my brother, why didn’t you contact me? I’m so sad!”
The atmosphere became a bit awkward.
Judi looked at Ranita and leaned in to whisper in her ear, “I didn’t expect him to be your friend! Seeing how heartbroken he is, could he be your ex-boyfriend?”
Ranita quickly explained, “Of course not! He’s more like my younger brother!”
“Oh? Younger brother…” Judi elongated her voice, implying something with a skeptical expression.
Ranita shrugged helplessly, deciding not to explain further.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ranita reminded Allen to focus on the work.
Allen’s attention was completely on Ranita, and he nodded along to whatever she said…
Even though Ranita was on Judi’s side, she couldn’t help but want to remind him, “Will Stuart’s Corp really not go bankrupt if things continue like this?”