Ulric’s affection for Rosalind was an inconceivable notion, something she couldn’t even entertain in her wildest imagination.
“You bear such a striking resemblance to his lover, and I dare say you’re even more impressive than her,” Tilda remarked casually, inadvertently fueling Rosalind’s curiosity. Rosalind glanced at her, but Tilda’s innocent expression reassured her that she was merely overthinking things.
“For now, my focus is solely on making money. Nothing else,” Rosalind replied firmly.
Tilda let out a dramatic sigh. “Oh, if only I had your looks, I’d make the most of them!”
Rosalind chuckled at her friend’s antics. As they chatted, a message popped up on her computer screen from someone named Cedric.
“Hello, Miss Ruell. Mr. Walters asked me to reach out to you. Here’s my phone number. If it’s convenient, let’s exchange contact information.”
Excitement coursed through Rosalind as she sent her phone number in response.
Tilda noticed Rosalind’s reaction and initially considered pushing her further on the topic of finding a boyfriend but ultimately decided against it.
Given Rosalind’s mother’s condition, finding a man who would accept it was a rare occurrence.
It wasn’t that people lacked compassion, it was just that her mother’s illness required an indefinite period of treatment and the medical expenses seemed insurmountable. There was no need to burden others with such responsibility.
Perhaps fate had already determined their path.
After exchanging contact information with Secretary Cedric, Rosalind proactively added him on WhatsApp. It was all thanks to her connection with Ulric, otherwise, she wouldn’t have had the opportunity to communicate with the president’s secretary of W Group.
“When we arrive in Jingtown, I’ll be leading the preliminary research work for SNS. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask,” Cedric assured her over the phone. Although they hadn’t met in person, his voice sounded familiar and carried a formal tone, a clear sign of Ulric’s influence on those around him.
“Great, I’ll rely on you then!” Rosalind responded with gratitude.
With the Huayi project almost completed, Rosalind’s primary responsibility was to keep an eye on the legal department for the final contract. Today, she dedicated her entire day to researching energy-saving and environmental protection information.
The focus was on combating smog and air pollution, which had become pressing issues receiving strong support from the government.
It was no wonder that W Group had prioritized this core project.
Their expertise and influence were impressive, and nearly every profitable investment in this field had some connection to W Group.
Rosalind diligently took notes, compiled the information into a comprehensive document, and made a backup copy.
She not only examined the achievements of domestic companies but also studied the operational models and profitability of similar companies in Europe and other developed countries.
Engrossed in her work, she skipped lunch until she received a call from the hospital, which jolted her attention away from the computer screen.
“Hello? Miss Ruell, your mother suddenly fainted!” The urgency in the doctor’s voice indicated a serious situation.
Rosalind swiftly saved her work, left the company, and messaged Tilda to request leave on her behalf.
Upon arriving at the hospital, she found several doctors conducting various examinations in her mother’s ward. Hurriedly entering, she focused her gaze on the heart rate monitor.
Thankfully, it had stabilized…
“What happened? Why did my mom suddenly faint?” Rosalind called over the caregiver and questioned with a furrowed brow.
The caregiver appeared flustered and recounted, “I don’t know! In the morning, I took her for a walk behind the hospital. At noon, she mentioned wanting some pickles, so I went to buy them. When I returned, she wasn’t responding. Then she suddenly fainted just now!”
“Did she exhibit any unusual behavior when you came back from buying the pickles?”
“Yes! She clearly didn’t want to talk. I asked if she wanted her porridge heated up, but she didn’t respond! Oh, and I noticed she was holding something in her hand!”