Callie’s fingers turned white as she pointed at the ungrateful man. “If it weren’t for you, would I have become a peacock?”
He smiled faintly and signaled Cora and the secretary to leave first. Cora was reluctant but eventually compromised, leaving with the secretary with a sullen face.
Outside the private room, Cora looked displeased. “Did you call Callie?”
“She called me…” The secretary hesitated to meet her eyes. “But Mr. Oconnor instructed me to let her come.”
Upon hearing this, Cora’s face darkened further. She took a deep breath and quickly walked towards the elevator.
Inside the private room, Nelson gestured for Callie to come closer. Without the pretense of acting, she felt a bit nervous. “What?”
Nelson pulled her into his arms and touched her cold fingers. “Was it cold on the way?”
“No matter how cold, it was worth it. At least you can have a peaceful New Year.” Callie smiled. “How will you repay me?”
Nelson asked nonchalantly, “What do you want?”
“Well…”
Callie felt both nervous and hesitant. “I have a very unreasonable request. It’s so unreasonable that I’m afraid you’ll get angry.”
She found it hard to say such words. Nelson looked serious. “Tell me.”
“Will you give it to me if I ask?”
In the silent room, his dark eyes were captivating. He didn’t answer but tightened his grip on her fingers. Receiving the signal, she cleared her throat and slowly said, “I want to bring my dad home for New Year’s, to Paucaster Villa Complex.”
As she spoke, she watched Nelson’s face closely for any reaction, but he remained expressionless.
Seeing no answer and his lips starting to turn downward, she hurriedly explained, “I’m really afraid my dad won’t wake up. I want to spend New Year’s with him. You know the conditions at the Marsh family’s place; it’s not suitable for a patient… so Paucaster Villa Complex…”
Before she could finish, Nelson interrupted her in a deep voice, “Callie.”
Her heart skipped a beat. “Yes?”
“Just for this matter, did you hesitate so long to tell me?” His mood was bad, and his voice was low.
She didn’t understand and remained silent.
Nelson showed some disappointment and helplessness. “You are now Mrs. Oconnor. Whatever decisions you want to make, you can. Especially when it concerns your family. Do you think I would disagree?”
After a moment, Callie understood his meaning and laughed helplessly. She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned in. “Nelson, thank you.”
His large hand rested on her head, gently stroking her hair. “Bring him back. Maybe he’ll respond to the outside world.”
“Grandpa has always wanted to meet your family. Bring him over too, and let’s have a good New Year together.”
How could she describe this moment’s feeling? It was like walking on clouds, her heart filled with joy. Callie’s affection for him grew into a towering tree.
After that day, seeing that Callie had no pressing matters, Nelson asked her to join Cora in designing the annual meeting, under the pretext of professional alignment.
The person involved began to realize the significance and hesitated to agree. “The setup for the annual meeting requires a lot of experience. I’ve never done it before. Miss Weber can handle it herself. Why…”
Nelson replied indifferently, “She can handle it, but you must participate as well.”
Cora stood aside and swallowed her grievances. Having followed Nelson for many years, she understood that he was paving the way for Callie step by step.
Yes… Mrs. Oconnor deserves to have the path paved for her…