“Mom.” Suddenly, with that cry of “Mom,” Robin Bailey’s tears gradually dried up, a smile appearing on his face. “I’ve finished venting. Now, let me tell you some happy news. My son has become a war god, Kisia, the first war god, protecting the country and the people. Don’t worry, even though he has become a war god, my son promised you that he won’t cause trouble for the Bailey clan. He promised you, and he will keep his word.”
Not causing trouble for the Bailey clan, Robin Bailey kept his promise. After all, sending an invitation isn’t causing trouble; it’s a joyful event. It doesn’t count as trouble! Perhaps, in the future, Robin Bailey will continue to involve the Bailey clan in more happy events. “By the way, Mom, that guy I invited with the invitation didn’t show up. Oh, Mom, I got married. My wife’s name is Elise Houry, she’s very virtuous and beautiful. I also have a daughter, Leslie Bailey. Your granddaughter is super cute. Let me call her, listen to her voice.”
Robin Bailey wiped away the tears on his face and made the call. He couldn’t let his daughter see him cry. It’s a father’s dignity. In faraway Stillwater, Landview Inc. was holding a serious meeting, led by Elise Houry, to unify all business operations in Stillwater and expand commercial affairs. The meeting was crucial and solemn, attended by almost all top business figures in Stillwater.
“… In Stillwater, we have essentially unified our business affairs. Moving forward, we will be responsible for…” In the vast meeting hall, Elise Houry stood at the front, wearing a white blouse and light makeup. She was beautiful, naturally beautiful even without makeup. But at this moment, she exuded not just beauty but also a sense of dignity. She was a high-cold female CEO. This was no joke; she was cold to everyone.
As Elise Houry was speaking, her phone, placed on the table, suddenly rang. “Ring, ring, ring…” The single sound echoed loudly in the quiet meeting room. Everyone was stunned because phones are usually on silent during important meetings. Anyone not following this rule lacks manners. This meeting was so important that even top figures from the South Province of Stillwater were present.
However, just as everyone thought that CEO Houry had made a small mistake and would hang up the call to continue her speech, Elise Houry picked up her phone, looked at it, and a smile appeared on her face. The shocked expression on everyone’s faces was palpable. The high-cold CEO was actually smiling? But this smile was truly lovely. “Sorry, I have to take this call,” Elise Houry said as she walked out.
One of the female bosses who had recently arrived in Stillwater frowned upon seeing this scene. She muttered angrily, “Is this the CEO of Landview Inc? So unprofessional and nonchalant. How can she leave such an important meeting to take a call and leave us hanging like this? Does she truly believe Landview Inc. is omnipotent? It’s outrageous!”
“Do you know who she’s taking the call from?” Another person nearby sneered. “Why should she leave in such a manner…”
“The war god!” Before the female boss could finish her sentence, she was abruptly cut off. The war god’s call was indeed… truly unexpected. “How could the war god call her?”
“Why would he call her? Since you’re new here, you should inquire more. This CEO Houry is also known as the War God’s Lady. Only the war god can make the normally high and cold CEO Houry smile. And yes, Landview Inc. truly does have a strong presence in Stillwater.” The person beside them continued to sneer.
Indeed, only Robin Bailey could make the usually high-cold Elise Houry smile. And only Robin Bailey’s number was a special one on Elise Houry’s phone that could always be reached, no matter the circumstances.
Upon hearing this explanation, the female boss went from shocked to bitter. She had heard rumors before but didn’t believe them. However, she knew the person next to her, a prominent CEO who wouldn’t lie.
She truly was the War God’s Lady. How envious. Why hadn’t the war god taken a liking to her? She was really envious. Meanwhile, Elise Houry had stepped out of the meeting room to take the call. She answered, “Honey, do you miss me?”
“Yes, I do.” Robin Bailey’s deep voice echoed through the phone. “At least you have a conscience,” Elise Houry thought happily.
“By the way, is Leslie with you?” Robin Bailey asked. Elise Houry glanced back at the meeting room and quickly replied, “Wait for me; I’ll go find Leslie. She’s at kindergarten, not far from me. I’ll be right there.”
“All right.” Robin Bailey’s heart warmed. He could tell she wasn’t with Leslie at the moment, so he had to go get her immediately.
Elise Houry left the meeting attendees and hurried to the kindergarten. Fifteen minutes later, she picked up Leslie from her teacher. Leslie was still staring at Elise Houry with watery eyes, not sure why her mother had come to get her.
“Your dad’s on the phone,” Elise Houry gestured.
“Daddy, Daddy!” In an instant, Leslie’s eyes lit up, blinking several times. Elise Houry then picked up the phone, turned on the speaker, and Leslie’s voice immediately rang out.
“Daddy, Daddy, your precious little girl misses you. When are you coming back?”
“Daddy misses you too. Daddy is still on a business trip, but he’ll be back soon.” Robin Bailey replied tenderly. Then, his tone became somewhat serious. “Wife, have Leslie call me ‘mom.'”
Elise Houry now understood what was going on. Robin Bailey had told her about this beforehand. She immediately spoke in a gentle tone, “Mom, I’m your daughter-in-law, Elise Houry. I will take good care of Robin Bailey; I love him very much…”
“And me, and me.” Leslie added excitedly.
“Yes, and you, and you.” Elise Houry gently tapped Leslie’s nose and handed her the phone. Leslie immediately chirped, “Grandma, Grandma, I’m Leslie, Daddy’s precious girl and yours too. I love Daddy, Mommy, and Daddy’s mommy, Grandma…”
Leslie’s voice was adorable. Elise Houry and Robin Bailey hadn’t taught her these words; she came up with them herself. After she finished speaking, Elise Houry picked up the phone and happily asked, “Mom, how are things?”
“Things are fine,” Robin Bailey nodded. The ashes were still there; it wasn’t irreversible. However, some people still had to pay the price. Elise Houry then said, “I may come to West State for a business trip in a while. When I do, you have to come and see me, don’t you dare not show up. I haven’t seen you in days, and I miss you so much.”
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This translation has been created following the given guidelines, focusing on maintaining a narrative style with attention to the literal and descriptive aspects of character portrayals.