Chapter 206: Chapter 114: That Sudden Kiss
"It’s a boy." Without concealing it from Mrs. Geoffrey, Howard Geoffrey directly stated this. This fact was inadvertently revealed to him by the doctor when he inquired about Rebecca Quentin’s health at the hospital.
The sorrow on Mrs. Geoffrey’s face was instantly replaced with sheer delight, "It’s a boy, huh?" How wonderful, she finally was going to have a grandson to hold.
Unexpectedly, Howard Geoffrey turned around at this moment, his face stern as he faced Mrs. Geoffrey, and earnestly advised, "Mom, there are some things I must clarify with you... Rebecca Quentin and I have reached an agreement to go our separate ways, so I will not allow anyone around me to disturb her, including you."
Mrs. Geoffrey’s eyes widened, "I can’t even go and see my grandson?"
Howard Geoffrey shook his head. His mother’s appearance would only disturb her current peaceful and serene life.
This must be what it means to gain some and lose some!
Though her son obliged her, she lost her grandson...
Mrs. Geoffrey fell silent.
Knowing what his mother was thinking at that moment, Howard Geoffrey comforted, "Mom, you’ll have grandchildren in the future."
Mrs. Geoffrey lamented, "Who knows when... Look at your older brother, he worries me even more."
"Mom, actually..."
"What?"
"Let brother tell you himself about it later!" After all, it’s Skyler Jones’ private matter, and Howard Geoffrey didn’t want to meddle.
Mrs. Geoffrey didn’t ask further, her mind occupied by more troubling issues, "I also don’t know where your brother has gone recently, there’s been no news of him."
Howard Geoffrey appeared indifferent, "Whenever he encounters an issue he doesn’t want to face, he disappears for a while to think it through, something he’s done since childhood, and still does now."
"I’m not worried about him, after all, he’s grown, I just hope he can accept mom sooner."
"He will, one day."
"Mm."
Noticing Mrs. Geoffrey’s gloomy expression, Howard Geoffrey suggested, "Mom, when you have time, you should go out with Alice Robinson for some shopping, have some heart-to-hearts, see how you get along with her, so you’re not alone when I’m not around."
Mentioning Alice Robinson brought a smile to Mrs. Geoffrey’s once darkened face, "You didn’t have to say that, while you were away in New York these past few days, I had already invited Alice Robinson, she stayed at our house for several days and only went back to France this morning. If I had known you were coming back today, I wouldn’t have let her leave... I find the girl to be really great, I got on well with her, she’s very thoughtful in how she conducts herself, patient with the elderly, and most importantly, she doesn’t have any of that spoiled brat temper, I truly like her." Mrs. Geoffrey showered her with praise.
Howard Geoffrey smiled faintly, "As long as you like her."
Mrs. Geoffrey reminded, "Stay home for a couple of days and then head to France to see her, learn to be a bit more romantic, so she doesn’t complain to me that you don’t have time for her."
"Got it."
"Son, you’re not young anymore, if you find someone suitable, just get married, if you get along well with Alice Robinson, make it official sooner!"
"Your decision!"
"Son..."
"Mom, I’m tired, I’m going back to my room to shower."
New York City, "Skytop" Group conference room.
"What I need is someone who can contribute to ’Skytop’, not someone who draws a hefty salary but can’t even put together a promotional plan for the Upper Normandy project!"
In a suit and tie, seated behind an oval table, Howard Geoffrey stated seriously.
The executives on both sides of the oval table were all on edge.
"I hope within this month, you all can present me with a satisfactory plan, or else you’ll all be sent packing!"
Howard Geoffrey seemed to have a natural authority, making the dozens of top-tier employees in front of him, known for their intellect and capability, all act like misbehaving children, not daring to breathe loudly, heads down.
"Fortunately, while there’s been a delay in the promotional plan, the Upper Normandy project has been progressing smoothly, and these achievements can’t be denied as all your contributions. Based on everyone’s hard work for ’Skytop’ in the first half of the year, leading to a 20% performance increase compared to previous years, which is outstanding... Therefore, all employee year-end bonuses will be doubled as an incentive for everyone to continue their hard work for ’Skytop’."
With Howard Geoffrey’s sudden change in tone, all employees instantly looked up.
Suddenly, glancing at each other, they seemed unable to believe that after being scolded, they still received such encouragement.
At this moment, Howard Geoffrey buttoned up his suit and got up, striding away.
The secretary quickly followed.
What followed was a burst of great cheers resounding through the once somber and serious office.