“Never meet me again, no matter the reason!”


    Kimberly’s words kept echoing in Nichs’s head. Before he could respond yesterday, the woman had already drawn her own conclusions. Always like that.


    Actually, Nichs and Kimberly were apatible couple. Nichs, as a man, took too long to make decisions, while Kimberly, as a woman, jumped to conclusions too quickly. That’s what caused them to constantly misunderstand each other.


    If only you had listened to my exnation.


    If only you had given me a little time.


    Nichs closed his eyes dramatically.


    Why is it so difficult to convince you?


    Nichs’s reverie was interrupted when his office door was knocked. A woman entered shortly after, and her presence always made his heart and mind uneasy.


    “Is Mom bothering you with your work?” Cassandra walked in and sat down in a chair right in front of Nichs.


    Nichs shook his head.


    “No, I’m not busy. Is Dad’s work in Thand finished?” Nichs asked in return.


    Cassandra nodded.


    “Yes, and now your dad is working on a project in Bali. I just stopped by briefly because I’ll be joining him this afternoon. So, how are you?”


    “I’m doing fine, Mom,” Nichs replied.


    Cassandra sighed in relief.


    “Thank goodness. I heard yourpany is participating in the selection process organized by the Capital Group.”


    Nichs nodded in agreement.


    “That’s correct. Alpha Beta is in the running. In fact, today we’re waiting for the final announcement of who made it through.”


    “I hope yourpany wins the tender. Capital doesn’t y around when ites to investments. They have substantial capital,” Cassandra exined at length.


    “I hope so too, Mom. The 25 trillion value is quite fantastic. During my time at Alpha Beta, we’ve nevernded a project that big. Edward and I spent quite a long time researching to ensure our presentation is well-received.”


    Cassandra chuckled.


    “I’ve never doubted your and Edward’s abilities from the start. I’m confident you’ll get it. But, by the way, who’s yourpetition in the final selection?”


    Nichs sighed softly.


    “Rayder Corp, Mom. Owned by Arthur Rayder. And the one who managed to convince Capital recently was Kimberly.”


    In her position, Cassandra was quite surprised. She fell silent for a moment before speaking again. “Kimberly? So, has Kimberly officially taken over Arthur Rayder’s position?”This content is ? N?velDrama.Org.


    “I don’t know, Mom. There hasn’t been an official announcement yet regarding Kimberly recing Arthur Rayder. It seems like the public doesn’t know that Kimberly is Arthur Rayder’s granddaughter,” Nichs replied.


    “But, out of all this, have you managed to speak with Kimberly?” Cassandra inquired. She needed to know about the progress of her son’s rtionship.


    Nichs sighed softly.


    “After the presentation to Capital, I had a brief face-to-face conversation with Kimberly. But she didn’t give me much time.”


    Cassandra sighed in her position.


    “Oh,e on, Nick. Move quickly, time is running out. Do you think I was joking with my ultimatum the other day? If you can’t convince Kimberly by the deadline I gave you…”


    “Be ready to go back to London and never dream of returning to Indonesia again.” Nichs cut in and continued Cassandra’s sentence. “I know, Mom. Do you think I’ve just been sitting here doing nothing? Everyone even thinks I haven’t done anything. But I’ve done a lot without your knowledge. It’s just that all of you, as spectators, draw too many conclusions on your own.”


    Cassandra fell silent, hearing Nichs’s sharp words.


    “So, what’s your next n?” Cassandra asked, curious.


    “Just watch me from afar, Mom. This time, I promise not to disappoint you.” Nichs had prepared a final n that he believed would bring Kimberly back into his arms.


    “Okay, I’ll wait for your good news.”


    After a moment of silence, Nichs looked into Cassandra’s eyes as she continued to observe him.


    “Mom, I want to ask something. Please answer honestly.”


    In her position, Cassandra raised an eyebrow.


    “Go ahead, Nick. Don’t keep me in suspense.”


    Nichs took another breath, mustering all his courage to ask something he considered crucial.


    “Kimberly recently had surgery for her illness…”


    “Yes, I know that. Edward told me,” Cassandra interrupted.


    “Listen to me, Mom.” Nichs pleaded.


    “Alright, go on.”


    “One of her ovaries had to be removed during the surgery yesterday. The doctor said it might be difficult or even impossible for her to have children in the future.”


    Nichs then fell silent. He didn’t continue his sentence. Anxiously waiting for Cassandra’s response.


    “Is that all?” Cassandra asked, puzzled when she noticed that Nichs didn’t continue speaking. It turned out he chose to remain silent, expecting Cassandra to address all his concerns.


    “I’m waiting for your answer, Mom,” Nichs replied softly.


    Cassandra smiled.


    “Do you need my answer for something?”


    Nichs was even more puzzled by Cassandra’s response.


    “Does Mom still approve of our rtionship even if, someday, Kimberly can’t give you a grandchild?”


    A chuckle escaped Cassandra.


    “Oh, Nichs. Do you think I don’t have a heart? That’s just a doctor’s prediction. There’s still a chance Kimberly can get pregnant in the future. Besides, destiny, children, and death are in God’s hands, not in humans’. So why worry?”


    Cassandra answered at length.


    A smile appeared on Nichs’s lips.


    “So, Mom, do you still approve of our rtionship?”


    “Of course!” Cassandra replied quickly. “That’s why I’m waiting for good news from you. I’m sure you’ll be together sooner orter.”


    Nichs couldn’t hide his happiness. He reached for Cassandra’s hand and held it.


    “Thank you, Mom. I promise I’ll fight for Kimberly.”


    Cassandra nodded and then smiled.


    “I’ll hold you to your promise. In that case, I’ll take my leave now. There’s someone else I need to meet after this.”


    Thirty minutes after Cassandra left, it was Edward’s turn to enter Nichs’s room. With slightly hurried steps, he approached Nichs and handed him a piece of paper.


    “You need to see this.”


    Nichs took the piece of paper from Edward and started reading it carefully. After a short while, he looked back at Edward with a broad smile.


    “You’re not joking, are you?”


    Edward shook his head.


    “We won the tender this time, Nick. Ourpany got chosen.”


    Nichs stood up from his seat and joyfully embraced Edward, who was standing beside him.


    “Oh my, I was optimistic that we would win, but knowing it firsthand still makes me so happy,” Nichs said after unraveling his embrace.


    “We should celebrate this, Nick. This is a significant achievement.”


    Nichs nodded in agreement.


    “You arrange it, however you see fit. I want to contact Kenzie first.”


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