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Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 371-That's Enough! This Is A Hospital!
Meanwhile, Nina was curled up on the hospital bed, sleeping. However, nightmares continually tormented her, which made her unable to rest.
The clarion ring of her phone woke her up from her nightmare.
She took a deep breath and saw that it was her mother calling her. Reflexively, she answered the call.
"Hello, Mom…" she said weakly.
Anna's harsh voice was heard over the phone. "You've finally answered the phone! Do you still remember that you have a mother? Where have you been for the past month and a half? You don't come back home, but you also don't call me. What's the point of me raising you, you ingrate? Have you been sleeping with another man? Get back home this instant! The money that you gave me the last time is no more. Think of some way to get me more money!’
Nina was covered in a thick blanket, but she could not stop shivering.
The person on the other end of the call was her mother. After Nina went missing for a month and a half, all she got from her mother was insults and accusations instead of words of comfort.
When her mother finally contacted her, the first thing she asked for was money.
To other people, a mother's love might be the greatest in the world, but to her, it was nothing.
"I'm in the hospital now, Mom. I'm not feeling well. We can talk after I go back. Alright, bye…" Nina answered weakly and ended the call.
Then, she curled up on the bed like a discarded shrimp.
Silent tears slid down her pale cheeks, which made her look extremely pitiful.
"Ms. Langdon, you've just finished an operation, and you shouldn't be too emotional. If you become too sad, that might have long-term implications on your health, and that'll be hard to treat." The young nurse tried to comfort Nina while changing her drip bottle.
The wound on the stomach was painful, but the pain was nothing compared to the pain in her heart.
Nina shook her head gently and forcefully swallowed all her grievances.
Even a stranger would take pity on her, but her mother did not. That was a tragedy.
"Hello? Hello? You'd better get the money quickly so that I can bridge some relations for your brother. I need a lot of money…" When Anna heard the busy tone coming from the other end of the call, she realized that Nina had hung up, which made her even more furious than ever.
‘How dare that girl hang up on me! She needs to be taught a lesson!'
When Anna recalled what her daughter said to her, she frowned with suspicion. Her daughter had always been healthy, and she even rarely came down with a cold. Why would she suddenly be in the hospital?
Anna immediately rushed to the hospital that Nina told her over the phone.
Of course, she was not going there to check on her daughter's health but instead to ask for more money.
Her friend's daughter was named Fifi. Fifi found a rich and influential sugar daddy who pampered her as long as she was obedient.
Fifi had heard about the situation with the Langdon family from her mother. She met up with Anna and told her that she had a way to save Jean. 1
Not only that, but she could also introduce Anna to that rich and influential man.
That man was not too powerful, but he had enough influence to sneak a minor criminal out of prison. He could bail Jean out if she could cough up three million dollars.
Anna was doubtful at first, but she was already friends with Fifi's mother for decades, and Fifi was very confident that she could manage to get Jean out of prison.
Fifi even said that they could sign a contract if Anna was concerned about the money. If the man could not bail Jean out, then he would return the three million dollars.
Impulsively, Anna agreed to it.
Even if they could not manage to save her son, the money would be returned to her.
Moreover, whenever she visited her son in prison, he would be bruised and battered.
Not only did her son's tall and strong body become thin and emaciated, but his body would also be full of injuries. Every visit would always end with her in tears.
Anna knew that her son was suffering in prison. She would have to save him no matter what!
She had gotten a check of two million dollars from her daughter, and she had eighty thousand dollars in savings. She needed another nine hundred and twenty thousand dollars. How was she, an unskilled housewife, ever going to get that much money?
Anna remembered that her daughter had easily gotten two million dollars the last time.
She thought that her kind and obedient daughter would give her the amount she wanted, as long as she asked for it.
Bianca returned to the hospital.
She accessed an ATM at a bank near the hospital and checked her account balance.
It was not much, probably about six months' worth of her salary.
T Corporation paid its employees well. Even new recruits in T Corporation were better paid than regular employees in other companies.
She had saved the money so that she could buy a new car, but the money had a more important use now.
Bianca withdrew the money in several batches.
She planned to give all the money to Nina.
The money might not compensate one-millionth of the trauma that Nina had been through, but Nina was not working now, and she needed money.
As Bianca walked along the corridor, she could hear Nina's cries and a woman cursing shrilly.
"With your good-for-nothing dad, do you think it's easy raising you? I've single-handedly provided for you and your brother for all your lives. Don't you know how hard it's been for me all these years? Now that your brother is in trouble, what's wrong if I ask you to help? You're my daughter. If I don't ask you for money, who else should I ask?"
The woman's voice sounded familiar. Bianca recognized that it was Anna.
The realization startled her. She hastened her footsteps toward the hospital ward.
"That's enough, Mom! We're in a hospital now! I really don't have any money now, not a single cent. I've already given you all the money I have. What else do you want me to do? You always ask me for money, and you've even asked for one million dollars this time. Do you think that I, a lowly wage-earner that's not even working now, have that much money? You see me lying in the hospital bed, but you don't even ask me what's wrong! If you cant even show the least bit of concern to me, are you even my mother?"
Nina pressed on her stomach, trying to endure the pain. Tears fell freely from her face.
She was dressed in loose hospital clothes and her body was covered by a white blanket. Her wound on her abdomen was hidden from view, and what people could see were her frail body and pale face. novelbin
"How sick can you get?" Anna stood next to the bed and mercilessly poked Nina's forehead with her finger. "Stop pretending. You've been healthy since you were young. You don't even usually catch a cold. Cant you take some aspirin if you're sick? Staying in the hospital is just a waste of money! Don't you know that the family needs a lot of money now?" "Madam, your daughter has just…" The nurse could not bear to see Nina tormented that way and tried to explain Nina's situation to Anna.
However, Anna immediately shut her up. "Shut your mouth! This is family business. You're only an outsider!"
Nina leaned languidly on the headboard. The pain in her abdomen was unbearable.
Her mother's heartlessness plunged her into despair.
When Bianca opened the door, she saw Nina's blank stare and silent tears, the young nurse who dared not make a sound, and Anna who was acting like a shrew.
Bianca was furious when she saw the scene!
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 372-It’s A Surprise, But It's A Pleasant One
Nina was still recovering from an operation and she could barely move. Her mother came to ask for money from her and was not even concerned about her wellbeing.
Did Nina have any conscience? Did she deserve to be a mother? 1
When the door opened, the people in the ward turned to look in that direction.
Nina's eyes were full of pain and confusion.
The young nurse looked visibly relieved.
Anna gritted her teeth and became angrier.
"Bea…" Nina said hoarsely. Her lips were dry and cracked.
She sounded very aggrieved, like a bullied little animal who did not know how to retaliate.
Bianca's heart wrenched when she saw Nina like that.
She walked over and placed her handbag next to Nina's pillow.
She wiped Nina's tears from her eyes and said, "Don't be angry. All you need to do now is rest. You shouldn't be agitated. That won’t be good for your recuperation. Understand?"
Before Nina could say anything, Anna's plump body waddled over.
She pointed a finger at Bianca and started yelling. "Why are you here, you jinx? Aren't you satisfied after framing my son? Now you want to frame my daughter too? I've warned you, Nina, you'd better not
get yourself tangled up with this woman. Why don't you listen to me?" "We're in a hospital now. Please be quiet!" Bianca turned around and regarded Anna sternly.
"I know you hate me, but this isn't the time to quarrel. Nina is your daughter. Aren't you the least bit concerned about why she's in the hospital? Let me tell you, Nina had just finished an operation, and her body is very weak now. Can't you see that she's already drenched in sweat? How can you even yell at her… Don't you think that you're not acting like her mother, Mrs. Langdon?"
Anna was shocked when she heard that Nina had just finished an operation, but soon, she became angry.
She had always been the one yelling at people, and never the one being yelled at!
Furthermore, the person who had yelled at her was Bianca, whom she hated the most. That made her angrier than ever.
Instantly, her voice became louder as she verbally attacked Bianca. ‘Who do you think you are? What right do you have to talk to me like that? Not only you caused my son to go to prison, but my daughter is also in the hospital probably because of you. I've said that you bring us nothing but trouble, and you can see that I'm right!"
It was enough for Anna to verbally attack Bianca, so she started to get physical.
She had just grabbed onto Bianca's hair when Nina suddenly sat up.
Her eyes were vacant as she stared at Anna with despair. "What do you want, Mom? Bianca is here to take care of me in the hospital. If you beat her and drive her away, are you going to take care of me?" She screamed hoarsely.
Anna glanced at Nina, whose eyes were swollen from crying. Only then did she remember that she was at the hospital to ask her daughter for money.
Meeting Bianca, the reason why her son was in prison, had nearly made her lose her mind and forget the reason she was there.
Anna sheepishly let go of Nina's hair and tried to negotiate with Nina. "My daughter, you'll have to raise the money for me no matter what. Otherwise, your brother might just die in prison. You're his sister. You ought to save him…" 2
As she said that, she lifted her hand and pretended to wipe away tears, as though she was a loving and caring mother.
Nina knew that her mother was very good at putting up an act. She turned away while pressing her stomach to hold back the pain, not willing to entertain her mother's pretense.
"Mom, Jean is receiving his just desserts," Nina said tiredly. "He needs to be rehabilitated in prison, and he wouldn't learn his lesson if he doesn't face some hardship. I really have no money now. All my debit and credit cards are with you, and you know the PINs to them. If you don't believe me, you can check the account balance…"
Anna saw that tears had no effect on Nina. She opened the door wide and kept it open.
Then, she sprawled on the floor and started to throw a tantrum like a child.
She kept on yelling and screaming. "Even a dog would know how to repay its master! You? You're an ingrate! If I knew this would happen, I should've snuffed you out with a pillow after you're born! I've suffered so much while raising you, and this is how you repay me? Everyone, look at my ungrateful daughter. She only cares for herself while her brother is suffering and her mother is dying. I might as well jump out of the window now!"
Nina was staying in a VIP ward. There were no other patients inside.
However, the wards were next to each other, and there were other patients and their families inside.
Anna's voice was as loud as thunder. Soon, many patients and their families peeked out of their rooms curiously to see what was going on.
They stretched their necks toward Nina's ward while pointing there…
Nina's tears fell once again when she saw her mother's tantrum. She was almost out of breath from crying.
Bianca felt sorry for Nina, but at the same time was angry toward Anna. She took her handbag and slammed it next to Anna. "You're here to ask Nina for money, right? Take this money and leave at this instant!"
Anna wanted to yell and curse at Bianca, but when she opened the handbag and saw the stacks of cash inside, her clouded eyes sparkled.
She scrambled to her feet and grabbed the handbag as though she was protecting a baby.
Then, Anna waved at her daughter. "You just rest here. I'll come and look for you in a couple of days. The money here isn't enough. Go and make some more money when you're discharged. I need the money urgently!"
Without looking at her daughter or asking about her daughter's operation, Anna's corpulent body waddled away as she hugged the handbag tightly.
Nina watched her mother leave with a vacant gaze. Her face was once again awash with tears.
Her heart was already numb.
"I didn't expect that a mother would treat her daughter like that. She's her birth daughter, right?" The young nurse mumbled to herself.
The nurse's mother treated her daughter with tender care, and the nurse had never seen such a merciless mother. In her heart, she had cursed Anna a thousand times.
Bianca closed the door to ward to shield Nina from those curious gazes.
She gently hugged Nina and said, "Everything's fine now. Don't cry. I'm here for you."
Nina's lips were trembling, and she was curled up in Bianca's arms. "I'm sorry that you had to see this. HI pay your money back one day…"
Bianca helped Nina lie down and turned her in the blanket.
She wiped away Nina's tears and said softly. "You don't have to pay it back. It's not much, and it's what I owe you anyway. Just focus on resting. I'll accompany you tonight."
Nina was physically and mentally tired. Soon, under Bianca's comforting voice, she fell into a deep sleep.
Bianca held her clammy hands and sighed. She tried to warm them up by placing Nina's hands under the blanket.
Then, Bianca took out her phone and sent a message to Luke: [I'll take today off.]
In a few seconds, she received a reply: [Mm. Come home early tonight. There's something for you.]
Bianca's eyes widened. She sent another message: [What is it? Can you give me a hint? Don't tell me that it's a surprise?] novelbin
Beep!
She received a reply from Luke a few minutes later: (I have to keep it a secret. It's a surprise, but I promise you that it's a pleasant one.]
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 373-The Warmth He Gave Her
Bianca wanted to stay the night with Nina, but Nina insisted that she leave.
"The nurses at the hospital will be able to take care of me. You don't have to spend your entire day with me," Nina said.
"Lanie and Rainie are still young, and they need their mother's company," she continued, "If you stay here, what should the kids do if they miss their Mommy?"
Also, Luke had been calling Bianca non-stop. Bianca did not get to stay in the hospital but instead returned to Luke's mansion.
She had just stepped into the mansion when she realized that something was amiss.
However, she could not say exactly what it was.
When she opened the front door, she was utterly shocked by what she saw!
The entire house had transformed into a sea of flowers.
The wall in the middle was decorated with balloons of all colors and shapes.
Pink gauze fabric surrounded the living room, which added a romantic touch to the pastoral scene.
An exquisite cake was placed in the middle of the table.
The writing in the center of the cake was the most eye-catching. It read: Happy Birthday, Mommy! We love you!
Before Bianca could come to her senses from the initial surprise, two little children appeared from behind the wall of balloons.
Each of them was hugging a plush toy that was almost their height.
They carried the plush toys laboriously on tiptoe and walked in front of Bianca. "Happy birthday, Mommy!" They said at the same time.
Bianca was not expecting that kind of surprise.
She covered her mouth to calm herself down. Then, she took the plush toys from the children's hands, crouched down, and kissed their foreheads.
"Thank you, thank you for such a nice surprise…" Bianca sounded like she was sobbing.
No one had remembered her birthday for many years. She had always spent her birthday alone.
A long time ago, her grandfather would remember her birthday and buy her a small cake.
After she left her grandfather's house, no one celebrated her birthday for her.
She celebrated her twenty-fourth birthday with her two children, and that had made her genuinely happy! 1
Lanie's present for his mother was a dumpy-looking brown bear, while Rainie's present was a cute deer.
Bianca placed the toys on her bed.
She was overwhelmed with tenderness after having received presents from her children for the first time.
The two children rubbed their faces on her body. They did not want to go.
Bianca was feeling a little helpless.
She had just returned from the hospital carrying a lot of germs. She did not want to spread them to her children.
After all, the children's immune systems were not as strong as adults.
"Dearies, Mommy went to the hospital to visit your godmother today, and I'm very dirty. Can we continue the celebration after I take a bath?"
The two children obediently nodded and let go of Bianca so she could go to the bathroom.
After Bianca closed the bathroom door behind her, Lanie patted his suit, straightened his bowtie, and asked his sister softly. "What do you think of my outfit today, Rainie? Am I handsome?" "You're the handsomest, Big Bro! You're ten times more handsome than Daddy!" Rainie did not hold back on her praise toward her brother!
The little girl was proud of her aesthetic sense, and her father was her hero. She thought that her father was incredibly handsome, but her brother was even more handsome.
Lanie was embarrassed when he heard his sister praise him. "You're also very pretty, like the princess in a fairy tale."
The little girl was ecstatic when she heard her brother praise him.
She ran toward the full body mirror in a corner of the room and struck several adorable poses.
Then, she looked at Lanie smugly. "Big Bro, both of us look very nice! Ms. Nina said that we look so nice because of our parents' genes. When I grow up, I'll look for a handsome husband. What should I
do if I get an ugly husband and have ugly kids?"
Rainie went to lie on the couch and rested her cheeks on her hands, worrying about the things in the future.
The precocious Lanie sat next to his sister and said profoundly, "Don't worry, Rainie. I'll help you when you want to look for a husband in the future. Not only your future husband must be more handsome than me, but he'll also need to have a good character. He can't date you without my permission. Understand?" "I know. Big Bro, you're the nicest to me. You'll have to protect me when I start dating. Pinky promise!"
The innocent little girl stretched out her pinky finger and made a pinky promise with her brother. "Pinky promise for a hundred years!"
The pretty little lady did not know that her careless promise would bring her many problems when she came of age. Her elder brother would continuously interfere in her relationship, and the hardships that a particular man would go through were numerous enough to write a novel.
Bianca cleaned herself in the fastest time possible and put on some light makeup. Luke had decorated the house for her birthday, and the two children had dressed up immaculately. She could not face them with an unadorned face. Moreover, she wanted to present her best to Luke.
Where was Luke though? novelbin
Bianca was curious. She realized that she had not seen the man ever since she stepped into the door.
However, she was not worried that Luke forgot her birthday.
Luke must have prepared everything in the house. Perhaps he had some other urgent business and would return home later.
After Bianca stepped out of the bathroom, the two children pounced onto her lap happily like little birds.
The young mother hugged her son in her left arm and her daughter in her right. She looked at her two angelic children under the gentle lighting and smiled. No matter how much she looked at them, it was never enough.
"Where is your father, dearies?" "Hee hee…" Rainie used her head to snuggle on Bianca's neck and grinned, showing two rows of pearly teeth. "Mommy, Daddy went out for a while after decorating the house. He said that he has something to do, and he asked us to wait for you at home. He also said that you shouldn't give him a call, and he'll be back soon."
Bianca caressed their heads and hugged them tighter. "Mm, we'll wait for Daddy to come home then…" "Mm!" The two children nodded at the same time.
Being hugged tightly, they sniffed the fresh scent of shower gel on Bianca’s body and felt incredibly happy.
The door suddenly opened.
Luke walked into the house, seemingly well-traveled and covered in frost. He presented a large bouquet of air-flown roses in front of Bianca.
The man was as handsome as usual, with his impeccable eyes, high nose bridge, and thin lips.
He might have just come in from the cold, but that did not obscure his noble bearing. Even if he only stood there, he emanated a brilliant, eyecatching aura…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 374-There Is Not A Happier Moment…
Bianca looked at Luke infatuatedly.
The man whom she loved was like a perfect creation from heaven. His eyes, his nose, his lips, his silhouette; every feature was perfect.
His character was cold and aloof, but he seemed so gentle when he smiled.
Luke handed the bouquet of roses to Bianca and said, "Happy birthday."
The roses were fresh in the middle of winter, and the bouquet was adorned with Canadian goldenrods. It was exquisite and beautiful. novelbin
The roses of different colors were fragrant and elegant. It carried the meaning: All these colors say I love you. That will be my lifelong promise.
Women are romantic creatures. They could not withstand the temptation of flowers.
Bianca was shocked as she took the bouquet. "Thank you," she said, surprised.
That was not the first time that she received flowers from a man.
Jean used to give her flowers on special occasions to gain her favor, but her sentiments back then were different from now.
Luke had a serious personality, and he did not look like someone who knew how to make a woman happy. Bianca had never expected that he would give her any surprises, but this time was a great surprise.
He actually gave flowers to his woman.
"Silly girl…" Luke smiled, patted Bianca’s head, and appreciated her pretty face with his profound gaze. "You look wonderful tonight."
Bianca was already very beautiful. The light makeup made her enchanting.
She stood there silently, though an indescribable exquisite and elegant aura naturally emanated from her body…
"How about me and Big Bro, Daddy?" Princess Rainie pulled over Prince Lanie and twirled around in front of her father.
Her pure white woolen dress spun in a graceful arc, which made the little girl look like a fairy.
"Mm, you're very beautiful tonight, Rainie. Lanie, you're very handsome too. Both of you have inherited your Mommy's genes." Luke indirectly praised Bianca that way.
Bianca blushed slightly.
Rainie smiled when she heard her Daddy's praise, and her eyes turned into crescent moons.
Lanie shyly lowered his head.
Many people had praised him for his cute and handsome looks before, but his father rarely did. He felt smug and shy at the same time when Luke praised him in front of his mother.
'Yes, I think I look good too.'
The cake on the table had three tiers. The bottom layer was cherry-flavored and decorated with rainbow-colored cream, the middle was a light blue castle, while the topmost layer was adorned with fondant leaves. It looked incredibly appetizing.
On top of the cake was a Barbie doll in a flowing pink evening gown.
When it was turned on, the doll sang a birthday song.
Luke carefully placed some candles on the cake and looked gently at
Bianca. "Come here and make a wish.”
Bianca stood in front of the cake, pressed her palms together, and made a wish while Luke and the two children watched.
With her eyes closed, her porcelain-like face, slightly moving red lips, and demure temperament became even more exquisite under the candlelight.
He had seen that face countless times since he was young, and it was imprinted in his mind. However, that did not stop him from being charmed everytime he saw her.
After making a wish, Bianca and the two children blew out the candles together.
"What did you wish for, Mommy?" Rainie asked curiously.
Lanie gently rapped his sister's head with a knuckle. "You can't tell your birthday wishes, silly! If you did, it wouldn't come true!" "Oh, is that so…” Rainie pouted disappointedly and looked at her mother.
Bianca looked at Rainie's innocent gaze and smiled gently.
She bent down and patted her daughter's soft head. "I wish that our family of four can live happily forever, in peace and good health."
A very faint smile appeared on Luke's face.
That was the woman he loved. She did not have any wild ambitions, nor did she want to be involved with the other socialites. She only wanted to live a humble life.
That simple wish was what he was looking for.
"Alright, let's have some cake!" Bianca cut the cake into tiny pieces and placed it into Lanie and Rainie's plates.
Children loved sweet stuff. When they took their plates, they carefully shot a glance at their father. Lanie even asked, "Daddy, can Rainie and I eat some more cake today?"
Luke had always been strict with his children.
He knew that the children liked to eat sweet stuff, but he rarely let them indulge because that would not be good for their teeth and health.
Luke did not want to restrict the children on Bianca's birthday. He nodded his head and allowed them.
"Thank you, Daddy! Yay!" The two children were about to jump with joy.
They started to eat the cake ravenously with their hands, and they looked very satisfied.
"Bianca…" Luke called out, "Do you like what I've prepared for you today? This is my first time organizing a birthday party for someone. Please let me know if I missed out on anything."
Bianca was moved by the man's gentle voice.
She put a small piece of cake with strawberry bits and sugar pearls in front of Luke's mouth. "I love it. I'm so happy. I don't think I've ever felt happier…" she said softly.
Luke opened his mouth and took a bite.
However, his eyes remained transfixed on Bianca's face, as though she was more delicious than the cake.
"Mm, this tastes good."
Luke was actually not fond of sweet stuff.
However, Bianca had fed him that cake, which made him like the food that he hated.
Bianca smiled. She was about to speak when two thin lips smeared with cream bit her lips!
The two children pretended that they did not see anything and continued to eat their cake.
They were used to their father's expressions of love toward their mother, and they were not as surprised as the first time they saw it.
They even scuttled to a corner of the living room to continue eating their cake so that they would not disturb their parents' intimate time…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 375-Will You Marry Me, Bianca?
Luke hugged Bianca in his arms.
He wrapped his strong arms around her delicate waist and showered her with indulgent kisses.
The kisses that carried the fragrance of cream, cherry, and strawberry seemed to be especially tasty.
Bianca was lost in the man's gentle kisses.
His embrace was too warm, and the light was too gentle. Luke's long eyelashes seemed almost transparent under the light, and Bianca was moved by his unbelievably gentle expression.
The kisses lasted for a very long time until Luke's hands started to reach beneath her shirt.
Bianca came to her senses. "Luke, shall we… eat some cake for now?"
The handsome man hugged her body dominatingly and said hoarsely, "All I want to eat now is you."
Those words made Bianca's heart thump faster.
Bianca noticed that the two children were not there. She pushed herself away from his embrace. "Um, let's finish the birthday celebration first… Where's Lanie and Rainie?"
She had always been afraid whenever Luke looked at her that way.
His gaze carried the insatiable desire of a beast. She would be helpless if he had his way.
The sea of flowers in the living room under the gentle illumination of the lights had become the background.
Bianca's shy and flustered expression was clearly seen under the light.
She wanted to look for the children, but Luke grabbed her wrist. "They went off to play because they know what we're about to do. Don't worry, they won't get lost in our house. Stay with me tonight, Bianca." "I'm already staying with you every day!" Bianca's heart was thumping wildly. There was a hint of panic in her voice.
"It's not the same." Luke's slender fingers caressed her lips, then kissed heavily on them.
After that, he took out an exquisite box from his pocket.
He opened the box, and a dazzlingly beautiful diamond ring was brought into view.
"Bianca Rayne, will you marry me?" Luke suddenly got down on one knee like a gentleman and asked her the question he had been keeping within him.
Bianca stared at the huge diamond ring. She could not believe her eyes.
Eighteen small diamonds surrounded a big diamond. It was very beautiful…
Bianca was almost moved to tears. She covered her mouth tightly.
'Luke is proposing to me?'
She was dumbfounded, and she was even wondering if she was dreaming until Luke stood up…
The man's tall body towered over her petite body. When he wore the diamond ring onto her ring finger, Bianca came to her senses and realized that he had indeed proposed to her!
Luke's short hair brushed Bianca's cheek. "Earth to Bianca, if you're not replying to my question, I'll assume that you agree to the proposal. From now on, you are Luke Crawford’s wife, and till death do us part. Don't ever think of leaving my side, hm?" "Luke…’’ Bianca was still in a daze.
Her heart was a complicated mix of emotions as she looked at the ring on her finger.
She did not expect that Luke would be proposing to her at this time.
It was not that she did not want to marry him, but there were too many obstacles between them. She was prepared to wait for a long time. novelbin
She had even thought that being able to live together with Luke and the two children would be enough. She did not need any titles.
"I've been quite busy at the company lately, but I will hold a grand wedding ceremony for you. I want to announce to the world that you are Luke Crawford's woman. Bianca, will you marry me?" The tip of his nose pressed against hers, and she asked again.
The man's gaze was crystal-clear.
It was a simple promise, but it sounded dominating, as Luke always did.
Bianca's gaze was misty. Her long eyelashes fluttered charmingly.
Her fingers intertwined with his, and she started speaking solemnly, "I will. As long as you love me and I love you, nothing can come between us, right? I want to be married to you, Luke Crawford, so that I can take care of you and the two children for the rest of my life."
Bianca's words might be plain, but it had moved Luke. He responded by wildly kissing her.
Luke carried Bianca off her feet and brought her to the bedroom, then pinned his beast-like body on hers…
Bianca came to her senses. "Lanie and Rainie are still in the living room, they…" "Don't worry. They're not children anymore. They will go to bed when it's time." After that, Luke blocked her mouth with his lips…
'They're only five years old! Aren't they children?' Bianca was speechless.
When the man was in the mood, there was nothing that she could do!
She wanted very much to hug the children, but Luke did not give her any time to think. He was telling her how much he loved her with his body!
"Achoo!’ Meanwhile, the two children eating downstairs suddenly sneezed at the same time.
Rainie stuffed the final bit of cream into her mouth. Her stomach was bloated.
She covered her mouth and yawned. "The cake is so tasty, Big Bro. I wonder if Mommy enjoyed eating it? We should sleep soon. I want Mommy to tell me a bedtime story."
The little girl was used to Bianca telling her a bedtime story every night before she slept.
Lanie opened a pack of wet wipes and carefully wiped the cream off his sister's mouth, face, and fingers.
"Daddy and Mommy are making babies now. I don't know what that means, maybe they're using the computer to design one. We shouldn't disturb them. Maybe we'll have a little brother or sister soon." 3
Lanie had seen his mother being pinned under his father's body before. They seemed to be doing something shameful, and Mommy seemed to be crying and in pain. He thought that Daddy was bullying Mommy, but Daddy denied ever doing so.
That was when he went to ask Nina, his godmother, about what was going on.
"That's, uh, how your Daddy tells your Mommy that he loves her," Nina stammered. "You'll know when you grow up. They're making babies, and that was how you and Rainie were made too…" "Really, Big Bro? Are we going to have a little brother or sister soon?" Rainie looked at Lanie innocently.
"Mm, yes. We should go to bed now. Maybe the little brother or sister will be ready by tomorrow morning," Lanie said as he held his sister's hand and walked to the bedroom, i
As they walked past their parent's bedroom, the handsome boy looked at the tightly shut door, and his eyes flashed with anticipation. 1 'I hope that Daddy and Mommy will make a smart little brother for me and not one as naive and gullible as Rainie…'
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 376-Luke Is Busy Every Day
The next day was Saturday. After Bianca and the children had breakfast, she brought them to meet their maternal grandfather.
Luke wanted to go along, but he received an important call from the company and had to return to the office.
He would join them for lunch later.
Luke apologized to her, but Bianca thought that it was no issue. After all, Luke bore a lot of responsibility helming a multinational company.
She felt sorry for Luke sometimes. As a wage-earner, she had two rest days every week. On the other hand, whenever Luke got busy, he could work days and nights without rest.
Luke asked Lowry, his driver, to send Bianca and the two children over.
Old Master Rayne lived in a scenic neighborhood in the Nordlong Lake district. The neighborhood was built near a mountain range and a lake, and the place had fresh air and beautiful scenery. It was far from the bustle of the city, but it boasted a complete range of amenities, including a hospital, a physiotherapy center, a park, and a chain supermarket.
Luke picked that location to settle Old Master Rayne, not only because it was an ideal place for an old man to recuperate but also because everything was convenient.
After Bianca and the twins got out of the car, they saw a group of old people line dancing at the plaza near the entrance.
Her grandfather was among the crowd.
Old Master Rayne seemed to be in good spirits. Her aunt Wanda was walking alongside him while chatting with him.
Wanda caught sight of Bianca in the corner of her eye.
Bianca was carrying many presents and brought two cute children with her. She was dressed in casual clothes, her hair was tied in a ponytail, and she did not wear any makeup. Her pure looks made her stand out from the crowd.
"Grandpa, Aunt Wanda…"
Bianca greeted her grandfather and aunt softly while looking at the energetic Old Master Rayne and the pale-faced Wanda.
Wanda gently tugged Old Master Rayne's shirt sleeve and said softly, "Bea and her kids are here to visit you, Father." "My granddaughter is here? You haven't visited me for a long time. Let me see if you've become thinner…" Old Master Rayne gleefully waved at Bianca. His eyes were full of tender love.
Bianca and the twins walked toward them.
Her eyes misted when she saw Old Master Rayne's head full of white hair." I'm sorry, Grandpa. I've been busy lately, and I didn't have the time to come and visit you. I'll try to come every week." "Silly girl, I know that you're busy, and it must be tough surviving by yourself. If you can't make it, I'll be satisfied if you can give me a call."
Old Master Rayne's words did not comfort Bianca at all.
She silently swore that she would come and visit her grandfather often in case he got lonely.
"Lanie, Rainie, come here. This is your other Great Grandpa, and this is Great Aunt Wanda. Be good children and greet them." Bianca patted the twins' heads. 2 "Good morning, Great Grandpa and Great Aunt Wanda. My name is Lanie/ Rainie," the twins said in unison and introduced themselves.
Then, they blew flying kisses at their elders.
"Haha, they're good kids!" Old Master Rayne took an instant liking to the precocious twins. 1
He had heard from Wanda about what happened to Bianca.
He was moved by how his granddaughter had sold herself to become a surrogate mother to save his son. At the same time, he also felt guilty.
Old Master Rayne could not stop grinning when he saw that the twins were so cute and intelligent.
He sat on a bench and gently lifted the twins' faces with his wrinkled hands. ’These two kids look so good. They're just like my granddaughter when she was young!" "Does Mommy look like Rainie when she's young, Great Grandpa?" Lanie asked.
"Mm, your Mommy was very cute when she was small, just like the two of you. Her hair would be tied in twin tails, and she would receive praises wherever she went. Other kids would be crying, but your Mommy wouldn't. She knows how to help me with chores too. I didn't expect that her children are already so big…"
Old Master Rayne's gaze turned gentle as he reminisced about the past while looking at the two children who looked like Bianca.
"Let's go home first, Grandpa," Bianca was embarrassed when she heard her grandfather praising her.
Wanda laughed when she looked at her niece. She and Bianca helped Old Master Rayne walk toward the mansions.
The other old men and women who were exercising in the park greeted Old Master Rayne. "Hey, Ol' Rayne, is your granddaughter visiting you?" "Yes, this is Bianca, my granddaughter. These two are my great-grandkids." "Oh, your granddaughter is so pretty. The two kids are like fairies. You're so lucky, Ol' Rayne!"
A smile appeared on Old Master Rayne's wrinkled face.
"The person who drove them here earlier, was that your grandson-in-law? He's tall, handsome, and drives a luxury car. Why didn't he come out of the car and greet you?" One of the old women who was good friends with Old Master Rayne asked curiously.
The people who were line-dancing at the plaza saw Bianca and the twins come out of a luxury car.
The man who drove the car looked like a gentleman. He opened the car door for Bianca and the children.
However, the man left after Bianca and the children got out of the car.
They could not see clearly how he looked.
The old men and women who lived in the area were quite well-off, though they were impressed by the manner in which Bianca arrived.
"That's not my husband, Madam. He's the driver. My husband has some work in his company. He'll be here for lunch," Bianca explained.
"Wow, even your driver looks so handsome. Your husband must be a lot more handsome than that! I say, Ol' Rayne, you're so lucky…"
The family went back to the house while the old people looked at Old Master Rayne enviously.
It was a double-story house with four bedrooms.
Old Master Rayne lived in one room, and the caretaker lived in another. The other two rooms were guest rooms.
The house was well-equipped and well-furnished, but it looked somewhat desolate, perhaps because not many people lived there.
An old photo was placed in the middle of the table in the living room. It was a photo of Bianca and Old Master Rayne from many years ago.
Bianca's heart wrenched.
Her grandfather was old, and he needed the company of his family.
However, he lived there alone.
She had suggested more than once that her grandfather move in together with them, but her grandfather had always declined the offer. He said that he would not be used to the young people's way of life and that he would be a bother.
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Wanda poured a cup of hot tea for Bianca.
She also brought out a lot of healthy snacks for the cute twins.
Wanda loved the two children a lot.
She could not bear children because of her health, and that was one of the biggest regrets in her life. That was why she gave all her love and care to Lanie and Rainie.
The two children quickly familiarized themselves with their Great Aunt Wanda.
"Are you used to living here, Grandpa?" Bianca sat on the couch and started chatting with Old Master Rayne.
"This place is great. I wasn't too used to it at the start, but it grew on me. The environment here is good, and the caretaker attends to all my needs. I often go for walks around the neighborhood and find many friends of my age. I've never imagined that I'd be able to enjoy such a good life. The neighbors were right, Bianca. I'm so lucky because of you!" Old Master Rayne said emotionally.
After toiling for many years, it was finally his turn to relax and enjoy life.
When his son Kevin became an adult, he found a stable job, but he was too down-to-earth and was destined to be poor. novelbin
Kevin married twice after that, and each wife was worse than the other.
Allison Tanner, the first wife, was haughty and materialistic. She left because she could not stand that her husband was too honest.
She might have many negative aspects, but the only thing good about her was that she left Old Master Rayne with Bianca.
Jennifer Lee, Kevin's second wife, was even more haughty and arrogant. She dominated over her husband, not allowing him to visit his father, and forbade Old Master Rayne and Bianca from visiting him in A City.
Kevin was too submissive toward his wife. He had neglected his father and daughter for many years.
That was how Old Master Rayne had raised Bianca in the small town for many years.
Life was tough back then, but Old Master Rayne was satisfied.
He did not expect that his granddaughter grew up to be a very capable individual. Not only did she land herself a well-paying job in the big city, but she also found an outstanding husband who cared for him. Old Master Rayne did not have anything else to ask for.
"Don't mention it, Grandpa. I'm your granddaughter. This is what I should do."
Bianca took out a stack of dollar bills from her handbag and stuffed it in Old Master Rayne's hands. "I just got paid recently. You can take this. Let me know if it's not enough."
Old Master Rayne did not have a bank account. He only used cash.
His eyes widened, but he declined the offer. "You've paid for my stay here. Why do I need money? I don't go shopping anyway, and I'll be keeping the cash in the house. What if a thief breaks in?"
Bianca laughed, but she insisted on giving her grandfather the money." Don't worry, the security in this neighborhood is very good. There wont be any break-ins. Shouldn't you keep some money with you in case you see something that you like? Otherwise, your neighbors might think that I don't treat you well and don't give you spending money. You'd better take this money, Grandpa. Otherwise, I'll be angry!”
"This is a small token from Bianca, Father. You should take it," Wanda, who was playing with the children, added.
It was not very often that Bianca acted coyly toward her grandfather. Old Master Rayne shook his head helplessly and took the stack of dollar bills.
He sighed and said to Bianca, "Alright then, I'll take the money and save it for you."
Soon, it was noon.
The caretaker had taken a few days off, so Bianca and Wanda prepared lunch.
They bought two full bags of ingredients from the supermarket.
Bianca bought some organic chicken and pork ribs to make a nutritious stew for Old Master Rayne and Luke.
While cleaning the vegetables in the kitchen, Wanda gave her advice to Bianca. "Bianca, you might have two children with Luke, but you should get him to marry you. I'm speaking from experience here. When a man loves you, he can treat you like a treasure and give you the world, but when he doesn't love you, it won't matter even if you die.
"The world is so chaotic now, and there are so many temptations outside there. Men can be fickle, so you need a legal marriage to protect yourself. If you end up in divorce, at least you get to leave with something.
"You should also learn how to dress up yourself. Look at you. You're going to be twenty-five years old next year, but you still dress like a college student. Men are like bees; they like the most colorful blooms. If you don't know how to flaunt yourself, you'll eventually wilt and lose all your amazing colors. It'll be too late when your bee goes to other flowers for honey…"
Wanda had always groomed herself impeccably. Bianca had never seen her without makeup.
Even though Wanda was divorced, she had carried herself well, and her face had never looked haggard. She was as delicate and elegant as usual.
Bianca agreed to some of Wanda's points but disagreed with the others.
She believed that Luke was not a bee, and he would not seek wildflowers.
Bianca knew that her aunt cared for her. After all, Wanda's only surviving relations were Old Master Rayne and Bianca. It was natural for Wanda to be concerned about Bianca's marriage.
Bianca gently stirred the chicken stew and took in the fragrance.
She smiled and said to Wanda, "You don't have to worry about me, Aunt Wanda. Things will turn out fine. Right, how has your health been? Have you been to the hospital for checkups?"
Bianca looked at her aunt worriedly.
Wanda suffered from cancer. She had been taking oral medication ever since she returned to the country.
Sometimes, she felt that life was not fair. Her father had died of cancer, and now her aunt was suffering from the same illness.
"I'm feeling much better than before. I'm taking a naturopathy course. The effects might not be that immediately, but at least it's non-invasive. You need to learn how to dress up, Bianca. Old clothes can be changed, crumpled money can be smoothened, but your beauty won't last.
"You might be young and beautiful now, but it'll be too late if you only start to take care of your skin when you reach my age… Listen to me, Bianca, you should get your marriage certificate with Luke as
soon as you can. The wedding ceremony can wait," Wanda said.
Before Bianca could reply, a resonant and pleasant masculine voice could be heard from behind them. "We will be holding our wedding ceremony soon, Aunt Wanda. You don't have to worry about that. Please come and give us your blessings by then.”
Bianca turned around, shocked.
Luke had suddenly appeared in the kitchen.
He stood there in his business suit. Light from the kitchen window shone onto his porcelain-like neck, which turned it slightly pink…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 378-So Caring and Indulgent
Everything served at lunch was home-cooked, but it had a full spread of meats, an assortment of vegetables, and Old Master Rayne's favorite sake.
Luke had found out about Old Master Rayne's favorite sake brand from Bianca. He took a long detour on the way and bought it.
After serving the rib stew on the table, Bianca sat down next to Luke.
She scooped some stew into her grandfather's plate and said, "Grandpa, I've learned how to cook from recipe books. Try them. I hope that you'll like it."
Most of the dishes were Old Master Rayne's favorites, while the others were Luke's favorite dishes.
Old Master Rayne patted Luke's shoulders and heaped praise on his granddaughter. "My granddaughter is pretty good, right? Look at all the dishes served on the table. Not only do they look good, but they taste good too. I'm already drooling from the smell alone. You're so lucky to marry my Bianca. She’s been a good girl since young, but she is too soft. She won't complain even if someone wronged her. You'd better not bully my granddaughter, Luke!"
Old Master Rayne had met Luke several times and knew that he was the boss of a multinational company. Luke might be rich, but he was not arrogant. Instead, he was polite and courteous toward Old Master Rayne, which gave the old man a good impression of him.
Old Master Rayne was nonetheless worried.
His granddaughter was a good girl, but the outstanding man came from a wealthy family.
Meanwhile, his family was not rich or influential, and he feared that he was a burden. He was also worried that his granddaughter might be looked down upon.
Luke's well-built body sat elegantly on the dining chair. While discreetly fondling Bianca's petite hand, he spoke jokingly to Old Master Rayne, ‘ Don't worry, Grandpa. Bianca's position in the family is higher than mine.
She's always the one bullying me. Would I dare to bully her? I don't think I've pampered her enough!" "Good boy! Here, let's drink…"
Old Master Rayne was in good spirits today. After several drinks, his face was glowing red, and he seemed tipsy.
Bianca hurriedly snatched her grandfather's cup when she saw that. "You ought to drink less, Grandpa. It's not good for your health."
Old Master Rayne glanced at Bianca unhappily. "I'm in a good mood today. I know my body better than anyone else, and I won't collapse after just a few drinks. I'd like to have a few more drinks with my grandson-in-law."
Wanda, who had been placing food on the twins' plates, frowned when she heard that. "You might be in a good mood today, Father, but you shouldn't drink too much. When we went to the hospital for your checkup a few days ago, the doctor said that you should quit drinking. If your body can't take it and you have to be hospitalized, Bianca would have to come and take care of you."
Old Master Rayne slammed the cup heavily on the table when he heard what his daughter said.
His expression sank, and he said angrily, "Fine, I won't drink anymore! My grandson-in-law is here to visit me, and I thought I'd drink a few more cups with him. What's wrong with that?"
Bianca sighed helplessly. What was she going to do with her grandfather who loved alcohol?
The twins looked at their great-grandfather with their big and round eyes. Their mouths were open, and they had forgotten to chew.
The way how their maternal great-grandfather threw a tantrum was exactly the same as Old Master Crawford!
Old Master Crawford suffered from high blood pressure and could not eat oily or spicy food, but he loved to eat meat. When Luke tried to restrict his diet, he would throw a tantrum just like that, and the twins would find it too funny!
Luke had his own way of dealing with bad-tempered old men. After all, he could handle Old Master Crawford who had a bad temper. Old Master Rayne looked more like an overaged child.
He placed his cup on the table elegantly, smiled, and said gently, "I've drunk a little with my client before I got here. The sake is too strong, and I don't think I can manage another drink. How about we drink another day? Right, my old man has several bottles of fine red wine in his cellar at home. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's also good for your health. You can even drink a bottle of that without any ill effects. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry to come today, and I forgot to bring it for you. I'll bring a bottle of wine next time, and we'll drink it together. How about that?"
Old Master Rayne felt a lot better when his grandson-in-law alleviated the situation.
When he heard that there would be wine, his clouded eyes sparkled. ’ Alright, we'll drink to our fill the next time then!"
The family continued the meal happily.
Luke had to chat with Old Master Rayne and at the same time answer Wanda's incisive questions. However, he could handle them just fine.
Luke was not used to being so chatty with strangers, but Old Master Rayne was different. The old man was gentle and caring. He would have never experienced such homeliness back in Crawford Manor, and that made him want to be part of this family.
He helped Bianca take a lot of food and piled her plate high.
"You're too skinny, Bianca. You ought to eat more…" His eyes brimmed with indulgence.
His movements were so natural, as though he had done that for a million times.
Old Master Rayne and Wanda saw all that.
Old Master Rayne had lived for a long time. He could tell that Luke was genuinely kind to his granddaughter.
Wanda was worried that the rich man might only be temporarily infatuated with her niece. However, from Luke's performance at the dining table, she could see that his love for her was genuine, i
However, Wanda was not very at ease yet. She felt that a man's love toward a woman was fleeting. For example, when her husband was madly in love with her, the way he pampered her would cause every woman in Japan to envy her. Once that love was gone, he would not turn to look at her no matter how she cried and begged…
All she hoped was that her kind and gentle niece would not suffer as she did.
After lunch, Bianca and Wanda cleaned up while Luke played chess with Old Master Rayne.
At night, Bianca, Luke, and the two children stayed for dinner and the night.
Luke might be two generations apart from Old Master Rayne, but he knew how to appease the old man. Even Wanda, who had some biased opinions against him, was eventually convinced that he was the right man for Bianca.
The next morning, Luke had to rush back to his office, while Bianca had to take care of Nina at the hospital.
Old Master Rayne was reluctant to see them leave.
However, he knew that they had their personal lives and could not be always accompanying him. He saw them off at the door.
Before he left, Old Master Rayne handed him a red envelope. "Take this. It's a family tradition for a grandfather to give his grandson-in-law some money. This is my blessing for the two of you. You'll have to accept it…"
Luke was shocked.
In his many years in the business world, his social circle consisted of people from the upper echelons of society.
Those people were either greedy, flattering, or deceptive, but they had a singular goal, which was to get money from him. He had given a lot of money to those people.
It was the first time someone gave him money…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 379-She Would Like To See What Leia Would Do To Her!
Of course, none of Luke's family members ever gave him extra money, not even when he was a child.
His grandfather had been strict with him. Susan treated him with hostility.
Meanwhile, his mother Allison was the one asking him for money instead.
Luke felt extremely emotional as he held the envelope in his hand.
The envelope was light, but he felt that it was so heavy that his hands were trembling.
Luke did not want to take money from an old man, but the envelope carried a special meaning. He had to take it.
"Luke, Grandpa won't let you leave if you don't accept the money. It's a tradition in our family," Bianca said gently as she held onto his arm.
She knew how stubborn her grandfather could be.
If Luke did not accept the envelope, Old Master Rayne was not going to let him leave.
"Thank you, Grandpa," Luke felt that his throat was dry, but his heart was indescribably warm.
"We got envelopes too, Daddy! Great-Grandpa and Great Aunt Wanda gave them to us."
The two children went through their backpacks as though searching for something.
After a while, the two children took out two envelopes each from their backpacks and showed them off.
Their elders had given them the envelopes right before bedtime. After that, they forgot to tell their parents.
Now that they saw their father receiving an envelope, they wanted to show that they got one too.
Luke glanced sternly at the twins, who were only as tall as his thigh. "Are you hiding money from me now, hmm?"
The twins were intimidated by their father's stern glare and quickly hid behind their mother.
Lanie lowered his head guiltily, while Rainie tried to argue. "I'm not hiding money! Yesterday, Big Bro and I were too tired, and I forgot to tell you after we woke up. I'm sorry…"
Old Master Rayne felt sorry for the two children when they saw how scared they were of their father!
He comforted the children by patting their little heads and said to Luke in a rebuking tone, "I was the one who insisted on them taking the envelopes. You shouldn't blame them."
The old man was very fond of the twins.
"You shouldn't spoil them, Grandpa," Bianca said helplessly, "We'll be going for now, and we'll visit you whenever we're free. You should take care of your health. Goodbye, Aunt Wanda…"
After saying their goodbyes, the family drove off.
Old Master Rayne stood in front of the door with his walking stick. He remained there, not saying a word, for a long time.
Wanda gently tugged Old Master Rayne’s arm and said, "It's cold outside.
Let's go back into the house."
Old Master Rayne walked back while being supported by his daughter." Wanda, do you think that Luke would complain that I don't give him enough money? After all, he’s so rich," he said worriedly.
"How much did you give him. Father?" Wanda asked curiously. novelbin
"Eight hundred dollars. That's a lucky number," Old Master Rayne said.
"That's enough, Father. It's considered a lot of money in our hometown. What's important is your intention. Moreover, your grandson-in-law isn't short on money anyway."
If Luke dropped eight hundred dollars on the floor, he might not even bend down and pick it up. In the time it took him to do so, he would have already earned a hundred times more money.
However, the envelope was a symbol of the old man's blessing to him and Luke. It was incredibly meaningful, and he would treasure it.
"Our Bianca is lucky. I have no complaints about Luke, but I can't say the same for his family! Just like you. I've told you that you shouldn't marry that Japanese guy, but you don't listen, and now… sigh…"
When he mentioned his daughter's unhappy marriage, Old Mater Rayne became dejected, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to grow.
A hint of agony flashed past Wanda's face, but she soon composed herself in a few seconds. "Father, Bianca and I are different. My marriage might be unhappy, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't find happiness in her marriage. I think that Luke is a good man, and he will treat Bianca well. You don't have to worry about her. I believe Bianca will be very happy under his care." "I hope so too…" Old Master Rayne sighed.
The old man's hunched back seemed to hunch even more.
Soon, it was Monday.
Bianca was very busy at work. The collaboration project between T Corporation and Vivi Group would be starting construction after the new year, and the small team had to brave against the cold and go to survey the site.
It was about two o'clock in the afternoon when they returned to the office. Bianca did not waste any time and started working on the presentation.
Halfway through it, Bella came into the office.
She knocked on Bianca's table and said to her imperiously, "There's a shortage of personnel in the advertising department now, Bianca. Follow me and go there to help out."
Bianca was exasperated that her work was interrupted, though she tried to speak nicely, "I still have a lot of unfinished work, Madam. Moreover, I remember that the advertising department has more employees than our department. Why would they be short on personnel?"
Bella towered over Bianca and looked at her conservative clothes with disdain.
"I'm telling you to go, so you have to go. I'm your superior, and you'll have to listen to whatever I saw. So what if I'm asking you to help out there? The celebrity Leia Norman is here for a commercial shoot today, and so many employees in the company want to help out. She explicitly wants you to go over. Let me tell you, she comes from an influential family. If you make her angry, even I can't help you!" Bella said impatiently.
Then, she stepped on her high heels and sashayed out of the office.
Bianca's expression changed when she heard that Leia Norman asked for her specifically.
Sue tossed the pen in her hands and complained, "What's wrong with her? We have other employees in the department, so why does she want you? That Leia Norman is also very pretentious. Can't so
many people in the advertising department appease her? Why does she need you specifically? Don't go, Bianca. She can't do anything to you if you don't go!"
Bianca thought for a while and replied, "Never mind. I'll go and see what Leia Norman wants."
She did not have any evidence that Leia was involved in the Persian cat incident at Blue Honors, but she had a hunch that Leia was the culprit behind it.
She wanted to go and see why Leia wanted her there.
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 380-Bianca Might Look Docile, But She Has A Sharp Tongue!
T Corporation advertising department.
The interior shooting location was beautifully decorated, and all the employees were busy at work.
The shoot was for a commercial of T Corporation's latest Queen series perfumes which would be launched after the new year. It was fragrant, long- lasting, and epitomized feminine charm and allure.
The theme of the commercial this time was "obsession."
When Bianca stepped into the location, she could see that everyone was busy in their roles.
Leia was in a see-through outfit and smokey eye makeup. She was in the middle of a shoot.
The crew members were busy attending to her.
They took a short break during which the cosmetician touched up Leia's makeup. After that, she returned to the scene.
Josef, the director, sat behind a high shutter speed camera. He was talking through the walkie-talkie, telling the lighting technician to turn up the brightness.
After the lighting was adjusted, he got cameras 1 and 2 to change their positions. Then, he spoke loudly into the walkie-talkie, Til need everyone’s cooperation to get the shoot to work this time!"
Josef was an internationally renowned director. Two of his movies, ' A Beautiful Soul" and "Magic Arrow," have earned him the Best Director award in the Oscars. He had directed commercials for other major perfume brands like Chanel and Dior.
"Roger that," All the crew members replied.
"Action!" Once Josef gave the command, the gaffer, lighting technicians, and camera crew became serious.
Cameras 1, 2, and 3 all pointed at Leia to capture the perfect angle.
The camera crew pressed the record button.
Leia held a perfume bottle in her hand. She changed various seductive poses, including lying on the floor, facing the camera with her back, or using her arm to cover half of her face. In any case, they all looked awkward.
Bianca could not help but shake her head.
Leia had always maintained a pure image. Now that she had to flaunt her seductive charm, she could not help but be reserved. The seductive poses turned out stiff and awkward.
"Cut!" In only a few minutes, Josef gave the command to stop.
He looked at Leia disappointedly and said coldly, "You don't seem like you're in your element, Ms. Norman. How about we take a ten-minute break and continue. Our theme for this shoot is 'obsession,' and you should be overbearing as a queen. Your gaze was hollow and innocent, and you should be more seductive. Try and figure it out."
Leia was feeling discouraged. She noticed Josef's disappointed gaze on her.
She had tried her best to look as seductive as possible!
To complete the shoot, she had tried her best to devote herself to the role, even forgetting to eat. The shoot had gone on for almost a day, and it was not done yet.
Previously, all her commercial shoots were done in one take.
She had given her best to the shoot. What more did the bad-tempered director want?
She thought that the director was deliberately being troublesome, but she maintained her composure and said, "Thank you for your pointers, Mr. Josef. I'll pay more attention next time."
After Leia stepped away from the scene, Josef sat behind the camera reviewing the footage. He spoke to his assistant helplessly, "This actress is pretty, but she doesn't have any soul. Her performance was stiff, and her bearing isn't suitable for this brand at all. Mr. Crawford has always been a good judge of character. I wonder why he would pick her as the spokesperson…"
The people in the shooting location surrounded Leia.
An assistant handed Leia a bottle of water. She daintily sipped from the bottle, cursing the director to hell under her smiling face.
Everyone tried to flatter Leia because of her status, and no one had directly criticized her acting skills in front of her, even though her skills were subpar.
Josef had criticized her skills in front of everyone, disregarding her status.
That made Leia feel very aggrieved, but she could not vent it out.
"Ms. Norman."
Bianca walked in front of Leia. "When I was working, my department lead said that the advertising department needs my help, and Ms. Norman had specifically requested me to come. Now that I'm here, there doesn't seem to be a shortage of personnel."
Bianca's tone was calm.
Leia put her water bottle down and turned to look at Bianca. "I'm sorry to have disturbed your work, Ms. Rayne. You should know that one of my two assistants had a small accident at Blue Honors, and she had to go back to her hometown to recuperate for a period. The other assistant happened to take a few days off too, and they can't be by my side today. I'm not too familiar with T Corporation, and I tend to become nervous in new environments. I thought that you can become my temporary assistant since we're acquaintances. Maybe you can help me adjust to the environment so we can finish the shoot as soon as possible. Surely you wouldn't mind that, right?" novelbin
The excuse was rather far-fetched, but Leia put on a humble face while speaking earnestly. That left a good impression on the surrounding crew members.
They knew that Leia came from a family of politicians, but she did not put on any airs at all. Her kind and understanding character made her popular among the employees of the advertising department.
Bianca smiled superficially. "It's an honor to serve you, Ms. Norman. This isn't part of my job scope as a designer, but as an employee of T Corporation, I'll have to do whatever my superior tells me to."
She might have said that it was her duty to serve Leia, but the implication was that Leia should not have gotten Bianca's department lead to ask Bianca to cross departments.
Leia could hear the implications in Bianca's words.
As she looked at Bianca, she remembered how she had nearly become a victim of her own scheme at Blue Honors.
Percy had extorted a large sum from her, which made her extremely unhappy. She would not have to lose so much money if not for Bianca.
She was going to torment Bianca while doing the commercial shoot at T Corporation.
However, she did not expect that Bianca had such a sharp tongue, despite her docile appearance…
Leia was smiling on the outside, but she was cursing on the inside. 'This woman doesn't know what's good for her. I'll make her suffer!'