
The atmosphere of the meeting room feels tense. Not because of the anger of the meeting leader, Roxena, but because of his smile.
For Lawrence Group employees and LS itself, it's more creepy that Roxena is smiling than Roxena who displays a flat and angry expression.
Erin smiled knot. He knows the reason behind this change.
Roxena and Gerald's relationship is getting normal. Simple conversations are approaching and love language from Gerald is getting more and more frequent.
This meeting discussed the completion of all companies that have been acquired and mergers. All acquired companies have already started operating under the supervision of branch companies. Within two weeks, everything was completed well without any significant constraints.
The company, which was previously acquired on behalf of LS, has been renamed Lawrence Group. Of course the document is kept secret because the one who takes care of it is LS people who work in related institutions.
Roxena's influence is huge. It has incorporated people into government agencies, laws, and other important institutions. In addition, LS members also work in many fields including in the entertainment and modeling industries. Invisibly, it can be said that Roxena holds this country under his control. It's just that, a lot of people don't realize it. They only knew Roxena was strong in her economic field.
It was just that, as mentioned earlier, his authority was still under the royal side. Analogized according to his previous life, the royal family is the imperial family, while he is a duchess, who has the same position as ESA Group and Luz Group.
Lawrence Group is engaged in many central areas. Real estate, construction, hospitality and tourism, health, transportation, and food and beverage manufacturers whose products are worldwide.
As a major infrastructure the country also cooperates with the Lawrence Group. In fact, most of the toll road company shares as a freeway are also owned by Lawrence Group.
Lawrence Group is the richest company in the country. Although the ESA Group is engaged in very central finance, its wealth is under the Lawrence Group.
Given that financial companies are central companies, Roxena wants to establish his own financial company. Financial companies covering many areas. Savings, securities and investment management, insurance, credit card opening, and various other financial services.
Roxena wants to set up its own stock exchange. That way, its economic power will be even greater.
"Is there any objection?" Roxena is currently back in a meeting with the company's board of directors to seek opinions and approval on her plans.
The board of directors agreed. They handed over the company's sailing direction to Roxena as captain.
"Our capital chain is strong. You don't have to worry."
"We believe you'll do your best."
Roxena nodded in satisfaction. And the meeting ended. However, the talks have not been finalized as one of the board of directors asked questions.
"When do we receive good news from you, President?"
"What good news do you mean?"ask Roxena to clarify.
"Your heirs."
Erin was immediately worried. He was afraid that Roxena would get out of control because of the question.
However, Roxena answered him calmly and smiled. "soon." Answer briefly and leave the meeting room.
Arriving at his room Roxena immediately gave orders to Erin. "Find out the baby tube procedure!"
"But, Miss. Isn't that too soon?"
"Too fast?! Do you know that woman is pregnant? How could I not do anything?! Gerald, that man will definitely run away when he hears of it!"
Roxena's worried. He's getting used to Gerald. Hate, he put that aside first.
After all, he really needed an heir to keep everything he had accomplished. The quick solution is a baby tube.
"Miss ... to get pregnant takes time especially with your condition. You don't have to rush. The pregnancy of the woman is not a problem. That child belongs to the Lord. But, Master is your husband. Miss, be patient and try to get pregnant normally. I'm sure, you can definitely break Doctor Liu's verdict!!"
Erin was also not happy with the information. Nor was he a good man who turned a blind eye to Elisha's pregnancy.
"So?!"
"One year, if in one year you are not pregnant normally, we will do the baby tube procedure. How, Miss?"tawar Erin's. Roxena becomes a different figure when discussing pregnancy. His calmness was lost to anxiety.
"All right." Roxena took Erin's advice.
And then he went back to his work.
Roxena prepared the necessary documents to establish a new company. After that it is directly submitted to the relevant institution to be taken care of. If the target is appropriate, then two more weeks will be held opening a new company.
The building is provided. And the list of potential employees is also in hand. With the approval of the permit, the financial company will operate immediately. Centauri, it was the name of the new company chosen by Roxena.
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"Miss and Master are getting closer. The atmosphere of the residence also changed, so it was more and more fresh" said Lily.
"You're right. Sir is very attentive to Miss."
The two chatted while preparing dinner.
"Miss doesn't hate Mister anymore. I am happy with the interaction between the two. I hope the new members are coming soon and enliven the atmosphere of the residence," Lily hoped excitedly.
"I hope so too" Sophia said.
"By the way, the relationship of Master and Big Tian is also familiar. I thought there would be a commotion when the Great Lord came to Miss overseas" Lily chirped.
"When is the Great Lord coming?!" The question surprised Lily and Sophia. They know the owner of the voice.
"N-Miss?!"
Roxena crossed her hands and stared intently at the two. Roxena recalled her date with Gerald a week ago. The relationship of the in-laws and daughter-in-law is suddenly familiar. Roxena was curious but ignored him.
Now, he had to get answers from these two servants.
Gerald hasn't come home from work.
"You're hiding something from me" Roxena said.
"That's .. Miss-"
"Yes, Miss. The Great Lord did come to visit when you were abroad." Sophia interrupted Lily.
"Why not report?"ask Roxena later. His forehead was not happy. Two servants he trusted hid him.
"Master asked us not to tell you. We thought it didn't matter because nothing strange was discussed" explained Sophia, a little stuttering.
"Tell me what happened!"roxena's edict, he turned to sit, waiting for the presentation of Sophia.
Mr. Lawrence arrives on Roxena's second day abroad. Come up with Roxena's favorite dessert. However, he certainly did not meet the princess but with Gerald who happened to come home early.
Initially awkward. But, the dessert Mr. Lawrence brought opened the subject. Mr. Lawrence immediately explains and recounts Roxena's childhood who loved the dessert.
From there Gerald became convinced that his wife liked roses.
Roxena let out a rough sigh. What the child asks again.
But, if it has been asked Mr. Lawrence ….
Ahh
Suddenly Roxena became happy.
"You guys keep working." Roxena left the kitchen. Sophia and Lily let out a sigh of relief. But, immediately shudder back. Roxena's smile was .. It seems that something will happen.
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"I want to talk about something" Rocena said when both were in the room. I'm back from dinner.
"What's that?" Gerald sat on the edge of the bed. While Roxena stood by the window, gazing out.
"Child," Roxena answered briefly.
Gerald was silent to hear it.
The kid?
It had also troubled his mind ever since Mr. Lawrence asked.
"I want to have a child from you" Roxena said.
"You know I'm an only child. All eyes are waiting for my mistake. Having a child is a must for me. You know, I'm just asking without caring about your answer. You don't want to want to!" Roxena's remarks contain coercion.
"Why are you saying something hurtful?" Gerald got up from his seat. Approaching Roxena and standing next to her.
"I'm also an only child. If you don't have a child Chaddrick's offspring will be cut off."
"You .. agree?"
"Maybe our goals are different. But, our desires are the same."
This easy?
Roxena doesn't understand. Gerald agreed without a refusal. What was Gerald thinking?!
So far, no half.
Gerald steadied his pace. Holding Roxena's shoulder and then standing face to face.
The two stared at each other. "I'm .. ready" said Gerald slowly.
Roxena smiled. If it's like this, then there's no need to hesitate anymore. Gerald pulled her to kiss.
The kiss was hot and instinctively the hand was moving as well. Touch each other and touch.
Gerald carried Roxena to the bed. Laying the woman down and re-touching her intensely.
That night they were in touch purely on mutual desire. It feels more than ever.
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"I didn't hate you at first. It was me, you, and he was so close. You and him are brothers, you are his sister. However, my closeness and her turn into a love affair. We love each other and marry without the knowledge of others including family."
In the morning, Roxena tells her about her early life, before tragedy and vows of revenge are said.
Gerald listened to the story while playing Roxena's hair leaning against him.
"However, all of a sudden you put up a rebellion and killed him. Then with your bloodstained hands you stretched out your hands to propose to me. I'm married and you killed my husband, of course, refused. However, you're crazy and threatening to kill my family. I didn't falter even if you really slaughtered my family. Until I finally gave up because inside me there was another life."
"Me and you are finally married. The wedding was celebrated with great fanfare. For me, marriage is hell. And do you know what you're behaving like? Same as me. Sometimes you're rude and coercive, sometimes you're soft and helpless."
"Five years of our marriage"
"Enough" said Gerald. His heart could not hear it. He was furious at himself who was depraved in the past.
"I'll pay for everything in this life. I'll accept any pain you return for my past treatment."
"I'm sorry for all the hurt I've caused. I'll make you happy in this life and the next."
Gerald's tears are shed.
"You have to work hard for it. My heart hasn't melted yet" Roxena chuckled.
"I'll try hard!"
Roxena smiled faintly. "I want to ask you something" said Gerald.
"What?"
"In my dream, I saw you among the many warriors on the battlefield. Are you a knight? And in my dream you also shouted a name, Regis. Is Regis him?"
"You're right" Roxena replied. In the past Roxena was a knight, precisely the commander of an elite imperial army.
And Regis was a crown prince, the next emperor's candidate.
"Then do you still love him?" That question was not answered by Roxena. He moved away, getting out of bed.
That makes Gerald riled up. Roxena stared at the window she had opened. The sun had just risen with a golden light still adorning the sky.
"Eitherway. I don't know either" Roxena replied.
Gerald began to recall Roxena's story.
Suddenly he was in rebellion?! They were close and he killed his brother? Thats odd.
I'm doing a rebellion because I can't take Xena with him?
It was Gerald's guess and his heart rumbled strangely.
However, in this life, Roxena chose him despite being out of revenge. It means .. Gerald must win Roxena's heart.
"I'll make you accept me and love me, Xena," said Gerald.