Lilia's original intention was to learn more about the situation, but Vivi's subsequent words made her feel even more uncomfortable.
Vivi said bluntly, "His family is better than mine. As for the initial funding, he didn't ask for it from his family. It all came from his own savings that he saved over the years. Lilia, he really works hard, you know? So... I want to help him by giving my energy and some of my money. Since we want to do business together, I have to make him see my sincerity. What do you think?!"
After she finished speaking, Vivi raised her eyebrows and looked at Lilia, as if waiting for her approval.
Facing Vivi's serious gaze, Lilia really couldn't say anything that was disappointing.
After a moment of silence, she warned. "Vivi, I respect all your decisions, but isn't this too fast?"
Finally, Vivi understood Lilia's concern.
She moved the corner of her mouth then sighed softly. "Lilia, do you think I'm impulsive?"
Lilia was telling the truth. "One thing Vivi, how has he been treating you?"
"Very good!" Vivi didn't hesitate to answer. Afraid that Lilia wouldn't believe her, she added, "He's really nice to me, responsive to any situations, and he has talked about all of his past. We both got along well and he had always put my interests first. Lilia, no one has ever treated me well like him."
This was the end of the story, and Lilia clearly saw Vivi's great love and trust in Ludwig.
Although she did not agree with her for starting a business with her partner, she understood that a woman in love would always give her everything without even thinking whether she would gain and lose something from it.
Lilia can't stop thinking that if it were her, she might be willing to offer everything to Jean.
"Vivi, if you really thought about it, I definitely wouldn't have stopped you. Now that you are ready, I wish you success in your business. But, listen to me first. It has not been easy for you to save up for all these years. Even if you want to invest, don't give up all your funds. You should leave some for yourself."
Vivi nodded her head closely, but she didn't dare to look at Lilia.
She knew that Lilia was saying it out of kindness but it seems that it's too late.
Over the years, she has saved some money from her workplace. And she had given all of that to Ludwig.
It wasn't much, just around 120 million.
But for a normal office worker like her, it was not easy to keep her money over four to five years.
Ludwig told her that the initial funding wouldn't take much, and he got the rest handled with his own savings.
Vivi doesn't leave a dime for herself. With full determination, she plans to build her empire with Ludwig in Surabaya.
She firmly believes that they can be successful, and that both of them will get married.
At this time, Lilia saw the starlight in Vivi's eyes.
She suppressed her thoughts and did not say anything.
At 11:30 am, Clifford drove them to Vivi's company.
Vivi went to go through the resignation procedure, but Lilia looked at the content on the phone and sighed helplessly.
Rachel said she was asked to go on a temporary business trip, so she couldn't come to lunch with them.
Lilia turned her gaze to look at the office building outside the window, her friends seemed to be on the right track.
'Good luck.' She secretly whispered.
"Dina, come here for a moment." At this time, Lilia returned the cellphone to her bag and called out.
Dina hurriedly walked over and took her to sit next to her. Lilia then whispered a few words to her.
"Okay, Madame!"
In about twenty minutes, Vivi walked out of the office building with a pile of materials.
Her pace was fast, and with a determined gaze, the corners of her eyes were tinged with joy.
It was already 12 noon, and the two of them chose a relatively luxurious cafeteria in a shopping center next to the office building.
Lilia took Clifford and the others inside.
When news of her leaving her adoptive parents was still raging on the Internet, she put on a mask and sunglasses and sat in her seat.
Dina and Rini took the salad and milk to her taste, and when Vivi came back with two plates full, they looked at her in surprise. "You're only going to eat this much?"
"Yes, I'm on a diet." Lilia didn't say anything about her pregnancy. At least until she was willing to make an announcement, the less people know, the better.
Not to be paranoid, but she does not want to add to the problem.
Vivi bulged her cheeks and said carefully, "Is this because I told you that you have a thicker waist and you just go on a diet? Actually no, I'm just kidding!"
She was worried that her words would offend her good friend.
Lilia patted her across the table. "You've forgotten what my career is, and besides, I got fat after Chinese New Year. I was on a diet recently!"
"Fine, otherwise I'll be the one to blame!" Vivi shrugged in relief.
Lilia looked at her while eating, she could feel that Vivi was very happy.
"Vivi, what project will your start-up do?" During the meal, Lilia looked at her seriously and asked a question.
Vivi swallowed the rice in her mouth. "This is a new type of media, the industry has been very popular in the last two years, so Ludwig also wanted to try it."
Lilia doesn't know much about new media, but the industry is well known.
"Then... Do you have enough start-up capital? I have a bit of savings, and I'm wondering if I want to invest or not. Should I invest it in your place?"
Her tone was a little joking, but her eyes were very sincere.
If possible, she would prefer Vivi to get her money back and try some other source for initial funds.
After hearing the voice, Vivi shook her head. "No, Ludwig said the initial funding was sufficient, and we both wanted to try it ourselves. If there's a need later, I'll let you know!"
"Alright, let me know if you need it!"
The next time, Lilia didn't keep asking about their business.
After Vivi was full, she couldn't sit still. "Lilia, what are our plans after this?"
"What's wrong? Are you alright?" Lilia put down her milk glass and looked at her in confusion.
Vivi shook her head a little embarrassed. "Not really ... it's just that Ludwig is alone at home, I guess..."
Lilia smiled faintly. "Uh oh. With a boyfriend, everyone wants to go home right away!"
She naturally knew the meaning of Vivi's words, and even though her friend didn't express it, Lilia knew Vivi still missed Ludwig.
She can understand how it's like for someone to fall in love.
"Oh, I didn't mean that..." Vivi scratched her cheek and stared at her blankly.
Lilia wasn't tangled up. After a few bites, she got up and said, "Let's go, we'll send you back!"
"No, you haven't finished eating yet. It's very close to my house, so I'll just take a taxi and go home."
"No problem, I'll take you!" When she heard Lilia insist, Vivi didn't refuse in the end .
After returning to Vivi's apartment, Lilia sat in the car and watched her walk away quickly.
Nobody knew why traces of sadness crossed the supermodel's eyes.
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