Chapter 1064: Chapter 549: Extra: Claud Laurence’s Demands 2_2
Alice Robinson lifted her eyes to look at him, a dead calm already settled within them. "General Laurence, I am well aware that nothing in this world comes for free without effort. I also know you are an excellent businessman, so I can give you the reason you wanted last time."
Claud Laurence squinted slightly, looking at her with a smile that was impenetrable in its depth. "It seems, Miss Robinson, that you still don’t quite understand me... I am not a very patient person and tend to lose interest very quickly, especially since you’ve wasted quite a bit of my interest before." With that, Claud Laurence started walking away.
"General Laurence!" Alice bit her lip. "Maybe if you give us a bit more time together, I will definitely reignite that interest in you."
She had already prepared these words in her heart when she came.
The moment she pleaded with him, she had already lost face.
Claud Laurence turned around, smiling, "Miss Robinson, it seems you are challenging my patience..."
He paused for a moment.
Alice stared at him with wide eyes, her heart already in her throat, and images of her father’s gentle and loving face filled her mind...
Alice, the Robinson family has run this vineyard for generations. Your father can’t let anything go wrong... He hopes that the Robinson legacy can continue for centuries.
Her father’s words echoed in her ears...
His voice interrupted her thoughts, "I’ll be going to Tokyo to handle some personal matters tomorrow. Miss Robinson, see you in Tokyo."
Sitting in the study, she looked around at the familiar surroundings.
It felt as if her father’s presence still lingered in this old study, giving her an inexplicable sense of peace.
Aunt PA brought the passport, puzzled as she asked, "Miss, where are you going?"
"I’m going to Japan."
"Japan?" Aunt PA asked with concern, "Why the sudden trip to Japan?"
Alice leaned back in her chair, calm as she said, "I found a partner. I need to go to Japan to discuss with him."
Aunt PA breathed a sigh of relief, "So that’s it..." Aunt PA happily said, "I knew the heavens wouldn’t stand by and watch the Robinson family fall... The old master was such a good person. Good things happen to good people."
"Yes, Aunt PA, where’s Rachel?"
"Rachel is playing in the living room. Should I bring her over?"
"Yes."
From afar, Rachel sweetly called out, "Mommy..."
Alice stood up, taking Rachel from Aunt PA’s arms. "Darling, have you been good at home today?" She often called Rachel this when she was little, because back then she hadn’t named her yet, always thinking of waiting for him to wake up...
Rachel clung to Alice’s neck and nodded, "Mommy, I’ve been good today. I ate well and slept well."
Alice lovingly kissed her daughter, "Mommy might have to leave for a few days. While staying with Aunt PA, can you be good at home just like today?"
Rachel’s eyes immediately welled up with tears, hugging Alice more tightly, "I don’t want... Mommy... I don’t want you to leave..."
"Rachel, be good. Mommy is just leaving for a few days and will be back soon..." Aunt PA gently coaxed Rachel.
"Mommy..." Rachel clung to Alice tightly, unwilling to let go.
"Okay, Mommy will be home all day with Rachel today and will tell Rachel a story tonight and sleep with Rachel, okay?"
In the still of the night, Alice looked at her already fast asleep daughter in her arms, smiling sweetly.
She felt so satisfied having such an understanding and well-behaved daughter...
In her life, she had never done anything to be proud of; having Rachel was her greatest pride in this life.
Gently placing the child on the bed, tucking the blanket around her, she sat at the bedside watching the child for a long, long time.
Her thoughts drifted away in a blur...
She never knew what responsibility was until she had Rachel and took over the Robinson family, realizing that often life is about responsibility.
Without responsibility, people often don’t know what meaning there is to living in this world...
Like her, with no relatives, no friends, and not much interest in this world. If not for Rachel and the Robinson family, what meaning would there be in her existence?
The only thing she has come to understand during this time is that she needs to strive to create the best environment for Rachel, so Rachel can grow healthy and happy. She needs to let the Robinson family stand tall in the business world once more, so her deceased father can rest in peace...
That is the meaning of her life, and nothing else matters anymore.
At Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, Claud Laurence’s assistant personally came to pick her up.
Claud Laurence’s assistant seemed similar to Keith Antony, both having a face that was all about obedience and loyalty to their boss.
However, they were all very approachable people.
"Miss Robinson, I’m Robin. General Laurence asked me to pick you up."
After several meetings, the assistant finally got a chance to introduce himself to her.
"Thank you."
"You’re welcome. I’ll help you with your luggage."
As Robin took her luggage, Alice’s phone rang.
It was Claud Laurence calling.
"How was your trip? Was it smooth?"
"Yes."
"Robin will take you to the hotel. I’m waiting for you at the restaurant upstairs."
"Alright."
Hanging up the phone, Alice looked up at Tokyo’s sky.
The weather was pleasant, a fine day.
The gentle breeze lifted her white dress, lightly swirling the hem.
It has been observed that when men choose the color scheme of women’s clothing, seventy percent choose white because white reminds men of their innocent first love.
She chose such a fitting white dress to cater to men’s preferences.
Yes, she knew that her purpose in this trip was to captivate Claud Laurence.
Her world could no longer intersect with that person.
As she walked into the restaurant, her heart was unusually calm.
Claud Laurence, always the gentleman, got up to pull out her chair before returning to his seat.
