Chapter 1563
"Mommy, don't rush yourself if you're busy with work. I'm not in a hurry," Lawrie's childlike voice transmitted from the receiver to Vanessa's ear, which made her feel like crying. It was difficult for her to imagine that her little baby would no longer pester her and got along well with his new friends from kindergarten in just a few days.
"Today, Larry and I went to kindergarten together. We made a new friend and even got to know a new teacher. The teacher praised me for being so handsome. I was very happy after hearing the compliment. I also praised her for being so beautiful." From the other side of the phone, Lawrie's continued. It was the same voice, but his tone was sounded more delighted.
The Kyle family's affection towards Lawrie played a huge role in getting rid of his trauma of being abandoned by his mother. Most importantly, Silvia's love and care had helped Lawrie receive familial love from someone else other than Vanessa. Hence, Lawrie was able to overcome this emotional hurdle.
Vanessa said with great relief, "My baby is so amazing! Mommy's proud of you."
Lawrie added, "Mommy, I will work hard to make you even prouder."
He was really such a sweet talker, much better than his father! Vanessa couldn't get the affection she wanted from Julien, so she asked Lawrie instead, "Baby, tell me, how much do you love me?" Lawrie answered, "Very, very much, As much as the whole sky."
"Me too. Lawrie, I still have some work to do. I'm going to get busy now. I'll call you later when I get off work." Lawrie's answer had been vague, but Vanessa understood what he meant. He was telling Vanessa that his love for her was as endless as the sky.
Lawrie said, "Okay."
Hanging up the phone, Vanessa once again devoted herself seriously to work and strived to complete her tasks sooner. Then, she could see Lawrie as soon as possible after work.
Joel returned to the Planning Department and told everyone what he had just asked Vanessa. The team stared at Joel at the same time. "Joel, if so, then there won't be any need for us. This matter depends on Mr. Kyle. As long as he is willing to transfer his assets to her, then there shall be no concerns.
If Mr. Kyle doesn't agree..."
Before the planning director, Roger could finish speaking, Joel interrupted, "I am not worried that Mr. Kyle will disagree. Once he knows what Vanessa wants, he will definitely agree to her request regardless of any consequences. His only ask if for her to marry him."
The team then asked, "Will Vanessa agree to the President of the Rovio's offer?"
From Joel's point of view, they were only asking such a silly question because they had never seen how the mighty Mr. Kyle doted on Vanessa.
It was because Joel's wife, Belinda, had once brought food to the company, and Julien had overheard Vanessa complimenting its taste. Hence, Julien had spent a lot of money hiring Belinda to cook for Vanessa. In fact, Belinda had accepted Julien's offer and cooked so often for Vanessa that Joel no longer had the chance to savor his wife's cooking!
Also, Vanessa had once been trapped in the company building in the summer because of a typhoon. At the risk of being blown away by the typhoon, Julien came to the office to save Vanessa by himself. However, when he found Vanessa, she was already unconscious. He then took Vanessa to the hospital and took care of her until she woke up.
Of course, Julien's care for Vanessa did not only stop there. If he wanted to disclose all these occasions, Joel would need a few days to complete his explanation. However, the only reason Vanessa did not know about these incidents was that Julien forbade Joel to tell her.
Usually, a man was good to a woman only because they wanted sexual benefits from the woman. On the other hand, Mr. Kyle never thought so. He just wanted to give Vanessa all the best things in the world. Joel realized that he had told them too much, so he waved his hand and said, "I was just talking nonsense. Don't take that seriously, everyone. You can plan as you like. But don't you dare get off work if you can't come up with a good plan."
When business was at its peak, the team usually worked overtime. Sometimes, they would even work till the wee hours of the morning. But this time was different. Even if they all stayed in the office, they may not be able to concoct a good idea.
A middle-aged woman, Wanda, who was the office janitor, suddenly piped up, "Huh? Do you all need to work overtime over such a simple thing?"
Everyone turned their eyes on her. "Wanda, do you have any suggestions?"
Wanda replied, T m just an old lady who cleans the office. I don't have any good opinions."
Joel quickly pulled her into a chair and said, "Wanda, don't say that. I think you can really help us with this."
Wanda smiled. "Joel, my only strong suit is cleaning. I can do nothing else. Don't make fun of me."
Roger also came over. "Don't say that. I also think you could give us a hand."
Wanda said, "What can I do for you?"
Joel replied, "If I remember correctly, you and your husband have just celebrated your golden wedding anniversary not long ago."
"If you want to ask me how two people get along after marriage, then perhaps, at my age, I am indeed more experienced than you. Ask whatever you want. I'll tell you my thoughts." Wanda was in her 70s, but she was always in high spirits, so she did not look old. Based on her appearance, she seemed like she was closer to sixty years of age!
Her children also earned a good income. In addition, she and her husband both had pensions, and she could live a comfortable life without working. However, Wanda felt that she wanted to make the best out of her life without wasting a single moment.
In other's view, doing janitorial work was not an attractive job, but the old lady was still doing her best. She always maintained the most optimistic attitude. She loved doing everything she did, so she made the people in the office respect her more than others did.
Joel said, "Wanda, we just want to ask you the best way for a man to propose to a woman. No, not the best, but it has to be a one that could surely make the woman say yes!"
"Actually, I've heard what you guys were discussing today. I know that you are helping Mr. Kyle come up with a plan." The elderly Wanda shook her head. "Alas... Feelings for each other are a matter between two people. No one can help Mr. Kyle in this except himself. In the end, he has to rely on his own ability!"
Joel asked, "Wanda, what do you mean?"