Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 616 - 321: How to Soothe Her? (Part 2)

Rebecca Quentin’s face turned red from her son’s words, and she hurriedly changed the topic, saying to the little gremlin in her arms, "Quick, say ’bye-bye’ to daddy."

Andrew obediently waved his hand, "Daddy, bye-bye."

Watching Howard Geoffrey get into the car, Rebecca Quentin turned back to the villa with a faint smile.

As she walked towards the villa, she happened to see Isabella Joanna coming her way.

Rebecca Quentin affectionately called out, "Isabella!"

It was clear Isabella Joanna had something to discuss, but upon seeing Rebecca Quentin, she hesitated.

Rebecca Quentin asked with a smile, "What’s wrong?"

Isabella Joanna frowned uncertainly, "Well... Becca, I’m not sure if I should tell you, but I feel I need to..."

Rebecca Quentin asked lightheartedly, "What could be making you so conflicted?"

Isabella Joanna struggled internally before slowly saying, "Didn’t you ask me before if my friend, who’s a lawyer in France, could find out about the Robinson family inheritance case? Well, turns out my friend knows a legal advisor at the Robinson Consortium and helped inquire about it. Today, she replied to me saying that Chester Robinson and Alice Robinson will definitely win..."

Rebecca Quentin had previously asked Isabella Joanna about this right after the inheritance case emerged. Though she has distanced herself from Chester Robinson, she still cares about him privately. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Rebecca Quentin was slightly pleased, "Really?"

"Yes, but... but my friend told me that the reason Chester Robinson and Alice Robinson could win is because Mr. Geoffrey sent the ’Skytop’ exclusive legal team to intervene. Of course, my friend’s friend works for the Robinson family, or else no one outside would know."

Hotel.

By the floor-to-ceiling window, Chester Robinson and Keith Antony sat on the sofa like friends, with the charming night view of bustling New York behind them.

Keith Antony took the wine offered by Chester Robinson, puzzled, "Boss, there’s something I’ve never quite understood about you..."

Chester Robinson, enjoying the aroma of the newly opened wine, cheerfully replied, "Speak."

Keith Antony frowned, "Actually, you’ve had many opportunities to keep Miss Quentin for yourself. Why did you send Miss Quentin to Howard Geoffrey’s side?"

Chester Robinson took a gentle sip of the wine, allowing its rich flavor to spread in his mouth before slowly looking at Keith Antony and casually asked, "Keith, have you ever liked anyone?"

Keith Antony shook his head.

Chester Robinson chuckled lightly, "Blame me, always having you work for me, never leaving you time to fall in love."

Keith Antony laughed along, "Yes, boss, you should consider giving me a raise."

Chester Robinson patted Keith Antony’s shoulder, "Over the years, we’ve gone from good friends to master and servant, thanks to your willingness to stay by my side... Keith, I should properly toast you." Saying so, Chester Robinson clinked glasses with Keith Antony.

After sipping the wine, Keith Antony exhaled smoothly, "Since knowing you, you’ve never spoken to me so sentimentally."

Chester Robinson laughed heartily, "Don’t complain about my lack of sentimentality; I truly don’t have many friends and don’t know how to interact with them. But being able to speak to you genuinely is quite good. You should know that even in front of my adoptive mother, I don’t have such genuine ease; the only people who make me relax like this are you and my mentor."

Keith Antony smiled softly, "I’m honored."

Chester Robinson gently placed the wine glass on the table, his face gradually turning solemn as he softly spoke, "Liking someone is a wonderful feeling, like suddenly getting a bottle of your long-coveted wine. Every time you smell it, it slowly spreads across your taste buds, seeping into every cell of your body, making you feel incredibly joyful, wanting to permanently retain that feeling and treasure it."

Keith Antony listened patiently in silence.

Chester Robinson paused, gazing at the wine in the glass, shaking until it gradually settled, longingly spoke with a slightly hoarse voice, "Rebecca Quentin is the wine I wish to treasure."

Keith Antony finally somewhat understood, "Because you cherish, you are more cautious." Yes, given Miss Quentin’s nature, if the boss were indeed forceful, it would only drive Miss Quentin further away.

Chester Robinson smiled, a circle of emotional confusion gleaming in his eyes.

Seeing Chester Robinson in good spirits, Keith Antony pressed his advantage, "Well... Boss, can I ask you another question?"

"You can ask."

Keith Antony shuffled nervously as he looked at Chester Robinson, "Did you help Miss Quentin with the surgery?"

Chester Robinson stood, hands tucked in his pockets, with an elegant smile on his lips, "You guess."

Keith Antony scratched his head, "Uh..."

With a smile still on Chester Robinson’s face, he strode away.

Meanwhile, Rebecca Quentin, just finished with her bath and wearing pajamas, leaned against the headboard of her room absentmindedly pressing the remote in her hand.

Yes, she was waiting for Howard Geoffrey, who hadn’t returned yet.

This late, the TV was playing comedic variety shows. She often watched when bored, but at this moment, no show could distract her chaotic thoughts.

After repeatedly pressing the remote, she finally turned off the TV, leaning against the headboard, staring blankly at the white wall before her.

Isabella Joanna’s words from the day still echoed in her ears, never allowing her heart to calm down.

He helped Alice!

Why?

He told her he hadn’t had contact with Alice, so why did he meet Alice at the hotel and why help her?

She couldn’t understand and felt somewhat panicked because he had once told her he cared about Alice.

She didn’t doubt his feelings for her, but women can be petty, and she couldn’t convince herself not to mind, though she truly believed every word he said to her...

*Click*—

The sound of the door opening interrupted Rebecca Quentin’s current thoughts.

Rebecca Quentin temporarily forgot her thoughts, jumped out of bed, and saw Howard Geoffrey coming in.

Rebecca Quentin rushed to Howard Geoffrey, joyfully saying, "You’re back!"

Howard Geoffrey, just returned with faint dew on his hair, set down his jacket and wrapped his arms around Rebecca Quentin, apologizing softly, "Sorry I came back late."

Rebecca Quentin shook her head, equally embracing him, asking, "Shower?"

Howard Geoffrey nodded.

"Then I’ll run the bath water for you."

Howard Geoffrey kissed Rebecca Quentin on the cheek, contently saying, "Thank you, hon."

Rebecca Quentin promptly headed to the bathroom.

A while later, Rebecca Quentin emerged from the bathroom, seeing Howard Geoffrey had already undressed, his well-defined muscular upper body revealed.