The bet is on! What will the winner be rewarded?

Someone asked in the group chat.

The discussion soon got a lot more attention. That was what everyone wanted to know. After all, no one would be interested in participating in a bet they could not afford.

One of the higher-ups smirked subtly before typing: A bottle of Louis XIII!

Louis XIII! Not bad. Someone's gambling big. Alright, I am in!

Count me in.

One by one, the rest of the room put down their bets.

Following suit, everyone lowered their cell phones and turned their attention to Shane.

Under the anticipation of the board, Shane picked up the phone. His lips parted and asked, “How's my wife?”

With those three words, the entire conference room was split into two sets of emotions.

while the other

Louis XIII each and

the room was high-ranking officials and had a considerably fat paycheck. A bottle of Louis XII might be pricey, but

the head of the table. His affectionate expression made everyone

of true love. Everyone wondered if

was evident that the latter had happened. After Shane got married,

was reserved for Natalie only. When it came to his subordinates, Shane was still as cold as

enough to shock everyone. If someone would have told them in the past that Shane would become a gentle person after he started dating and got married, they would never believe the person. In fact,

some people truly did a one-eighty after dating and getting

of how marriage can change

narrowed slightly as he spoke into the phone, “Got it. Take care of yourself over there. Be careful and stay safe. Call me if anything happens. Also,

Natalie nodded with a

He then swept the room with narrowed eyes and a cold gaze. “Were you guys gossiping about me a moment

shook their heads. “No!

Shane pursed his lips together in

and explained, “Please believe us,

said, the guilt on their faces

response. “Alright, that's enough. Let's

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