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.

of them cheered silently in their victory while the other half sighed

now had to buy a bottle of Louis XIII each and gifted them to those

and had a considerably fat paycheck. A bottle of Louis XII might be pricey, but it was not something they could not afford.

in his seat at the head of the table. His affectionate

Everyone wondered if he would remain as icy as he was, or if he would shed

latter had happened. After Shane got married, his entire demeanor changed. He became gentle in both

course, that side of him was reserved for Natalie only. When it came to his subordinates, Shane was

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

to prove that some people truly did a one-eighty after dating and getting married. It was as though they had a

of

board. His eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke into the phone, “Got it. Take care of yourself over there. Be careful and stay safe. Call

nodded with a

his cell phone on the table. He then swept the room with narrowed eyes

their heads.

pursed his lips together

stepped up and explained, “Please believe us,

was being said, the guilt on their faces could not

snorted in response. “Alright, that's enough. Let's resume

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