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 half sighed miserably upon their

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

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

still talking to Natalie in his seat at the head of the table. His affectionate expression made

into the trap of true love. Everyone wondered if he would remain as icy

Shane got married, his entire demeanor

of him was reserved for Natalie only. When it came to his

a gentle person after he started dating and got married, they would never believe the person. In fact, they

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

was the perfect example of

he was getting from the board. His eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke into the phone, “Got it. Take care of yourself over there. Be careful

nodded with a

the table. He then swept the room with narrowed eyes

immediately shook their heads.

pursed his lips together in

us, Mr. Thompson. We really weren't gossiping

guilt on

that's enough.

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