Chapter 1021:

Curious, Cedric moved to inspect it, discovering a pregnancy test lying atop the paper, its two vivid red lines declaring new life.

Even from outside, Lillian could hear Cedric’s laughter bursting through the office, loud and full of unfiltered excitement.

Confusion swept through the employees of Phillips Group like a sudden storm when they received notice of an unexpected three-day break. The calendar showed no holidays or notable events—it was an ordinary week turned extraordinary without explanation. And Cedric was generously handing out five-thousand-dollar vouchers for a luxury hotel buffet to every staff member.

Cedric’s secretary asked, “Lillian, could it be that Mr. Phillips is on the brink of closing down the company? Are these vouchers just a lavish parting gift?”

Lillian raised her eyebrows. “Why on earth would you jump to that conclusion?”

his face etched with the resignation of a man already envisioning unemployment. “What other explanation fits? Since our boss got romantically involved with your boss, his passion for the business has halved. It feels

times she had overheard Cedric planning out loud about retiring to a picturesque spot to focus on their family life with Daniela. Daniela was always in agreement, supportive as ever. After all, merging their personal fortunes

vouchers? Come on, Lillian, you’ve got to shed some light on this, or none of us will

sly grin, leaving

poised, his curiosity burning fiercely within him, as if he were literally

stairs, he drifted past the break room, where a whimsical tune floated through the air. Intrigued, he peeked inside and came to a stunned halt. Could it really be Cedric?

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along, but belting out

twisted in astonishment. He nearly retreated when Cedric whirled around. With a glass of vibrant

secretary snapped to rigid attention and exclaimed with vigor, “Hey,

hand and

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