Chapter 236 - The Surprise Announcement (1/2)

The fourth song was finally over and the audience applauded very lively. The MC returned to the stage and then invited Caspar to give his speech.

The man went onstage, took off his mask and greeted his employees kindly. He discussed a little about the Group's progress, the targets achieved throughout the year, and their vision for the coming year.

He also thanked everyone who had worked hard and contributed to the success of the Group. He then congratulated the door prize winners, and then closed his speech with a surprise for everyone.

”Because I really appreciate your hard work, I would like to ask our employees who didn't win a door prize not to worry. Other than the usual annual bonus, I asked Stanis to give all of you, without exception, an additional bonus of 5% of your base salary, as a token of my appreciation, and at the same time, to share my happiness with you.” He paused for a moment, then continued speaking in a slightly trembling voice, ”A few months ago I was blessed with infinite happiness with the return of my wife and daughter who went away for several years. Something happened in my personal life that I cannot share...”

There were muffled sighs and whispers among the guests who had no idea that they would hear such a shocking announcement. Everyone was very happy because they got an extra bonus. Their big boss was very generous indeed when his mood was good.

However, they were also very surprised because their boss kept his privacy so tightly that he got married without anyone knowing.

Even to this night, he had not introduced his wife's name. Many people could only guess who the mysterious woman who was so lucky to marry their boss was...

The guests hadn't even recovered from their shock when Caspar continued with the second announcement.

”That's not all... I will also ask Stanis to add another 5% bonus... because we want to share our next happiness with you. Mrs. Schneider is currently pregnant with our second child...”

Instantly applause and cheers filled the ballroom. Ruth, Priyanka and Susan looked at each other and gasped.

”No wonder they didn't drink any alcohol... apparently his wife is pregnant,” Ruth said in surprise. ”But shouldn't Mr. Schneider have a drink if he wants to...”

”Unless he deliberately doesn't drink alcohol to accompany his wife during her pregnancy...” Priyanka said.