395 CEO and CFO on the News (1/2)
Now that the matter about the perfumery he gifted her was resolved between them, any remaining tension in Jin Liwei's heart all melted away. His mood greatly improved, especially after their sweet lovemaking before they slept a few hours ago.
What a perfect way to start a workday!
They finished the rest of their breakfast because Jin Liwei needed to leave for work soon. Nevertheless, the lovers didn't feel rushed. They wanted to enjoy this simple moment of eating breakfast together. They chatted while watching their cats in amusement.
Popcorn was running all around for his morning exercise, while Ice Cream was soaking the morning sunlight streaming in from the windows as she cleaned her beautiful blue-grey fur on the floor.
”Darling, I have decided on a perfect time to officially announce our relationship to the public,” Iris suddenly said.
”Oh? When?” he asked.
She told him.
When he heard about her idea, his eyes lit up and he nodded. ”Hmm. That's a fantastic idea, love. It'll surely create a big splash. Very good because I want everyone to know that you're mine and that we're engaged. I'll make sure to clear my work schedule for a few days during that time.”
”I'm looking forward to it,” she said.
”Are you really?” he asked, his eyes inquisitive.
”Yes.”
”So are you finally ready to become my wife?”
”I don't know exactly if I'm ready or not, but what I do know is that I love you and you're the only man I want to marry.”
”Hmmm…” He nodded, satisfied by her answer. ”I love you, too. So much. And you're also the only woman I want to marry.”
They grinned stupidly at each other until it was time for Jin Liwei to go. Iris saw him off from the main entrance with Ice Cream and Popcorn. She had to carry Popcorn in her arms to prevent the hyperactive cat from following his daddy into the car. Ice Cream was a good girl, sitting near Iris' feet instead of meowing in despair like Popcorn who was already missing their daddy.
When Jin Liwei's car disappeared from view, Iris returned inside the mansion. She also needed to get ready for work soon.
And just like that, Iris became the new owner of a small bankrupt French perfumery called Sang Bleu. Her future business empire just grew a little once again, thanks to her devoted future husband.
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”Good morning and welcome to the 10 o'clock news live from the studio. We've got some important news for you this morning…”
The morning news played on a big screen TV at a café.
Zhou Mei'er who was also known as CaptainBlackStar, the founder and president of the Black Stars fan club, sat in the café while sipping green tea latte and eating a slice of tiramisu cake. She watched the news with no interest, not really caring about the stories being reported. If it was about Boss Iris, then she would care.
She checked her wristwatch for the time. She was waiting for someone.