Chapter 390 A Daughter’s Warmth
Though she knew it wasn’t right to steal someone else’s daughter, Madam Shirley wanted to be selfish–for once. Lauren was her daughter. Always had been. And she didn’t want to let go.
It had to be fate. Some higher power must have heard her wish for a daughter and sent Lauren, such a wonderful child, into her life.
Madam Shirley took a deep breath, taking in the soft, sweet scent on her daughter.
When Lauren was little, she’d smelled like warm milk, and Shirley had wanted nothing more than to keep her close, protect her with everything she had.
Now that Lauren was grown, the milky scent was gone, but a delicate floral fragrance had taken its place. It was still so comforting, so Lauren.
Oh, my sweet girl… how did you turn out so smart, so kind, so perfect?
No matter how old Lauren got, she would always be her sweet little girl.
“Ma’am, Lauren, dinner’s ready.”
“Come on now. Didn’t you say you weren’t full? Let’s go eat,” Madam Shirley said, tugging Lauren toward the dining table.
Lauren picked up a spoon, about to dig in, but paused suddenly.
“Mom, where’s Dad and my brother?”
“They’re still at the company,” Shirley said. “Our company’s working on an independently developed holographic gaming headset. It doesn’t have a spokesperson yet, so your dad and your brother are busy discussing endorsement deals.”
The launch of the holographic headset had sent shockwaves across the world.
Now, every big–name celebrity in Corwynale was scrambling to land the endorsement.
Being chosen as the face of the headset meant instant fame on a global scale.
Lauren nodded. “They haven’t eaten yet, have they?”
“No. They’ve been so busy lately, neither of them has time to eat properly.”
Lauren pressed her lips together and turned to Marilyn. “Marilyn, are there any dumplings left?”
“There are.”
“Then could you pack some for me? I’m going to take lunch over to my dad and Elliot.”
In her past life, she’d always worried about Elliot skipping meals and triggering his stomach problems. She used to bring him food whenever she had time.
But he never appreciated it. He never let her into the company either, saying she looked shabby and embarrassed him.
In this life, she had a family who truly loved her. She would give them everything she could.
Even someone like Elliot had enjoyed her home–cooked meals there was no reason her dad and brother shouldn’t.
Lauren quickly finished her food, then grabbed the thermal container and hopped on her little electric scooter.
“Be careful, sweetheart!”
“Don’t worry, Mom!”
Lauren arrived at the company with the container in hand.
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7:27 PM
Chapter 390 A Daughter’s Warmth
The receptionist stopped her at the front desk. “Miss, who are you here to see?”
Lauren smiled politely. “I’m here to see Mr. Timely and President Victor.”
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“I’m sorry, but the chairman and the president are in meetings. If you don’t have an appointment, I can’t let you in.”
Lauren held up the food container. “I’m here to bring lunch to my father and my brother.”
The receptionist froze.
Father? Brother?
She took a closer look at Lauren–then her eyes flew wide open.
No wonder the girl had looked familiar. She just hadn’t been able to place her at first.
Now it hit her–she’d seen Lauren in the news.
This was Corwynale’s youngest scientific prodigy, the daughter of their chairman and the sister of their president.
It was because of Lauren that Mavis Group even had access to the holographic tech they used to develop the headset.
The receptionist was nearly trembling. “You’re really the young miss?”
Lauren quickly made a hush gesture. “Can I go in now?”
The receptionist shut her mouth and nodded furiously.
Lauren gave her a sweet smile. “Thank you.”
Ahhhh! She’s so pretty, so gentle… So smart and talented… And she’s the heiress of Mavis Group–but she’s so down to earth! She’s perfect!
Lauren stepped into the elevator.
The receptionist immediately called the executive assistant.
“Ms. Lauren just arrived at the company with food for the chairman and Mr. Victor.”
The assistant looked toward the office, where the chairman and Victor were currently interviewing celebrity candidates. He hesitated for a second, then made his way in and leaned down to whisper in Victor’s ear.
“Sir, Ms. Lauren is here with lunch for you and the chairman. She’s in your father’s office right now.”
Victor’s stern face instantly softened, glowing with warmth.
He shot to his feet, his chair screeching loudly across the floor.
All the celebrities in the room looked around, confused. The famously cold and unshakable President Victor was suddenly acting like someone had flipped a switch. What could’ve caused such a reaction?
Mr. Timely frowned at his son.
Victor leaned in and whispered, “Dad, Lauren’s here. She brought us lunch. She’s waiting in your office right now.”
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