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    Such an extended holiday would, in reality, mean termination. The executives exchanged uncertain nces, struggling to find the right words.


    “Speak up.” Kaiden pointed at a senior executive.


    He abhorred the inefficiency that they were demonstrating at this point.


    After a moment’s hesitation, the executive revealed, “Mr. Thorpe, someone imed you had a woman answer your phone this morning.” When Ellie answered the call, Kaiden wasn’t entirely asleep.


    Kaiden nonchntly affirmed, “Any issue with that?”


    “What? No, no issue!”


    All the other executives were taken aback by Kaiden’s straightforward admission.


    Leaning back, Kaiden surveyed the room. “Any other burning questions?”


    Kaiden’s jovial mood was evident to those familiar with him, rendering him indifferent to their diverted attention during the meeting.


    “Mr. Thorpe, who is your wife? The one from thest time?” Someone inquired boldly.


    Kaiden lowered his eyes, smiling without answering.


    His silence served as acquiescence. If not the one fromst time, who else could it be?


    “You’ve got ten minutes to gather yourselves.” Kaiden stood and signaled for Bruce to follow.


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    “Mr. Thorpe, it’s not their fault. When Mrs. Thorpe answered your phone this morning, she mentioned that you were still asleep. Since there hasn’t been any woman around you for years, it’s natural for everyone to be surprised.” Bruce defended the senior executives.


    Gossip had been rampant all morning.


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    “What were they saying?” Kaiden asked.


    “They just wanted to know who your wife is. But don’t worry, I didn’t disclose anything!” Bruce assured, “And they asked me what she looked like, causing you to arrivete for the meeting.”


    Kaiden, once a workaholic, would never keep senior executives waiting for more than an hour, as he did today.


    “Tell them next time that she’s beautiful.”


    “What?” Bruce was taken aback. “Alright, alright!” Why did he think Kaiden was unting?


    Bruce sighed inwardly, “Come on, Mr. Thorpe, you’re not the only one with a wife!”


    Kaiden added, “Cancel the rest of my schedule today.”


    “What?” Bruce thought he misheard. “You have another meeting this afternoon and dinner with a president. Both can be rescheduled. However, in the evening, you have a crucial meeting with the group’s branch.”


    The monthly meeting with the group’s branch held immense significance.


    “Postpone the meeting.” Kaiden recalled the jewelry box on the bedside table. “Summon Team C from the nning department.”


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