CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 89: HE’S VERY FOND OF CHILDREN (2)

Roger Leonard glanced at Rebecca Quentin, "Do I look like someone who has an illegitimate child?"

Rebecca Quentin was immediately puzzled, "Then he..."

"He’s my big brother Nelson Lewis’s son... Since my brother and sister-in-law went on an extended honeymoon around the world, this wimpy kid is being taken care of by his grandparents. But his grandparents have something going on these days, and it just so happens I was on a business trip to their city, so they entrusted the little nephew to me... Mickey, say hi to your auntie!"

The wimpy kid, wearing an adorable little bee outfit, moved his head in Roger’s arms and obediently greeted, "Auntie!"

Seeing such a small wimpy kid, Rebecca Quentin seemed to have a natural affection, responded with a "Good boy," and immediately took the wimpy kid from Roger’s arms, asking, "Little one, you’re so cute, how old are you this year?"

The wimpy kid didn’t seem too afraid of strangers, lying in Rebecca Quentin’s arms, and innocently replied, "Auntie, I’m not a little kid anymore, my name is Michael Lewis, I’m three years old this year, and mommy said I can go to kindergarten later this year."

Listening to the kid explain like a little adult, Rebecca Quentin couldn’t help but be amused, giving Michael Lewis a big kiss on his soft little cheek, "Mickey, you’re so good!"

The wimpy kid turned to look at Roger Leonard, blinking his innocent eyes and asked, "Uncle Roger, weren’t you going to take me to see Uncle Geoffrey?"

Roger Leonard answered earnestly, "Little guy, the pretty auntie holding you now is the wife of your Uncle Geoffrey, so you’ll call her Aunt-in-law in the future, so she will take you to see Uncle Geoffrey later."

The wimpy kid immediately cheered, clapping his little hands, "Oh, I’m going to see Uncle Geoffrey soon..."

Rebecca Quentin couldn’t resist asking, watching Michael Lewis’s happy face, "General Leonard, has Mickey not seen Howard Geoffrey for a long time?"

Roger Leonard shook his head, "Dora was just in a meeting, so he hasn’t seen him. You wouldn’t know, but he’s happier to see Dora than his dad!"

Rebecca Quentin was puzzled, "Hmm?"

Roger Leonard smiled as he explained, "You wouldn’t guess it, but although Dora usually seems cold, he really likes kids and knows how to cheer them up, so Mickey is happiest seeing him!"

"Is that so?"

Completely unexpected that Howard Geoffrey would have such a side, Rebecca Quentin couldn’t help but picture Howard Geoffrey coaxing children, but such a beautiful image didn’t linger in her mind for long, as she quickly pushed it out, returning to reality.

"Of course, all you have to do is take Mickey to Dora and you’ll see it."

"Heh..." Rebecca Quentin chuckled softly, alleviating the awkwardness on her face at that moment.

Roger Leonard continued, "Becca, I’m in T City for business, so I’d like you to help take care of Mickey, at least until tonight when I can pick him up."

Rebecca Quentin liked children and was naturally willing to help Roger Leonard with this favor, but...

"I don’t have experience with children, I don’t know if I can handle it!"

Michael Lewis leaned on Rebecca Quentin’s shoulder, timely saying, "Auntie, I’ll be good and listen to you, I won’t cause trouble."

Roger Leonard made an OK gesture to Rebecca Quentin.

Rebecca Quentin frowned slightly, still a little afraid of not handling it well.

Roger Leonard tried to persuade her, "Anyway, you and Dora will have kids soon, so consider this practice!"

Having nothing more to say, Rebecca Quentin nodded, "...Alright then!"

"Let’s get in the car, I’ll take you back to the hotel!"

"Okay."

"Skytop" Corporation.

Jason Wood and Roye stood quietly aside, listening to the conversation between Roger Leonard and Howard Geoffrey.

Roger Leonard leaned back in his chair, with a lit cigarette by his hand, his face unusually troubled, and spoke seriously, "Dora, it’s all my carelessness. I didn’t expect that Sofia Corporation was a shell company registered overseas by Skyler Jones. I even pulled Nelson uncle into this, if my big brother finds out, he’ll definitely scold me. Is there any remedy now, or do we have to do it as I said?"

At this moment, Howard Geoffrey stood in front of the office’s glass curtain, crossing his arms.

After Roger Leonard raised the problem, Howard Geoffrey’s gaze dimmed slightly as he looked out, and he calmly said, "When you apply for a bank loan, Skyler Jones will definitely make a move."

Roger Leonard stubbed out the cigarette, got up, and came to Howard Geoffrey’s side, frowning slightly, "Does he want to force me to borrow money from you?"

Howard Geoffrey didn’t answer.

Roger Leonard suddenly realized, "I finally get it... The project in Upper Normandy, France is up for bid soon. Last time Skyler Jones lost the T City project to you, so he definitely wants to beat you this time. That’s why he’s targeting us. If ’Skytop’ uses its working capital for us, ’Skytop’ will have a temporary cash flow problem, so the French project will naturally go to ’Oversky’!"

Jason Wood, who had been silent all along, spoke up at this moment, "Boss, Skyler Jones is really cunning. Using ’Oversky’ as a decoy while actually controlling Sofia Corporation, but this is indeed a win-win plan..."

If Howard Geoffrey chose to help Roger Leonard, he would lose the French project; if he chose the French project, he would betray Roger Leonard.

Therefore, Skyler Jones’s plan is a win-win strategy, enough to trouble Howard Geoffrey.

However, Howard Geoffrey’s face remained calm, seemingly not contemplating, maintaining his usual composed and unfazed demeanor.

Roger Leonard couldn’t guess Howard Geoffrey’s thoughts. After quietly pondering for a few moments, he seriously said, "Otherwise, Dora, I’ll first discuss it with my big brother. He’s more resourceful than I am, he must have a way to solve this problem. I really don’t want to delay your securing of the French project next month!"

Howard Geoffrey finally shook his head, his thin lips lightly stating, "Let big brother handle it, you don’t need to worry about this anymore. I’ll take care of it."

Roger Leonard was taken aback, eyes widening in surprise, "Dora, why do you sound like you already knew this might happen?"

Jason Wood laughed at this moment, answering for Howard Geoffrey, "General Leonard, is there any problem Boss can’t solve?"

Roger Leonard immediately felt relieved, "Dora is really the best!"

At this moment, Howard Geoffrey turned around, picked up his suit jacket from the chair, put it on, and coldly said, "I haven’t talked to you yet—signing a contract with someone so carelessly, where’s your usual shrewdness gone? Neglecting your proper duties!!"

Roger Leonard was frequently scolded by Nelson Lewis and Howard Geoffrey, and this time he didn’t defend himself, only saying in aggrieved tones, "Dora, you’re being ungrateful. These days you’ve been able to cozy up with Becca thanks to me, and I got distracted because of your affairs, and you still say I’m neglecting my duties?"