Chapter 1156 - 605: Extra Story: He’s in an Extremely Bad Mood

Chapter 1156: Chapter 605: Extra Story: He’s in an Extremely Bad Mood

If in the past, his greatest impression on others was the serene and elegant demeanor of a doctor, now he is every inch a businessman.

Shed of the outer shell of a doctor, his innate aloofness and power burst forth. His wisdom is evident in his eyes, his shrewdness displayed on his confident and handsome face. With every gesture and move, he exudes strategical prowess and spirited confidence. Even though he bears a resemblance and shares the same name as the once world-famous "Doctor Robinson," who would dare associate him with someone who has already passed away as he stands at the pinnacle of the world’s pyramid? Is there anyone in this world who would dare mention he looks like that person? Moreover, he is not quite the same as he was before; perhaps due to a change in hairstyle, he has become younger and more handsome than before, which the past Doctor Robinson could not possibly compare to...

Alice Robinson briefly stopped her gaze for a second, frowning in confusion as she looked at Chester Robinson, "Do you know I used to have long hair, Mr. Robinson?"

Alice’s flat and unruffled voice made Chester frown slightly.

Alice smiled a little, "It’s an honor to know you, Mr. Robinson. Although I couldn’t give you a satisfactory answer on handling Edward’s matter, I still hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you in the future... Goodbye, Mr. Robinson."

She walked past Chester with a smile, leaving as if she was genuinely dealing with a stranger in business, someone she had never met.

Outside the car window, the drizzle blurred the whole world.

Alice leaned back in her chair, quietly watching the scenery outside the car window.

The sudden heavy rain made pedestrians on the road hurried and their expressions varied. Some complained about this sudden rain, while others, barefoot, enjoyed strolling in the rain with their partners. It seemed like everyone else’s world was wonderfully exciting.

The car stopped at the kindergarten gate.

The driver got out, holding an umbrella and opened the car door for her.

She got out of the car, already seeing her daughter from a distance, and couldn’t help but wave at her.

Holding her was Aunt PA, who brought her daughter over with a smile.

Rachel was very pleasantly surprised, opening her arms and jumping into her arms, nuzzling affectionately, "Mommy, why are you here?"

Alice held her daughter in the car, teasing, "Doesn’t Rachel like Mommy to pick you up from home?"

Rachel quickly shook her head, snuggling into Alice’s embrace, "Mommy is busy every day."

"I’m sorry, sweetheart. Mommy doesn’t spend much time by your side, but I will make more time to accompany you in the future... After the company goes public, Mommy will come to pick you up from school every day, okay?"

"Okay."

"Good girl."

"Mommy, aren’t we going home?" Rachel curiously asked, noticing the car’s route wasn’t heading home.

Alice responded, "Oh, Uncle Laurence invited us to dinner. We’re going to his hotel now."

"Yay, I love having dinner with Uncle Laurence the most..."

"Of course you do. Every time I don’t let you be picky with food, he takes your side. You’re utterly spoiled by him..."

Rachel giggled.

"Yorna" Hotel.

Upon seeing Claud Laurence, Rachel excitedly shouted, "Uncle Laurence..."

Claud Laurence squatted down as usual to greet Rachel, letting her run into his arms.

Seeing their close interaction, Alice lightly smiled.

Claud Laurence weighed Rachel’s weight indulgently, "My darling, it’s been two months and you’ve gained quite a bit."

Rachel wrapped her arms around Claud Laurence’s neck, bragging, "Because I’ve grown taller!"

Claud Laurence pinched Rachel’s little nose, "Such a sweet talker!"

Rachel asked sweetly, "Uncle Laurence, when did you come back? Mommy said you were on a business trip."

Claud Laurence nodded, "Uncle Laurence only came back a couple of days ago and had already had a meal with your mommy... Sweetheart, did you miss Uncle Laurence?"

Rachel nodded cutely, "Yes."

Alice teased at this moment, "She probably missed your gifts more than you."

Claud Laurence feigned disappointment, "Really? But Uncle Laurence didn’t bring you a gift this time, so you don’t miss him, right?"

"Of course not... I miss Uncle Laurence the most," Rachel said coquettishly, not forgetting to plant a quick kiss on Claud Laurence’s face.

Claud Laurence laughed heartily and magically produced a fairy doll from nowhere, giving it to Rachel.

Rachel squealed in delight, "Wow, it’s my favorite flower fairy..."

Claud Laurence watched Rachel’s joyful demeanor with satisfaction.

Alice approached, smiling and mildly complaining, "You’re on the verge of spoiling her..."

Claud Laurence smiled, gazing deeply at Alice, "Girls are meant to be spoiled."

Alice shook her head.

Claud Laurence said, "Let’s go, let’s eat."

Dinner was held in Claud Laurence’s exclusive restaurant.

The first time Alice dined with Claud Laurence, it was also here.

"Mommy, I don’t want to eat right now. I want to play with the flower fairy for a while..." On the sofa, Rachel said, enamored with the toy Claud Laurence gave her, pleading with Alice.

Seeing the radiant smile on Rachel’s innocent face, Alice, unusually agreeable, nodded, "Then go play."

"Yeah..."

Claud Laurence smiled and said, "You say I spoil her, but weren’t you indulging her even more!"

Alice Robinson cut the food on her plate and smiled lightly, "I just occasionally don’t want to play the strict mother."

"In my eyes, you’ve never been the strict mother."

Alice looked up, gazing at Claud Laurence.

Claud Laurence just laughed without explaining, changing the subject, "By the way, how did the meeting with him go yesterday?"

"Him?"

Claud Laurence smiled at Alice, "Chester Robinson. He came to Paris and discussed the matter of Edward with you, didn’t he?"

Alice chuckled and continued eating, "Indeed, nothing can be kept from you."

Claud Laurence kept a smile on his face while eating.

Alice spoke slowly, "He did come to discuss suing Edward... He hopes I’ll settle privately, that he’ll compensate for the money Edward embezzled from ’Tench’, and there’s room for negotiation."

"So, you..."

Alice lifted her head to look seriously at Claud Laurence before he could finish, "I refused... The benefits he offers, I don’t need. I only want what was originally mine, and the way he shelters his subordinates for profit is not a commendable act."

Claud Laurence looked deep into Alice’s eyes, "I didn’t expect you to refuse him... ’QCS’ recently secured the design qualification for that German government project. I suppose Chester came to you because Edward is the designer for that project, correct?"

Alice nodded.

Claud Laurence’s eyes narrowed into slits as he gazed mischievously at Alice, "You are aware that suing Edward may cause ’QCS’ significant losses, yet you still insist?"

Alice put down her fork and said calmly, "’QCS’ sustaining significant losses only indicates their poor judgement in employing people, and it has nothing to do with me. I’m merely doing what I believe to be right."

Her composed demeanor and light words made it seem as though what they were discussing was just a mundane business affair.

"Having not seen him for a year, he came personally to find you, does this mean..."

Alice interrupted Claud Laurence, "I don’t want Rachel hearing these words... Let’s change the topic!"

Seeing Alice’s face slightly cold, Claud Laurence nodded, "Alright."

At that moment, Rachel ran over, "Mommy, I want to go to the restroom..."

Alice nodded and stood up, saying to Claud Laurence, "Sorry, I’m taking Rachel to the restroom."

"Hmm."

Alice led Rachel through the corridor toward the restroom.

In the hallway, Rachel held Alice’s hand and asked, "Mommy, when will you marry Uncle Laurence?"

Alice looked down at her daughter, "Mommy already told you, mommy and Uncle Laurence are just friends, mommy and Uncle Laurence won’t get married."

"Why? Isn’t Uncle Laurence nice?"

"It’s not that... It’s just that mommy and Uncle Laurence aren’t suitable."

"But mommy is Uncle Laurence’s girlfriend, right?"

"Enough, children ask too many questions... Mommy already said, Uncle Laurence is just a friend."

"Oh..." The drawn-out tone showed that Rachel’s childish mind didn’t quite understand.

With a ding, the elevator doors to their left opened.

Instinctively, Rachel glanced at the elevator while holding Alice’s hand, and the next moment, her innocent eyes widened in disbelief, she shouted, "Uncle?"

Alice was initially guiding Rachel toward the restaurant, but with Rachel’s sudden exclamation, she froze for a moment. By the time she turned around, Rachel had already released her hand and run towards the person emerging from the elevator.

The two bodyguards in front of Chester Robinson tried to stop Rachel, but her small body had already slipped past them, hugging Chester’s leg.

Alice had not expected to encounter Chester here; she gasped in shock at that moment.

"Uncle..."

Rachel’s round eyes reddened as she tightly hugged Chester.

Chester hesitated, the periphery of his vision catching sight of a slightly pale face.

"Uncle... Mommy said you’ve gone far, far away and wouldn’t come back again..."

In the child’s innocent understanding, death is a very distant concept and challenging for a child to grasp, so Alice had previously explained to Rachel that "death" meant going to a very far place.

Not seeing him for a year, Rachel had grown significantly...

She now had adorable long hair, bangs, a pink butterfly headband, truly looking like a cute little princess.

His daughter had blossomed to become prettier and more endearing.

"Uncle, you’ve been away so long... Why didn’t you come back to see me and mommy?" Rachel complained, hugging Chester with grievance, tears streaming down.

At the sight of the child crying, his heart softened in that moment.

He crouched down, his handsome face expressionless but softened, reaching out to stroke the child’s cheek, suddenly, the child was picked up.