Looking at Damon Hawke's indifferent and distant attitude, Victoria Don was both anxious and annoyed.
Four years have passed, and she has always held the title of his fiancée, but it's limited to that title.
She wanted to take things further with him, wanted a substantive development, yet the man always kept his distance!
Why is this happening?
Is this man not capable in that department?
"Alright then! Damon, get some rest early. Charlie is still young, don't be petty with him. I'll head back first."
Though Victoria Don was indeed fidgety in her heart, her face did not show it, continuing to appear understanding.
Because she knew, Damon Hawke was a responsible man, as long as she remained Charlie's biological mother, he couldn't abandon her!
But, Elara Don, that annoying girl has returned!
She didn't feel secure inside.
Victoria Don left, and Damon's face was still clouded.
His dark eyes swept towards the little fellow standing angrily in the corner, his handsome brows habitually furrowed.
The little fellow was willing to speak now.
Clearly a matter worth celebrating, but the words he spoke really didn't bring any joy!
The phone rang.
Damon's gaze shifted from Harry Soo, pulling out his phone from his pocket.
It was a call from his assistant Rhun Quinn.
"Speak."
"Mr. Hawke, Mr. Ryan contacted me again. Regarding Miss Charlotte Soo's stubborn temper, he is also helpless. He said Miss Charlotte Soo is their company's most outstanding perfumer, exceptional talent always has a temper, and we should be more accommodating."
"Of course, if we are really dissatisfied with Miss Charlotte Soo, he can send someone else over. However, he cannot guarantee that the person sent over will be more excellent or suitable for this cooperation than Miss Charlotte Soo."
Rhun Quinn's words made Damon's temple throb.
His already bad mood worsened after hearing such words.
"Wonderful! Ryan is indulging Charlotte to give our Hawke Group a hit! Since he doesn't care about this cooperation and wants to support Charlotte, just leave them hanging! Let's see who's tougher!"
The call ended with a snap, Damon's handsome face covered in clouds, the icy aura seemingly lowering the temperature in the air.
Harry Soo in the corner was full of irritation, thinking about how to escape.
Upon hearing Damon's call, his bright eyes rolled around.
What is this tyrant talking about?
Ryan?
Charlotte?
Cooperation?
Mommy's English name is Charlotte.
The company she works for abroad is called Ryan Fragrance Company.
The boss is Ryan.
So, this tyrant in front is talking about mommy's company's affair!
Mommy didn't go to work today because of this unreasonable tyrant!
No!
Can't let mommy lose her job!
Harry Soo blinked his vibrant eyes, looking at the man preparing to go upstairs, hurriedly called out: "Hey, hey, stay there!"
The small figure suddenly speaking made Ah Bin's scalp tingle, also halting Damon's steps.
"Young master, please, don't make the eldest master angry again!"
Ah Bin clasped his hands, the persuasion was low.
Harry Soo folded his small arms, ignoring him but lifting his chin to look at Damon, a cool proud little appearance.
"What should I call you? Dominic Hawke, have I pampered you too much that you feel you can be lawless?"
This...
He doesn't know what to call him?
Calling him uncle definitely earns a scolding too.
Should he call him daddy?
Harry Soo's eyes turned like black grapes, flashing a bright smile at Damon, "Okay, daddy!"
For mommy's career, he would temporarily let this tyrant be his cheap daddy.
Damon stared at the little fellow's brilliant smile, his heart moved, his eyes flashed with a bit of surprise.
The son's character was very restrained, he rarely saw him laughing so brightly like now.
Did a hit to the head really change his disposition?
"Daddy, let me tell you, as a big boss, you must know to respect and employ talented individuals. Even ancient times had Liu Bei visiting three times to invite Zhuge Liang out. Your cooperating party is an excellent talent, you shouldn't treat others with such arrogance."
The little fellow opened his small mouth, with childish speech yet was full of seriousness.
Damon's dark eyes looked deeply, elevating his gaze to thoughtfully examine the little figure in front.
The small face indeed was that same small face, handsome as his own.
If he didn't happen to dismiss beliefs in ghosts and spirits, he would really, like Victoria Don, suspect his son's core was taken over by some malicious entity.
Damon walked up to Harry Soo, bending slightly with a touch of investigation, "Dominic Hawke, do you really not feel discomfort anywhere? Any dizziness or nausea?"
Though the little fellow's words just now amazed him, he was more worried about his son's health.
Could it really be an issue from the bump?
"I don't have dizziness or nausea, it's just..."
"Just what?"
There was a flash of tension and concern in Damon's dark eyes.
"Um, I need to go to the bathroom!"
Harry Soo covered below, his small mouth pouting.
He could feel Damon's sincerity.
Hmm!
This tyrant seems genuinely concerned about his own son!
Not as hateful as he imagined!
It's a pity though, he already has a girlfriend.
Otherwise, maybe he would really let him be his cheap daddy!
Damon said nothing, watching the little fellow's nimble eyes, his gaze fixed.
The butler beside timely spoke, "Elder master, the young master is still small; his joys, sorrows, and smiles are shown on his face. Compared to before, this is a good thing. Look..."
Now the young master inexplicably brings joy.
Much more entertaining than his previous silence!
"Hmm, I'm really about to burst! If you don't let me go, I'll wet myself! Then the house will reek of pee, aren't you afraid of being suffocated?"
Harry Soo twisted his little short legs, then without waiting for Damon to speak, swiftly dashed upstairs, leaving the butler and servant startled.
"Young master, run slower," Ah Bin hurriedly chased up.
Damon slowly stood upright, watching the little one's agile figure disappear at the stairway, his dark eyes squinting slightly.
"Master, the young master has changed! There's more vitality in the house!" The butler's face was full of smiles.
Changed indeed!
But he always felt something was odd!
Damon thoughtfully recalled the little one's words, his thin lips pursed lightly, slowly pulling out his phone.
The son's understanding indeed appeared high.
He as a father couldn't be outdone by a child!
"Rhun Quinn, call Charlotte Soo and have her report to the company tomorrow."
"Okay. But Mr. Hawke, what if Miss Charlotte Soo refuses again?"
Refuse again?
That arrogant woman indeed might pull something like that.
Damon's dark eyes darkened, "Tomorrow night there's a business banquet, have her prepare directly to attend. If she acts high and mighty again, tell her the fragrance world advisor Elder Shao will also be attending, let her decide for herself."
The banquet tomorrow night isn't something ordinary people can attend.
This is a step for each other to take.
If it can't move this woman even like this, then there's nothing left to say.