Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Chapter 26 You Put Someone in My Company?

“Mommy?”

Mia had just hung up the phone when Anna quietly tiptoed to the study’s door, smiling sweetly at her.

The resentment in Mia’s heart quickly dissipated, and she smiled, patting Anna’s head, “Mommy has to go to the office soon. Do you want to go to David’s or …?”

Since they met, David had been incredibly attentive to the two children, and even before Mia could react, the kids had already taken to calling him their godfather.

David was, without a doubt, the children’s favorite person besides Mia.

Sure enough, before Mia could finish speaking, Anna quickly interrupted, “We want to go to David’s!”

“I knew Anna loved me the most!”

David’s voice came from the doorway, as he stood smiling, holding Ben’s hand. Anna saw him and laughed, rushing over to join them.

After a round of happy laughter, Mia asked David, “Can you take them? After all, your father…”

“It’s fine,” David waved it off nonchalantly. “What if my dad gets angry? Can he outdo my mom? The last time he called me, my mom yelled at him so much, he doesn’t dare to say anything now.”

Mia thought of Mrs. Johnson’s fierce scolding and couldn’t help but chuckle.

With that settled, she confidently left the children with David.

Upon arriving at the Horizon Group’s building, Mia had hardly walked through the door when she caught the attention of many. The receptionist quickly greeted her, “Miss Clinton?”

Although she had never seen the mysterious president before, Frank had made sure to show her a picture to prevent any unintentional neglect.

Mia gave her a polite smile, “Thank you.”

Not until she had left did the receptionist snap out of her daze, frantically messaging her colleagues:

Ah! The president is so beautiful!

Unaware of what had just transpired, Mia made her way to the top floor by elevator, where Frank had been waiting.

“President Clinton!” Frank respectfully led the way to the office.

Though Mia had played a part in establishing the Horizon Group, this was her first time in the office. The bright and clean workspace offered a view of the bustling world below as if everything lay at her feet.

Remembering her earlier days timidly shadowing Joe, Mia’s eyes filled with scorn. Indeed, only after experiencing a broader world did one realize their former shallowness.

“We’ve nearly finalized our proposal with the Smith Group… What do you think?” Frank placed the collaboration plan on Mia’s desk, his voice cautious.

Mia didn’t rush to open it, looking at Frank and calmly asking, “Do you think I would refuse to cooperate with the Smith Group for personal reasons?”

The project was enormous, and aside from the Smith Group, no other company had the capacity to collaborate.

Mia’s penetrating gaze made Frank instinctively lower his head before realizing he had been subdued by the gentle-looking president before him.

“Don’t worry, our relationship with the Smith Group won’t be affected by our personal matters. Let Mr.

Lake sign the contract with them,” Mia said after carefully reviewing the proposal.

As Mr. Lake had initially handled the project, his signing the contract was justified.

Frank nodded but hesitated before adding, “Mr. Smith has sent you several dinner invitations, hoping to dine with you.”

Mia’s actions froze for a moment, but she promptly refused, “No need.”

Though she didn’t intend to hide her identity, she also didn’t want to reveal herself, especially before clearing matters with the White family.

Just as Mia picked up the documents beside her, her phone rang again.

“Heard you went to Horizon today?”

A light female voice came from the other end, causing Mia’s brow to furrow.

She had been in the company for less than half an hour, and Linda called to inquire. Was Linda blatantly telling her that she had planted someone inside?

The Clinton family had few heirs, and initially, the grandpa wanted Linda to take over the family business. But Mia had appeared and was also well-received by the grandpa, causing Linda’s hostility toward her to deepen.

“If you return to the country, you’re welcome to visit,” Mia said with a seemingly casual smile.

“That’s a promise then! I will definitely come when I return!” Linda’s voice was affectionate, like a big sister who adored her little sister.

1 Mia replied naturally, “Of course.”

After some casual conversation, Linda suddenly asked with concern, “I heard the children secretly went back to Zyphoria. Grandpa was furious. What if something happens to such young children?”

Mia’s face instantly darkened.

She gripped her phone, responding coldly, “The children are fine, and there’s no need for you to worry, sister. But if you truly care for them, why not hire ten bodyguards to follow them day and night? That would ease my mind.”

Linda was taken aback.

She hadn’t expected Mia to be so calm and sharp-tongued.

“Of course, no problem,” Linda’s voice remained steady, “I’ll have my assistant handle it.”

They hung up the phone in a seemingly friendly manner. Mia frowned and quickly dialed Tom, “Send me the toys that Linda sent to the children.”