After Juju had left home, Eudora felt that something was missing on the mountains.
Every day, she would think of the times when Juju had been next to her. However, whenever she turned around, Juju would not be there anymore.
In order to be closer to her, Eudora moved from the mountains back to Clearwater Bay to live.
The next morning, Eudora got up early to make breakfast.
It was the breakfast that Juju liked to eat, but she was afraid that Juju would tell that she had made it, so she deliberately made it into something different than what she usually did.
After she was done, she called Charlie to send it over.
Charlie did not know if Juju would take it or not. However, since Eudora had ordered him to do so, he would definitely send it either way.
He did not dare to send it in himself, so he looked around and spotted Leslieâs assistant, Raymond, coming out.
He stopped Raymond and asked him to bring it in.
When Raymond entered, Leslie was practicing fighting in the garden with Juju. Truth be told, in their plans, they would not be practicing this early.
Juju was the one who had requested to practice at that time. She said that she wanted to start training as soon as possible. She did not mention her reasons and Leslie did not ask.
Thus, a deal was formed.
Raymond hesitated for a long time. Standing by the side, he did not know how to approach them.
In the end, it was Leslie who saw him. He called out to Raymond, âWhatâs wrong? Is there something wrong with the company?â
Raymond shook his head, âNothing. Itâs just thatâ¦â
He held up the lunch box in his hand, âItâs from the Granger family. They want to give it to Miss Juju.â
Seeing that Leslie did not say a word, Raymond immediately understood, âIâll throw it away.â
âForget it!â Mr. Clarke called him, âBring it back! Put it together with the breakfast prepared!â
Raymond felt relieved, âOkay!â
â¦
At the dining table, Juju was still thinking about a section of the training just then. Leslie smiled in gratification.
He smiled, âItâs good to be focused, and the same goes for when youâre eating. Only by eating well and resting well can you have the energy to do anything. Alright, stop thinking about the training. Letâs eat first!â
Juju nodded and picked up the pork ribs with her spoon.
After taking one bite, she quickly raised her head and looked around. Her eyes were filled with eagerness and expectations!
Leslie stayed calm and collected, âWhatâs wrong?â
Juju shook her head, âNothing, nothingâs wrong. The ribs are delicious.â
âThen, eat more. If you like them, Iâll ask the kitchen to cook them for you every day.â
Jujuâs eyes lit up, âCan you really do that?â
However, she shook her head immediately after, âForget it. Itâll be very troublesome for them to cook this every day!â
She was really kind and considerate!
Leslie shook his head, âItâs okay. This is their job! Letâs eat! After eating, we have to continue reading books!â
When Charlie received the news and returned, he saw Eudora standing at the door waiting for him.
Seeing him come back, Eudora looked at him expectantly, âHow did it go? Did it work? Does Juju like it?â
Charlie nodded and said, âShe has eaten them. Raymond said that we can send the food over every day.â
Eudoraâs nose twitched. Of course, she knew that Juju still liked her. She only did so to ensure that Eudora would not be worried. That was why she had said such hurtful words.
Juju really was her daughter. She was an excellent child.
Ever since then, Eudora had one more task to accomplish every day. She would cook Jujuâs favorite dishes but alter them slightly. Then, she would ask someone to send the food to Juju every day.
At the same time, the situation in Valiant East was slowly growing unstable.
Clint had reported several times that Sebastian had been locked up for quite some time although the charges of kidnapping and blackmailing had not gone through. Roger was not doing too good either.
The bribes that he had given to the shareholders were ruled as an abuse of power in the name of Valiant East.
Now that the father and son duo had lost Valiant East as their support, they naturally could not remain stable.
The shareholders had always put their personal interests first. Now that there was nothing to benefit them, Roger and Sebastian were cast aside.
Roger was forced to repay the debts, and he was even badly beaten up several times. What was worse, the dividends he had received from Valiant East before had depleted as well due to being distributed too many times.
Rumors were saying that his house was being auctioned off by the bank!
When Eudora heard the news, she was writing a recipe. She really did not want to care about what other people were doing.
From then on, she only cared about her children and Valiant East.
Thinking of Valiant East, Eudora asked in a hurry, âWhat has happened to the charity project?â
After all, Sebastian had organized it under Valiant Eastâs name. If anything went wrong, the company would definitely be the first to bear the brunt.
Therefore, she had asked Clint to deal with it at the start.
Clint nodded, âIâve dealt with it.â
âOh?â Eudora was curious, âI thought it would take some time and effort!â
âIt really did take some effort. After all, the investors want to see results. However, for unknown reasons, the platform has gladly settled the issue for us! Anyways, the problem has been solved!â
Eudoraâs fingers paused, âHave you investigated that platform?â
Clint nodded, âYes. There is nothing wrong with the platform. However, the female manager had brought up your name several times in front of me. She admires you very much.â
Eudora pursed her lips and said, âMake an appointment with her someday. I want to have a meal with her to thank her.â
Clint nodded, âOkay!â
âIs there anything else?â Eudora asked.
Clint nodded and said, âThere is indeed something else. Itâs regarding the internal affairs of Valiant East. The old shareholders are panicking. Due to that spaghetti incident, Valiant East Catering has become the talk of the town. Many people came to have a try but they couldnât get the taste they wanted. Many gourmets and food critics have rated it, and theyâve even criticized the shareholders. It was even published in the newspapers yesterday. It seems that they will come to you in a few daysâ time!â
Eudoraâs fingers paused slightly. Before she could speak, Cindy came in.
Before she could speak, Cindy came in, âMrs. Granger, thereâs a Mr. Lance outside who wants to see you.â
Eudora quickly looked at Clint and said, âThis quickly?â
âWhat do you want to do?â
âI wonât see him!â Eudora said, âCindy, tell him that Iâm taking care of my children at home, and I donât have much energy. Tell him to go back! Such a big company like Valiant East is not something that a mere woman like me can take care of!â
Cindy thought to herself, âIf a mere woman like you canât take control of it, no other woman in the world can.â However, she knew that Eudora was merely putting on a show.
She had to keep the shareholders in line. Otherwise, she would not get the respect she deserved when she returned to Valiant East.
Thinking of that, Cindy smiled.
She nodded, âAlright, Iâll tell him just that.â
âIf they come again in the future, I still wonât meet them!â