Winnie hoped that her encounter with Brian was beautiful and pure. Even if she still had no strong
family background, even if she still didn’t meet Felix's standards, even if she and Brian would
eventually separate, at least there would be an unforgettable and clean love between them.
It was enough to love each other. It was enough to satisfy her desire for Brian and enough to satisfy her
self-esteem. It was still enough to fulfill her dream for the rest of her life.
It was a pity. All of this was just whimsical. She couldn’t get her dignity back.
"Winwin..."
"I'm sleepy and want to sleep. Let's talk about it tomorrow."
After chatting, Winnie didn’t want to speak anymore. Because now tears welled up into her eyes. She
didn't have the courage to continue.
Every time Winnie drank, it was because of a bad mood. After drinking, she became even more
depressed. When she recalled all the things between her and Brian, it was unavoidable that she felt
heartbreak again.
The next morning, Winnie woke up unexpectedly early. She went for a run, and went out to relax,
letting herself forget all things she thought of after drinking.
After sweating all over, after listening to the songs along the way, she felt much better. Then she
returned to the previous strong herself.
When she got home, it might be because it was too early that everyone else didn't get up. Winnie went
upstairs to change clothes and packed some things.
Although it was a little empty when she got home, it was still more comfortable than seeing Brian.
After ordering a takeaway and having breakfast, Winnie changed her clothes and went out. Where did
she go? It was time to go back to her villa.
On the way to the villa, Winnie received a call from Brian.
"Did you leave?"
This sentence contained Brian's great loss and his nervousness towards Winnie.
"Ah, I'm home. Everyone didn't get up when I left, so I didn't tell you."
"I will take a few days off. When Rufus goes to the nursing home, I will go back to take care of the
children."
Winnie directly told him her plans before going back, so as not Brian to still ask. She didn’t want to
reply.
"Are you home alone…"
"Very good. It’s quiet and leisure. Then I can create well."
"You help take care of the children at home. Don't make Rufus tired."
Winnie still said a few words. Because she knew what Brian wanted to say, so there was no need to
listen to it.
She finally managed her mood well. She didn’t want Brian to ruin it.
He could go abroad without telling her. Then she could leave without telling him. He hadn’t called her
for several days. She could also do the same.
If Brian didn't make this call, she wouldn't take the initiative to call him.
In short, Winnie could be as unfeeling as him.
Winnie, who had finished speaking, hung up the phone and continued to drive.
From now on, she would get used to live alone and to face everything alone. Brian just meant nothing
to her! Why did she feel annoyed because of him?
Those women who liked him and were struggling to pursue him just got themselves so embarrassed,
but she wasn’t one of them.
After returning to the villa, Winnie made an appointment with Daenerys and Emily to go to Stefan.
Several people sat together and talked about business.
"I don't have any opinions. Just wait for the opening to make money."
"By the way, when is it going to open? Can we go over and participate?"
Emily expected it. Although she didn’t participate in work, she still liked the opening scene.
"You can't go. You’re pregnant. Just stay at home obediently to wait for me and Winwin."
What Daenerys said in the first sounded very comfortable, but the last sounded so hateful.
"I want to go too. I don't take a plane. I can take the high-speed train. You two can't leave me at home."
Emily might have been bored recently. Then she always wanted to enjoy herself. Otherwise, she didn't
know if she could hold on until she gave birth.
"Enough. Now it's about work. How do I feel like you guys are rushing out to travel?"
Winnie said. Otherwise, the meeting would become a debate.
"Stefan, tell me, when is it going to open?"
Winnie was also concerned about this issue.
"Now it is in the renovation stage. The north is also starting to get cold. My plan is to speed up the
renovation and open it in time for the peak tourist season in the north."
"In this way, we will have a good start. Our reputation will be established in the whole peak season."
Stefan had planned for a long time. He didn't tell them at first because he really liked listening to their
relaxed mode of meeting.
It was not like a meeting. None of them was serious. It was more like a chat without pressure.
"Agree."
"Agree."
Winnie and Daenerys gave their opinions, and then Emily followed.
"I have no objection, but at that time, it will be the coldest weather in the north. My belly will be bigger. It
seems that I really couldn't go with you guys."
Emily calculated the time. Even if she could go by high-speed train, Leo would not agree. She was
unfamiliar with the snow and ice roads in the north. Once she fell, she couldn't explain it.
"I said you just gave up. Take care of your baby at home. You can go there when the branch opens
next year."
"No, that's not right. You still can't go next year. Because you're still breastfeeding."
"Hahaha……"
What Daenerys said poked Emily's sore pots.
"Then I pray that you will get pregnant this month. As long as you are pregnant, you can't go, either."
Emily didn't show weakness. She smiled and argued with Daenerys.
"Well, you guys, get down to business. Stefan is so busy. Let him finish the speaking."
Winnie had to stop them again, or else they would not have a chance to talk about the business.
"You two are crazy."
"I am really busy. But there is an important thing I want to hear your opinions."
After making a joke, Stefan became serious.
"The location I chose for the hot pot restaurant is a tourist area. There are a lot of tourists. Just this
morning, I just received the news that a hotel next to the hot pot restaurant is cashing out. The hotel
owner's family has emigrated abroad."
"So should we buy this hotel together?"
This was Stefan's latest plan. Because it was close to the hot pot restaurant. They had advantages, so
he wanted to discuss it with these women.
If they didn't want to join, he could do it himself.
"That's a good idea. How big is the hotel?"
Emily was interested.
"The hotel is not the kind of international hotel. The location is really expensive. It is impossible to
expand the store. Although it is not very large, the source of customers is very stable."
"Now there are a lot of people who want to buy that hotel. It just depends on who is paying the higher
price. We are planning this, but it may not be successful. I just want to know whether you have this
plan."
"If you do, we can work together. Otherwise, I can compete it for myself."
This was Stefan's view on the whole thing. No matter what the three women thought, he wanted to fight
for it anyway.
"You seem to be bound to win. You will compete it no matter whether we’re in or not, right?"
"I have no problem. I’m in."
Emily was now focusing on pregnancy. As long as she didn't have to come forward but could make
money, she would participate.
"I’m in."
Daenerys also agreed. She just believed in Stefan's ability and far-reaching vision.
"And you?"
Stefan asked Winnie. He thought that Winnie was the first to agree, but he didn't expect that she was
still silent now.
"I... have to think about it. I'll participate if I can get the money. If I can't get the money, you guys can
continue to cooperate."
The reason why Winnie hadn't spoken all the time was because of the money. She had just passed
difficult time. So she didn’t have so much money.
She understood what Stefan meant. This was a good opportunity. Because it was close to the hot pot
restaurant, he had to communicate with them. In fact, he himself had the strength to take down this
hotel.
She knew that Stefan was kind and wanted them to make more money, but her ability was limited.
"I can borrow you. You can pay me back when we make money."
As soon as Winnie finished speaking, Stefan gave such a response almost immediately.
He couldn't be with Winnie, nor could he like Winnie. But he didn't want to see Winnie embarrassed.
"Thank you. You have helped me a lot. I’m very grateful to you to share such a good opportunity with
us. How can I still bother you?"
Winnie refused. She didn't want to borrow other people's money or create pressure on herself. Her
ability to withstand the pressure was getting weaker and weaker. She didn't want to force herself
because of money.
"You’re unwilling to spend my money, right?"
"Look at her, she doesn't spend Brian’s money. Whose money can she be willing to spend?"
Daenerys asked but Emily answered.
Both of them saw clearly that Winnie would not ask for help.
"You don't want to borrow money. You can spend your own money. You have dividends from Leo. Now,
it's not far from the end of the year. You can take it out."
Emily thought the idea was feasible.
"I have arranged the money. I can't take it out in advance."
"Don't worry about me. I..."
Winnie wanted to be decisive this time and gave up directly. But Daenerys interrupted her before she
gave up.
"Your money can be invested first. The interest on a house mortgage is very small, so it is a good deal
to invest."
"If we can really buy the hotel, it will be a huge profit. In this way, you can buy the house you want."
Daenerys understood what Winnie meant. She kept Leo's dividends as a mortgage payment. Then she
was making money to buy her aunt’s courtyard.
But Daenerys’ advice could earn the money more quickly to buy back her aunt’s courtyard. It was just a
little bit of risk.
"But…"
"No but. I'll tell Leo. He should give you interest since he takes your money. Why do you have to wait
until the end of the year for dividends?"
Winnie felt that Daenerys' words made sense. But she still wanted to think carefully and found a way
which the pressure was relatively small as much as possible.
62fb1bb41dcb31934bd49bda