The winter night was cold and windy, but it was warm indoors.
Adina sat on the carpet in the study and leaned her back against Duke’s chest. She tapped on her
notebook as he said, “Duke, if I remember correctly, Winters Corporation has a tourism-property type of
project. What are the improvement areas you can find in Jones Corporation’s resort project?”
Duke solemnly answered, “I’ve gone through the plans for the resort project. Overall, the project has a
large space for profitability. But you have to find its distinctive features in order to win against the
petrochemical project. Finding that distinction within the resort project is the key to winning the
contest.”
Duke pointed at the blueprint with his index finger.
“You can divide this area into three zones. You can develop coastal tourism, hotels, folk activities,
villas, and so on in the first part. Then, you can turn this part into a sea club, and use the area around
the sea to expand the resort. It will mainly be for aquatic clubs where you can organize aquatic -themed
musical performances, as well as other high-end tourism projects… Judging from the market
environment, these activities can generate at least half of the revenue…”
Adina listened attentively to his words. She was an expert in programming, so she had to listen to an
estate planning professional’s advice. She had to admit that the functionality of the resort plan was
enhanced after Duke’s amendments. The selling points became more attractive. Hence, the estimated
profits should increase…
They discussed for an hour in the study before they finalized the plan.
“Honey, thank you very much!” Adina wrapped her arms around Duke’s neck.
“If it hadn’t been for your guidance, I would have to crack my head figuring out how to sort this out.”
Duke hugged her and softly said, “A month’s time is too short for the project. You won’t even finish the
initial framework for the project. I’ll transfer half of Winters Corporation’s real estate staff to you. You
can divide the staff into two shifts so that they can work at night too. With that, you’ll have an additional
month’s time for the project.” Adina smiled.
“If you lend me your staff, what about Winters Corporation?”
“After I lend you my staff, I won’t be able to start my own project. So, how should you repay my
kindness?” Duke kissed her forehead and said hoarsely.
“Duke, can you stop being dirty?” Adina avoided him and asked with a tinge of anger.
Duke pulled her into his arms. He chuckled and said, “ You’re my wife. It’s legal to be dirty with you.”
Right after he spoke, he scooped Adina up and carried her out of the study. Then, he laid her down on
the soft, large bed in the master bedroom. Duke stood beside the bed and unbuttoned his shirt. Adina
was nervous.
“I-I’m having my period today…” Duke barked with laughter.
“You won’t have your period for another seven days.” Adina was speechless. He even remembered her
cycles so clearly! Nevertheless, she was panicking a little. The last two times they had sex, the bizarre
voice appeared in her mind. She was afraid that she would not have the mental strength to stop that
voice if it appeared once again…
“Addy, don’t be scared…” Duke bent down and pinned her to the bed. His voice was deep and gentle.
Adina’s heart skipped a beat. Whenever Duke treated her gently, she would fail to resist him.
“Duke.. Honey, I really can’t do it tonight…” Adina resisted him with all her might. However, her
resistance had little effect on Duke… He kissed her face gently…
“Daddy, Mommy, what are you doing?” A soft voice snapped her out of it. Adina sat up from the bed
with a jolt. Thankfully she was not naked, otherwise, she had no idea how she would explain it to her
child. Harold stood at the door as Adina smiled dryly and said, “ Hal, why aren’t you in bed yet?”
“I want to drink some water, but I’m afraid of going downstairs alone, so I want you to come with me
downstairs . Daddy , Mommy, what were you doing just now?” Harold blinked and asked in puzzlement.
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