"Felix, I think Mia is not coming back, with your emotional intelligence..." Evander Lancaster shook his head indifferently, clicked his tongue twice, then took a sip of beer and sighed, "It’s worrying!"
"What’s wrong with my emotional intelligence? I used to have so many women around me!" Felix Shaw retorted, unconvinced, and took a sip of beer.
"Felix, Mia is different from those women..."
"What’s so different?" Felix interrupted Evander before he finished, turning his head with displeasure. Mia didn’t choose him just for his handsome face!
"Felix, those women want to marry into a wealthy family, whereas Mia wants to have a good life with you." Evander hit the nail on the head. Felix licked his lips and said nothing more. Evander continued, "If you want Mia to come back, you can’t be like before, spending all your time partying outside. Mia is a mature woman and surely likes mature men, so from now on, focus more on your work. If you had your second brother’s skills, your mother wouldn’t have to endure the way that woman treated her."
Even though Evander’s words were blunt, they were spot on. If Felix had the ability, he wouldn’t have watched helplessly as his father brought that woman into the house.
After drinking some beer, Felix slowly narrowed his eyes, determined to focus more on work and be strong enough to protect the people he cares about.
The two brothers drank more beer, chatted aimlessly about gossip, and eventually fell asleep — one on the floor and one on the sofa, still clutching their cans.
...
After signing the contract successfully, they held a celebratory dinner that night. The next morning, Mia personally drove Mr. Qu to the airport. As she returned to the company and stepped into the lobby, the receptionist approached her.
"Manager Foster, Madam is looking for you."
Mia followed the staff’s gaze. In the lounge area, Melody Zachary stood up as she saw Mia returning, "Mia, you’re back?"
Mia...
Seeing her mother-in-law walking towards her with a smile, Mia forced a smile and said, "What brings you here?"
"Oh, Felix worked overtime last night and stayed at the company. I was bored at home alone, so I made some food and brought lunch for both of you."
Looking at the neatly stacked lunch boxes in the eco-friendly bag on the table, Mia politely refused, "You don’t have to come all the way. It’s such a long trip; the company has a cafeteria, and there are restaurants across the street."
"That’s not the same," Melody took a shopping bag and held Mia’s wrist, heading to the elevator. "No matter how good the cafeteria food is, it’s not as tasty as homemade. I know you love my cold lotus root salad, so I specially made some and brought it for you to try."
Held by Melody and led to the elevator, Mia couldn’t say much, so she had no choice but to follow her into the elevator and press the button.
Entering the office, Melody took the liberty of putting the eco-friendly bag on the desk, taking out each lunch box, and opening them, "Mia, this is celery with bacon. I know you like it. This is stir-fried mushrooms, and this is..."
Watching Melody place dish after dish on her desk, Mia helplessly rubbed her forehead, already resolved not to have any entanglements with Felix.
"Mia, come over quickly, don’t just stand there. I heard you drove to the airport and were busy all morning. Hurry over and eat."