Lucian's POV:

*ringggggg......ringggggg.....*

"..........*contractor talking*.........."

"Don't you dare fuck with me! Postpone?!"

"I'm really sorry sir but with the recent typhoon which lasted for more than a month, we were really unable to continue with the construction of the building or it will not have a firm and strong structure."

"I gave you a year and now you tell me that I have to wait even longer for it to be completed?!"

"I'm really sorry but I really can't help it Sir. We are now resuming work as we speak. So please Sir, give us an extra few months to complete it."

"How...many?"

"5+-"

"5? Did you just say...5?"

"Yes, Sir."

"Are you fucking with me? You think that I'll agree to 5 whole damn months?!"

"I'm really sorry Sir but due to the typhoon, we must rebuild the loose structure again before we can continue from where we left off."

"What if I give you more workers? Can it be done in less than 5 months?"

"Yes Sir but it still still take at least 4 more months for it to be completed, that is if the weather continues to remain calm."

"How many do you need?"

"Extra 10, Sir."

"I'll send you 20. Now get to work! I expect it to be done by 6 months from now!"

"Yes Sir!"

Tsk. Fucking 4 more months...just because of the damn 4 months, I have to call the reporters to reschedule the speech, contact Henry to postpone the marriage and also keep a tighter leash on Adrian to prevent him from doing silly things like having a boyfriend...tsk. I forgot I still have that nuisance matter on hand.

I have to really double up my pace. I can't let anything screw up now and lose my share in the 5 billion project with Henry's company. This is essential for the company to flourish. Tsk...I should have just continued running my company myself.

Ryan's POV:

"Guys, Adrian's dad just texted me that the wedding has to be postponed further by 4 more months and that we're going to have a dinner again with the two families this Sunday in hopes that Catherine's dad will accept it." Spreading the news to the three seated in distress, they burst into wide grins as their eyes shone with hope and glee.

"Isn't that great? Now we'll have more time to scan through the contract in depth." Leon said enthusiastically as he let out a long sigh of relief.

"I'll make my dad accept it somehow. Leave my dad to me. Adrian, if my dad questions you anything about what I say, just agree. Okay?" Catherine announces confidently before continuing to read through the contract again and again with much enthusiasm compared to before.

"Okay. We'll go with the flow then. I'm counting on you, Catherine." Adrian said jovially with a sparkle in his eye.

"No problem. So, has anyone found anything yet?"

"Sorry Cath but not yet...it is an extremely simple contract so it is hard to find loopholes in it." There's no way one can find loopholes from this sort of contract...

What the contract wrote: 

I, Lucian Black, agrees to the engagement between your daughter and my son. In return, 40% of the project xc176's profit will thus be gained by me will the other 60% will be gained by Henry Robertson. If any party does not follow accordingly, the deal will be off and Black Inc will have to compensate 23 million to the Robertson's company.

"Do you guys want anything to eat or drink? I can make a trip down to the cafe in the meanwhile. My treat."

"Can I get a danish pastry, any type is fine, and a strawberry milkshake, hun?"

"H-Hun?! C-Can." Did she just call me 'hun'?

"Hun? That's my boyfriend, Catherine. He's out of bounds." Adrian commented possessively, making her roll her eyes at him.

"I don't mean it that way, Adrian. Relax. Ryan's not to say cute and even younger than me. I also, do not go for younger guys." Somehow...it feels kinda weird to be called cute by a woman...

"Sorry."

"Forgiven."

"Sorry to butt in but can I get a blueberry muffin and a coke?" Leon cuts in soon after placing Catherine on his lap gently.

"Coke again? Really?" Catherine chided sternly, causing him to grin guiltily.

"It's nice and fizzy."

"You should watch out for your health, Leon."

"You really sound like Ryan when he's all over health and healthiness." Adrian added in, making her stare at me eagerly.

"Really? You too hun?"

"Yeah. I can't help it when I see Adrian stuffing himself with junk food all day."

"I agree. It's the same here for Leon. Hey, why don't we make meal plans for them?" She said cheerfully, making Leon groan loudly.

"That's what I do for Adrian almost practically everyday."

"That's great! Can you share with me your plan?"

"Nooo! Please don't Ryan!"

"You don't have to worry, Leon. Ryan's the best cook. Even if his dishes are for detox, they still taste awesome."

"Ehhhh....do they include vegetables?"

"Lots of them."

"Lord...Save me..." Leon pleaded jokingly, earning a slap to the back from Catherine who reprimanded him to act like his age.

"By the way, what would you like, Adrian?"

"Your choice, love."

"Okay. Then I'll get going now. I'll text you the plan on the way there, Catherine."

"Thanks a lot hun."

"Welcome."

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"Here you all go. How's the thing coming along?"

"Thanks love but no luck."

"Let's take a break first, shall we? We can continue with deciphering later."

"Sure. I'm craving for really sweet things right now. Thank for the food, Ryan."

"Thanks a lot, hun."

"Welcome. I hope that it's okay."

"What did you get for me, love?"

"Broccoli muffin and hot barley."

"What?"

"You heard me."

"I should have chosen myself..."

"Just kidding. I got peppermint chocolate brownies and a iced latte for you."

"Really?"

"Yes. Here." Handing him his box of brownies and his drink, he took it from me hesitantly as Catherine and Leon already started digging in.

Opening the box, his eyes lit up brightly as he beamed widely at me."Thank you! What about you, love?" That's so him. He himself is practically made out of 80% chocolate.

"I'm just having iced coffee since there's nothing related to smore's there." Scrunching his eyebrows at me, he took a napkin and placed half his portion of brownies onto it and handed it over to me. 

"Here. I can't finish them all."

"Are you sure Adrian? I thought you like chocolates."

"Don't worry. Too much isn't nice too."

"Then can we have some too?" Catherine and Leon asked jokingly in union, making Adrian close his box immediately.

"Nope."

"Stingy..." "Bias..." They grumbled unhappily, making me chuckle softly at their childishness.

"Don't complain. He's my love after all." Adrian says with a smug look as he pulled me over and onto his lap before wrapping his arms tightly around my waist. "Feed me? Please?"

"Yes yes." Anything for him.

BTW, Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!!!!!!! Have a joyous day ahead!