Win My Husband Over to Find My Child
Chapter 147: He Wanted to Toss Them into Boxing Rings

Chapter 147: He Wanted to Toss Them into Boxing Rings

Edward appeared around nine-thirty. Despite being a weekend morning, he still donned his professional suit while carrying his black briefcase.

Calix stared impassively at the younger man once Edward stepped inside the private lounge.

"I’ve reminded you to dress casually more than a thousand times ah," Calix shook his head in disbelief. He took the files handed by Edward, "It’s weekend. You should go on blind dates later. Get to know some nice ladies."

Edward could be very rigid in certain aspects much to Calix’s dismay. He couldn’t help but think the former was no longer a cute younger brother from years ago. Edward had become as pesky as Evelyn.

Sigh... Not only their annoying quality match but, also their initials. They rarely made their appearances at the same time yet, once they did, catastrophe ensued.

Edward rolled his eyes, thinking how contradicting his bothersome boss could be, "You’re not one to talk, Boss. I’ve lost count of how many times you ran from your blind dates. Have you forgotten?"

"Tsk, you’re not cute anymore," Calix leaned against the couch’s backrest while reading the files, motioning at Edward to sit down, "How’s the company? Did any fire break out?"

Edward didn’t miss reporting to Calix at least thrice a day from the start of the business trip. Fortunately, everything was normal at the company except for some minor problems.

"Nothing. You can return to the office with peace of mind," holding the backrest of a couch, Edward sat opposite Calix, "Boss Xu, President Wang invited you to his 60th birthday banquet this Thursday. Will you go or not?"

"Send him a gift," replied Calix without thinking, "Reject any invitations for the night events in these two weeks. If possible, make it a month. Cancel the ones you’ve accepted. Tell them I’m busy."

"Should I tell them you’re occupied with the madam’s issue?" Edward was reminded of Leslie’s current condition. That was the reason his boss camped at this hospital, "When will you reveal about her waking up from her coma?"

Edward was genuinely shocked to hear the news despite being a pleasant surprise. The young madam regained consciousness right on the day his boss headed home from his business trip.

If he remembered it correctly, Mrs. Xu was in a three-month-long coma. Only one month had passed from the day she was married to CEO Xu.

"I’ll ask my wife first. If she agrees, I’ll reveal it," replied Calix without looking up from the files, "Including an official statement from me."

Edward nodded, understanding that his boss was playing safe, "I’ll do that."

Soon, their idle conversation was replaced with a serious discussion. Calix thoroughly checked everything Edward brought to him. No other person disturbed them in the private lounge.

"The issue will be raised next Monday," Edward reminded Calix of the weekly meeting, "The Planning Department and R&D Department will have an intense war on that day. Let’s hope they’ll bring good outcomes to you, Boss."

Calix felt a headache threatening him once he heard Edward’s remarks. Shaking his head, he sighed, "Sometimes, I want to toss them into boxing rings. Let them fight without bothering us."

"It’ll be a good activity for the company retreat this year," Edward shrugged, already imagining what Calix said randomly, "Oh, I forgot something else."

Under Calix’s anticipating gaze, Edward took out another file. Handing it to the former, he exclaimed, "New info of the finding, Boss Xu. I’ve expanded the searching perimeter beyond our neighboring provinces."

Even though Edward was baffled by Calix’s request to find the little girl named Calliope, he kept his confusion to himself. He also didn’t forget to diligently do his duties despite hoping his boss would find her as soon as possible.

"Thanks," Calix took the file, thinking how it was thicker than before, "Seems like you’re working hard for your vacation days."

"Of course, I have to," Edward shrugged, grinning lop-sided, "I keep changing on my destinations. Every place is heavenly as long as I’m far from the office."

Calix glared at Edward, throwing daggers through his eyes. The young man smiled, wiggling his brows as if he didn’t say something offensive to his boss.

"Enough, you can go," waving one hand toward the door, Calix began shooing Edward away, "Just pray that I won’t call you back today."

"That’s my sincere prayer too, Boss. Bye-bye."

Edward hurriedly left the lounge. He didn’t forget to keep the work files inside his briefcase. His action garnered a sigh from Calix before his attention fell on the only file Edward left behind.

"Will she find that girl here?" mumbled Calix, concern imbuing his tone.

Leslie had been disappointed twice. Calix still remembered how hopeful she sounded when she started chanting third time was the charm. Like her, he also prayed that her wish would be granted this time.

But...

What if her wish didn’t come true? Surely it would affect her recovery process, wouldn’t it?

"...I don’t want that."

Calix’s gaze on the file was unfathomable. Without skimming through the printed papers, he came up with a conclusion.

"I won’t show this to her yet," whispered Calix to himself as he reluctantly made his own decision, "Not now... at least."

Leslie was always a positive person but, she was in her most fragile state right now. Calix didn’t want her spirit to be shattered by the continuous disappointment. He planned to wait until the right time.

But...

When would it be? And, what was the indicator?

Shaking his head, Calix brought up his phone. He immediately called the young man who had just hurriedly ran out of the lounge a few minutes ago.

"Come back here. Take this file with you."

"...yes, Boss."

Edward begrudgingly dragged himself to the lounge once again. He assumed his boss didn’t want anyone else to see the file. After all, this was a public place instead of his office or private residence.

"Put it inside my drawer this Monday," Calix watched Edward slipping the file into the briefcase, "As usual, don’t say anything about it."

"Will you call me again, Boss Xu?" asked the grimacing Edward, "I want to enjoy my weekend too."

"Yeah, yeah, I won’t call you again. Unless there’s an emergency."

Edward let out dry laughter, "I hope the emergency won’t ever arise. Bye."

Once again Edward dashed out of the lounge. Calix was too lazy to say anything about the younger man’s conduct.

"How many hours have it been?" Calix glanced at the wristwatch. He unconsciously raised his brows, "It’s past noon already?"

Calix didn’t expect his meeting with Edward would last that long. He didn’t realize how much time had passed because none of the nurses came looking for him. It seemed like Leslie’s checkups were going smoothly.

"I better go to her now."

Rising to his feet, Calix stepped out of the lounge. Slight guilt overtook his heart as he thought how negligent he was right now.

No matter how busy he was, shouldn’t he try to stay by her side?

As Calix walked down the quiet hallway, his mind was buzzing with his own thoughts.

’The rehab will take so much of her time and energy. I hope she’ll focus on that first. The file can wait.’