That Night My Boss Left Me With Our Three Babies

Upon hearing her question, Gabriel suppressed his smile and replied seriously, “I have been working on solving this issue.”

Olivia furrowed her brows, signaling her interest in hearing more..

“Recently, I have been in contact with a medicinal herb supplier and discussed the possibility of long-term collaboration with them. We are on the verge of finalizing the contract, and the signing is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.”

“The reason for the previous difficulties was that the research institute was still in the construction phase, with many complicated matters to handle, and the staff was not very stable. It’s only recently that things have finally settled down.”

“Additionally, Seacrest’s medicinal herbs are mostly monopolized by major suppliers, resulting in limited availability. As newcomers, many suppliers intentionally raised the prices. That’s why we have spent a lot of time negotiating for lower prices, which led to the delay.”

Gabriel briefly explained the previous situation.

Despite the seemingly simple explanation, Gabriel had encountered significant challenges while negotiating with these cunning suppliers.

He didn’t delve into the specifics, but Olivia could understand the hardships he faced.

As the head of the research institute, it was natural for her to handle various issues within the institute and encounter difficulties from time to time.

During her time abroad, she had also experienced similar situations to some extent.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

After listening to Gabriel’s explanation, Olivia’s expression softened. “You’ve been working hard during this period,” she acknowledged.

Gabriel’s lips curved up slightly as he responded, “It’s not hard; it’s simply my responsibility.”

“Which company is this medicinal herb supplier?”

Olivia shifted the conversation back to the main topic. “If possible, I’d like to accompany you when signing the contract tomorrow. In the future, I will be taking over the institute’s related matters, so it’s only appropriate that I introduce myself to them.”

Gabriel agreed. “Alright, I’ll call you tomorrow.”

Olivia nodded.

The two of them made their way back to Olivia’s office. When they noticed that someone was still there, Olivia couldn’t help but feel puzzled. “Is there anything else?”

Gabriel smiled politely. “Are you available tonight? Since today is your first day here, I’ve organized a dinner gathering to welcome you and to let you get to know the people in the institute.”

Upon hearing this, Olivia’s brow relaxed. “Thank you. I will cover the expenses. Since we will be working together in the future, as the leader, I should show some appreciation.”

Gabriel, seeing her agreement, didn’t dwell on the details and nodded with a smile. “Alright, see you after work.”

Having said that, he was about to leave.

Olivia called out to him, “Wait, bring me the files I need to handle later. I have some free time, so I might as well take a look.”

“Sure, I’ll get them for you right away.”

Gabriel quickly fetched the files and handed them over. After delivering them, he politely exited and closed the door behind him.

Now, Olivia was alone in the office.

She took out her phone and called Isabelle. “Hey, Isabelle, are you free tonight? Can you pick up Sebastian and Ethan for me? I have something to do, and I might be late getting back.”

Isabelle didn’t inquire about the specifics and simply replied with “Okay.”

After arranging for the two kids, Olivia started reviewing the documents.

It wasn’t until Gabriel knocked on the door from outside that she snapped out of her work.

It was already the end of the workday.

“Time flies…” Olivia grabbed her coat and stood up.

Gabriel chuckled. “You were so focused on work that you didn’t notice. It’s normal.”

The two of them engaged in casual conversation as they strolled along the street.

Leaving the research institute, they got into Gabriel’s car and headed to the restaurant.

After about ten minutes, Gabriel gestured for her to look ahead. “There it is.”

Olivia raised her gaze and caught sight of an ancient building by the river. Even from a distance, she could see dragon and phoenix carvings on it, exuding a charming aura.

The name of the restaurant was Wangjiang Pavilion.

Gabriel parked the car, and they walked towards the grand entrance of Wangjiang Pavilion.

Just as they entered, in the dim light of night, a Rolls-Royce slowly came to a stop by the roadside.

Nathan got out of the car and opened the rear door.

Victor, with his tall figure, appeared in the darkness, his eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on the entrance of Wangjiang Pavilion.

In the car just now, he had distinctly seen a figure that bore a resemblance to Olivia.