Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Celebration
Callum actually wanted to celebrate his victory with his little family. However, since it was Edith’s wish to celebrate with her friends, he had no right to stop her. He also agreed with Edith’s idea because he was grateful to James and Arabella for their considerable help. Furthermore, Patrick and Renata also helped with childcare whenever they were on secret missions.
Callum and Edith invited all their friends, including their twins, to lunch at a restaurant. They smiled with relief as everyone finally found their partners. They had begun to suspect that Patrick and Renata were more than just coworkers, but lovers. However, the assistant couple had kept their relationship under wraps.
"Callum, congratulations! You and Edith can finally get married in peace." James looked at the engaged couple and clapped enthusiastically.
Callum held his fiancée’s hand as he looked at all her friends who were at lunch with her. "I actually wanted to do something before we started planning our wedding."
James rolled his eyes as he poured the star a glass of green tea. "What do you want to do again? Your problems are over."
"I want to hold a press conference. I actually want to resign from my position at King’s Group."
"What?!" everyone screamed simultaneously, surprising Erdin and Eliana.
"Uncle, auntie! Don’t shout!" Eliana scolded, pursing her lips.
"Even though what father said was not wrong," added Erdin while looking at his father confidently.
James rolled his eyes and slapped his forehead. "Erdin, you’re still a kid and don’t understand adult issues. In fact, what your father says isn’t always true."
"So, you’re going to give up the position?" Arabella asked hesitantly.
"Does Edith know about this?" James’ eyes fell on Edith’s face, which looked shocked as well.
"I actually didn’t know about this either. But Callum once asked my opinion on the position of board member at King’s Group."
"Callum, you should think this through. Haven’t you always wanted to take this position from Cliff?" Arabella suggested firmly.
Of all the others, only Callum still wore a confident smile. He was busy feeding his twins casually, as if there was nothing wrong with his unique idea. Moreover, he did this because Edith had previously advised him.
"I don’t really want the position of board member. Especially since I was given the position, I haven’t spent much time with my family."
Edith smiled faintly, gently stroking her fiancé’s head. "Are you acting like this because you’re thinking about me?"
"I’m also thinking about my twins. I’ve actually been unhappy since I started working as a member of the board of commissioners. I travel back and forth almost every day, visiting one company after another. And then there’s the hotel management. When will I ever get to spend time with my own family?"
Now the two couples nodded at each other. They finally understood Callum’s true goal: to protect his own family. Furthermore, Callum had been restricted from acting freely, so now was the time to let him do what he wanted.
"Callum, if you love your family so much, we will support you," James said with a firm look.
Arabella wrapped her arm around her lover’s shoulders tightly. "I agree with James. It’s no fun when we don’t work the way we want."
James gently pinched his lover’s cheek. "You don’t usually speak so wisely."
"This is to make Callum more confident in his desires. Besides, Edith is very supportive of his decision."
"Thank you for your support." Callum bowed his head to James and Arabella.
"But, if you were to resign, what would happen to the King’s Group?" Patrick asked, furrowing his eyebrows.
Callum smiled casually as he watched his fiancée, who was busy devouring her lunch. "I’ll show you what happened tomorrow. I just wanted to let you know."
"But, why has Edith been silent all this time?" Renata stared intently at her boss who was continuing to finish her food.
"Because actually I already know what he wants even though he doesn’t tell me this openly."
"I know Edith very well. Without me telling her, she can actually read my mind."
Arabella raised her glass as she rose from her chair. "Shall we have a toast now? To celebrate this precious moment? Actually, I was quite satisfied with yesterday’s secret mission."
Everyone raised their glasses, including Erdin and Eliana. Arabella laughed softly at the twins’ innocence, still not fully understanding adult behavior.
"Do you guys want a toast too?"
Eliana and Erdin nodded simultaneously.
"It turns out you’re as intelligent as your parents. Well, this toast is even more meaningful with the twins in attendance."
Edith also laughed at her twins’ increasingly adorable antics, eager to learn new things. She toasted with them and then sipped green tea in unison.
"But is what Dad said true? Are you going to quit your job?" Erdin asked innocently, making everyone burst out laughing.
Callum let his son sit on his lap while he fed him fries. "Erdin, I did quit my job, but not at the hotel. I quit at a company I didn’t like. You don’t have to worry. I’m still working at my hotel."
"Hurray! Does that mean I can play at Dad’s hotel after school?" Eliana asked, blinking several times.
"Of course. Because the hotel is mine. You can play as much as you like."
James watched this happy moment of their little family, making him want to cry. He was actually a little envious, having always wanted a family like Callum’s, but would Arabella want to have another child, having previously suffered a miscarriage?
"James, why are you so quiet?" Arabella asked as she fed her boyfriend a piece of French fries.
"Actually, I kept quiet because I was happy to see that our friend’s life was calm now."
"Don’t worry. You’ll be like them someday. Just wait."
"What do you mean, Arabella?"
"I don’t want to tell you now. The important thing is that you finish your fries first. You’ve been working hard lately."
Callum looked at his fiancée and twins with sparkling eyes as they hugged each other tightly.
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