Out of curiosity, Artemis drew out the leave application and took a glance at it.

It was unusual for employees to submit their leave applications to the CEO's office. Even department directors would only need to submit their leave applications to Dwayne instead of obtaining the CEO's approval.

The applicant was Susan Jefferson, seven years old, and her stage name was Barbara.

Artemis thought the stage name sounded familiar. Barbara? I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before.

The reason stated in the leave application: Mommy wants me to clean up Granny's graveyard.

The corners of Artemis' lips twitched when he came across the reason.

Dwayne could tell something was amiss with his expression and was about to snatch the form back. Oh, Barbara. You could have just called me instead of submitting a leave application. I don't know how the tyrant would react now that he has seen this application.

Artemis arched his brows and quipped, “Why are you so nervous? Is she your illegitimate child?”

“Don't utter nonsense, please.” Dwayne mustered up his courage and stared at the man. Gritting his teeth, he continued, “I've yet to touch a woman, so don't make stories to tarnish my reputation.”

Artemis did not believe a word he said. Scrutinizing Dwayne's lower torso, he teased, “You've been pursuing Victoria for a couple of years now, haven't you? So how's your progress? You should sleep with her, get her pregnant, and seal the deal.”

His remark rendered Dwayne speechless.

Artemis then turned his attention to the leave application and muttered, “Barbara. If I'm not mistaken, Tempest Entertainment under Luther Group spent three hundred million to brand and market Barbara as the international child star, right? She was even a nominee for Oscars' Best Child Actor Award this year.”

thought the name rang a bell. Susan Jefferson. Susan Jefferson? I'm sure I must have heard this name

an honor! We'll definitely need your support to help her win

his brows. “I never knew you have a goddaughter. Whose daughter? The men we know

goddaughter, and the girl is her best friend's daughter. Since I'll be marrying Victoria soon, I consider the girl


with a faint smile.

in just seconds, his smile vanished when he glanced at the reason for taking

daughter over a son. He thought daughters, generally, were more well-mannered, and he had a soft spot

the Oscars' Best Child Actor Award, don't

his mother mentioned earlier, Artemis said to Dwayne, “Caridee's coming-of-age ceremony is around the corner. Have you contacted that designer? You must get the designer to come up with a unique evening gown. The ceremony marks a milestone in a girl's life, and Caridee is my one and

in Archulea, and I heard she's quite an influential figure. I'm

for a moment before replying, “Cancel all my schedules from three to four in the afternoon. Call her to come and meet me here. I

knew Artemis cared about Caridee, he was not surprised that Artemis took charge of Caridee's coming-of-age ceremony. Dwayne then nodded in response to his request.

Shelbert Condominium, Bailey's voice emerged from the bathroom when she heard a doorbell ringing.

a television program, rolled his eyes. Hopping down from the couch, he walked to the foyer

was stunned by the person standing outside

side to side, he smirked, turned around,

its tail and went

the door, but don't bite her because I don't want to pay for her jab. You can lick

twice in a

snapped his finger and opened

how she would act when Bailey opened the door. If need be, I'll even

Yet, something unexpected happened.

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