CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: WERE YOU BULLIED?

They also felt much more relaxed, as long as the CEO was in a good mood, they would have good days ahead.

"Let’s continue."

Hugo Quinn sat back in his previous spot, speaking nonchalantly.

The CFO, reading the report with trepidation, felt like a dog whose life had been spared. Since the CEO was in a good mood, he probably wouldn’t be criticized.

Sure enough, although there was a small error in the report, Hugo didn’t get angry as usual. Instead, he gently patted the CFO’s shoulder and told him to go back and fix it.

The CFO was so moved he almost cried, wanting to thank whoever had just called, as it completely saved him.

By the time the meeting ended, half an hour had passed.

Hugo then set off for the Hollis Family, just as he had said, they wouldn’t dare to mistreat Marcus, and might even treat him as an honored guest.

And Marcus had changed during this time, he was no longer afraid of strangers and at least wouldn’t let himself be taken advantage of.

At this moment, the atmosphere at the Hollis Family was somewhat heavy.

Anna Hollis tried hard to please Marcus, but Marcus didn’t say a word from beginning to end, even ignoring the fruit she served.

Anna’s smile was almost frozen. She had previously heard that Grace Lynch didn’t get this child’s affection and had been happy for a while.

She thought maybe this was the reason Hugo and Grace divorced, because everyone in Serenford knew just how much Hugo cared about this child.

As long as she got along well with the child, marrying Hugo was just a matter of time.

But since the child came here, he hadn’t spoken a word to her.

"Marcus, what do you usually like to play? Would you like me to play with you?"

She had to lower her stance once again.

Marcus still didn’t look at her, just staring at his fingers in a daze.

Anna felt extremely frustrated, as a member of the Hollis Family, those people were always busy fawning over her. Now she was the one making the first move, and the other party was completely uninterested.

If it were according to her usual temper, she would have harshly taught this ungrateful little brat a lesson.

But this was the Quinton Family’s little prince; she didn’t dare to lay a finger on him.

Rachel Lynch also furrowed her brows on the side, this child was really difficult to deal with, neither scolding nor beating would work.

"Marcus, don’t feel constrained here, just treat it as your own home, we won’t do anything to you."

She spoke slowly, keeping her patience.

These years at the Hollis Family, she had thrived and rarely had such patience with anyone.

Marcus was feeling a bit sleepy and didn’t want to listen to the chatter of the two women, so he simply closed his eyes and dozed off on the sofa.

Anna and Rachel’s faces turned red and white alternately, not expecting the child to be so disrespectful.

"Forget it, Anna, maybe it’s his first time here, and he’s a little shy."

Rachel patted Anna’s shoulder, comforting her not to get angry, as it would be pointless if they scared the child to tears.

Anna was about to explode with anger, but at Rachel’s touch, she deflated instantly, wondering when she had ever been so humiliated.

Damn it, this kid just wait, if she became his stepmother, she’d properly educate him!

At that moment, the doorbell rang, and the maid immediately went to open the door.

When she saw the man standing outside, she was momentarily dazed, finding him too handsome, which made her blush.

"Mr. Quinn, it’s you, please come in."

Hearing the maid’s voice, Rachel and Anna were both a little excited but restrained themselves.

Hugo had just entered and saw the child sleeping on the sofa, a slight smile flashing in his eyes.

"Mr. Quinn, you’re here. Marcus just got tired playing with Anna and fell asleep. Why don’t you wait until he wakes up and have dinner before leaving?"

Rachel became very attentive. Although the Hollis Family was also significant, compared to the Quinton Family, they were still a big step behind.

If Anna could connect with the Quinton Family, they could dominate the high society circle in the future.

"Thank you for Mrs. Lynch’s hospitality, but there’s no need. I’ll take him away now."

He bent down and carried Marcus into his arms, thinking how ungracious the child was.

"Mr. Quinn, have dinner before you go!"

Anna became anxious when she saw him about to leave with Marcus.

They had finally met him, how could he leave immediately? She hadn’t even spoken a few words with him.

But when Hugo wanted to leave, who dared to stop him?

Rachel and Anna followed to the door and watched as Hugo gently bent down, holding the child tightly as he sat in the car.

Despite their reluctance, there was nothing they could do, and they exchanged a glance, realizing they could only find another chance next time.

After the car had left, Anna’s face turned sullen, gritting her teeth in frustration.

"Mom, that kid is so ungrateful, I really wanted to smack him just now!"

Rachel also felt bad inside; bringing the child over was meant to let Anna spend some time with Hugo.

Yet he hardly stayed a minute before leaving with the child.

They felt like their faces had been slapped, and coupled with the grievance suffered from the child, their mood was utterly low.

"Whatever you’re feeling, you have to endure it. Didn’t you notice Hugo’s attitude towards the child?"

Anna blinked, her eyes flickering; her mother was right. Hugo was exceptionally gentle when facing the child just now.

A complete contrast to his usual self, clearly the child was his Achilles’ heel.

"I understand, it’s just a child. I’ll find a way to interact with him more."

Rachel nodded, "The rumors aren’t baseless, and your sister might also have some thoughts. Anna, next time you see her, don’t be polite. If she dares to have thoughts about your future husband, she should pay the price."

Anna’s mouth curved slightly; she had never put that so-called sister in her eyes.

"Don’t worry, Mom."

Rachel finally breathed a sigh of relief, gently taking her hand.

"You are so beautiful, in Serenford only Hugo Quinn is worthy of you. Even though he has a child, that doesn’t matter. Anna, you’ll also have children with him in the future, and by then, focus on winning his heart. A child from a previous marriage, maybe he won’t care as much."

Women shouldn’t just see the present; they should have a long-term vision.

Anna coyly wrapped her arms around her, "Oh, I’m no longer a child, I certainly have that awareness, don’t worry. That man will be mine."

The mother and daughter slowly walked back to the living room, with minds full of beautiful visions of the future.

"Daddy."

Marcus was already awake, and seeing himself in his arms, cuddled up to him affectionately.

"Awake? Did anyone bully you?"

If his child was bullied, he would definitely settle it.

"No, I didn’t speak."

Marcus nestled in his arms, muttered this, and continued to sleep.