Reborn as Mr.CEO's Fat Wife-Chapter 786: Abigail becomes a billionaire overnight

Chapter 786: Chapter 786: Abigail becomes a billionaire overnight

The girl had a delicate face, neighbor-like charm, and great appeal. After greeting Abigail, she continued teaching Teddy.

Abigail had nothing to do in the afternoon, so she sat nearby to accompany the little one.

At this stage, Teddy mainly trained his adaptability, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language behavior, and social skills.

These abilities directly reflected the child’s development and were the primary indicators for assessing a child’s DA and DQ.

As a doctor, Abigail was well aware that Teddy’s development had already surpassed that of normal children, but early education could help Teddy better understand himself. Systematic training would help optimize a child’s brain development.

However, general early education institutions advocated parent-child activities, encouraging interaction between parents and children to help children grow up better and healthier. But in the following classes, Abigail noticed that Sophia’s lessons leaned more towards her teaching movements for Teddy to imitate.

When Abigail was not around, Teddy had a lot of fun playing with the female teacher. But as soon as Abigail appeared, the little one would frequently run to her, cling to her, and even hide behind her, making Abigail search for him. When Abigail pretended not to find him, Teddy would giggle happily and then come out for a kiss from Abigail.

Because of Teddy’s laughter, the entire early education room was filled with joy.

When the class ended, Abigail walked to the girl, shared some of her suggestions, set a time for the next class, and then had the maid escort the guest out.

Sophia agreed to everything and bid farewell with a smile, but Abigail suddenly thought of something, "Wait a minute."

The girl, who was about to leave, slightly tensed up as she held her bag, "Is there anything else, Mrs. Piers?"

"Oh, there will be an additional student for the next class. Do you mind?" Abigail had felt something was off today and just realized that while Teddy was having early education, Tate was not there.

Abigail preferred taking Teddy to external early education institutions but had held back considering the current situation at Piers, Brandon, and the old man’s efforts. Since Teddy was attending the class, Tate needed it too.

Two kids playing together would be better than one.

Besides, Aunt Claudia was getting older and lagging behind the times, but Kelly was different. She understood children better and was more perceptive.

Sophia did not expect this question from Abigail and quickly nodded, "Of course."

Abigail thanked her, picked up the tired Teddy, and took him upstairs for a nap.

After dinner, Abigail shared her thoughts with Kelly.

Kelly initially hesitated, considering that the early education teacher at the manor was hired at a high cost, and it seemed unfair for Tate to participate in the class sessions as well.

However, Abigail quickly persuaded Kelly, who then felt a bit embarrassed, "I’ll bring Tate over next time."

"Sure. I’ll be busy soon and may not be able to accompany Teddy all the time. I’ll feel more at ease if you’re around." Abigail spoke sincerely. Kelly, being a head nurse, was always more meticulous and had her own methods of caring for children.

After agreeing with Kelly, Abigail took Teddy for a walk around the manor grounds. When the little one got tired, Abigail returned to the main house, bathed Teddy, and had him asleep by nine-thirty in the evening.

Exiting the children’s room, Abigail noticed that the light in Brandon’s study was still off. She took out her phone to ask when Brandon would be home, but she heard some noise downstairs.

Delighted, she was about to go downstairs when she heard the old man’s voice, "You still remember to come back. How are things going?"

"Not bad." As they were quite far apart, Abigail noticed that Brandon’s voice sounded different from usual, cold and weary, unlike his tone when talking with her.

"Take it easy. Don’t push yourself too hard." The old man sighed softly.

"I know." His tone was still indifferent.

Abigail thought of Brandon’s upcoming court case and furrowed her brow. She believed the old man was referring to this and prepared to continue downstairs, but then she heard the old man change the topic, "I discussed your and Abigail’s marriage with Grandpa Smith today. That old man is quite dissatisfied with you, so when do you plan to propose to Abigail? Any thoughts on the wedding?"

Today, due to the elders’ enthusiasm for the wedding, Abigail had also developed an expectant mood. She was secretly delighted all day and, upon hearing the old man mention their marriage and when Brandon would propose, her heart suddenly tightened. She stopped in her tracks.

Abigail understood Brandon’s feelings for her. Their marriage was practically certain, but hearing the man say it was different from just thinking it.

So, Abigail stopped walking, feeling a bit shy and not going down any further.

Since Teddy was asleep and Brandon’s study was dark, only the lights on the first floor illuminated the two men downstairs. Abigail stood in a shadowed corner unnoticed by both.

After listening to his grandfather’s words, Brandon remained silent for so long that Abigail thought he wouldn’t answer the question. The man suddenly spoke, "There’s no rush in our wedding. Let’s talk about it later."

This answer surprised both Abigail and Grayson Piers. They were both stunned.

Especially Abigail. She had imagined various answers from Brandon, such as already making preparations or wanting to give Abigail the best and not rushing things...

The only thing she had not expected was him saying there was no rush and to talk about it later.

Unable to see the man’s expression, Abigail did not know what kind of mood Brandon had when he said this. But this was completely contrary to his earlier statement about getting a marriage certificate on July 21.

She still remembered him joking last time about chasing after her once they got the certificate. Why the sudden change to no rush?

If it had been another time, Abigail might have felt dissatisfied upon hearing this. But she would mainly have thought that Brandon’s current situation made it difficult for him to focus on wedding matters.

However, the elders’ words today had made her fantasize about a day when she and Brandon would have their wedding. Suddenly hearing this answer from the man, she couldn’t help but feel disappointed, even a bit heartbroken.

Grayson Piers was also puzzled. Hearing his grandson’s words, he was taken aback, "What do you mean by ’no rush’ and ’talk about it later’?"

The old man’s words echoed Abigail’s thoughts.

"It’s exactly as it sounds. If you don’t understand, should I get you a language teacher for an explanation?" Brandon replied impatiently. Considering the day’s events, he felt particularly heavy and was very unhappy with his grandfather blocking the door as soon as he got home.

Grayson Piers was almost provoked to a heart attack by his grandson’s words, "You rascal! Weren’t you the one who kept clamoring to marry Abigail? Now it seems like I’m forcing you! Besides, you already have a child. Not getting married makes no sense!"

Hearing his grandfather’s words, Brandon clenched his hand tightly and distractedly replied, "She and Teddy are both staying at the manor, aren’t they?"

After speaking, Brandon walked towards the second-floor staircase. Grayson Piers, exasperated, yelled from behind him, "Good for you! But have you thought about Abigail’s reputation? She’s living here unmarried. If no one looks deeper, that’s fine. But if they do, do you know what they’ll think of her? You must be out of your mind!"

Brandon Piers, who was walking in front, hesitated for a moment before continuing upstairs. At the corner, he saw Abigail standing stiffly in place. He subconsciously called out, "Abigail..."

Abigail’s gaze was complex as she looked at the man before her. What used to be a certainty because of Brandon’s conversation with his grandfather now became uncertain.

Old Mr. Smith sighed inwardly and turned around to return to his room, leaving his grandson to clean up the mess.

Brandon, meeting Abigail’s eyes in the shadows, had an explanation prepared. However, considering the severity of the situation—the unknown outcome of the court case five days later and the uncertain fate of the entire Piers—he suddenly questioned if an explanation was necessary.

Moreover, what he had said earlier was the truth. If the action failed, then his marriage to Abigail could not be rushed but...

Brandon restrained himself from thinking further and pretended to be fine as he patted Abigail’s head, "Why are you still up? What are you doing here? Waiting for me?"

Abigail waited for a long time without hearing an explanation from the man. Instead, she got an ordinary flirtation. Normally, she would tease him back, but after his conversation with his grandfather, she couldn’t find any sweetness in it. "No, the water dispenser in the bedroom is broken. I came down to get a glass of water."

"I’ll have Uncle Piers fix it tomorrow morning," Brandon replied, pausing, "I still have work to do. You should go to bed early."

"Oh, okay." Abigail originally wanted to ask why but after hearing his words, she suddenly didn’t know how to ask. She responded sullenly.

Then she watched as Brandon walked directly to the study, without a trace of reluctance.

Even after Brandon entered the study, Abigail stood still. She didn’t understand why his attitude had changed after being out for just one day even though they had been so good and harmonious in recent days, like newlyweds. freewёbnoνel.com

Or perhaps he had always been like this, and she just hadn’t noticed?

Abigail stood there, her hands and feet cold, unable to comprehend. At the same time, she couldn’t help feeling sad, especially thinking about Brandon’s earlier remark: wasn’t it enough that she and Teddy were at the manor?

It didn’t seem like a problem, but considering her grandfather’s words today: living unmarried in someone’s house is improper!

At that time, she felt embarrassed but not ashamed because she was certain she and Brandon would get married soon. It was just a matter of getting a marriage certificate.

But now she felt uncertain.

Feeling uncomfortable, Abigail stood there for a long time, not waiting for Brandon to come back for her. Feeling even worse, she decided to return to her room and locked the door.

She knew being petty like this was childish, but she couldn’t help feeling stifled.

After taking a shower and blow-drying her hair, she tossed and turned in bed, knowing the door wouldn’t block him. She just did it to show him she was angry.

But until Abigail fell asleep out of exhaustion, she didn’t hear any knocking, let alone an apology.

As she drifted off, she angrily thought she wouldn’t forgive him easily this time.

...

In the study.

After the video conference ended, Brandon Piers connected with Kelvin Max, "Have you prepared everything I asked for?"

"Everything has been sent to your email, but shouldn’t you reconsider?" Kelvin Max asked hesitantly, pondering over his boss’s request.

Brandon didn’t speak, instead opening his email to look at the contract prepared by Kelvin Max. After reading it, he frowned slightly, "Moon Lake Manor is under my name, right?"

"Yes."

After confirming, Kelvin looked at his boss incredulously. He was clearly at home but seemed energized. He couldn’t believe it until he heard Brandon’s next words, "Transfer it to Abigail’s name."

"But this manor is..."

"Do as you’re told," Brandon interrupted impatiently. Although the manor had been the Piers’ estate for over a century, giving it to Abigail was the same as giving it to Teddy. There was no difference.

Moreover, weren’t people gossiping? If it was all Abigail’s, what could they say then?

Kelvin didn’t dare argue.

With Moon Lake Manor settled, Brandon looked at the agreement and thought, "Abigail loves the Rose Valley house, the one being renovated. Leave it for her. It’ll save her from renting as others suggest."

"Yes," Kelvin sighed internally, knowing his boss had transferred significant assets to Abigail, including hidden shares in ROSE Tech, funds, and stocks, leaving just the Piers’ shares. Did Brandon realize he was now practically penniless?

Unfortunately, circumstances wouldn’t always be that bad, and Abigail might not even sign the papers!

Kelvin voiced his concerns, but Brandon dismissed them, "She doesn’t need to sign. When she gave me five percent of the Piers’ shares, I had her sign a few blank pages. Those will work."

Kelvin, "..."

As the second-in-command’s secretary, he didn’t know what else to say. He messaged his brother, "The boss is now broke. If he’s kicked out, what do I do? I’m worried about my year-end bonus."

"You should worry about surviving until the year-end bonus," Kennan Max replied bluntly.

Kelvin hesitated at his brother’s reply, "Can’t you be more optimistic?"

But this time, Kennan ignored him completely.

Kelvin resignedly worked on perfecting the contract. While everyone slept, he worked late into the night until Brandon, now a penniless boss, was satisfied. Finally, he realized that he was now richer than his boss. Resolutely, he decided to remain single because love and marriage were too costly!

After printing and neatly binding the final version of the contract prepared by Kelvin, Brandon signed his name next to Abigail’s on the signature page.

Once everything was confirmed, Brandon put the contract in a file bag and locked it in the safe, planning to have it notarized by the lawyer the next day.

After completing these tasks, Brandon massaged his aching temples and left the study, instinctively heading for Abigail’s room. Finding the door locked, he knew she was angry. Sighing, he lightly pressed his temples again and didn’t dare disturb her.

Abigail, still angry in her sleep, had no idea that overnight she had become a billionaire!