"I second the nomination." While nodding his head in approval, the Chief Commissioner was the first to rise to the occasion.
"I second that."
"I second that."
One after another echo of compliment came. Eric nodded and said, "Since unanimously adopted, it's settled. Chief Commissioner, I want you to show Addison around this afternoon."
"Yes, sir." Standing at ease, the Chief Commissioner replied with a snappy voice.
After the ceremony, everyone had dinner together in a restaurant of the National Congress. The atmosphere at the dinner was much more casual than at the ceremony. There were still factions in the National Congress, but no one would be so silly to make trouble at the ceremony. After all, as three generations of the power gathered here, no one would ask for trouble at the big moment when the grandson of Richie, the predecessor in power, went into the National Congress.
Overwhelmed at the moment, Molly stood by Brian's side. Her eyes focused on Mark who was dealing with reporters and members of National Congress, and she suddenly asked, "What genes do you have in your family?"
"What do you mean?" Confused, Brian looked towards Molly.
"You and Wing are smart; maybe that's because your parents are smart. But why are Mark, Charlie and Evelyn also so smart?" The thought of the three children made Molly burst with joy. It was every parent's dream to see their children be outstanding among people and she was no exception.
"Well, thank God that they didn't get that from you." Looking at her wife, Brian answered in all seriousness.
Hearing his answer, Molly managed an artificial smile. With her eyes glaring at him and her teeth gnashing, she said, "I beg your pardon!"
Brian met her eyes squarely. Looking at her angry face, he said with sincerity, repeating it again, "Thank God that they didn't get that from you."
Molly responded with a grim smile. "Brian…" she said slowly and coldly. Seeing the evil smile on her face, Brian sensed trouble and got nervous. The more nervous he got, the more wicked her smile became. "I guess that you must have a lot of work to do today," Molly said with a meaningful look.
Confused at her remark, Brian didn't know what had she got up her sleeve.
"Well, Charlie and Evelyn had asked me this morning if I could sleep with them tonight," She added with a casual tone while looking at him with teasing eyes, "I think maybe I could answer them 'yes'." Upon finishing her words, she looked around. Seeing that nobody was noticing them, she lifted one foot and stomped toward Brian's.
Of course, Brian had sensed her intention and he would not give her the chance. He had read his wife's thoughts and had anticipated what she was about to do. He dodged his foot slightly, and Molly missed it, causing her feet to hit the solid floor. And she was slightly numbed with pain.
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