My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249: Your mom’s garden

Anna and I spent the rest of the morning working on the proposal, listing the advantages a partnership could bring and identifying companies that might be suitable candidates.

When it was time for the meeting with the rest of the team, we gathered our documents and headed to the conference room.

By the time we arrived, everyone was already seated.

"Good afternoon, everyone," I greeted as I took my place at the front of the room.

"Good afternoon, Director Alicia," they replied in unison.

"As you all know, we’ve been discussing the possibility of pursuing partnerships to support the growth of our new clothing brand."

Several people nodded.

"And now, with the difficulties our farmers are facing, we have an even stronger reason to consider outside cooperation."

"Does that mean it’s already been approved?" someone asked.

I shook my head.

"Not yet. The shareholders will review the proposal during next week’s meeting. Our job is to make sure we present something worth considering."

"What’s the next step?" another team member asked.

Anna opened a file in front of her.

"We need to identify potential partners and determine how such a partnership can benefit Whitmore Industries without compromising our independence."

The discussion continued for hours as everyone reviewed possible companies, market opportunities, and examples of successful partnerships in similar industries.

By the time the meeting ended, I was utterly exhausted.

Aunt Veronica, Anna, and I returned to the mansion together that evening.

The moment I stepped inside, I dropped onto the couch and let out a long groan.

Anna did exactly the same.

Aunt Veronica looked at us and laughed.

"The two of you are really something else."

She shook her head and started toward the stairs.

"Aunt, this is exhausting, you know," Anna complained dramatically.

Aunt Veronica only laughed harder before disappearing upstairs.

A moment later, Anna sat up.

"Wait."

She looked around.

"Why aren’t Aimy and Mum here?"

Only then did I notice how quiet the mansion was.

Usually, when we returned home, we’d find Aimy running around somewhere while Aunt Margaret supervised the staff in the kitchen.

Today, neither of them was inside.

I turned to one of the maids.

"Where are Aunt Margaret and Aimy?"

"They’re in the garden, ma’am."

I nodded immediately.

Of course.

How could I forget how much Aimy loved the garden?

I stood and headed toward the backyard.

The garden was bathed in the warm glow of the evening sun. Colorful flowers lined the stone paths, and the air carried a light floral scent mixed with the fresh breeze from the sea. It was one of the most peaceful corners of the mansion.

The sight that greeted me made me smile.

Aunt Margaret and Aimy were walking among the flower beds, carefully picking lilies together.

As if sensing my presence, Aimy suddenly turned around.

The moment she spotted me, her entire face lit up.

"Mummy!"

She immediately ran toward me.

I bent down and scooped her into my arms.

"I’m back, baby."

Aimy proudly held up a flower.

"Grandma Margaret said I can pick flowers."

"Really?" I asked, glancing at the lily in her hand.

"And what do you have there?"

Aimy’s eyes sparkled.

"Grandma Margaret said it’s a lily."

The way she pronounced it in her little toddler voice made me laugh.

"Alicia, you’re back early today," Aunt Margaret said as she approached us with a smile.

"Yes, Aunt. We finished work earlier than expected."

"That’s good."

She studied my face.

"You look tired."

I laughed softly.

"Is it that obvious?"

"Very."

She nodded.

"Leave Aimy with us and go freshen up. You can join us afterward."

"Alright. Thank you, Aunt."

I looked down at Aimy.

"Can you pick some more flowers for me while I get changed?"

She nodded eagerly.

"I can do that!"

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