But soon another shocking news turned the tables. Sophia declared that the Skylane Group would donate all the profit to charity organizations. Her decision quieted those critics, thus solving the problem perfectly.
Chloe asked Sophia in the Facebook chat group, "Sophia, are you really going to donate the money?"
"Well, I'm not in for the profit after all. As to Drake, that cunning businessman just didn't want to share the project with others so he asked me to help. What can I do?"
"You two really make a funny couple. How ridiculous this whole thing is."
Sophia was still wondering whether persuading Drake to act more mature around her was the right thing to do or not. In fact, Sophia considered her husband a man with two faces; he could be a childish boy sometimes but he could act like the most successful elite in the world.
After a while, Sophia received a call from Drake.
"Sweetie, do you appreciate the chance I gave you to build up your company's good reputation?"
"Stop being so annoying, Drake," said Sophia, a little vexed.
"You won't get anything after all if you didn't agree to join the project. But now your company has established a good image. I would call it a good bargain."
Sophia retorted, "You're such a cunning businessman!"
"Well, you said you didn't like me being childish. What do you say? Do you like me being a mature business elite?"
"Yes, I do. I love you no matter how you become," said Sophia casually.
"Come on, you can be more sincere, sweetie."
Sophia really didn't know how to deal with her husband's flirting manner so she stopped talking.
But the next moment, she heard, "Open the door!" She wasn't quite sure what was happening, but she looked at the door instinctively.
While Sophia was staring at the door confusedly, that voice came again from the other side, "Open the door, please!"
After Sophia opened it out of curiosity, she came face to face with dozens of balloons, all flying in with different colors, blue, pink, purple, white and so many others. The bright colors immediately cheered Sophia up.
Looked carefully, the balloons carried some words which were "Happy birthday, Sophia".
Covering her mouth, Sophia asked unbelievably, "My god, today is my birthday?"
Drake said through the phone, "Bingo! How can you forget this important day? Thank you for looking after me, our children, and our family. Sophia, this is your third birthday that we celebrate together and I'll always be here for so many birthdays to come. I love you, sweetie."
Meanwhile, Mia walked in with presents in her hands. "Happy birthday, Miss Sophia!"
Following her were other assistants, all of them shouting, "Happy birthday!"
Then, holding presents in their hands, all of them formed the shape of a heart, some standing, some kneeling, some half crouching.
Sophia was astonished, "What? How can all of you know my birthday?"
Mia said smilingly, "That's because Mr. Drake told us and asked us to prepare this surprise for you. Ms. Lawson, you have devoted yourself to the company and have treated us employees just like your family. We really appreciate it."
Others chimed in, "Thank you so much, Ms. Lawson."
Sophia didn't hang up, so she asked Drake with tears in her eyes, "Drake, I bet you still prepare other surprises."
"Well, you can say that. This is your first birthday after our marriage and as your husband, it's my duty to make you happy. I'll do anything for you, my love."
"Then... can you show up behind that door immediately?" asked Sophia hopefully.
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