"I know, Mr. Jones, that you and your brother Howard Geoffrey have always had excellent relations with the New York government. I want you to use that connection for me, so that I can continue my development on that land smoothly. In return, I won’t count my initial investment as part of our cooperation expenses, and we’ll split the future profits equally."

Skyler Jones smiled, "I know that piece of land. If it can be developed into a commercial building, it will certainly yield great returns." This was indeed a tempting offer.

"Mr. Jones, my friend is in trouble, I hope you can help me. I believe there will also come a time when you’ll need my help."

"Carter, I can’t give you an answer right now, but I’ll think about it carefully, as business people always prioritize profit."

"Alright, Mr. Jones..." Carter stood up and shook hands with Skyler Jones once more, "I need to rush back to New York, call me."

Skyler Jones stood up to see him off, "Okay, goodbye."

After Carter left, Ernie approached Skyler Jones and asked, "President, are you going to collaborate with Carter?"

Skyler Jones smiled, "What do you think?"

"I think it’s a good idea... After all, no project can be settled without connections. If you help Carter, you won’t only get huge returns but also owe Carter a personal favor."

Skyler Jones nodded, "The question I have now is, ’Why did Nonta, which is also in the real estate business, suddenly withdraw from its cooperation with Carter’s company after already reaching an agreement?’"

Ernie pondered, "President, are you suspecting there’s an issue with that land?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Hmm, you go and check it out!"

"Yes."

In the afternoon, Ernie entered Skyler Jones’s office again.

"President."

Skyler Jones was buried in work without lifting his head, "Speak."

"I’ve found out the reason Nonta gave up on that land..."

"Oh?" Skyler Jones raised his head to look at his secretary, "What’s the reason?"

Ernie placed the information he had gathered on Skyler Jones’s desk and explained, "Through special channels, I discovered that Nonta Group recently faced a severe financial crisis. It’s said that a trusted subordinate of Charles Douglas was scheming in secret... Due to the financial crisis, Charles Douglas had to cancel the cooperation with Carter, so there’s no problem with the land Carter holds."

"Alright." Skyler Jones immediately picked up the information on Nonta’s financial crisis gathered by his secretary.

Ernie continued, "I heard that this incident severely harmed Nonta, and Charles Douglas has been trying hard to raise funds recently to maintain Nonta’s normal operations."

"I understand, you may leave now!"

"Yes."

A week passed in the blink of an eye. Marie was on vacation, and Skyler Jones and Christine Quinn promised to take Marie to New York, enjoying family bonding time.

Everything seemed so beautiful, and the love between Skyler Jones and Christine Quinn now made others envious.

On a leisurely afternoon, Skyler Jones and Geoffrey practiced their golf skills in their garden’s mini-golf course, while Christine Quinn and Rebecca Quentin sat under a shaded spot watching them from afar, filled with affection.

Rebecca Quentin was the first to speak, "Sister, your birthday is coming up soon. Has your husband hinted at how he’ll celebrate?"

"He may have forgotten when my birthday is."

Rebecca Quentin quickly looked at Christine Quinn, "How could he? Your husband is the most attentive. Even if he doesn’t say much, he’s got all the details planned in his mind."

Christine Quinn smiled and complained, "You just always speak highly of him."

"Your husband truly is great!"

"If he’s so great, why didn’t you marry him at first? I remember he proposed to you..."

Rebecca Quentin blushed, "At the time, I didn’t know he mistook me for you. Luckily, I didn’t make the wrong choice... In hindsight, it seems like fate had already set up this ending — Geoffrey and I are one pair, and you and your husband are another."

Christine Quinn gazed at Skyler Jones swinging in the distance, wistfully saying, "I hope I can walk with him to the end."

"Don’t let yourself have pessimistic thoughts... I feel like your recent state is quite good — it’s like the nourishment of love has made your body better."

Christine Quinn retracted her gaze and looked at Rebecca Quentin, "Do you think I should go to the hospital for a check-up? Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty good. Even when my heart aches occasionally, it’s manageable. It doesn’t seem like a big issue. Maybe I was too sensitive before. Maybe heart pain doesn’t mean deteriorating health, maybe the heart is just in an adapting phase..."

"Of course, you should go to the hospital for a check-up. Knowing the results is better than worrying here uneasily."

"But I’m worried..."

Rebecca Quentin interrupted Christine Quinn, "Stop worrying, let your husband accompany you... With him by your side, you’ll feel very at ease."

Christine Quinn contemplated seriously and finally nodded, "You’re right, sooner or later, I’ll have to face it. Instead of agonizing here, constantly caught between telling or not telling him, I might as well visit the hospital. Whatever the outcome, let the doctor tell him."

"Sister, I believe the heavens won’t be that cruel; you’ll get better, definitely."

"Hmm, then I’ll talk to him in a bit, and head to the hospital for a check-up afterwards."

"Hmm."

"What are you two sisters chatting so happily about?"

Geoffrey’s cheerful male voice interrupted as he already embraced his sweet wife.

Skyler Jones was also sitting beside Christine Quinn, his arm wrapped around Christine Quinn.

Rebecca Quentin said gently, "You guys finished playing golf?"

Geoffrey nodded, "Yeah, I lost."

Christine Quinn turned to look at Skyler Jones, "I didn’t expect you to be so good at golf, I remember Geoffrey has never lost before."

Skyler Jones gazed deeply at Christine Quinn, "There are many areas where your husband will surprise you, you’ll need to discover them slowly."

Christine Quinn pinched Skyler Jones’s prominent nose, "Show-off..."

Geoffrey and Rebecca Quentin watched Skyler Jones and Christine Quinn’s current love, both showing slight smiles.

Skyler Jones pecked Christine Quinn’s lips and said, "I’m going to take a shower."

Christine Quinn entwined her arm with Skyler Jones’s as they stood up, "I’ll go back with you, I have something to tell you."

"Okay."

Skyler Jones, his arm around Christine Quinn, left immediately.

Geoffrey and Rebecca Quentin watched their matching figures as they left, making Rebecca Quentin sigh, "I really hope we can be together as a family every day..."

"That wish can come true."

Rebecca Quentin said irritatingly, "How can it come true? My brother-in-law is always in Y City, this time he’s just here for a few days to have fun with Marie..."

Geoffrey’s mouth curled into a smile, "I just discussed with my brother to have him move the ’Oversky’ headquarters to New York..."