Refusing to Remarry: Mr. Hawthorne, You Are Out-Chapter 177: Does It Move?

Someone quick on the uptake reacted immediately upon hearing the name Cecilia, "Could it be Cecilia Sullivan?!"

"Cecilia Sullivan? The Golden Horse Best Actress?"

"Cecilia Sullivan, ranked in the top ten international celebrity influencers?"

"Wow, Ms. Sinclair actually got her?"

"How much does this endorsement cost..."

Cecilia listened and couldn’t help but laugh, "Rest assured, shareholders, this time I’m endorsing ’The Twilight Saga’ for free!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the room fell silent again!

Not asking for any fee?

Is this a joke?

Raine followed up smoothly, "That’s right. Cecilia will be investing in ’The Twilight Saga’ as a partner, with forty percent of the shares under her name. So she’s one of the Sinclair Group shareholders now."

The Sullivan Family had previously bought shares in Sinclair Group, though only 0.3 percent. But now, with Cecilia’s investment and acquisition, she holds one percent of the Sinclair Group shares.

Why charge for endorsing her own brand?

The shareholders listened in shock and silently gave Raine a thumbs-up!

Amazing!

Not only did she bring in investment, but also came with the endorsement of an international star!

Looks like the year-end envy will definitely be ’The Twilight Saga’!

All the shareholders were already fantasizing about what to buy with the earnings.

There’s no shortage of things, but something fun like a whole cruise ship or a helicopter could be interesting...

Seeing most of the attendees’ expressions softening, Raine gave Easton a signal.

Easton got the hint, quickly stepped forward, pulled out a chair for Cecilia, and invited her to take a seat.

The meeting continued.

Raine briefly talked about the promotion and operation of the brand for the next half year, which made the shareholders very happy to hear.

"If anyone has any concerns, feel free to raise them." At the end, Raine asked with a smile.

Every shareholder wore a satisfied smile, their attitude a complete turnaround from earlier.

"No, no! Ms. Sinclair, just go for it! We’ll definitely support you fully!"

"Exactly! We absolutely trust your abilities, Ms. Sinclair!"

"If you need any help, just ask, Ms. Sinclair!"

Cecilia listened to these flattering words and smiled, thinking what a group of fickle men!

Raising her eyes to Raine, she found the latter with a shrewd smile on her lips, saying a few more pretty words before ending the meeting.

After seeing off this group of troublesome shareholders, Cecilia raised her hand to start clapping.

"Clap, clap, clap!"

The loud sound echoed in the spacious conference room.

Hearing the sound, Raine turned around to see Cecilia walking towards her, "Haven’t seen you in years, my dear Raine has really changed a lot!"

"What kind of change?"

"Look at how you managed those shareholders just now, they’re practically putting you on a pedestal!" Cecilia clicked her tongue.

Raine was amused by her, "Alright, are you hungry? Shall we go eat?"

"Sure! I want to eat..." Cecilia frowned as if she suddenly forgot the name of the dish.

Mason and Easton, listening nearby, thought she might suggest some Western or French cuisine or seafood, but unexpectedly, she threw out two words.

"Rice!"

Easton, "..."

Mason, "..."

Raine seemed used to it, helplessly shook her head, "Rice is definitely plentiful! Eat as much as you want!"

"OK!"

Cecilia joyfully linked arms with Raine and walked out, while observing her belly, "So big already? Can it move?"

"Yes..." Raine held her forehead, knowing Cecilia would definitely be curious about her belly.

Recently, the baby has had a little fetal movement, but the baby should be mild-mannered, rarely bothering her, mostly sleeping.

"Can I touch it?" Cecilia said as she had already reached out her hand.

Raine didn’t stop her, knowing that’s just how this girl was.

But who knew after touching it, Cecilia disappointingly sighed, "Seems asleep..."

Raine, "... You like them so much, why not have one yourself?"

"Nah, I prefer being alone." Cecilia said, pushing up her sunglasses with a cool attitude that loves no one.

After walking a few steps, she looked back at Mason.

Earlier she was a bit rushed and didn’t have time for proper conversation, so now she took the opportunity to look him over.

"Hey, haven’t seen you in years, you’ve grown quite a bit!"

When Cecilia left, Mason was just starting college.

"Big sis, you’ve been gone for so many years, of course I grew!" Mason shrugged helplessly.

"You didn’t make it to 188 cm, pity." Cecilia shook her head sadly.

Mason was so angry his head was steaming, "Cecilia! Stop measuring me by foreign standards, alright? 185 cm is already tall in Sedonia!"

"Still not 188 cm."

"You’re not 170 cm either!" Mason retorted.

"Why does a woman need to be 170 cm?" Cecilia said nonchalantly, easily ruffling Mason.

Easton, following behind them, couldn’t help but curiously ask Mason, "You and Cecilia... know each other?"

"She’s Raine’s best friend, and I’m Raine’s childhood friend, so what do you think?" Mason sneered.

He really wished he didn’t know this person!

Easton remembered they both shared a surname, and asked, "Relatives?"

"Kind of, but not really." Mason thought for a moment, frowning.

Though the Sullivan surname isn’t rare in Sedonia, Mason’s family and Cecilia’s family normally had no interaction.

Because once Mason was bullied by a few older kids from the neighborhood, Raine went to help him out, coincidentally Cecilia was visiting Raine, and the three kids played together, parents chatted a bit when picking up the kids.

Turns out, unexpectedly, both Sullivan families’ ancestors belonged to the same temple.

Over time, they became strangers.

Since they have the same temple ancestry, the bloodline is bound to be the same.

Since then, Cecilia, same age as Raine, always considered herself Mason’s older sister, often despising Mason who frequently got bullied.

Cecilia’s personality was always cooler and more flashy, like a boy.

Mason was somewhat more delicate...

In short, whenever this brother and sister meet, they are bound to bicker.

Raine was long accustomed to it.

Having Cecilia beside her, causing such a ruckus, her heart seemed full, without so much worry.

The group chose a well-known restaurant, but unexpectedly, upon entering, they ran into Leon whom they hadn’t seen in ages.

It wasn’t just him, accompanying him was Leo.

Raine was stunned seeing the two walk together.

Jonas Hawthorne never liked Leon, why would Leo be with him?