Chapter 1925 Honey Shortbread
“I understand that the company will greatly benefit if the Simpson family can rely on the Seet Group’s influence, so I should get on Maya’s good side and persuade her to marry into the Simpson family as soon as possible,” said Janice.
Rodney did not anticipate Janice’s speech. He was delighted to learn that she was sensible to see the bigger picture. He even offered to send her a gift upon the baby’s delivery. Janice asked with a smile, “What gift?”
Rodney contemplated briefly before answering, “It is tough on you to give birth to a child, so I promise to provide you with a generous reward.”
Janice thanked Rodney politely. She had thought Rodney would organize a grand wedding for her and Nicholas. Janice was beyond glad that she was overthinking it as she was reluctant to marry Nicholas.
After all, the man she loved was Wilbur.
As for the child she was accidentally pregnant with, Janice had given it plenty of thought and would be fully utilizing the child to her benefit.
She merely said those words in front of Rodney to gain his approval so Rodney would not stop her from approaching Maya.
Janice needed everyone to let their guard down around her so that she could smoothly carry out her plan.
Meanwhile, Maya had delivered the honey shortbread she had recently come up with to Seet Residence. Sophia and Sheila praised her cooking skills as the food she made was scrumptious.
“You’re brilliant, Maya! I am certain your honey shortbread will be very popular if you sell them at your uncle’s underground palace. After all, those who frequent the underground palace are rich people. There is a high possibility they will purchase these as gifts for their acquaintances once they taste how delicious these are!”
“Are you telling me to gift some of these to him, Aunt Sheila?”
“That’s not what I mean. I’m telling you to ask for your uncle’s help to sell your honey shortbread at his underground palace.”
Maya considered it before thanking Sheila as she thought that was a plausible suggestion.
“There’s no need to thank me. It is his obligation to help you as your uncle. Moreover, you were kind enough to help me previously even though I did not offer you a high payment for the film,” Sheila said.
“Aunt Sheila, Mommy told us we should not mind these trivial matters because we are a family.”
Sheila beamed. “Let me treat you all to a meal one day.”
“Sure!”
“Meal? What are we having?” Zayden’s childish voice was heard coming from upstairs.
Sheila’s expression turned serious as she looked at him. “That’s none of your concern!”
Zayden pouted and eyed Sheila pitifully.
“What’s the matter, Aunt Sheila? Did Zayden cause any trouble?”
Sheila fixated her gaze on Zayden. “He had earned himself a new nickname!”
“What nickname?” Maya was curious.
“Zayden, why don’t you tell Maya about what you did to earn that new nickname of yours?”
Zayden kept quiet and merely looked down in embarrassment.
Sophia’s heart ached for her beloved grandchild at that sight. “That’s enough. Stop scolding him. Judging by how sad he looks, I suppose Zayden has learned his lesson.”
“What’s the use of learning his lesson now? I did not expect him to make me proud by participating in this screenplay I have invested in. But he should at least do better than earning himself the nickname of being the ‘King of Forgetfulness.’“
Maya realized Zayden had forgotten his lines again.
She did not know what had happened on the set as she left early with Wilbur after the scenes featuring the male and female leads were filmed.
“It’s normal for Zayden to be forgetful at such a young age, Aunt Sheila. Come here, Zayden. Have a taste of some honey shortbread.”
Zayden sneaked a glance at Sheila before inching toward Maya. Then he reached out his plump hand and took a piece of the shortbread.
“This is so delicious!” Zayden mumbled while chewing on the shortbread.
Sheila sighed at Zayden’s demeanor. “Look at yourself. You can’t do anything well aside from eating. How do you expect yourself to be successful when you grow up?”
“I disagree with you, Aunt Sheila. I was just like Zayden when I was younger but look at me now. I turned out fine. I believe he will achieve great things when he’s older. Am I right, Zayden?”
