Chapter 329

Alston took a deep breath. Marian followed up, "She specifically told me not to let you make any mistakes. If you send me away and Cecilia thinks I haven't taken care of you properly, what will I do?" "Marian, don't overthink it. It's none of your concern." Although Alston's words were calm, Marian instinctively fell silent. Having been with Alston for so many years, she understood his straightforward nature well. She pursed her lips as Alston fiddled with his phone absentmindedly. "Prepare well. Shine at the conference and stay at FC Group. Consider it my discharge gift," he casually advised. "Can I, Marian?" Marian paused briefly and nodded. Alston smirked slightly without humor, lying back in his bedding, fingers tapping out a message to Cecilia on his phone. ["Tonight, come to the hospital!"] He had gotten Cecilia's number from Boyce. After sending it, he tossed the phone aside, unafraid of Cecilia's refusal. He knew how to leverage his father's influence, but he also knew Cecilia'