Chapter 114

Cecilia smoothed her hair and went downstairs for breakfast. Julia nagged, "You're the vice president of Jorsproburgh Hospital and you'll take over your father's position in the future. How are you sleeping in until now? What kind of behavior is that?" "Mom, I was really tired yesterday." "Tired from enjoying the luxuries at the Lynch Estate?" her mother teased. "It's more tiring than going to work." "Then if you become a daughter-in-law of the Lynch family in the future, wouldn't it be like being imprisoned?" "Heh, I'd rather die. I'd be better off finding a poor guy." "Even if your dad agrees, I won't!" Cecilia was speechless. Wealthy parents always feared being taken advantage of; they insisted on a match of social status. "Where's Dad?" "He's in the study making a phone call. He seems to be talking to your university mentor, Professor Hawk." As Cecilia pondered, Frederick emerged from the study, adjusting his tie, and said gravely, "Cyrus is finished this time." "Wh