<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Chapter 853 Eric Had To Leave</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian sobbed. “Jon, you’re the best.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She handed him her bag without hesitation.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Elliot also approached. “Vivian, I’ll hold your bottle for you.”</font></font>Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“You’re such sweet babies!”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia looked at her two sons and was proud to see them care for girls at such a tender age.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She then looked at Nathaniel, the spitting image of the two children, and took note of his cold, reluctant expression. We’re on a hiking trip and he should be enjoying himself. Why is he so different from his sons?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Ceci,e here,” Vivian called out, already having wandered off into the distance. “These flowers are so beautiful. Let’s take a picture.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right, I’ll be right over.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Slow down and watch out,” reminded Eric.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia nodded. “I know, don’t worry.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Redbud Hill wasn’t tall, and their journey was quite smooth.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Even though she was pregnant, she had no issues walking this path.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Eric was about to catch up to her when suddenly, his phone rang. Picking it up, he was surprised to find that it was his manager calling.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“The boss has caught you in the act!” the manager cried out.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">At that moment, Eric was still unaware that the boss his manager was referring to was none other than Nathaniel.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“How could that be? I haven’t even made a public appearance.” He walked aside to answer his phone.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Why didn’t you answer your phonest night? The boss mentioned that you should hurry back to Alendor, or else you’ll face consequences. He’s going to sue you!”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Sue me for what? cking off or skipping work?” Eric was unconcerned.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“He’s nning to sue you for neglecting your duties and hindering thepany’s progress. Do you have any idea how much momentum Imminence Corporation has right now? You don’t want to be the first one cast aside, do you?” The manager’s voice trembled with frustration.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right, I’ll return tomorrow,” he said.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“No, you muste back immediately, or we’re done for. You may not care, but I care about my job.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hearing all this, Eric nced over at Cecilia, who was not too far away.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right, I understand,” he said.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He hung up the phone and approached Cecilia. “Ceci, I’m really sorry,” he said, his tone apologetic. “I just got an unexpected work assignment and have to head back. I won’t be able to make it to the camping trip.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia immediately responded, “Okay. It’s fine. We can hang out together next time.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Okay.” Eric nodded, making his way down the mountain.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Meanwhile, Mason snickered. There won’t be a next time. Don’t even think about returning from Alendor in the next three years.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Last night, he had informed the head of Eric’s management team, instructing them to pressure Eric’s manager.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">After Eric left, the three girls spent some time taking photos before focusing on reaching the mountain peak.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">After a little over half an hour, they reached the mountain peak.</font></font>
At the mountain’s peaky a tranquil, grassy teau, seemingly untouched by tourists. There was hardly a soul in sight.
“Wow, the view from up here is stunning,” Vivian eximed.
Lucille found the view amazing, too.
Cecilia found a clean patch of grass and sat down. Exhausted, Elliot copsed beside her.
“Eli, are you feeling unwell?”
Elliot shook his head. “No.”
He was particrly happy and felt great.
Jonathan reached into his backpack, handing him some snacks. “Here. Have something to eat first.”
“All right, thank you.”
The bodyguards descended the mountain after they finished setting up the tents.
Mason specifically prepared a barbecue, inviting Sven to join them.
Zachary and Nathaniel sat aside, drinking.
The scenery was breathtaking, and the atmosphere serene–until a single voice abruptly shattered the peace.
“Nathaniel, Cecilia, here you are!”