Female Novel
Chapter 323
Chapter 323
In the main hall, Jonah, Silas, and the properly dressed Cyrus welcomed Victor and his second son intotheir home, with Mandy and Colene by their side.
“Jonah, Silas! You both seem to grow more handsome with each passing day! Oh, pardon me, I shouldaddress you as the president and the prosecutor now!”
“Mandy, is this your youngest son? I remember him being a mischievous and adorable little boy the lasttime we met. He has grown into such a handsome young man! What is he working as?” Victor Schmidt,the chairman of the Schmidt Group, exchanged hearty handshakes with all the Taylor siblings.
“I’m a policeman. I’m working in the Criminal Investigation Unit,” Cyrus answered.
“Oh, you joined the police force?” Victor’s eyes flickered with surprise. To him, being a police officerwas one of the least desirable positions, given the comparatively low pay and the inherent risksassociated with the job.
More importantly, the career progression was limited. The best Cyrus could do was to become aSuperintendent in Chief, which paled in comparison to inheriting the family business.
“Yeah, that’s Cyrus for you,” Mandy said, looking somewhat embarrassed. In truth, Cyrus’ choice ofprofession had been a source of concern for her.novelbin
Out of all the wives, Mandy came from the wealthiest family. While she had no intention of competingfor a share of the Taylor Group’s assets, she had been raised to place great importance on familyhonor.
Naturally, she had high expectations for her children and hoped they would excel in their chosen fields.
Unfortunately, Cyrus was pursuing a career in a different direction than the one she had hoped for. Hewas determined to be a police officer, deviating from the career path she had envisioned. This weighedheavily on her mind.
“Mandy, you shouldn’t underplay Cyrus’ achievements! He’s received several awards and solved major
cases at the young age of 27. He’s a source of pride for the Solana City Police Department,” Colene
chimed in.
“Yeah! He’s also the chief of the First Criminal Investigation Division in the city and the youngest in the
department’s history!” Silas added, not wanting the Schmidts to look down on his accomplishedseventh
brother.
“Haha! He’s indeed young and successful!” Victor conceded.
Meanwhile, Cyrus was happy to receive praise from his family, even more so than when he received
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“Victor! Gosh-” Winston approached the Schmidts with Lyla and Neil. He looked a little abashed. “Ithought you had lost touch because of some health issues that needed attention.”
“Ah, the pot calling the kettle black!” Victor playfully ribbed Winston, stepping closer. “I invitedhorseback riding a few months back, and you turned me down, saying that you were busy.
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“You were always so eager about horseback riding, willing to drop anything to challenge me,” Winstonquipped, a mischievous glint in his eye.
He continued, “I couldn’t help but wonder if you declined because you couldn’t mount a horse anymoredue to old age. Perhaps you were worried about becoming a laughing stock.”
“That’s an unnecessary concern. I’m still hardy!” Grinning naughtily, Winston remained as conceited atthe ripe old age of 60. “When we’re both in a nursing home, I’ll be the one who pushes you around.Just wait!”
Everyone giggled at their playful banter, just like they had for years.
Victor had donned a sharp four-piece suit for the occasion, featuring a dark grey shirt paired with arefreshing silver-grey dotted tie.
To his disappointment, Winston had not opted for a suit. Instead, he sported a white athleisure outfitadorned with expensive embroidered patterns, looking casual and cool.
With no sign of grey hair or a hunched back, Winston looked the same as he had two decades ago,much to Victor’s chagrin.
Both men had always placed great importance on their appearance, diligently maintaining theirwardrobes and skincare routines since their youth. They continued this friendly rivalry for two decadeswith no end in sight.