Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 198

After ending the call, Ines was still hung up on Hunter's last words. It was a big deal for a tough cookie like him to say "Thank you".

Their father-daughter relationship was definitely one for the books.

In the past week, Ines had been getting the skinny on the Galeana Group. Gentry's financial report had also been released, and it was pretty much what she had expected. Gentry was a straight shooter, but his picky nature was a real buzzkill.

The report was pretty top-notch, even better than she had expected.

"Ms. Galeana, is there something wrong?"

Ines shook her head, asking somewhat awkwardly, "Does Mr. Galeana have a soft spot for Gentry?"

Silas nodded, "Yes, Gentry often locks horns with Mr. Galeana, but Mr. Galeana has never considered sacking him."

Ines reviewed the reports for the past few years and found that everything was on the up and up. There was no heavy make-up on the report, which was in line with the chairman's joke: "Reports can wear light make-up, but never a full face."

Gentry's approach was just right, making him the perfect fit for the CFO position.

"In finance, we sometimes need people like that."

Silas chuckled, looking at Ines, "That's exactly how Mr. Galeana describes Gentry."

Ines's face changed slightly, "I didn't say that."

At lunchtime, Ines received a call from Amelia Young, Naomi's voice could also be heard. Ines hadn't seen the little girl in a while and missed her, so she made time to meet them.

Today, Naomi was dressed in a pink princess dress, her mid-length hair was smooth and she wore a fine crystal hairpin, she looked like a little lady. Naomi was over the moon when she saw Ines and squealed, "Izzy."

Ines crouched to embrace Naomi, but her increased weight thwarted the effort. Amelia's laugh echoed, "Ms. Galeana, refrain from lifting her; she's gained pounds beyond your strength."

Ines observed Naomi's fuller face. She playfully pinched her cheek, finding it pleasantly soft; no wonder Ethan relished pinching her rosy cheeks.

"She's put on a bit of weight."

Naomi huffed, pouting at them, "Mommy, Izzy, I'm not fat. My teacher and classmates all say I look better now, and my desk mate says I'm cuter now."

"Your desk mate is a boy, isn't he?" Ines laughed.

Naomi nodded seriously, "Yes, he even says I'm his girlfriend. He gave me a box of chocolates yesterday."

Hearing this, Ines thought kids these days are growing up too fast, already talking about girlfriends.

Amelia playfully messed up Naomi's hair, "You're still young, don't accept things from others so casually. If you want something, I'll buy it for you."

"Mommy, the things you buy and the things others give have different meanings. The latter represents their care."

Ines laughed, "So, Naomi, do you know what a boyfriend and girlfriend are?"

Naomi answered seriously, "I do. If a boyfriend and girlfriend have a good relationship, they can get married. They live together and then they have children."