Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 Feel a Bit Uncomfortable

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The next day, thanks to his internal clock, Alistair, who had to bed late, woke up at his usual time. Like every other morning, he snuggled up to his wife, showered her with kisses and hugs, and goofed around for a while before finally getting out of bed. He got dressed, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and then had breakfast with his wife. After that, one headed to the office while the other stayed busy with his own things.

During the filming of “If There’s a Next Second,” Alistair would take some time in the morning to visit the set and check on the

progress.

His first novel was quite short compared to those multi–million–word blockbusters in the literary world. It wrapped up at just over 300 thousand words.

Currently, he was pouring all his energy into taking care of his family and the movie “If There’s a Next Sécond.”

Once things calmed down, he planned to gear up for the SAT.

People tended to crave what they didn’t have. Alistair had an unwavering obsession with a college diploma, something that used to be within his reach but now seemed so far away.

As soon as he arrived at the filming location, Yves greeted him with a big smile and some great news. “Leo’s agent called me

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early this morning. Leo wants to compose and sing the theme song for our new movie,” Yves said.

Alistair smiled, “That’s awesome.”

Yves added, “Don’t get too excited just yet.”

Alistair guessed, saying, “Does he have some conditions we might not like?”

“Ha! You’re off the mark. I mean there’s even better news. Leo is doing it for free. No payment at all,” Yves said.

Alistair smiled.

What was Leo up to? Trying to butter him up?

Nah, he was just a nobody. There was no way a music prodigy like Leo would stoop so low to curry favor with him.

Leo was clearly trying to impress little Eloise.

The next time they met, Leo could brag to Eloise, “I composed and sang a song for your dad’s new movie!” Eloise would be thrilled, and that would bring them closer.

This guy was really good at winning people over.

Yves joked, “Alistair, you know what I dread the most? It’s when people try to pull strings. Sometimes, after I’ve already cast the

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actors, someone forces me to include a total misfit with zero acting skills. It’s like ruining a great meal with a fly. But someone like Leo? The more, the merrier!”

Just then, Alistair’s phone rang.

He didn’t bother to step away from Yves. As Alistair took out his phone, Yves casually glanced at the screen and saw the name “Gordon.”

Yves twitched his mouth.

He watched as Alistair calmly stared at the screen for a few seconds before answering the call. Yves was more convinced than ever that this guy was something else.

He quickly went back to work.

Before calling Alistair, Gordon tried to reach Caroline.

But all he got was a polite yet cold automated message. “The number you have dialed cannot be reached at this time. Please try your call again later.”

Great. Just great.

Gordon was a bit frustrated. Hadn’t she taken him off the blocked list yet?

He’d thought that their recent encounters had gone well and

that their relationship was on the mend.

Maybe she’d just forgotten to unblock him?

Gordon tried to console himself.

Then he called Alistair.

He was glad he’d gotten Alistair’s number last time. Otherwise, he’d have to go through Julian every time he wanted to see his daughter. How embarrassing!

Alistair was quite polite and picked up the phone quickly. “Hello, Mr. Gordon Ashbourne,” he said.

His voice was smooth, his tone upbeat, but there was a hint of formality.

It made Gordon frown.

He’d started to feel a bit uncomfortable hearing Alistair address him so formally.

But what could he say? He’d been so rude to Alistair at the beginning. Now, asking for more respect would just make him look like a jerk.

Thankfully, Gordon was the type who could adapt. Despite the unease churning inside him, he managed to soften his tone and asked, “Alistair, are you guys going to Ashbourne Manor

tonight?”

Alistair replied, “We just went there yesterday, so probably not today.”

Gordon was left speechless.

They’d just had a get–together yesterday, and no one bothered to tell him!

He slammed his phone down on the office desk, then got up restlessly. He stood by the window, looking down at the bustling city below.

Gordon had set up camp at Ashbourne Group’s New York branch for the time being, choosing to stay here instead of heading back to the Atlanta headquarters.

Mabel wasn’t in good health and refused to accompany him to Atlanta. He simply couldn’t leave her alone.

At the same time, he saw this as an opportunity to patch things up with his daughter.

Who would’ve believed that the richest man in America had

been blocked by his own flesh and blood?

The whole mess started when Paige had her birthday. Caroline, her niece, didn’t show up. Paige was heartbroken, and Gordon called Caroline to ask why.

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Suddenly, it dawned on Gordon.

The deteriorating relationship with Caroline wasn’t just because he’d been too busy to spend time with her. Paige seemed to be mixed up in this somehow.

Gordon rubbed his temples in frustration as he sat back down.

Just thinking about Paige made his head pound.

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