Chapter 347 Let's Do Something Interesting
Finnley took Sophia on a tour around Luminor Group and introduced her to their flagship products.
By the time they finished the tour, it was already dark outside.
He handed her the jewelry design drafts, "I was in a rush at the time, so I just picked out the one I thought suited you best. You can look through them now and see if there are any others you like."
"No wonder you said you made that necklace yourself." Sophia held the iPad and started browsing through the designs.
All the drafts were excellent—the styles were novel and unique, and they suited Sophia perfectly.
She had to admire Finnley's taste.
Sophia selected two designs from the collection and looked up at Finnley, "Are you going to make these two yourself as well?"
"If you don't mind my handmade jewelry having some flaws, then I'll make them for you."
"I don't mind." Sophia's eyes curved into crescents as she held Finnley's hand, then added, "But let's leave professional work to the professionals."
She had actually noticed when Finnley snuck out at night before—she'd woken up in the middle of the night and realized, but never called him out on it.
Everyone should have their own private space, so she didn't ask about it.
Later she found out that Finnley had gone to prepare her birthday gift.
She was touched, but also felt sorry for him.
Sophia lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on Finnley's broad palm.
His fingertips had many tiny scratches—probably from making the necklace for her?
Seeing Sophia touching the scars on his palm, Finnley's lips curved up slightly as he said nonchalantly, "It's fine, it doesn't hurt."
Sophia pulled Finnley's hand and hugged him tightly.
She was actually someone who was easily satisfied. Even if he did something very small, as long as it was for her, she felt completely content.
Finnley and Sophia had dinner outside, and by the time they returned, Preston was already asleep.
Alaric was sitting on the living room sofa working, with his laptop on his knees, drinking coffee while reviewing reports.
Hearing footsteps, Alaric looked up, "You're back? Where did you two go today? Why are you back so late?"
Finnley and Sophia exchanged glances and smiled, "Secret."
A little secret that belonged just to the two of them.
Alaric, who not only had to work hard late at night but also had to watch them show off their relationship: "..."
Are you guys being polite?
"Hurry up and go, always showing off your love. I don't want to see you right now."
Alaric was annoyed just looking at them.
They were clearly just rubbing it in that he didn't have a girlfriend!
Finnley held Sophia's hand tightly, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said, "Isn't love meant to be shown off? If you can't stand it, go find yourself a girlfriend."
Alaric: "..."
His heart felt like it had been hit with ten thousand critical strikes. Alaric clutched his chest and glared at Finnley accusingly.
He'd love to find a girlfriend, but he needed to have the time for it.
He was swamped with work every day and couldn't spare any time. Meanwhile, Finnley had dumped all of the White Group's affairs on him and was enjoying his leisure.
Watching Finnley and Alaric's interaction, Sophia covered her mouth and giggled.
At that moment, Alaric suddenly turned his gaze toward her, "And you, where's the sample of the new drug you developed? There are only three days left until the deadline."
Sophia felt like she'd been struck by lightning and froze in place.
She... had forgotten.
Ever since Finnley came back, she wanted to stick to him every moment, and her eyes and heart couldn't hold anything else.
Developing drugs and such had long been thrown to the back of her mind.
"What drug?" Finnley asked, puzzled.
"Just medicine for treating colds and headaches. I adjusted the pharmaceutical ingredients a while ago, and it's still in the testing phase."
She had always wanted to maximize the effectiveness of many medicines and make Novaria's pharmaceutical industry famous internationally.
Currently, the White Group and the Lumina Group were collaborating—one providing technical support, the other providing pharmaceutical ingredients and formulas.
Apart from the White Group shares she had previously obtained from Benjamin, she had also received an additional portion of shares.
Finnley smiled and ruffled Sophia's hair, praising her, "You're amazing."
His Sophia was excellent, and he had great taste.
"Of course!" Sophia proudly lifted her chin.
Alaric watched the interaction between Finnley and Sophia, feeling both pleased and annoyed, waving his hand dismissively, "Just go upstairs, you two. Don't disturb my work."
Finnley put his arm around Sophia's shoulder and walked toward the stairs, saying as they went, "Don't mind him, he's just jealous."
Jealous that he had such an excellent and beautiful girlfriend.
No, wife.
Alaric felt speechless, his lips twitching involuntarily.
Where did his cold and aloof brother go? Why was he so mean with his words now?
Seeing Alaric quite upset, Sophia watched the show from the side, laughing as she watched.
When they returned to their room, Sophia glanced at the time and saw it was only nine o'clock—still early.
Her eyes lit up as she ran over to Finnley.
Finnley was sitting on the sofa, communicating with his subordinates about work matters.
He owned several companies. Usually, he only handled strategy and planning, while the actual execution was completed by someone else.
It was a man he'd met two years ago, about forty-something years old, with a sharp business mind. The startup capital for all his companies had been borrowed from him.
The man had saved his life once during a mission, and they had many common topics, so they became acquainted.
The man refused to reveal his real name, only saying he could be called M.
At this moment, M had finished reporting on the overseas companies and sent another message: "Convenient to make a call?"
Finnley was about to reply to M when a figure suddenly appeared in his peripheral vision.
He looked up and saw Sophia walking over and sitting down beside him.
Sophia leaned in, her fair fingertip poking his arm, her clear eyes sparkling with starlight.
"What's wrong?"
Finnley felt a bit ticklish and grabbed her fair, delicate little hand in his palm.
"I'm a bit bored. I've already sent the drug formula to Alaric, and now I have nothing to do."
Finnley thought for a moment, "How about watching a TV series?"
He remembered that a couple of days ago, Sophia was watching a series, crying as she watched, tears falling like they couldn't be stopped.
Watching it herself wasn't enough—she had to drag him along to watch too.
Finnley couldn't understand why things that violated scientific common sense could be made into film and television works.
He contemplated life while handing Sophia tissues.
Finally, when Sophia cried herself tired and fell asleep on his shoulder, he was finally released from his ordeal.
Sophia glared at Finnley. How could there be such an unromantic man?
"No, the series I'm watching hasn't been updated yet."
"Then... play games?"
"No fun, they can't beat me anyway!"
Finnley: "..."
True, playing games with Sophia only meant getting destroyed.
Sophia cleared her throat and threw her arms around Finnley's neck, her dimples showing as she smiled especially sweetly.
"Honey, how about we do something interesting?"
Finnley: "!"