The Ruthless Billionaire Secret Baby

the clock ticking away precious minutes. She had been caught up in a crucial meeting

her daughter was just like her, she didn't like to be kept waiting. There had been even a time when her dau

assured her, sensing the urgency in Andrea's voice. "You go ahead and pick

her assistant's competence and support. "Tha

time I covered for you when you accidentally sent an email meant for your best

ou're right. Coffee just isn't enough. How about a tropic

pting offer. But let's start with a fancy d

have such a supportive assistant and friend. "Deal. You name the restaurant, and we'll ce

on't forget your cape and mask. Lily will be th

other parents away with my superhero attire. I'll save the dramatic

owards the elevator, Elsa trailing behind her. As they reac

The elevator is the perfect place for some impromptu networking.

ut on her most charismatic smile and greeted her colleagues warmly. "Hello there! Who'

an energetic elevator pitch. But they played along, engaging in li

and it was waiting for me in the lost and found section." One of the female colleagues chirped in. "After searching everywhere, I to

ried to evision the confused mom searching her bag to see if she had indeed l

ad filled the confined space. It was a refreshing reminder that even in the mi

r colleagues farewell and dashed towards the exit. Elsa called after

y secret weapon—extra snacks for the ride home!" With that, Andrea disappea

liar chaos of school pickup time. She quickly entered her car and navigated thr

impse of her daughter's familiar face. And there she was, standing near the entrance with he

iately lit up as she saw her mom, and she ran towards her with her backpack bouncing on her should

s cheeks held a natural rosy glow, adding a touch of innocence to her features. But it was her ginger hair that truly ca

d her, Andrea couldn't help but marvel at her daughter's beauty. She ran her fingers ge

h pride and love. Lily beamed, her face lighting up even more, her ging

wing her arms around Andrea

es of the day melting away. "Of course, sweetheart. I

g across her face. "You almost broke the promise, but

rsation with Elsa had somehow reached her daughter's imagi

g with admiration. "Yes, they do! I want to b

to Lily's eye level, her voice filled with warmth. "You already are, Lily. You

lowing with joy. "Thank

ea whispered, her voice filled with

, she was busy handling other kids so she could not greet

t miss

mnants of her racing heart. She glanced at her watch, realizing that she had some unfinished bu

to her assistant? It won't take long, I promis

ll wait for you," she replied, her trust in her mother unwavering. She kne

or the reliability and efficiency of her team. She

her lips. "Now, let's focus on spending some quality time togethe

her eyes shining with anticipat

ay and all the exciting things she had learned. The weight of the day's stress seemed like a distant memory as th

citement at the array of flavors. "Mama, can I have a scoop of ev

'd love to grant your wish, I think one or two flavors will be just perfect for t

best! And... hmm, I think I'll go for ch

Andrea watched with amusement as Lily's eyes widened with delight at the toweri

ed her ice cream, her face smeared with chocolate and strawberry goodness.

r my face?" Lily asked, her voice

"Yes, my little ice cream

rything around her—the colorful flowers, the chirping birds

a group of ducks waddling near the pond.

hey do seem like they're discussing important duck busine

s. "Or maybe they're having a debate

, fellow ducks! We must reach a quackensus on the bread distribution

ighthearted moments were the glue that held their relationship together. It was in these simple,

e cream cones while basking in the warmth of the sun. Andrea watched as Lil

lavors can talk?" Lily asked, h

y. "Hmm, that's an interesting qu

"Well, I think chocolate ice cream would sound rich like a deep v

ily's imaginative thoughts. "I agre

lating the question. "I think vanilla wou

tivity. "That's a beautiful description, Li

ride. "Thanks, Mama! Maybe one day I

n achieve anything you set your mind to, my little inventor. But for now, l

ing her, approached them with a sly grin on his face. Attempting to strike up a conversation, he leaned agai

With a mischievous glint in her eye, she responded, "Oh, you know, just looking for potential

y Andrea's unexpected response. After a moment of bewildered s

red as a candidate for Lily's future husband!"

I think you're a little too old for her. Plus, I hear she has a preference for men

gling and unicycling skills leave much to be desired. B

y bid ken goodbye and headed for the car. She needed to tuck Lily in bed