Free Web NovelChapter 1118: Chapter 582: Extra Story: Breaking Through 1_2
"I am a doctor myself."
"Then tell me, what exactly is wrong with you?"
"Bring me the medical records from the bedside table in the room..."
"Okay."
When Charlotte Yule walked out of the ward holding the records, she was completely stunned.
Looking at Chester Robinson on the sofa, she said in disbelief, "Chester, are you... are you dying?"
Chester Robinson was no longer in serious condition. He looked ahead and responded calmly, "Not yet."
Two days passed quickly, and Alice Robinson faced her first product launch since taking charge of the Robinson Family Winery.
The launch was held at the Robinson family’s most prized winery, "Sally." Besides the reporters packed in front of the stage, the event also attracted numerous political and business elites interested in wine.
Alice Robinson’s outfit today was very elegant...
A light purple long dress, with a V-neck design, mildly revealing her sexy neckline without being too much.
Her hair was done up, revealing her slender neck and beautiful collarbones, with a diamond necklace made of countless small diamonds around her neck, further emphasizing her noble temperament...
This diamond necklace was left to her by her mother, and it was her first time wearing it.
Alice’s beauty led countless reporters to take photos, but thankfully, there were security guards maintaining order...
The new product launch proceeded in an orderly manner.
At this moment, Alice and Eric Grant stood on stage, presenting the Robinson Family Winery’s new wine for the year.
Eric was working hard, to the point of almost losing his voice, but the focus of everyone present seemed to be on Alice.
Suddenly, a reporter asked Alice, "Miss Robinson, we previously noticed you always wore an engagement ring, why aren’t you wearing it today?"
Alice initially thought the reporter’s questions would be about wine. She smiled at the reporter, but her face froze upon hearing the question.
Eric quickly stepped in to save the day, walking in front of Alice with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen of the press, today is the Robinson Family Winery’s new wine launch event. Please focus on the wine... We will later invite each member of the press to sample our new wine, with wine gifts for everyone."
However, Eric’s words failed to free Alice, and more reporters began asking, "Miss Robinson, Mr. Grant previously mentioned that General Laurence would accompany you to today’s wine launch, why haven’t we seen him today?"
"Yes, Miss Robinson, has your relationship with General Laurence changed?"
Alice’s face turned slightly pale and somewhat confused.
Eric attempted to intervene again, "We apologize, if our friends in the press continue to focus on Miss Robinson’s private life, I’m afraid today’s wine launch event might not proceed..."
After hearing Eric’s words, the reporters started to restrain themselves, directing questions back to the wine.
Alice gradually breathed a sigh of relief, maintaining her graceful smile.
While the staff invited the reporters to taste the wine, Eric approached Alice and whispered, "Alice, did you notify Mr. Robinson?"
Eric and the others used to call Chester "Chester," but the sudden show of respect caught Alice off guard, "Uh, yes."
Eric frowned, "If Mr. Robinson doesn’t come soon, I’m afraid these reporters will eat us alive. They will keep probing about your relationship with General Laurence, and since you have already broken up with him, if the reporters find this out, it won’t just affect today’s launch but also the wine’s future sales... You must understand that the people here supporting the Robinsons are all here because of General Laurence."
Alice nodded, "I know, but what can be done now..."
"Will Mr. Robinson still come?"
Will he come?
She didn’t know... She had no confidence at all, and she even felt he wouldn’t come for sure.
She let Keith Antony notify him, not wanting to lose all hope.
"Miss..."
"Huh?"
"Think of something quickly... What will you say if the reporters ask about your relationship with General Laurence again?"
"I..."
Just as Eric finished speaking, a small commotion erupted on site. While the reporters were tasting the wine, Robinson stepped out from the crowd with an eerie grin.
"Alice, such an important event, and you didn’t even invite your uncle. Isn’t that a bit disrespectful to your elders?"
Robinson’s voice immediately drew the attention of everyone present, and the reporters’ cameras were now all trained on Robinson and his group.
Alice was clearly unprepared for Robinson’s appearance; her already pale face showed a hint of panic.
Eric smiled, attempting to smooth things over for Alice, "Mr. Robinson, of course, Miss wouldn’t forget to invite you. After all, you are her uncle, but since that last lawsuit, you haven’t been quite happy. Miss was worried you were still upset, so she didn’t dare disturb you. We hope you can forgive her, Mr. Robinson!"
Robinson laughed heartily, "I’m too old to hold a grudge against Alice. I came today to congratulate ’Sally’ on its flourishing under Alice’s guidance..."
Robinson’s words immediately sparked a buzz among the audience.
Alice’s face looked even paler than before.
Following Robinson’s lead, someone in the crowd voiced a question, "Miss Robinson, the Robinson Winery is a family business, and according to your family’s rules, the head of the winery should be Mr. Chester Robinson. Why would Mr. Robinson say that the winery is under your guidance? And why have we not seen Mr. Chester Robinson today? As the Robinson family’s only heir, his absence seems odd..."
Someone chimed in in agreement, "Yes, yes... Miss Robinson, according to Mr. Robinson’s tone, it seems like you are in charge of the Robinson Family Winery now, but that doesn’t seem to comply with your family’s rules..."
A relative from Robinson’s side of the family spoke up, "Alice, has Chester not arrived yet? On such an important day, how can he be late?" This remark seemed to give Alice a way out but was actually putting her in a difficult position.
