Chapter 124 – A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love

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“Professor Wood, I don’t think things will be that simple. Halston is a shrewd person. I don’t believe he’ll selflessly fund BC

University without expecting any returns. He must have some harsh conditions, right?”

Professor Wood nodded and said, “Mr. Guajardo did state some conditions, but I don’t think they’re that harsh. I find them acceptable.”

Flossie quickly asked, “What are the conditions?”

“After Mr. Guajardo acquires BC University, he’ll provide unlimited funding to BC University, including construction funds, experimental funds, incentive funds, etc. However, his condition is that all future research achievements of BC University will immediately be shared with the H Group, and the scientific research achievements in the fields of physics and electronics will be owned by the H Group…”

“In his dreams!”

Flossie immediately became furious upon hearing those conditions. “He’s way too greedy. The physics and electronics disciplines of BC University are world–renowned. Any of their scientific research achievements could change the industry. He wants to own their rights with only a bit of investment? That’s daylight robbery! Why not let me do it?!”

Professor Wood said, “You can also purchase the management rights of BC University if you want, provided that you have the financial power.”

“I…”

Flossie fell silent.

She was now only in the early stages of starting her own business. She was already thankful enough that she had no debt. There was no way she would have the financial power to be a capitalist.

However, things would be different after a few years.

She might even become more powerful than Halston in less than five years!

“Flossie, I know what you’re dissatisfied about. All of us who engage in scientific research think very highly of ourselves. None of us want to bow down to the capitalists. But you don’t know how much human and financial resources need to be invested to research something now. Without major backing, the researches will not bear fruit!”

Professor Wood sighed with a heavy expression and said, “In recent years, BC University has been under great pressure. Many universities have overtaken us now. Without seeking breakthroughs, our future is bleak!”

Flossie did not know what to say.

This was the harsh reality faced by today’s universities, especially domestic ones.

Without high research funding, many researches simply could not produce results. There were a lot of research breakthroughs made by foreign universities that their country’s domestic universities could have made first, but they were unable to do so due to insufficient funding. Sometimes, it was less a lack of competence than it was a lack of investment.

Putting aside her prejudice against Halston, she could actually understand Professor Wood’s reasoning.

“Alright, alright, let’s not talk business at the dinner table. Let’s have dinner first!”

Sophia came out with more dishes, interrupting their argument.

At that moment. Halston opened the door and walked in.

“Come, Mr. Guajardo, we’re waiting for you!”

Flossie’s face darkened. Why was he still here?

“Sorry to keep you all waiting.” Halston wore a faint smile as he sat down beside Flossie, as if they hadn’t just argued.

Flossie glared at him, but could not do anything else since they were both guests there. Finally, she just sighed in annoyance.

and started eating.

The atmosphere at the dining table was surprisingly warm and pleasant.

Jane was nibbling a chicken drumstick, and both her hands and mouth were stained with sauce. She looked adorable.

Flossie’s heart softened when she looked at her. She was about to take a tissue paper to wipe Jane’s hands and mouth for her.

but Halston beat her to it. He gently wiped her mouth and said affectionately. “Greedy girl. Your mouth is dirty.”

Flossie was slightly stunned as she looked at him, a strange emotion stirring in her. She had never seen him so gentle and patient before. He didn’t look like the superior and aloof Halston – he seemed quite caring now.

Her anger towards him instantly faded.

Jane broke into a smile as she looked up at Halston and said childishly. “Uncle Halston, you’re more handsome than a celebrity. I’d better call you Brother Halston instead so you’ll be a better match for Sister Flossie!”

“Hah! She definitely got that right!” Anthony and his wife burst into laughter, amused at how clever their daughter was.

“Mr. Guajardo, it seems like you love kids too. Would you rather have sons or daughters?” Anthony took a sip of his wine and asked Halston warmly.

Surprisingly, Halston seemed quite relaxed, and his Mr. Iceberg persona was nowhere to be seen. He replied honestly.” Daughters are cuter and more considerate. If I had a daughter as cute as Jane. I’d spoil her terribly. But sons are good too… They can hike, ski, play basketball, and do business with me, but most importantly I can beat them up!” There was now at faint smile on his face, as if he was imagining himself with his future children.

Sophia said brightly. “If that’s the case, you’ve got to have two children. Women need a few years to get pregnant and give birth, so you guys need to hurry up!”

Anthony chimed in. “Technically, they can try to get a pair of twins of mixed genders, so they’ll have both a son and a daughter at the same time.”

Sophia rolled her eyes at Anthony. “Do you think people can get twins if they wish for it? It’s such a small probability, and you’ve got to have the genes for that…”

She then looked at Halston and asked, “Mr. Guajardo, does that kind of gene run in your family?”

Halston shook his head. “No, not that I know of.”

Suddenly, Anthony smiled, his eyes lighting up. “Ah, what a coincidence! I remember that gene runs in Flossie’s family!”

Sophia also nodded immediately. “That’s right, Flossie had a twin elder brother, but he died from strangulation of the umbilical cord around his neck right after he was born. Poor thing…”

Halston was slightly surprised, and he looked at Flossie and asked, “You had a twin brother?”

“Yes, but it’s not something my family tells outsiders.” Flossie could not help but sigh. That incident had hurt her parents very much, so her family pretended that her brother never existed. They never mentioned him ever since then.

Flossie only ever talked about it with Sophia, who was a former lecturer of Biology, for the purpose of academic research.

“Well, it’s a high possibility for Flossie to have a pair of mixed–gender twins. Mr. Guajardo, maybe you could give it a shot with Flossie if you want both a son and a daughter?” Sophia suggested, eagerly trying to set them up.

“Ahem!” Flossie felt extremely awkward, so she quickly ducked her head and focused on eating.

However, Halston appeared unaffected and said lightly, “I’ll take it into consideration.”

‘What the hell?!‘ Flossie silently cursed him. “Who do you think you are? Are you a king trying to pick your queen? Did you even ask for my consent?‘

Anthony subconsciously glanced at Flossie’s slightly swollen belly and asked cheekily, “Flossie, I feel like your belly is getting bigger. Are you perhaps already pregnant with a pair of twins?”

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