Chapter 224 Probing
Teresa was not stupid.
She knew that Vivian and Linda walked away to create an opportunity for them to stay together.
It was rare that Hubert was approachable today, and she enjoyed the date.
Hand in hand, the couple strolled in the classical garden. Teresa favored this kind of antique style.
"Hubert."
"Hmm."
Hubert's attention was not on the scenery. From time to time, he stole glances at the woman beside him.
As Teresa called out to him, he halted and looked at her seriously as if his eyes had been on the road the whole time.
"You're working with the Donovan Group. Do you know about the subsidiaries of the company? How many such holiday resorts does your boss invest in?"
Hubert thought about it and replied, "We have branches in all major cities, and our business covers all sectors. As for this kind of holiday resort, we only have two. You know, the site selection is difficult, and the investment is huge."
"This place is owned by our company. The one in Jewlsatford is a joint project with the richest man in the city. Because it's far, we leave the operation to our partner and share the dividends of the stocks."
Teresa overlooked the place. Even the garden was boundless, not to mention the entire resort. According to Hubert, people could only have a quick tour of the place in one day. It showed how big this resort was.
"Your boss is worthy of being the richest man in Watenll. He indeed has deep pockets. His businesses are everywhere."
Hubert made no comments.
The Donovan family had been living in Watenll for ages. Their fortune was passed down from generation to generation. There were no wastrels among their offspring, and their wealth snowballed.
Even he had no idea how much they owned. It should be hundreds of billions.
Teresa suddenly patted him on the shoulder.
He looked at her in confusion.
"Your surname is Donovan, and you're working with Donovan Group. Compared with the richest man, you're just a manager. People might mistake you for him."
Hubert smiled, "There are so many rich people in the country, and a lot of people bear the same surname. However, few of them were born into rich families. In this world, many people even have identical first names and last names."
Teresa also smiled, "Makes sense. When people learn about my surname, they'd ask me if Stephen Heller is my ancestor. In fact, I have no relations with him at all. We just have the same surname, nothing more."
"Teresa."
Hubert suddenly probed, "What if I am the Young Master of the Donovan family?"
Teresa laughed, "I won't believe it unless you can prove that you're a billionaire."
"Billionaires are not ordinary people who are commonly seen in the streets. We had a flash marriage. I don't think I can be so lucky."
Hubert worked with the Donovan Group, and his surname was Donovan. People tended to associate him with the richest family in Watenll, but his car, house, and consumption habits were no different from others.
If he really was the young master of the Donovan family, he wouldn't have married a powerless woman like her.
Although she saved his grandmother, he didn't have to repay her by marrying her.
It was said that old ladies from rich families were difficult to get along with, but Vivian was quite easygoing. Her clothes were also simple. She didn't look like a rich lady at all.
Hubert gazed at her, patted her on the head, and said in a deep voice, "You're a realistic person who doesn't like to dream."
"I'm just down to earth. Having that kind of unrealistic dream is only a waste of time and would affect my sleep."
Hubert silently pursed his lips.
They wandered around for a long time before going back to Vivian and Linda.
They had lunch together in an antique restaurant. The facilities inside were modern, or else Teresa would think that she had traveled back to ancient times.
Andy was cheerful today.
Vivian and Linda took him to feed the fish. They bought enough feed for him, and he had a good time.
Exhausted, he nestled in Teresa's arms and fell asleep without finishing his food.
"Hubert, I'm too old to travel far. Why don't you go around with Tess in the afternoon? Linda and I will take Andy to have a rest. We'll go home when you guys come back. Tess and you can take your time. You can stay here for the night and enjoy yourselves."
Hubert hummed in consent.
Teresa said, "Why don't we go back together?"
Vivian objected, "You guys should go on the tour, or our tickets will not be worth the money."
"Tess, it's okay. Go around the garden with Hubert. I've been here several times anyway. Don't worry about Andy. Linda and I will take care of him."
To get value for money, Teresa took Vivian's advice. After lunch, she rested for a while and continued the tour with Hubert.
Hubert held hands with Teresa. They looked like an affectionate couple.
Vivian hurriedly took out her phone, snapping pictures and shooting videos of the young couple who were going away.
She said, "I'll share them with Hubert. He can savor the moment later. I'm sure he'll be inspired to advance. My goal now is not to have a great-granddaughter. I want them to consummate their marriage."
Linda smiled, "Young Master Donovan has realized his feelings for the Young Lady. He'll advance fast."
He had the Donovan genes in him, and his way of doing things was neat.
Linda firmly believed that Hubert would soon win Teresa's heart.
"It's too early to say that yet. Some people are smart but have low emotional intelligence. Then again, the current situation is not bad. That is progress. I was so worried when they had a cold war because of a misunderstanding."
"It's common for couples to have misunderstandings."
In Linda's view, Hubert and Teresa had a flash marriage. The lack of an emotional foundation made it hard for them to trust each other. It was normal for them to have misunderstandings and conflicts.
Vivian stopped taking pictures and said, "I hope they won't misunderstand each other ever again. Marriage affects the rest of their lives. My grandson is domineering and possessive. If they fall out again, I'm not sure how long it will take for them to reconcile."
She sighed at the thought of how Hubert concealed his identity to inspect Teresa's character. That was a time tomb. The consequences were unimaginable if it set off.
It was the path he chose. Whatever the result was, he had to face it alone.