Chapter 270 - Turn Model

These past few days, Andrea had worked at Lu-Wei Enterprises with Arti in the afternoons. Lu Fang would leave first in the morning and she would follow after lunch. In the evening, they would come home together, often having dinner outside before reaching the Starlight Penthouse Suite. 

It was a Wednesday afternoon when Andrea had just finished reviewing the progress of Global China's projects. She then proceeded to hold a meeting with Andres Islands' managers through video conference. Given its current struggle and the division in the marketing plan, it was high time for her to visit the islands herself. She needed to speak to the shareholders, especially the new ones. 

Like her, most of the shareholders do not reside in the Maldives. This is because of how small and insufficient each island city was in the country. Many could not bear to live there for more than a week or two. For Andrea, Maldives is merely a vacation destination, but never a place to make a home. 

Lu Fang told her they would schedule a visit to the Maldives soon, but Andrea felt the urgency of making this happen. 

"How soon is soon?" She asked. "Besides, we don't need to go together. Arti and I can go with Hanxi - "

"No. You are not going anywhere without me," Lu Fang interrupted her thoughts. He already had a plan in mind and had contacted the shareholders himself. 

The couple was at the CEO's office discussing the matter. They have been at it for minutes and Andrea could not understand how her husband can go on a business trip without her but she can't go away without him! "Lu Fang, you are being unreasonable. The Andres Islands are my very first investments. I need to go!"

Lu Fang stood from his seat behind the desk and came up to her. He pulled her closer and kissed her forehead before saying, "Babe, please just trust me. I have everything covered."

"I have long spoken with all the investors and executives. I just need to settle some transfer of ownership from the Duval's Transport Group. I will leave tomorrow for France and will be back in a month."

Her eyes grew wide upon hearing his words and her heart crushed to a million pieces.

She just recently acknowledged her love for her husband and yet he was leaving for an entire month. She instantly became teary-eyed and reacted spitefully, "What? A month? You might as well not come back!"

She pushed him away and took out her phone offering to help, "Let me speak to dad and have him fix this… Not unless I can come with you - "

"No, you can't. The twins need you," he cut her off with the right reason to stay behind. 

"What if something will happen to you?"

Lu Fang was deeply touched by her reaction. He felt her sincere worry towards him. Although he was already confident that his wife loved him, it was still a surprise to see her be affected by him. 

He pulled her back to his arms and embraced her tightly before giving assurance, "I promise you. Everything will be all right… and you'll see me again before you even least expect it."

The couple continued to argue about his trip until the evening, but Lu Fang would not budge. Andrea even suggested bringing the kids along to France, but the man rejected the idea completely. Worst, he refused to be sent to the airport the next day saying it was unnecessary. Thus, they merely bid their goodbye from their home. 

Despite being hurt by his decision, she could not let him leave without a kiss. From the living room area, she hugged him tightly before kissing him earnestly even in the presence of Aunt Rosa and the two bodyguards who came to fetch him.

The man caressed her face after letting go from their embrace and said, "Babe, I'll see you soon. I love you."

"I love you too. Don't make me wait too long," she said while frowning. 

Lu Fang gave her a teasing grin and positively responded, "I promise you. I won't."

Two hours after her husband left, she received a call from her mother-in-law. 

"Hello, mom?" She reluctantly answered, still feeling emotional from being left behind.

"Andy, thank you for answering my call! I have an emergency and I needed your help," Christina said on the other line. 

"What sort of emergency?" 

"You see, Andy. Me and my friend. We have invested in a new luxury clothing line and event planning. We have committed to showcasing some wedding gowns and themed set-up to a VIP customer, but - but our main model did not show up!"

Andrea heard Christina cry, immediately making her acknowledged that the client must be very important to her mother-in-law. 

"Andy, my dear. Me and my friend, we have prepared for this wedding showcase for months and it was fully customized for just this customer! Only to be ruined by a model!"

At that point, her mother-in-law was sobbing and she could not help but want to offer assistance. "Mom, how can I help? I hope not by being a model - "

"Oh! Thank goodness, Andy! Thank you for volunteering to model. You know what? I think the wedding gown fits you perfectly. Which was primarily the reason I called you first! Besides, who else could we rely on the most but family, right?"

Andrea was lost for words. Christina never gave her a chance to refuse, immediately suggesting for Aunt Rosa and the caregivers to stay at the old Lu Mansion with the twins. This way, she could be free in the evening until the following day to assist her with this business deal. 

She was told that the client was an early riser and at the showcase would be held as early as eight in the morning. She needed to get prepped that very evening. 

Within just half an hour Christina came to the Starlight Penthouse Suite to fetch her and the twins. Only then did Andrea realized her mother-in-law was not joking. 

Her face instantly paled wondering how will she be able to pull it off. She was a fighter and a businesswoman who was about to turn into a model. She told herself in silence, 'Andy? What did you get yourself into?'