CHAPTER 22

TRIANA’S family and Devance’s parents went back to the Philippines to attend the board meeting two days after the wedding. Akhil assured them that he’d be in charge of the turnover. He promised to appoint Devance as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors in the next three months and Triana as the Chief Executive Officer.

Devance was euphoric upon learning about his appointment. “I thought you’re just going to make the President of AGC. But being a top-ranking executive means a lot. I promise to make you proud, Dad.”

“I expect more of you, son. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my gift.” Akhil was cheerful while he handed a check amounting to one hundred million pesos. It was his personal gift as their allowance for their honeymoon for the next three months.

“If possible, I want a grandchild,” Akhil added.

This startled the couple. But they did not make it a big deal and shrugged it off, thinking it was a joke.

“We’ll try hard, Dad,” Devance tried to sound sure.

The couple thanked