Chapter 4

"Mr. Landon, I apologize for keeping you waiting," Emma began, her voice hoarse from crying.

Fortunately, Landon only gave her a look without saying anything. Emma appreciated his lack of questions. She could at least still preserve her dignity.

The two entered the civil registry building to register, and the staff eyed her hesitantly. "Miss, are you sure you've considered this thoroughly?"

Emma knew her swollen eyes caused the misunderstanding and shyly smiled, "I was just too excited."

The staff chuckled knowingly. "That’s understandable."

Landon glanced at her, satisfied with her ability to navigate awkward situations. His investigation was right. Emma was intelligent, adept at defusing awkwardness, with high emotional intelligence. He needed someone who understood such nuances.

The marriage certificate was quickly processed. Landon entrusted everything to Emma and then drove her to update her household registration documents.

Emma held the new household registration documents tightly. She felt her heart pound with excitement. Finally, her child could go to kindergarten without returning to the hellhole, enduring humiliation and blame as she had earlier.

"Thank you, Mr. Landon," Emma sincerely told him.

She had never expected fate to favor her so much, bringing Landon to her when she was at her most desperate.

Landon looked at her with a smile and extended his hand, "Mrs. Stirling, it’s a pleasure to partner with you."

She was a woman who was happier about obtaining a new household registration documents than receiving a marriage certificate. Her whole focus was on her child. He knew he had chosen the right partner for this collaboration. The information he investigated was accurate. Emma was currently the most suitable person.

He did not believe in marriage and had no intention of getting married properly. For the remainder of this brief marriage in his life, having a comfortable partner was necessary.

"A pleasure, eh!" Emma shook Landon's broad and powerful hand with excitement, moving it up and down vigorously.

Her straightforward joy made Landon feel pleased. After years of cutthroat competition in the business world, where deceit was common, even his uncle could harm his parents for the sake of money. He had not seen someone so easily satisfied and genuinely pure for a long time.

"Let's go check out the house," Landon started the car.

Emma eagerly responded, "Sure!"

Upon arriving, just as they stepped out of the elevator, Landon's phone rang. He opened the door and then signaled Emma to enter. "I need to take this call."

After Emma went inside, Landon closed the door and answered the phone. Immediately, a furious roar burst out from the phone speakers. "Landon, on what grounds did you drive my dad out of the company? He's a part of the Stirling family and your uncle! You better watch your back. I'll tell Grandpa! Don't forget, Grandpa is still in charge of Stirling Group. You have no authority to treat my dad this way!"

Landon sneered, "I do! As of half an hour ago, the company is under my control."

"That's impossible!" The person on the other end sounded doubtful. "Grandpa said you could inherit the company only after getting married. You don't even have a woman. How is it possible?"

"Dear cousin, unfortunately, I'm married now," Landon casually dropped the news, leaving the person on the other end of the line breathless.

Not finding this shocking enough, Landon added another ‘surprise’. "I've had a woman before. That was five years ago; you arranged it personally, don't you remember?"