Chapter 374 A Strange Call from Northwind
Recently, Locas specifically took out the medication Paige used at the beginning of her pregnancy and re-examined it multiple times. Because he worried that it might affect the healthy development of the baby in Paige's womb.
Paige was in a particularly good mood and, seeing Locas daydreaming, walked over and gently nudged him with her elbow. "What are you daydreaming about? Come over here, aren't you happy?"
Locas shook his head. "No. Seeing you recover makes me happy."
When Paige left Northwind, she looked like she was barely hanging on.
Fortunately, after coming here, she has fully recovered.
Locas was happy for her. No matter what, this was another hurdle in life that she had overcome.
Such a devastating blow, and Paige managed to get through it. What could possibly defeat her in the future?
Arcadia already had a lab for Paige. After the group dinner, Locas returned to his home in Arcadia. After a brief rest, he would go back to the lab to continue his work.
As for Amelia, she stayed with Pearl after arriving.
Anyway, the Carnegie Estate was big enough, with plenty of vacant guest rooms. It was convenient for Pearl to stay here, and even for Amelia.
Now, she was here to be Paige's assistant and help Pearl with some of her work.
After dinner, Locas left, and Amelia came to Paige's side.
Recently, although Paige was not in Northwind, there were many business arrangements and changes.
Among them, of course, was the cooperation with the Smith family.
Now, the Smith family's status in Northwind was visibly rising.
Their rapid rise was even more intense than when the Smith family first exploded onto the scene.
Simon and Frederick, in order to better manage the business Paige entrusted to them, had both enrolled in courses for further education.
Originally, Frederick's education was already quite good.
This time, when Paige called Amelia over, she also told the Smith family that she would take charge of Amelia's marriage.
The Smith family speculated that they would further cooperate with Paige, and both Simon and Frederick were preparing and keenly aware of the opportunity.
Having boarded Paige's ship, they would advance and retreat with her!
No matter Paige's situation, if she advanced, the Smith family would follow.
If Paige failed and fell, they would share the risk with her.
Amelia found an opportunity to speak with Paige alone in the study. With a smile on her face, Paige got straight to the point. "Coming to the study so formally, just say what you want to say."
Amelia fidgeted with her fingers, feeling a bit embarrassed.
She said awkwardly, "Ms. Ellison, what have we, the Smith family, done to deserve such special treatment from you? When I left, Dr. Ashton personally delivered a contract to the lab. My father and Frederick were stunned when they saw the contents of the contract."
Paige smiled faintly. "I had Locas give the contract to Simon and Frederick first. Once they've thought it over, we can discuss it."
Amelia nodded. "After they saw the contract, they didn't dare to sign it. But I could still see the excitement in their eyes. We all know that the original cooperation with the Universe Group was enough to elevate the Smith family's status. Now, with this lab cooperation, the Smith family is poised to become one of Northwind's top elite families. Ms. Ellison, I'm just curious, and so are my father and Frederick. What are you thinking?"
Paige said, "Simon and Frederick are both smart, and so are you. You should understand what this level of cooperation means. So, I had Locas leave the contract at your house. I think it won't be long before they come to Arcadia."
Given it was such an important cooperation, the contract naturally had to be signed at Paige's place.
It wasn't just a contract; it was a commitment.
Amelia said, "I've heard that in some long-established families, they select promising families as subordinate families. Once they become vassals, they share prosperity and adversity, enjoying wealth and bearing life and death together. Ms. Ellison, does the Ellison family currently have any subordinate families?"
The Smith family was just a nouveau riche, always wanting to elevate their status and become part of Northwind's top circle.
They had once aimed for this goal by having Amelia marry Louis.
Even Amelia was willing to go this far for the family.
But now, Amelia had aligned herself not with Louis, but with Paige!
Paige's recent actions had made the Smith family think along these lines.
Amelia said this, and Paige smiled. "Who says the Smith family is a nouveau riche without family heritage? It seems that all the success wasn't achieved overnight but was built on a solid foundation. So, Simon and Frederick should know this too, right?"
Amelia was straightforward and nodded. "Actually, they still have some concerns."
Paige understood what those concerns were.
She asked, "Do Simon and Frederick know about my true relationship with Mr. Bradley Carnegie?"
Amelia shook her head. "Because of your relationship with Mr. Raymond Carnegie, I didn't dare let them know."
To this day, Amelia still didn't know that there was no blood relationship between Raymond and Paige.
Seeing the two reconcile, Amelia thought it wasn't so bad after all.
After all, there are prominent families in this world that practice close-kin marriages.
Paige nodded, "Good!"
Amelia asked, "Ms. Ellison, do you know what my father and Frederick are concerned about?"
Paige answered, "I'm not truly part of the Ellison family. Without that identity, I'm just Raymond's wife, or simply Paige."
Amelia smiled awkwardly, having been hit right on the mark by Paige. "Ms. Ellison, do you think my father and Frederick are too opportunistic?"
Paige replied, "If they didn't consider that relationship, wouldn't it be foolish of me to choose them? However, I believe they should understand what the gains and losses will be by following me."
Simon and Frederick weren't stupid; they would naturally think this through carefully.
Amelia smiled, "Actually, even without the Ellison family identity, I have high expectations for you, Ms. Ellison. Even without the Ellison family as a starting point or the Carnegie family's resources, with just a lab, you could establish your own family within ten years."
Paige said, "That's why I need my own subordinate family. The Smith family is smart enough. Now, what I need is loyalty!"
Amelia replied, "Ms. Ellison, I'm willing to give up my right to choose my marriage, to bet my life, to show my loyalty to you!"
As a member of the Smith family, her marriage was originally intended to be decided for the family's benefit.
But because of Paige, she didn't have to make that choice.
Now, she was willing to follow Paige's arrangement for her marriage.
This was her loyalty. Besides that, she didn't seem to have anything else of value to offer Paige.
Paige smiled, "Alright, I understand."
Amelia said, "My father and Frederick, they actually have quite big ambitions."
Paige nodded, "I understand. If they sign the contract Locas left for them, the Smith family won't just be at the top of Northwind's elite."
Paige could offer the Smith family a better future.
Amelia's eyes were filled with a smile. She knew very well that Paige's identity was powerful.
Not only did she have the Ellison family identity, but also the Carnegie family, and her own lab, which had limitless potential.
It could be said that Amelia's firm decision to choose Paige along with Simon and Frederick was a very wise one.
As Paige finished speaking, Amelia's phone rang.
Amelia looked at her phone and smiled. "The call is here. It looks like they can't wait to ask me about the situation."
Paige said, "I'm tired today, so I'll head back to my room. Give them my regards."
Amelia nodded, hung up the phone, and returned to her room before calling back.
When Paige returned to her room, Raymond was already there waiting for her.
Raymond handed Paige her favorite coffee. "How did it go? Are you sure the Smith family is the subordinate family you want?"
Paige nodded, "Don't worry, everything will go smoothly!"
Raymond nodded, "Simon and Frederick are very smart. To become wealthy during a downturn in the financial market shows they are very capable."
Paige smiled, "If they weren't capable, why would I consider them? An incompetent family doesn't deserve to stand by my side."
Once upon a time, when Paige was just a little girl abandoned in the countryside, her world was very simple.
But those five years in the island prison changed her life and her understanding of the world completely.
Even if she didn't become Xanthe Ellison, she would still become a new version of herself.
Her and Locas's lab was enough to create a new future for her in this world.
So, she believed the Smith family could see the unique prospects she offered and would follow her!
Loyalty? The Smith family would have it!
Because the Smith family was smart enough!
After Amelia finished her call, she came over and knocked on Paige and Raymond's door.
Paige anticipated it was her and personally went to open the door.
Amelia smiled at Paige. "My dad said he and Frederick have already registered a new subsidiary today."
Paige asked, "Pharmaceuticals?"
Amelia nodded.
There was no need to say more; the Smith family had already started a new phase of their layout for The Smith Corporation.
Amelia continued, "They will prepare everything and come over with sincerity to sign the contract."
Paige nodded, "Very good."
Seeing Amelia's eyes constantly glancing into the room, Paige smiled. "Want to take a look around?"
Amelia quickly shook her head and waved her hands. "No, it's too late. I don't want to disturb you. I'll go find Pearl. I miss her, and besides, her workload is too much. Ms. Ellison, if you don't mind, let me be Pearl's assistant and help her with some work?"
Paige smiled, "Do as you please. You don't need to ask me about these things. Just talk to Pearl."
Amelia nodded, "Okay."
After that, Amelia happily turned to leave, although she really wanted to see Paige and Raymond's room. .
As soon as Amelia left, Paige closed the door. "Amelia seems to be quite curious."
Raymond said, "She probably still doesn't know the true nature of our relationship."
Paige replied, "She will find out."
As she finished speaking, Paige's phone, which hadn't rung all day, suddenly rang.
She picked up the phone, and the screen flashed with an unfamiliar number from Northwind.
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