Livid Guardian's Endless Coddling

Unlike how Aria was quiet in the hall, she started whining, sitting next to Rowan, "Pop, how could you let off your son just like that? I already have one company. Don't you want me to sleep?"

Alan crossed his legs on the single-seater. His wife was grumpy at him, unwilling to talk to him for taking a decision for her, without asking her.

Rian chuckled sitting on another single armchair, "Little Devil, that's not what you should worry about. Bro will follow you 24 by 7. Do you think he will sit in the home, waiting for you?" Entertained, he laughed looking at her speechless.

Arsh stood, watching Rowan and Rian laughing while Aria glared at Alan who was adoring her. His father was pro at flaunting his love.

He went ahead and kneeled infront of Aria taking her attention, "Mom, everything was decided as you knew. But Uncle, Dad, and even Grandpa suggested I should be trained under you. You know Dad won't teach me to swim, he will just push me to the water so that I learn it myself."

Alan: "..."

Rian burst into laughter while Aria giggled. Well, Alan was doing just that by making Arsh CEO.

Hearing her son ask her directly, Aria didn't know how to turn him down. She knew he wasn't asking for a high position, he wanted her to guide him on how he was doing. Alan was the one to teach her so many things, she still felt he was the right one.

So she could only complain, "Then your father will follow me around without letting me work."

Arsh shrugged, "Make him your chef."

Aria looked at her husband who knew well she would give into Arsh. "I won't cook for you again." She meant she will have no time.

Arsh stood up with Rian so as Rowan. According to their analysis, after a little grumpy time, it was the couple's flirting time. They needed no dog food.

"I will be your chef." Alan retiring just so he could take care of his wife. He will gladly accept it.

"How are you going to look at the same face all the time?"

"I wish there were more than 24 hours."

"You are behaving like a newly wedded."

"Then let's hold a beach wedding."

"Our kids are getting married, Alan."

"You would look hot in the bohemian wedding dress. I will go for half pants and a shirt... Perfect."

While the couples continued to flirt, Arsh was speechless while closing the door. He hadn't thought anything about his wedding with Noor and his father already had everything planned right after retirement. 

Taking Alan's personality, Arsh was sure, if not a proper wedding, he would take Aria for a date, arranging everything like a wedding.

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Rowan left soon as he had no more work. Even though he didn't work as CEO for too many years, he could believe he and Alan took retirement on the same day. Well, all he cared about was their happiness.

When everyone returned, Aria had to head the meeting. Alan thought he was there to accompany his wife, however, it lasted only a few seconds until the new chairman spoke.

Aria asked, glancing at all the faces, "We are sorry for the sudden changes. I am very sure nothing much will be affected in the operation of the company. To be formal, let me hear your opinion before I proceed with the meeting."

Rian itched for some popcorn as his Little Devil was going to slap a face or two. As he expected, a man moved his microphone and asked, "President… Chairwoman Cooper, how are you going to handle two companies? You are not young to handle two companies. You might ignore Morgan Industries for Cooper Industries so I object to you being the chairwoman."

It was Alan's turn to crave popcorn while Arsh rolled his eyes. He couldn't understand why people ask and object when they already knew it was futile. 

Aria smiled first, "I guess, I need to get used to being addressed as Chairwoman." Alan looked away from her when her eyes shifted to him.

She continued looking at the man in question, "I will appoint a capable acting CEO to handle the company while I supervise. Come on, I have more money here than you." She was very casual, unlike being a President Cooper.

Rian controlled laughing looking at the man in his late thirties. 'His brain hadn't grown at all.'

"My age? Do you know I just opened a new branch in country G? That's my age."

Alan first time, chuckled in the meeting hall while the shareholder was speechless. Most of them knew Aria would be prepared, making her lose was a tough job. 

"Oh… are you asking if I could handle it physically?" Aria asked, "Let's see who could alight all the stairs from the 23rd floor to zero. If you win, I will agree my age isn't young."

Rian shook his head. One person was enough for Aria to shut everyone's mouth.

Aria nodded, "Coming to your objection, show me the shares and majority to earn the right." She flashed him a smile, "Anything else?"

The man's face red in embarrassment while the rest chose to keep mum.

Aria then taught them, "I asked an opinion, when did I ask you to criticize me? If I have taken the position, speak when I fail. Don't judge as I will fail before I start."

The hall was mute. When Aria turned to Alan. The latter knew she was up to something.

"President Morgan, Even though the former chairman accepted your resignation, don't forget to read clause 34B. You will have to serve the company until I appoint a suitable candidate or a minimum of three months of probation."

Rian silently laughed while Arsh turned to his inarticulate father. Alan's dream to follow his wife around every day was postponed. And it also meant Arsh wouldn't be the immediate CEO.

The shareholders weren't expecting that. They were damn sure Arsh would be CEO, anyway, they admired how Aria didn't change for her son. When Aria looked at them, they all showed their acknowledgment. A few asked Alan to continue being President but the latter simply stated, "I need to take care of my young wife."

Aria: "..."

Her husband was teasing her openly.