Chapter 1886: World Record
Roxanne returned to the mansion that night. The moment she stepped through the door, popping sounds heralded a shower of colorful confetti. The three children then approached, bright smiles illuminating their faces as they held aloft a red banner. It read: "Congratulations on achieving a fifty billion market value, Mommy!"
Before Roxanne could react, Sonya and Elias presented her with giftsโSonya, a bouquet of flowers; Elias, a congratulatory handshake. Lucian, impeccably dressed in a suit, followed, offering Roxanne a glass of champagne. "Congratulations, Darling! This is a small family celebration for you! Cheers!" he exclaimed, clinking his glass against hers.
Elias then took charge, directing the family for a commemorative photograph. "Roxanne, stand in front of the banner. Lucian, next to Roxanne. Kids, smile!" he instructed, capturing the heartwarming scene. The children, ever playful, jumped and made funny faces for the camera.
Roxanne savored a sip of champagne, appreciating its delicate fragrance. After the photos, Sonya eagerly ushered everyone to the kitchen. "Come on in! I've prepared twelve dishes to celebrate Flora Verba Group hitting a fifty billion market valuation!" The family enjoyed a delightful dinner.
Shortly after, Jonathan and Madilyn arrived bearing gifts. Madilyn presented Roxanne with an expensive pen, urging her to practice signing autographsโa necessity for the many upcoming conferences. "It already took me a lot of effort to prepare your wedding gift, and now I've even prepared an extra gift for this occasion," Madilyn muttered. "You can't complain, because I really don't know what else to give you!"
Roxanne smiled and nodded. "Well, you'll have many more milestones to celebrate. I'll prepare gifts for your engagement, your wedding, the birth of your first child, and everything else!"
"You're right! But before all that, I must first find someone to marry," Madilyn replied, glancing at Jonathan. Lucian and Roxanne immediately turned to look at Jonathan as well.
Jonathan, startled by their combined gaze, slowly produced a piece of paper from a folder. "Roxanne, I didn't get to prepare much this time, so I only got you this."
The room fell silent. The paper read: Guinness World Records.
"Congratulations, Roxanne! You've broken a Guinness World Record. Flora Verba Group is the fastest corporation in history to reach a market value of fifty billion within forty days of its establishment!" Jonathan announced formally.
Lucian was impressed. "Although some Guinness World Records are rather trivial," he mused, "getting this certificate in such a short time is impressive. It shows how capable Jonathan is."
Roxanne was genuinely surprised. "I didn't think I could achieve a world record! How interesting!"
Madilyn, ever the pragmatist, couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Only a rational man like Jonathan is capable of such an extraordinary gift."
Sonya and Elias erupted in applause. "Congratulations on breaking a Guinness World Record, Roxanne!" The children joined in, their cheers echoing, "You're amazing, Mommy! You're the best in the world, Mommy!"
"A strong and independent woman is the prettiest!" Madilyn added, clapping alongside Jonathan. Lucian, too, applauded enthusiastically. Overwhelmed by the outpouring of congratulations, Roxanne felt a wave of warmth wash over her.