Offer To The CEO

Yao Tan continued "Alecia, just because you are smart and do not ask me how you did it, convinced a stockbroker to tact for a sixteen-year-old and can turn a good profit on the stock market that I will ever go easy on you in the business world . "

"I suspect you had an adult helper to form the contracts for your stock market activities…" Yao Tan turned and looked at Amanda, who could not look him in the eye . "Thank you, my love, you confirmed exactly who was helping her . But despite that help, you have exceeded mine and your grandparent"s expectations . "

"Now James, in front of everyone there I have decided I am going to repeat the private warning I gave you . If you hurt my little girl, do not think I will let you live, and Alecia"s G.o.dfather, despite being your brother-in-law, will not save you . He will help me make you pay if you hurt her . "

"Tan, do not give him ideas . G.o.d only knows if he and I are lucky enough to have children what you will have him would up to do . " Yelled out Anna .

"Anna, you will have to hold him back . And what about the trouble you and my wife will get into . " Responded Yao Tan, and that resulted in Amanda giving him a light tap on the back of the head .

"Junior and Ton, my boys . You have pursued your dreams around sport . You have shown me how much faith you have in your own talents, and in each other . You have demonstrated among your peers your talent . You have demonstrated the ability to manage your dreams and your education, without allowing your marks to suffer too much . You have shown, in some respect you have your birth mother"s artistic bent . Junior, with your music, and Ton with your artwork . "

"Ton, I quite proudly display at least one piece of your artwork in my office at all times, changing that when you give me a new piece . Looking at your artwork, when I feel I am struggling with things, reminds me of what is important, family . Junior, your joy and exploring and creating within the musical realm reminds me that things can be simple, we do not have to complicate things and life . "

"My boys, the next twelve months for you will be your most challenging . While your sister has made decisions with respect to her life, it now is up to you to make your decisions . What do you want to do, how can you support yourself, do you need to forgo a dream and focus on reality, and what will you need to change? None of that is a decision that I can make for you, or a decision that you can make for each other . It has to be your own personal choice . "

"Yes, my life has changed significantly in the last few weeks, Amanda and I finally married . I can only thank you, my children, for not only telling me for years to follow my heart, as what makes me happy will make you happy . Your acceptance and willingness even at your age, for Amanda to formally adopt you, shows me that you all know that family is important . "

"Finally, I have something for each of you . " Turning to Amanda, she came up to Tan with three bags . "Junior, in among the items in your bag is a precious gift of one-on-one musical cla.s.ses with world renown musicians, and a personal challenge for you to strive for for your eighteenth birthday . Ton, in among the items in your bag, including your usual credit at your favourite Art store, includes some one-on-one time with artists along with a challenge for you for this year . "

"Now do not be disappointed at your challenges my boys, I want you to think about what exactly you want with your life, and reach to achieve things, which I know that you can . Alecia, you have already exceeded what I would expect of you at your age and made your choices . All I can and will do is support those choices . In your bag, Amanda and I have decided to spoil you with some jewellery . My challenge to you is about what you will achieve within the company when you return . "

"Now friends and family, the waiters are coming around with Champagne for adults and a couple of non-alcoholic options for those who are too young to drink or do not want alcohol . " The waiters took a few minutes to circle around and ensure that everyone had a gla.s.s in their hand .

Yao Tan then continued "Can I ask everyone to raise their gla.s.ses . Happy Birthday Junior, Ton and Alecia, and all the best for the coming year . "