After Leo finished speaking, he left the company.
In the underground parking lot, Leo got into his car and called Bob.
“Bob, it’s Leo. I need a favor.”
“What do you need me to do?”
“I want you to take a team to Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company. If there’s any trouble, help maintain order on the scene.”
In Leo’s view, since this incident was clearly orchestrated, those responsible might cause trouble not only at Sophia Cosmetics but also at Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company. Therefore, he needed someone to be on-site to prevent any harm to the factory workers.
“Leo, there are rumors online that Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company produces subpar cosmetics, and Sophia Cosmetics is involved in selling them, forming a black market chain,” Bob, a major player in the gray areas, kept an eye on various news.
“It’s all nonsense!” Leo’s voice grew stern. “Someone is deliberately trying to frame Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company and Sophia Cosmetics. No matter what means you use, ensure that Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company remains safe. The bottom line is, no lives should be at risk.”
“Got it. Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company is under control. You can rest assured. Is there anything else you need, or should I send some people to assist you?”
A sly smile crossed Leo’s face. “No need, I’m going to pay a visit to the mastermind behind this incident. Keep in touch if anything comes up on your end.”
After ending the call, Leo stepped on the gas pedal, heading straight for Spring Wind Cosmetics. Ford Gregory, that scoundrel, seemed to have forgotten his lesson, and Leo was determined to give him a memorable reminder.
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Huntstone City, the Henley family mansion, inside the conference room.
“Quick, take out your phones and check the news. Sophia Cosmetics is in big trouble, and it’s making headlines!” A cry of surprise echoed in the conference room, causing a stir.
“I saw it too. Sophia Cosmetics is allegedly selling subpar cosmetics alongside Merano Group, and many users have experienced severe allergic reactions.”
“The online reports claim that this batch of cosmetics was produced by Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company. Sophia has really gone mad, daring to sell subpar cosmetics.”
“Sophia Cosmetics is a subsidiary of our Henley Group. Will this incident affect our Henley Group?”
“This matter was caused by Sophia Cosmetics and Merano Group. It has nothing to do with our Henley Group. Even if someone needs to be held responsible, it will be Sophia bearing the brunt!”
Listening to the discussions of the Henley family members, Teresa sat in silence, flanked by Bruno and Fanny.
Ever since Leo forced Bruno to kneel before a durian during their encounter at the Cloud Dream Mountain villa, Bruno had sworn in his heart that he would never rest until he settled the score with Leo.
Simultaneously, an evil thought had taken root in his mind: as long as the old Mrs. Henley was alive, Bruno would never become the Master of the Henley Group.
The old Mrs. Henley had an insatiable lust for power, and she would never willingly step down from her position, holding onto it until the day she was laid to rest.
With her current robust health, no one could predict when that day would come.
As long as the old Mrs. Henley remained alive, Bruno, as the only male heir in the Henley family’s direct line of succession, would never ascend to the position of Master.
Bruno was growing impatient. Now, it seemed that the only way to rise to power was to make sure the old Mrs. Henley met his dead Grandpa…
If he wanted to put Sophia and Leo under his thumb, he needed to take the Master’s seat and wield the power that came with it.
With power in his hands, he could do as he pleased.
With thoughts of these wicked matters in his mind, Bruno’s right hand trembled slightly, making him lose focus on the Sophia Cosmetics company’s situation.
In the past, upon hearing such news about Sophia Cosmetics, he would have been the first to take advantage of the situation, attacking Sophia and attempting to destroy her.
Fanny noticed Bruno’s strange expression and assumed he was contemplating how to attack Sophia. She immediately chimed in with a sarcastic tone, “Sophia concealed the sale of subpar cosmetics from us, and now that it’s all out in the open, she deserves what’s coming! She probably thought that signing an exclusive deal with Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company would elevate her to the heavens. But now, she’s come crashing down from her high perch. I’m sure she’s regretting her decisions,” added another person.
The old Mrs. Henley cast a sidelong glance at Fanny but remained silent. As the chairwoman of the Henley Group, her primary concern wasn’t the quality of cosmetics but rather the potential impact of this incident on the Henley Group.
Her initial goal in pushing for a partnership with Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company was to leverage their connections to elevate the Henley family to a prominent status among elite families. Yet, shortly after forming this collaboration, such a scandal had emerged. If Sophia Cosmetics mishandled the situation, it would undoubtedly affect the Henley Group.
To put it bluntly, this incident had escalated to the point where it concerned consumers’ health. If Sophia Cosmetics couldn’t weather the storm, Henley Group would ultimately have to bear the consequences. After all, Sophia Cosmetics was a subsidiary of the Henley Group.
In that case, the old Mrs. Henley feared that she might never see the Henley family ascend to the ranks of top elite families in her lifetime.
“Bruno, what are you thinking? Regarding this matter, won’t you express your opinion?” The old Mrs. Henley had been secretly observing Bruno’s expressions and reactions, sensing that something was off with him today.
Additionally, Bruno represented the future of the Henley family, and the old Mrs. Henley wanted to gauge his perspective on this situation to understand how he handled unexpected crises.
To become the leader of the Henley family, to become the Master of the group company, having a broad perspective and vision was crucial.
Over the years, the old Mrs. Henley had assessed Bruno, sometimes openly and sometimes subtly, but the results had consistently left her dissatisfied.
In critical moments, Bruno occasionally had a limited perspective, which was not conducive to achieving significant goals.
Hearing the old Mrs. Henley’s words, Bruno snapped out of his wicked thoughts and replied, “Grandma, I’ve said it before-Leo and Sophia are nothing but two troublemakers in our Henley family. They’re the rotten apples in the bunch.”
Fanny immediately supported Bruno’s statement, chiming in, “Bruno is absolutely right! Grandma, have you forgotten what happened a few days ago at the Cloud Dream Mountain villa? Leo, that useless good-for-nothing, was so arrogant and cocky.”
Mentioning the Cloud Dream Mountain villa incident caused a sharp pain in the old Mrs. Henley’s heart. Originally, she had assumed that any descendant of the Henley family who purchased the villa would invite her to stay there.
However, the one who bought the Cloud Dream Mountain villa turned out not to be a Henley family descendant but Leo, the worthless son-in-law.