“What are you doing? Let him go!” The police officers quickly surrounded the scene.
Leo sneered, “This guy was paid off by Ford Gregory and Larry Roy. Their purpose was to incite trouble and lead the chaos.”
Leo took three silver needles from his pocket and swiftly jabbed them into specific acupuncture points on the man’s back.
The man couldn’t help but cry out in severe pain, “Ah! What did you do to me? It hurts so much!”
“Your body had some issues, and I just performed some acupuncture on you. Try moving your legs; you’ll find that you can’t feel them anymore. From now on, you’ll spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair,” Leo said coldly.
The man attempted to move his legs and, as Leo had said, his face displayed a horrified expression. He couldn’t feel his legs at all.
The police, reporters, and the onlookers all stared wide-eyed, not understanding Leo’s intentions.
They were also in awe of Leo’s miraculous acupuncture skills. Paralyzing a grown man by merely inserting three needles seemed almost magical, like something out of a martial arts novel.
“I was wrong; I know I was wrong. Spare me, please. I’ll confess everything!” After a brief moment of shock, the man was now frantic and quickly begged Leo for mercy.
Leo reached down to lift the man from the ground and sternly asked, “If you’re confessing, you must show sincerity. Tell everyone here, who instructed you to incite chaos and stir things up.”
“It was Larry Roy, the sales director of Merano Group, and Ford Gregory, the general manager of Spring Wind Cosmetics. They paid me to do this,” the man confessed. Concerned about the rest of his life’s happiness, he spilled the beans. “They had me blend into the crowd, causing a commotion and stirring up trouble, all with the purpose of bringing Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company to ruin.”
“Is what you’re saying true?” Leo asked loudly.
“If there’s a single false word, may the heavens strike me down! Brother, now can you heal my legs and release me?”
Leo quickly removed the silver needles from the man’s back and carelessly handed them to the nearby police. “Of course, I can release you, but the police won’t be as lenient.”
Two police officers promptly restrained the man, handcuffing him before escorting him to a waiting police car.
“Sir, may I ask how you knew that guy was paid to incite trouble?” The reporter, impressed by Leo’s skills, was keen to learn more.
With the plot twist revealing the real mastermind behind the chaos as Spring Wind Cosmetics, many people present began to feel regretful and embarrassed about their involvement in the earlier disturbances.
Leo didn’t respond to the reporter’s question; he simply turned and walked away.
It was almost half-past five, and he needed to pick up Sophia after work.
On his way, Leo received a call from Sophia, informing him that more people with allergic reactions had arrived and needed treatment.
Arriving at Golden Leaf Shopping Plaza, he parked his car and headed directly to Sophia’s cosmetics company.
In the temporary clinic, Leo skillfully treated each of the individuals who had suffered allergic reactions.
Their facial skin not only returned to normal but also appeared even more smooth and radiant, leaving the patients satisfied as they left.
He continued to work until seven or eight in the evening before finally finishing his shift.
Today, even though Sophia was exhausted, her heart was full of joy as she sat in the car. Her mind had one thought: having Leo around was truly wonderful.
While driving, Leo briefly updated her about the situation at Herbal Magic Cosmetics Company. He told her that the police had uncovered the truth, and the whole incident was orchestrated by Ford Gregory;, the general manager of Spring Wind Cosmetics, and Larry Roy, the sales director of Merano Group.
This news finally brought relief to Sophia’s anxious heart.
At Cloud Dream Mountain Villa No. 9, in the living room, Jessica was impatient, pacing back and forth as if she were an ant on a hot pan.
Martin sat on the couch, equally anxious. He held the remote control and switched channels incessantly.
As for the villa’s living room, Jessica had randomly decorated it with all sorts of cheap ornaments and flowers, which made the whole place look rather tacky.
The reason for Jessica’s impatience was clear. She had just seen the news, and when she called Sophia, all she heard was that Sophia’s phone was turned off.
“Martin, Sophia’s phone isn’t working either. What if something happened to her? Can’t you figure something out?!” Jessica rolled her eyes and scolded Martin.
Now, Martin was also very frustrated. “At this time, Leo should be with Sophia. Just call Leo directly.”
Martin’s words reminded Jessica, and she immediately found Leo’s number and dialed it.
Meanwhile, Leo had already driven up to Cloud Dream Mountain.
When the phone rang, Leo activated the car’s hands-free function.
“Leo, you idiot! Do you know what happened at Sophia’s company? Her phone’s not working either. Are you with her right now?” Jessica’s angry voice came through the car’s speakers.
“Mom, Sophia and I are together, and we’re almost home!” Leo replied.
“Hurry back!” Jessica hung up in a huff.
Sophia took out her phone and noticed that it had run out of battery and automatically shut down. She had been so busy today that she forgot to charge it.
After parking the car in the villa’s courtyard and entering the house, the two of them were stunned by the chaotic mess in the living room. It looked like a junkyard, and they initially thought they might be in the wrong place.
Before they could recover from their shock, Jessica rushed towards them. “Sophia, why was your phone off all this time? Did you want to give me a heart attack?”
“Mom, I was busy dealing with company matters all day, and I forgot to charge my phone,” Sophia explained.
Jessica immediately turned her anger towards Leo. “Leo, with such a huge crisis at Sophia’s company, her phone went dead, and you didn’t think to call home? Are you an idiot?”
“Mom, Leo has been helping me with the company all day. Why are you scolding him?” Sophia defended him.
Jessica snorted dismissively. “With such a big crisis, what help could someone like Leo, who just lives off us, possibly provide? It’s already good if he doesn’t cause trouble.”
“Mom, Leo really helped a lot today. If it weren’t for him…”
“That’s enough!” Jessica interrupted. “I watched the news a moment ago, and the police have already apprehended the people behind all this. Your company crisis has been resolved. You’ve had a tough day today. Did you have dinner yet? If not, let Leo cook for you!”