“Leo, no matter what shocking secrets you’re hiding or whether you’re willing to share them with me, as long as your feelings for me are genuine, that’s enough.” Sophia was a understanding woman, so she wouldn’t force Leo to reveal things he didn’t want to.
Leo’s heart warmed at such heartwarming words. Unable to resist, he held Sophia’s left hand with his right and emotionally said, “Sophia, thank you for your understanding and compassion.”
“Between husband and wife, no need for thanks.” A charming curve appeared on Sophia’s lips.
Although Bruno had suspended Sophia, Sophia Cosmetics was a company she had personally built. It was impossible for her to let it go unattended during her suspension. Therefore, Sophia decided to go to the company to arrange things during her suspension.
After Leo dropped Sophia off at the company, he drove to the Langstel branch headquarters of Hengfeng Bank. He intended to meet with the credit manager Logan Ivan and have him cooperate in staging a play.
After leaving Hengfeng Bank, Leo also made a trip to the Herbal Magic Cosmetics production plant…
Since Bruno wanted to play, then let’s play along.
The next day, light began to dispel the darkness.
Leo and Sophia woke up early, as usual, for a morning run on Cloud Dream Mountain.
After more than half an hour, Leo and Sophia, with a slight sweat on their foreheads, stood side by side on the Heaven’s Extreme Stone, stretching their arms, overlooking the beautiful Langstel City with the morning breeze.
“Leo, when will the manager of the Herbal Magic Cosmetics production plant, Alvin, go to the group company to see Bruno?” Sophia, a career-oriented woman, was most concerned about the current problems facing Sophia Cosmetics.
Leo comforted her with a smile, “I’ve made arrangements with Alvin. You’ll hear good news soon.”
“In addition, although I have repaid one billion in loans to Hengfeng Bank, Bruno and the others don’t know yet. I’ve talked to credit manager Logan, and he promised to cooperate with me to put pressure on the Henley’s Corp.”
“Under such dual pressure, let’s wait and see Bruno struggle.” Leo’s words eased Sophia’s tense nerves quite a bit. She looked up, her beautiful eyes fixed on Leo without blinking.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” Leo felt a bit uncomfortable under Sophia’s gaze and asked strangely.
“There’s something on your face.” Sophia said seriously.
“Huh? Something on my face? What is it?” Leo touched his face a few times but didn’t feel anything.
Sophia couldn’t help but smile at his silly appearance. “Don’t you know that the words ‘cunning’ have appeared on your face?”
Leo chuckled, “Kindness to enemies is cruelty to oneself. To deal with trash like Bruno, we must use extraordinary methods.”
Sophia couldn’t help but take Leo’s hand and sighed, “Leo, with you by my side, I really feel at ease. Sometimes I wonder, if I lose you, how will I live in the days to come?”
“Sophia, don’t worry. I will hold onto you tightly for the rest of my life. Through wind and snow, plainness and glory, poverty and wealth, tenderness in the heart and the gaze that reaches everywhere – all of it is you.” Leo embraced Sophia and said with deep emotion.
Sophia leaned gently against his shoulder, savoring this intimate moment that belonged only to the two of them.
“Can you skip your clinic this afternoon?” Sophia asked softly.
Leo nodded, “Of course, do you want to go shopping? I’ll accompany you.”
“Not shopping.” Sophia shook her head gently. “I want you to accompany me to meet one of my best friends.”
“Karen?”
“No, her name is Amaya Mcguire. Karen, Amaya, and I were best friends in college. Amaya has returned from abroad, so I want you to accompany me to meet her.”
“No problem, I’ll accompany you.” Leo also wanted to meet Sophia and Karen’s friend who had settled abroad.
Sophia suddenly said jokingly, “Amaya is very beautiful. When the time comes, don’t reveal your ‘piggy’ appearance, okay?”
“In my eyes, you are the most beautiful existence.” Leo said earnestly.
Women, like all others, appreciate compliments and sweet words, and Sophia was no exception. She sweetly smiled, “Only your words are sweet!”
In Huntstone City, within the Henley’s Mansion’s conference room, Bruno sat calmly in the seat that used to belong to the old lady. His eyes narrowed slightly, expressing a face of enjoyment and intoxication.
Bruno had coveted this position for a long time, and now he finally got what he wanted. At the same time, he understood why the old lady had refused to give up this seat. This position stimulated the brain to release a large amount of dopamine, giving a very pleasant feeling.
“Grandma, stay well in the Paradise. When I lead the family into the ranks of top families, I will personally burn paper money to inform you.”
Sitting in the main seat of the conference room, Bruno no longer felt any guilt for the old lady’s death. He felt that everything was as it should be, and everything he had achieved was well-deserved. Only he could steer the Henley family’s ship properly.
The members of the Henley family sitting on both sides of the conference table didn’t understand why Bruno’s face showed such a strange smile. With the mentality of ‘the less we know, the better,’ they didn’t dare to ask too much.
Just as Bruno was about to announce the start of the meeting, a well-dressed man walked in boldly.
“Now, who’s in charge of the Henley’s Corp?” the man asked.
The members of the Henley family directed their gazes toward this man, expressing dissatisfaction with his uninvited and disrespectful demeanor.
“Who is this guy? Judging by his attire, he shouldn’t be here to sell us any products, right?”
“I think he might be here to discuss business with the Henley’s Corp. If you ask me, it’s Bruno’s charisma. When the old lady was around, people like him wouldn’t dare to come.”
“In my eyes, Bruno has always been the best choice for chairman! In the last family meeting, someone actually suggested Sophia. I really wanted to scold him for being blind!”
The arrival of the stranger quickly turned into praise for Bruno among the Henley family members.
Meanwhile, Fanny, who was sitting beside Bruno, had been using the money from the betrothal gift to dress herself up from head to toe. High-end watches, designer handbags, and even her phone were all replaced.
In short, her motto was to buy expensive things, regardless of whether they were right for her.
Watching the handsomely dressed man approaching Bruno, Fanny, unwilling to fall behind the other Henley family members in complimenting Bruno, said, “Bruno, this guy must be here to discuss business with you. Probably a representative from some major company in Langstel.”