In the early morning of the next day, a piece of breaking news was published on the front pages of major newspapers.
“Two bodies were found on the street, suspected to be the father and son of the O’Brien family were killed by their foe!”
As soon as the news came out, the entire Emerdale was shocked.
Many families that were evenly matched the O’Brien family had all disappeared and withdrawn from people’s sight. If the lips are lost, the teeth will be cold. These families were worried because they didn’t know whether they would be next.
But Leo, who was the initiator of the event, sighed, “They have done too many bad things. They will suffer from tremendous disturbance even if they died.”
He had already let the O’Brien family go. However, Neil and Dwayne, who had nothing at all were still killed by their foe and died tragically on the street.
At this moment, there was a fierce quarrel at the door. Then the door of the office was pushed open immediately.
Sandra rushed in angrily. She slapped the morning newspaper in front of Leo with a snap.
Justin, who was behind her, hurried over to apologize, “Mr. Cohen, I tried to stop her, but I can’t hold back her.”
Leo nodded lightly, “I see. You can leave now.”
After Justin left, only Leo and Sandra were in the office. Leo looked up at Sandra and said, “What’s the matter, Sandra?”
“What’s the matter? I should ask you!”
Sandra’s face was full of anger, “Why did my uncle and cousin die on the street overnight?”
Leo remained calm, “It is your job to find out the truth of the case. Why do you come to ask me?”
After hearing that, Sandra became angrier, “How dare you say that? If it wasn’t for you, how could my uncle and cousin die?”
“Well? Are you suspecting that I am a murderer?”
Leo put down his task at hand. A playful smile appeared on his face.
Sandra’s face changed slightly, “I don’t mean that…The murderers have been found. They were two drunken men. They failed to rob Neil and Dwayne, so they stabbed them to death—-”
“Then what are you doing here?”
Leo’s eyes became sullen little by little.
“I just, I just…”
Sandra’s expression suddenly became a little guilty. She did not dare to meet Leo’s eyes.
After hesitating for a long time, she suddenly said loudly, “I just want to know the truth of the matter!”
“Although the murderers have been found, I don’t believe that it was just simple manslaughter. It must have something to do with the demise of the O’Brien family!”
Leo leaned back slightly and said tonelessly, “Anyway, you still doubt me. Am I such an unforgivable heinous person in your eyes?”
“I—-”
Sandra suddenly blamed herself and regretted her recklessness.
She also received some rumors about what happened yesterday. She thought it was a normal celebration banquet. To her surprise, it turned into a tragedy. Leo also was there yesterday. Everything that happened made her can’t help suspecting whether Leo was associated.
“In fact, the demise of the O’Brien family will make you free.”
Before Sandra could speak, Leo said again, “Just think about how Neil treated you when the O’Brien family was still alive. You are just a tool for the O’Brien family to fight for their interests. Neil forced you to marry Ryan.”
“Besides, I told you that your father’s death was related to the O’Brien family!”
“What did you say…?”
Sandra’s pupils shrank instantly and her face turned a little pale.
She suddenly remembered what Leo said to her. He told her to beware of “Enemy Within”.
The atmosphere at the scene was a little darkly. Neither Leo nor Sandra spoke.
After a long silence, Sandra finally regained her composure. She looked at Leo firmly, “I will not avenge my uncle’s death. I just want to know the truth. This is my job.”
After speaking, she bowed low to Leo and left the office.
Leo stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to see Sandra left. After staring for a long time, he left the office.
He went downstairs and went to the L Group. He came across Brandon, who was from the Urban Construction Bureau, talking with Lydia about the urban construction project.
“Hello, Mr. Cohen!”
Seeing Leo, Brandon immediately greeted him respectfully. The last incident made him no longer dare to deal with Cohen courteously but without sincerity.
Leo nodded, “You guys keep talking.”
Then Brandon and Lydia continued their conversation. What surprised Leo was that the urban construction project had to be approved by Hopkins Metropolis forces.
Hopkins Metropolis and Emerdale were adjacent to each other. They were separated by a river, namely the Emerdale River.
The Emerdale River ran down to the waters in the Hopkins Metropolis area. Therefore, if they wanted to make the reconstruction successful, they should go to the Hopkins Metropolis and get the consent of Hopkins Metropolis forces.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Henderson. In Emerdale, our Urban Construction Bureau has the authority. But in Hopkins Metropolis, we have no power.”
Brandon looked very apologetic, “Or else, we give up the profits of Hopkins Metropolis.”
“It’s impossible.”
Lydia immediately shook her head, “Either not do it, or do it thoroughly. Since we have done it, you must do it all. I will seek an opportunity to visit Hopkins Metropolis.”
“Then I’m counting on you. Thank you very much, Ms. Henderson.”
Brandon breathed a sigh of relief. Then he bowed slightly to Leo and left the office.
Lydia immediately looked at Leo, “What do you think?”
Leo smiled, “I haven’t joined the L Group yet, so you make up the decision. In my opinion, if you go to Hopkins Metropolis, you need to show your determination to develop your business in Hopkins Metropolis. Otherwise, the authorities in Hopkins Metropolis will not agree.”
Lydia thought for a while, and then she nodded, “It is a good idea to make use of the urban construction project to develop our business into Hopkins Metropolis.”
Leo laughed, “That needs the help of the HY Business Association. The intermediate members and the core members of the HY Business Association are all in Hopkins Metropolis, and they are all very arrogant. If you go there rashly, you will be looked down upon. Besides, they even will make things difficult for you since you are not a member of the association.”
Lydia frowned, “I don’t want to join the HY Business Association because I don’t want to be bound by the forces within the association.”
Leo didn’t speak. Forrest had long been interested in the two presidents, Lydia and Kate. But unfortunately, Both Lydia and Kate rejected to join the association. To let Lydia join the HY Business Association now was like slapping her face.
Moreover, even if she joined the association, she also would be looked down upon by the members of the association.
“I don’t want to overwhelm others by power. Don’t always regard others as bad guys.” Lydia glanced at Leo, a little dissatisfied.
Leo knew that Lydia was kind-hearted and didn’t want to think the dark side. Lydia was indeed who he loved. Thinking of this, he smiled.
“Okay. Now that you decided, I’ll accompany you to Hopkins Metropolis. I also have some business to do in Hopkins Metropolis.”
Hearing this, Lydia was surprised, “Do you also have a company in Hopkins Metropolis?”
“Yeah, it’s the J Group. It’s under my name.”
“Don’t lie to me.”
Lydia didn’t believe it. “Isn’t the J Group the cash cow of the Stewart family?”
Leo had never told Lydia the inside story of the Stewart family. He simply didn’t talk about it. He just smiled thinly.
“Don’t worry. By the way, are you nervous about your first meeting with your parents-in-law this evening?”
Lydia’s face was a little red, “How can I be not nervous? But I will try my best to smile.”
Leo laughed, and then he said, “No, you can act natural. Stay exactly as you are.”
“When I visit your family in the future, I might be even more nervous.”
Knowing that Leo was comforting her, Lydia’s expression softened and she nodded lightly.
To prepare for the first meeting with her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lydia deliberately got off work an hour earlier and dressed herself up.
She was dressed in a long white dress, black pencil pants, and a silk scarf. It was casual but demure.
Lydia was born in an awesome body. With such a simple outfit, she had the temperament of a model.
Lydia and Leo picked up Emilia from school together. Then they hurried over to go to Ford’s house.
Although Lydia was calm along the way, her clenched hands still showed her nervousness.
She had met William, Rebecca and other people of the Ford family. But previously, she met them as the CEO. This time, she would visit them as the daughter-in-law.
“Take it easy.”
Leo gently held her hand. Looking at Leo’s smile, Lydia’s tense body relaxed.
When they arrived at Ford’s house, they met Caroline, who had just gotten off work from the Vesper Corporation.
“Here you come!”
Caroline was surprised a moment. Then she noticed Emilia in Lydia’s arms. She was immediately overjoyed. She ran over and asked, “Lydia, is this your daughter?”
Lydia nodded.
“So cute!”
Caroline’s eyes were full of affection.
“Emilia, say hello to your auntie,” Leo said.
It was the first time that Emilia saw Caroline, so she was a bit shy. But she still whispered, “Hello, auntie.”
“Hi, baby.”
Caroline’s heart was about to melt. It seemed that she could not wait to give birth to a daughter immediately.
She ran into the house and shouted happily, “Dad, Leo and Lydia returned home, and they brought your granddaughter!”
“Have they arrived?”
William walked out of the room and saw Emilia in Lydia’s arms. His eyes widened, “Is she… my granddaughter?”
“Yes.”
Leo looked at Emilia, “Emilia, this is your grandfather. Hurry up, say hello to your grandpa.”
“Hello, grandpa.”
When looking at William, Emilia was not shy at all. She shouted crisply.
“Hey, my dear granddaughter!”
William’s face was full of smiles. He hugged Emilia and gave her back to Lydia, “Ms. Henderson, you have suffered a lot in the past five years. The Ford family owes you so much that we can’t even pay it back to you…”
These words were meaningful. Leo vaguely understood some meanings, but Lydia didn’t think much. She just smiled and said, “Dad, don’t mention that. Leo and I are living well. My efforts paid off after waiting for him for five years.”
After a pause, Lydia said, “Call me Lydia afterwards. I will also cooperate more with the Vesper Corporation for business.”
“Good, good, good.”
William said “good” three times, showing how happy he was at the moment.
At this time, Rebecca came out of the room. Lydia immediately took the initiative to greet her and shouted, “Mom.”
However, Rebecca didn’t even look at her. She walked straight over with a face full of indifference.