“…”
Rosalind felt like she was still half asleep as she listened to the news. Zenith, a major company, going bankrupt just like that? It was absurd.
“Did you do this?” she asked.
Lion’s body stiffened for a moment before he nodded.
“Yes, I did it. I had to make Zenith pay! How could I tolerate them laying a finger on you?”
“That’s really unnecessary! A warning would have sufficed! This secondary processing of agricultural products isn’t just good for our company because it’s profitable, but it also supports agricultural development. Do you know how many farmers are waiting for us to sign the contract?”
Nowadays, the number of farmers was dwindling, largely because they couldn’t earn much money. If they could process their products a second time, it would surely set off a new trend and increase their income.
Lion pursed his lips, standing before her, looking more like a child who had done something wrong.
“I was only thinking about how they dared to bully you. I didn’t consider the rest.”
Mainly because… it wasn’t even him who had completely driven Zenith to ruin. But in front of Rosalind, he couldn’t say that. He had to let Rosalind think this was his own doing! After all, what woman doesn’t admire a man with power and influence? Regardless of who was behind the downfall of Zenith, he needed to claim the credit.
“So, what do we do now? Is there a way to get Zenith back-”
“Rosalind, you should be more concerned about your own health right now! Leave the business matters to me. I promise you, I will still pursue the agricultural processing project. I’ll find other companies to collaborate with, okay?”
“Really?”
“Really.”
Lion almost swore to the heavens, “I won’t let your efforts be in vain. You deserve a return on your investment!”
Rosalind sighed deeply. Things had already reached this point, and she had no power to salvage them.
“Let it be then, Lion. Just don’t be so impulsive in the future. I’m just an employee at Eastsun Corporation, and I don’t want any special treatment! Just because I hold the position of a director, there are already enough rumors in the office. You might not hear them from your high position, but I can’t ignore them.”
“Who’s been talking about you?! I’ll handle it!”
“Don’t interfere, I can manage it myself! I just want to say, keep a limit on your influence. Don’t let it become a source of trouble for me.”
Lion wanted to say more, but Rosalind raised her hand to stop him, “I’m a bit tired and would like to rest. You should go back to your work. Since the collaboration has already fallen through, I need to quickly take Brandon and Natalie back to Eastsun Corporation.”
She needed to send Lion away; she had more pressing matters to attend to. She wanted to meet with the driver from Wayer City to probe whether he had any intentions toward her… Rosalind ruffled her hair in frustration.
She felt it couldn’t be true! The driver seemed like an honest man, and if he had wanted to do something, he could have arranged to meet her back in Wayer City, not run to Jingtown.
She couldn’t wrong a good person. Rosalind took out her phone and found the driver’s WhatsApp.
[Hello, thank you so much for last night! Do you have time? I would like to invite you to dinner to thank you in person!]
It took a while before he replied. Wayer City Driver: [Sure, but you’ll need to wait a bit, I’m currently busy.]
[That’s fine! Let me know when you’re free.]