"Hey, Jonathan. Why aren't you back yet? Phoebe and her son, Tristan, are holding a press conference in our company! The situation doesn't look good. The general consensus seems to lean toward their side. You know how rocky your relationship with your father was when he was alive. Plus, when he died, Phoebe was the only one by his side, making it even more difficult for you to defend yourself. Most of the board members are inclined to hand over all of their shares to the two of them!" Cedrick's voice was filled with urgency when he spoke. It appeared that both Phoebe and Tristan were anxious to get this over with as soon as possible."Alright, I'm on my way back now. Don't worry, Cedrick. As long as I'm alive, the position of president at Leonard Corporations will always be mine. No one can take that away from me without my permission. Help me delay those board members. Before I get there, don't let them sign over their shares to the other two. Do whatever you have to do to make sure o
"Jonathan, no matter what, I was the one by your father's side when he passed away. That is a fact that cannot be disputed! Moreover, I'm your father's wife and the primary inheritor of his assets. Just give up your shares now and stop fighting this. There's no point in wasting everyone's time here." Phoebe was really adept at avoiding the main issue and only focusing on what benefited her."She's not wrong. According to the law, Mrs. Leonard is the primary inheritor of Mr. Leonard's assets!" The lawyer who'd been standing on the side now spoke up. Phoebe had invited him precisely for this purpose."Did you hear that, Jonathan? Mr. Wolffian is practically a celebrity in the legal profession. No one dares to question his words!" Phoebe swept her gaze around the room before landing on Jonathan, the meaning behind her words clear. She was provoking him by challenging his authority."Phoebe, I'm giving you one last chance to take your son and leave. Or else, you'll have to bear the brunt o
Jonathan didn't speak anymore and left with nothing but a cold snort."Alright, there's that. It's over now. Everyone, get back to work. As for those reports, I hope they turn out to be satisfactory." Of course, that last part had been told quietly to the two meddling journalists.After Jonathan left, a few employees were still concerned about their futures at the company."What do we do? The president has left. Are we still expected to stay here? I don't have much confidence in the future of this place!" one of them said."You clueless fool! Didn't you hear what the president said just now?" The second employee knocked on the first's head."That's right! The president said we could transfer. Isn't that clear enough for you? Idiot!" Another employee chimed in.Afterward, they returned to their respective positions and waited for the results to come out tomorrow.Meanwhile, Scarlett gradually awoke from her slumber. Immediately, she scrambled about frantically, as if she were hunting fo
"Hold on, I—I'm not entirely sure where this place is. Let me go outside and take a look." Sure enough, Scarlett had no idea where she was now. The night before, she'd been in a daze when that bastard, Jonathan, had brought her inside. This morning, she'd even fallen asleep like the incompetent person she was. Scarlett wanted nothing more than to slap herself to death."What? You don't even know where you are? Who kidnapped you, Scar?" Dylan had evidently thought Scarlett's fate had been the same as his own. Like him, he thought she'd been knocked unconscious and kidnapped after that, but he couldn't, for the life of him, figure out who would have the time and the energy to do something so tedious. Could it be one of their old enemies? It was impossible! He'd taken care of practically all of his enemies, including those who'd been resistant to negotiations—it seemed impossible for him to have any residual enemies who had it all out for them. After giving the matter some thought, Dyla
"Today, the president of Leonard Corporations, Jonathan Leonard, unexpectedly appeared in the conference room of the company. It seems that a fierce battle for his late father's assets is about to commence between him and his late father's wife, Phoebe Leonard! Is the position of president in the corporation about to undergo a massive change once again? Let's just wait and see! Tune in for more updates tomorrow." The melodious voice of the show's host came from the car's radio."Um—sorry about that! I'll turn it off right away!" The driver hurriedly switched off the radio as soon as he realized his mistake."What? The president of Leonard Corporations is about to be replaced? What the hell is going on? Are those two really that impatient? This can't be happening! I need to stop them!" Scarlett became anxious as she thought about the matter. She hardly knew why she felt such an intense urge to intervene, but she could never allow something like this to happen. She hadn't worked so hard
"Um—mmm—no—" Jonathan hadn't completely withdrawn when Scarlett surrendered to his touch."That's a good girl. You might as well give up now, Scarlett. You're mine—only mine—" Jonathan's touch deepened, his lips never leaving her body.The strong scent of red wine permeated Scarlett's mouth, with a hint of bitterness amid the surge of richness. She supposed this was what love tasted like. The more she thought about it, the less she struggled. Her body relaxed as she slowly accepted Jonathan's intrusion.Not long after, a familiar, primal rhythm descended in the private room they occupied in the bar."How do you plan on handling the affairs of your company, Jonathan?" Scarlett couldn't help but repeat her question after their electric encounter. This was, after all, a matter of the life and death of a company."What do you mean by handle? She had an easy way out, but she chose not to take it. Leonard Corporations? Ha! I don't want it anymore. What I want is my own company, completely in
"Once you've got a grasp of the entire situation, if you're adamant about reclaiming Leonard Corporations, the benefits are the fact that you're the legitimate heir, and everyone would naturally bow down to your will. You would also be more familiar with the operations of the company, which would make it inherently easier to take control from within. "But what's slightly more challenging is the matter of getting rid of certain employees who serve no useful purpose to the company. After all, they're there because of their connections, and they're backing each other. I believe that if one of them happens to be implicated, the rest will ultimately stand up for them. So, firing a high-ranking employee might prove to be a challenge, especially considering their numerous clients and extensive relationships. "As for establishing your own company, the benefits of that are, in turn, obvious too. It will be your own company, so your word will be the law. You'll have the freedom to arrange your
Upon hearing the incessant beeps from her phone, Scarlett immediately retrieved her phone and glanced at the screen. She was in the car, and anticipation flooded her heart. Part of her wished that it was Jonathan who texted her, but the moment she caught a glimpse of her notifications, she frowned curiously. It was her baby, Lucas. Scarlett was puzzled; Lucas rarely texted her, so why was he acting so unusually today?Then she read the contents of his message."What? Why would Jonathan be with Lucas? And the amusement park?" A series of questions filled her heart, but none of them yielded any concrete answers. Scarlett felt her frustration rising along with her confusion."Whatever. Forget it—if those two crafty guys are together, I'd be fortunate enough if they don't end up harming others, let alone worrying about their safety. It's better for me to go home and sleep. I don't have it in me to dwell on what they're doing right now anyway!" With her mind made up, Scarlett decided to let