CHAPTER 4 - Farewell Gift

Mr Wilson was the man who saved her six years ago, he was also the chairman of the Wilson Group with a significant influence abroad. 

When Amelia arrived at the garden, she saw Mr Wilson sitting in a wheelchair, with white hair despite being only sixty years old.

He said that his leg was amputated due to an accident twenty years ago, and his wife passed away in that accident. He saved Amelia because she reminded him of his wife with her facial features which brought back many memories for him. 

Amelia was grateful for his life-saving kindness, so she worked at Wilson Group and has now risen to the position of vice president.

Amelia walked up to him and respectfully said. “Mr. Wilson, you were looking for me.”

Mr. Wilson pointed to the seat opposite him and asked her to sit down. “Are your things packed? You're leaving for New York this afternoon right?”

“Yes, everything is packed.”

“Let me show you something.”

He picked up a tablet from the table and showed her a picture. “Do you recognize what this is?”

Amelia took a glance and was stunned. “This, this is…”

“This is the fashion design you discarded two years ago. It's now the new summer collection of Butterfly, the largest luxury brand in the country. Isn't that surprising?”

Amelia's face changed slightly. Although she studied business management in New York, she taught herself fashion design after coming abroad and has now become a leading figure in the industry. 

The discarded design was originally uploaded to the internet for fun, to see how netizens would evaluate it, but she never expected it to be plagiarized.

“Butterfly is a major brand under Reynolds Group, and their new product launch is scheduled for tonight. Amelia, I know you have a major grudge against Leo Reynold.”

“And I know your insistence to go to New York is not only to help me develop the company's business but also to seek revenge against the Reynold family.”

“I won't stop you, but I also hope you won't hurt yourself in the process. This is a small gift I'm giving you before you leave. I hope you like it.”

Amelia's heart trembled slightly as she looked at Mr Wilson in disbelief. Of course, she wanted to seek revenge against Leo. She couldn't let her suffering go to waste and she wouldn't let Henry's death be in vain.

“I understand, don't worry I won't hurt myself, I'll take care of the company and won't let my revenge against Reynold affect my work.”

The flight was scheduled for 1 pm, and because the trip back to New York was of great importance, Amelia couldn't bring the children with her, so she had to leave them behind for the time being.

The two little kids sent her off to the airport, very reluctant to part.

“Mummy, you have to think of us often, don't forget about us.”

Amelia smiled and kissed each of their foreheads, promising warmly, “Okay I will never forget you guys.”

Amelia refused to take the two children back not only because it was still unstable in New York, but also because the kids looked too much like Leo, especially Liam who was a mini version of Leo. 

She was worried that if she took them back, they would be recognized quickly.

She gave a few instructions to the bodyguards who brought them there and bade farewell to her kids.

After boarding the plane, she looked at the familiar scenery outside the window and thought bitterly. 

'Leo, after six years apart, I'm finally back. I wonder what kind of surprise you will have when you see me again.’

***

In New York.

Everyone was busy preparing for tonight's big show. 

Originally, a small product launch could not have invited Leo Reynold the CEO of the group, but it was because the brand manager was Sophia Jones.

Sophia had been with Leo for six years. Although she had no status or title, she was undoubtedly his girlfriend in the eyes of others.

As Sophia took Leo around, she smiled and introduced him to various people.

“There are many domestic and foreign media outlets here this time, so the publicity is quite strong. I think we don't need to worry about sales for the new season. After all, it's a luxury brand and our target audience is…”

Leo listened expressionlessly, occasionally nodding his head.

Just then her assistant Lisa walked over. 

“Mr Reynold, Director Sophia, is it time for the guests to enter?” 

Sophia looked at her wristwatch and said, “Yes.”

“Then I'll go and inform them.”

After the assistant left, Sophia was about to say something when Leo's phone suddenly rang.

His eyebrows furrowed and he said in a deep voice, “I need to take this call outside.”

“But what about the event…”

Before she could finish her sentence, he had already walked away. 

After a while, Lisa came back and leaned in, winking and saying, “Director Sophia, you're amazing. How did you manage to get Mr Reynold, who is so aloof, to come from the head office? You're a true girlfriend.”

Sophia scolded her, “Don't talk nonsense, nothing is going on between us.”

Although Leo had promised to marry her six years ago, she didn't know why he hadn't mentioned it since then. He had become increasingly cold towards her over the past two years, and sometimes she wondered if he had already fallen for someone else.

But she couldn't think of anyone who could occupy a place in his heart. Therefore she was a little bit confused. After finally getting rid of the troublemaker Amelia, she couldn't afford to miss this opportunity. 

Thinking of this she turned to her assistant and said, “What are you still doing here? Get back to work!” The assistant left reluctantly.

Meanwhile, outside the fashion show, Leo had a blank expression as he listened to his mother's scoldings over the phone. 

“You need to hurry up with Sophia, you are already 32, do you think you're still young? If you don't get married and have a child soon, are you waiting to be an old bachelor? Although Sophia has had a relationship before and had a child with another man, I've seen that child and he is quite good.”

“It is not feudal times anymore and you still want to uphold chastity? Besides, her brother saved you, and marrying her would be good for our family's reputation. You are a businessman, I don't need to tell you the benefits involved in this right? Anyway, no matter what, as long as she can be a good wife to you, that's enough.”

Leo responded coldly, “ I know mum.”

“You always say I know, but you need to take practical actions.” Mrs Reynold hung up the phone in anger.

Leo was not surprised and put his phone back in his pocket. He was about to wait a while before going in when he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure.

He trembled violently! Amelia?