Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 539

When Leanna returned to the company, Freddie was leisurely resting on the couch while humming a song. He had a euphoric expression on his face.

She placed down her things and sat at her desk. “What’s with that expression of yours?”

“Congratulations! You effortlessly received 20 million from Jimmy!”

She paused for a moment upon hearing the glee in his voice. “Have we received the funds?”

“Yes. We received the funds half an hour ago.”

“I did not expect him to be so efficient.”

He straightened his posture. “You sent your men to watch him closely at every step of the way. How can he not be efficient? If he had continued to refuse, I would have gone to confront him.” Instead, he added, “What about it? Don’t you think you should treat me to a meal after receiving such a pretty penny?”

She pouted. “Don’t you eat here often enough?”

“How can you say that? Can you call the meals here food? The food here can only be considered sustenance to fill my stomach,” he said. “I break my back every single day for the Crossley Group, for your sake. So, a meal is the least you could do!”

She stretched out her hand and mimed for him to zip it. “Stop right there. You talk as though you don’t have money.”

He coughed. “Money is not important. It hurts my feelings when all you talk about is money. With our relationship, I have to help you even if I don’t have any money.”

She replied seriously, “In that case, please return my money to me.”

He glanced around him. “Wow! We have such great weather today!”

She withdrew her gaze and couldn’t be bothered to continue giving him a shred of attention.

while passed before Freddie finally spoke again, “Now that things have come to

first collect evidence of his crimes. He has done many similar things in the past. Although they were an exchange

incidents were carried out when Leroy was still around. The evidence has probably been destroyed by now. We might not find anything

though it’ll most likely be akin to finding a needle in a haystack. You don’t

not only the necessary ability but also the countless means and connections.” He paused momentarily before he continued his speech, “What’s more, it has not been long since you entered the Crossley Group, and you’ve already begun eliminating the people left

trying to say. But, have you ever wondered about the reason why the Crossley Group became what it is today? It’s because the corruption began from the very roots. Leroy was the source of the corruption. If we wish to save the Crossley Group, it is

to speak such grand words. Thus, he

of money. You’ve worked hard throughout this period. Please help me

executives? Do you plan to

course. The money came from him. So, isn’t it only appropriate to invite

“Are you trying to make him explode

decided then. I’m going to visit my friend tonight, so please inform

feet and stretched. “Fine. It’s my fault for accepting

news of tonight’s gathering involving all of Crossley Group’s executives spread throughout

a command after hurling abuse after abuse at Leanna. “Convey the message! Nobody is allowed to attend the gathering! If anybody dares to attend,

him stammered, “M-Mr. Ollander, we can control those on our side. But… Those whom Miss McKinney recruited do not listen

they won’t listen to you? If anybody tries to attend, intercept them on the road and break their legs! Let’s see how they

“Yes… Yes…”

did not expect one thing—he was not the only one who had plans. Freddie had also prepared countermeasures in advance. While his subordinates were waiting beside the cars of these executives, he had already

entered the car and called Aidan without any delay. When he answered the phone, she immediately asked, “When will you get

voice was very

visit will end. So, if you have nothing particularly urgent on your end, you should head home

“Okay.”

had a bad feeling and probed tentatively in

was a pause for several seconds. Then, she heard his amused voice on the phone.