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.

again, “Now that things have come to this, how do

an exchange

around. The evidence has probably been destroyed by

finding a needle in a haystack.

fingers against the armrest of the couch. “I support you 100% if you wish to bring down scum like Jimmy. However, I need to remind you that he is a veteran employee of the Crossley Group. For him to climb to his current position, he requires 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

“I understand what you are 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.

not expect her to speak such grand words. Thus, he raised his eyebrows

sum of money. You’ve worked hard throughout this

of the executives? Do you plan

from him. So, isn’t it

to make him explode from

“It’s decided then. I’m going to visit my friend tonight,

accepting the salary. Unfortunately,

tonight’s gathering involving all of

was so furious that he nearly kicked a hole in the door. He finally suppressed his rage and issued a command after hurling abuse after abuse at Leanna. “Convey the message! Nobody is allowed to attend the gathering! If anybody dares to attend, then they can walk themselves out of the

Ollander, we can control those on our side. But… Those whom Miss McKinney

can do if they won’t listen to you? If anybody tries to attend,

“Yes… Yes…”

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

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

was

my visit will end. So, if you have nothing particularly urgent on your end, you

“Okay.”

had a bad feeling

seconds. Then, she