She Is A CEO

Chapter 1144 Have Something on Your Mind?

As soon as Leon finished speaking, the private room fell silent once again. No one could come up with a rebuttal because they all knew that what Leon said was true!

Sage secretly observed everyone's reactions and after a long silence, he suddenly threw the bottle out with a bang, as if giving up resistance and said,

"Forget it! It's no use thinking about it anymore. Mr. Wood is treating us well now. We're enjoying good food and drink, so let's focus on the present. As for the future, we'll just go with the flow. After all, we're just a group of drifters in USA who have done pretty well to get this far!"

"Yeah, you're right."

"Sage is right."

"Let's just go along with that."

Although doubts arose in everyone's hearts, Sage's words were most appropriate for their current state of mind so they all went along.

A young man who was close to Jacob gave Sage a meaningful look but didn't say anything else. Afterwards everyone drank aimlessly to dispel their worries and soon they were all drunk; if it weren't for the waiters supporting them from both sides, they wouldn't even be able to leave the private room.

As Leon stumbled forward supported by waiters on either side, he reached the lobby of the club where he coincidentally met its manager who greeted him because Jacob was an old customer. Leon looked at three blurry images of him before laughing foolishly while waving his hand limply patting his shoulder,

"Manager, isn't Rina dead? Don't bother looking for her killer anymore; you won't find them...hehe..."

The manager smiled without revealing any emotion. How could he not know that Casper had been involved in Rina's death? Three months ago, he had even been restricted from leaving town under investigation assistance status by police station, but when hearing Leon mention this matter, his heart skipped a beat.

"Leon, what are you saying? Rina was our person! If she died under suspicious circumstances, then we must investigate!"

"Bullshit!" After burping loudly, Leon sneered, "You think you can find anything out? Do you think we make mistakes when doing things like these? You'll never find out in your lifetime... haha!"

The manager's expression changed instantly upon hearing this but before he could continue questioning, Leon vomited suddenly right there in front of him, causing his whole body to weaken. The service staff quickly cleaned up while preventing anyone else from getting too close, so there wasn't any chance left for further inquiry by the Manager.

The next day, the manager personally went to the police station.

After some time, the projects of Stand Hill and Tready Threads Finance were officially launched. Tready Threads Finance was on fire because it had collaborations with both Stand Hill and Fabulous Dav's, which were well-known in the Athegate financial circle.

Lucia turned off the TV after watching economic news being reported and turned to Arthur. "This must be Miles' idea," she said.

Today, Arthur handed over his work to Kyle and came to Webbex Group to accompany Lucia. They were chatting in the office at that moment.

"He is intensifying the conflict between StandHill and Fabulous Dav's. Also, doing so can divert Jacob's attention, which is beneficial for his actions," Arthur saw through Miles' plan at a glance.

Lucia put down her remote control and sat back on the sofa next to Arthur. She pinched his sleeve a few times before suddenly asking him, "Arthur, you have been putting aside your work frequently lately just to be with me."

"Shouldn't I?" Arthur asked back naturally.

Lucia smiled sweetly again and said, "A workaholic still dares to argue so rationally?"

Arthur smiled too but did not look at Lucia or answer her question directly. His purple eyes glimmered slightly as he raised his head up.

"Are you afraid that I will go out there and meet him?" Lucia grabbed hold of Arthur's chin forcefully with her hand so that he would turn around and look into her eyes as she asked this question seriously. "Miles could act anytime; once Jacob becomes anxious enough, he will surely think of finding you first." Giving up resisting Lucia's grip on him now and holding onto Lucia's hand instead, Arthur said worriedly. "Teddy and Kylee are in New York; I am by your side now. What happened before won't happen again." Lucia looked gently into Arthur's eyes while speaking softly.

"Fearful things may happen unexpectedly," knowing very well about Lucia's character traits - seemingly calm but easily triggered by impulses like hearing Jacob's name - was like pressing a switch button for her emotions- He couldn't afford not being prepared beforehand. The best way was always thinking ahead. "I cannot let you fall into danger anymore."

Arthur's words left no room for doubt.

"I understand," smiling shyly while looking down, Lucia showed off an alluring charm only reserved for those who she loved deeply. The she continued, "But it isn't sustainable if you keep skipping work like this all time right? Isn't East City Development Zone about ready? I know how busy you are."

When Arthur was with her, he was actually not idle. He received a phone call almost every one or two hours, and the conversation lasted for a long time. Lucia was not a timid person. She yearned for Arthur's tenderness but did not want him to treat her like an object in his palm because she herself was strong enough.

Lucia was a resolute flower that bloomed in wind and rain.

"When it comes to the Development Zone Project in the East of the City," Arthur remained non-committal and subtly changed the subject, "Stable Growth is now under Stand Hill, and Casper will definitely attend when it's completed."

"If Casper attends, Nia will probably be so angry that she'll explode." Lucia knew she couldn't persuade Arthur at the moment, so she decided to change the subject.

"Since Miles wants to intensify the conflict between them, why don't we help him?" Arthur smirked slightly, feeling a bit mischievous.

Lucia giggled twice, and whispered around Arthur's neck, "You really look like a cat who's cheating."

"Who's cheating?" Arthur immediately retorted, "I am using cunning schemes in broad daylight."

Lucia couldn't stop laughing, and it was really impressive that Arthur could put two completely opposite words together!

However, with just one sentence from Arthur, a great show had already been set.

As it was June, the weather became even hotter. Sometimes, the afternoon sun shined so brightly that it seemed like anyone standing in its rays will melt away. However, the weather was also unpredictable with occasional rain showers that brought both joy and worry to people.

Miles and Markus made an appointment with Brendon to have tea at a tea house after a heavy rain.

The tea house had an elegant and pleasant environment, and the air after the rain was refreshing. Three old friends sat together to enjoy tea. If it were not for the worry on Miles' brow, it would be extremely comfortable.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Miles, do you have something on your mind?" Markus asked as he poured tea for Miles.