Chapter 246

Leanne stared blankly as the magician pulled a small tabby cat out of his hat, her patience wearing thin.

“Just go.” she said.

He tentatively asked, “You mean, you will leave too?”

Leanne stood up. “Yeah.”

The magician, who had never faced such a challenge in his career, quickly packed his props, tucked the cat under his arm, and headed for the door.

The cold, grey hue of the skyscrapers in the business district seemed almost alienating, with only a few well-dressed city folks hurrying by, some sipping on their coffees, others glued to their smartphones.

Leanne hailed a cab to ElitePinnacle. The receptionist, the same young lady as last time, recognized her instantly. After all, Leanne’s distinct appearance and aura made her stand out in any crowd, leaving a lasting impression.

“Hello.”

“Is Curtis around?” Leanne inquired.

“Yes, yes, of course.”

Remembering their last encounter, the receptionist treated Leanne with the utmost respect, not asking if she had an appointment, and she even escorted Leanne to the elevator, swiping her access card with a smile, and wished her well as she went up.

Curtis was that

her first time upstairs. ElitePinnacle occupied a grand

reaching Curtis’ floor, the vast floor-to-ceiling windows offered a bright view of the

his secretary when he spotted

“Mrs. Richardson.”

inside?” Leanne cut to the chase.

the meeting with some executives, but it should be wrapping up soon. If you could wait just a moment …”

could finish, Leanne walked past him,

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or courtesy to knock, pushing

up in confusion at the unannounced

no employee dared to barge into the CEO’s office unannounced, especially not

one of the vice presidents scowled. “Which department are you from? Since when can anyone just barge into

CEO’s office?”

from a sofa against the window answered. “She can.”

vice president was confused.

“She’s from the

had nothing to say

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