I'm Sorry My Love Novel

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.

A long while passed before Freddie finally spoke again, "Now that things have come to this, how do you plan to deal with Jimmy?"

"We will first collect evidence of his crimes. He has done many similar things in the past. Although they were an exchange of benefits where both parties had been willing, that did not mean he could wantonly and recklessly carry out such acts."

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

She shrugged. "We have to search even though it'll most likely be akin to finding a needle in a haystack. You don't expect us to let him walk away scot-free, do you?"

He tapped his 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 entered the Crossley Group, and you've already begun eliminating the people left behind by Leroy. So, while there are no issues from our point of view, in the eyes of others, it is inevitable..."

She calmly reassured him, "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. If we wish to save the Crossley Group, it is necessary to remove all the rotten parts. Otherwise, the Crossley Group will continue to rot away, little by little, until it perishes completely."

He probably did not expect her to speak such grand words. Thus, he raised his eyebrows in surprise.

She added, "But you're right. It's only right to celebrate after receiving such a large sum of money. You've worked hard throughout this period. Please help me organize a gathering of the executives. You can also decide the location."

"A gathering of the executives? Do you plan to invite Jimmy?"

"Of course. The money came from him. So, isn't it only appropriate to invite him?"

He laughed. "Are you trying to make him explode from rage?"

The corners of her mouth lifted into a smirk. "It's decided then. I'm going to visit my friend tonight, so please inform the others for me."

He rose to his feet and stretched. "Fine. It's my fault for accepting the salary. Unfortunately, I have to work since I've already taken your money."

Half an hour later, news of tonight's gathering involving all of Crossley Group's executives spread throughout the company.

Jimmy had just arrived home when he heard the news. He 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 Crossley Group tomorrow morning!"

His assistant beside him stammered, "M-Mr. Ollander, we can control those on our side. But... Those whom Miss McKinney recruited do not listen to us!"

Jimmy grabbed his assistant by the collar and kicked him harshly. "You f*cking useless good-for-nothing! Is there nothing you can do if 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 attend in that condition!"

"Yes... Yes..."

However, Jimmy 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 arranged for a bus to transport everybody away.

After Leanna flounced out from the Crossley Group, she entered the car and called Aidan without any delay. When he answered the phone, she immediately asked, "When will you get home tonight?"