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.

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

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

carried out when Leroy was still around. The evidence has probably been destroyed by

"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

he requires not only the necessary ability but also the countless means and connections." He paused momentarily before he continued

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

not expect her to speak such grand words. Thus,

money. You've worked hard throughout this period. Please help me organize a gathering of

the executives? Do you

came from him. So, isn't it only appropriate to

"Are you trying to make him

corners of her mouth lifted into a smirk. "It's decided then. I'm going to visit

for accepting the salary. Unfortunately, I have to work

tonight's gathering involving all of Crossley Group's executives spread

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

our side. But... Those whom Miss McKinney recruited

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

"Yes... Yes..."

had plans. Freddie had also prepared countermeasures in advance. While his

car and called Aidan without any delay.

was

end. So, if you have nothing particularly

"Okay."

the silence on his end, she suddenly had a bad

she heard his amused voice on the

at his answer. The instant she ended the call, she yelled at no