Chapter 52

Echo was amazed by my sudden change of decision, as only I was against signing a contract with this renowned hockey star. She chuckled,

“It must be the magic of Leo’s flawless performance today. His skills are matchless, ma’am.”

She was going on and on about her favorite star’s talent, I thought bitterly.

“Don’t be silly, Echo. It’s just a trap for your star The higher you climb, the harder

you

My legal staff worked at lightning speed and drafted a contract. It was easy to negotiate with Leo, as he was desperate to collaborate with my company.

fall!”

We were responsible for Leo’s image packaging and the promotion of his products, and receive 25% of his profits. The contract also stated that if losses occur due to his personal reasons, he would pay a huge penalty.

Within two days, we met to sign the contract. The press conference at this event was of vital importance today.

The conference hall was full of curious reporters as I walked through the doors, wearing a confident smile to show. This presser was my first–ever official public appearance, so my team had prepared well for this event. I was determined to face the media, raring to go.

Leo stood by my side, flashing a generous smile, he was on cloud nine to gaining the attention that he always wanted to promote his business besides his hockey career.

My assistant Brandon, he was my media coordinator as well, was managing the press today. He eyed the first reporter from a notable sports magazine to start the press.

conference.

A girl in early twenties got up and asked politely

“FB Cooperation is new in Lakon city. So, what are your plans for its developments?”

her

excellence in every field. I am well aware of the competition

Chapter 52

like my other branches, Lakon city branch will be one of the leading companies

players are more than welcome to

but those tricky queries were manageable. I invited everyone to discuss the

firms and their questions were pre–approved. So, everything went smoothly until a sharp voice

that you already have a daughter, Miss Becker. So, can you tell us something about

sank as all the eyes turned towards a Black sheep among the crowd. A young, ambitious man had dared to ask me such a

silently, I tried to shut his nonsense with my deadly stare. But he didn’t give a damn about

husband, the well–known entrepreneur,

businessman of Lakon city. Is that why you are

success?”

crossed all the limits of invading my privacy and flashed my photos separately with Jane and Henry, causing a stir among the

Henry at the hotel. It meant that he was stalking me! The mere thought of having a spy on my tail welled

about tarnishing my name using my private life. It was really a

they tend to use these types of dirty tricks, showing their low status with their narrow–minded approach.

response, Leo turned to look at

moment. But his indifferent ace reminded me that I was at the press conference, where the reporters were waiting for my

I composed myself

for sports coverage or auditioning

rumors.

discuss Mr. Leo’s collaboration with my company, not

warning should have been enough to shut him, but he didn’t lose hope

in the business circle. So,

to put a formal façade for the sake of my

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