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

every field. I am well aware

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

welcome

those tricky queries were manageable. I invited everyone to

everything went smoothly until a

heard that you already have a daughter, Miss Becker. So,

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

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

husband, the

city. Is that why you are optimistic about your

success?”

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

see the pictures of my recent meeting with Henry at the hotel. It meant that he was stalking me! The mere thought of having a spy on my tail welled up a wave of acid from the bottom of my stomach, twisting a blunt knife in

pool of Lakon city, and my enemies were adamant about tarnishing my name using

the battleground, they tend to use these types of dirty tricks, showing

in response, Leo turned to look at me,

his indifferent ace reminded me that I was at the press conference, where the

I composed myself

or auditioning for a gossip column?

rumors.

discuss Mr. Leo’s collaboration with

been enough to shut him, but he didn’t lose

your marriage have created a buzz in the business circle. So,

was so hard for me to put a formal façade for the sake of my company. The pin–drop silence

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