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CHAPTER 146
LEONARD'S POVWithout even realizing that her legs had begun moving, Sonia slowly took one hesitant step after another, unconsciously following behind me as I calmly made my way toward the stage. She looked almost like someone trapped inside a nightmare, desperately hoping to wake up at any moment."...No..." Sonia whispered under her breath, her voice trembling so badly that it was barely audible even to the people standing closest to her. She slowly shook her head from side to side, refusing to believe what her own eyes were showing her."This... this can't be happening," she muttered weakly as another unconscious step carried her closer toward the stage.A few seats away, Greg immediately noticed that Sonia had unexpectedly gotten to her feet and was slowly following after me without saying a word. Confusion immediately spread across his face."Sonia!" Greg called out anxiously as he caught up to her and reached for her arm. His brows were tightly knitted together, and his voic
CHAPTER 145
LEONARD'S POVThe entire banquet hall remained wrapped in an uncomfortable silence. Nobody understood why Mr. Davenport had suddenly stopped speaking.Curious eyes remained fixed on the stage, waiting for him to announce the name of the number one businessman of the year.I remained seated calmly in my chair with one leg crossed over the other. A faint smile rested on my face.Meanwhile… Mrs. Davenport frowned in confusion after watching him remain speechless for several long seconds.She leaned slightly toward him before speaking in a low voice that was only meant for him to hear."My dear," Mrs. Davenport asked softly as she forced a polite smile for the audience, "why are you standing there without saying anything? Everyone is waiting for you to announce the first-place winner."Mr. Davenport slowly lifted his head and looked at his wife.His face had turned completely pale and eyes were filled with disbelief.Mrs. Davenport immediately noticed that something was terribly wrong.He
CHAPTER 144
LEONARD'S POVA faint smile remained on my face as I watched Mr. Davenport standing proudly on the brightly illuminated stage with a microphone in his hand. Standing gracefully beside him was Mrs. Davenport. She wore an elegant evening gown that sparkled beneath the chandelier lights, and although she maintained a pleasant smile for the audience.I knew better than anyone how exhausted she truly was after everything that had happened the previous day.Neither of them had the slightest idea whose name was waiting inside that envelope.Mr. Davenport adjusted the microphone before clearing his throat gently."Ladies and gentlemen," Mr. Davenport said with a warm smile as he looked across the enormous audience, "just as our respected president has already explained, tonight is a very special occasion because we have gathered here to recognize several outstanding businessmen and entrepreneurs whose remarkable achievements have brought honor not only to themselves but also to the entire bu
CHAPTER 143
LEONARD'S POVThe lively conversations filling the magnificent banquet hall gradually began to die down as a loud clearing of someone's throat echoed through the microphone."Everyone, may I have your attention, please?"The deep voice immediately drew the attention of every guest inside the enormous hall.Almost instinctively,heads turned toward the brightly illuminated stage at the front of the venue.Even the waiters carrying trays of expensive wine slowed their movements as all eyes settled on the stage.I also shifted my gaze forward.A distinguished-looking elderly man dressed in an expensive navy-blue tuxedo walked confidently toward the podium with a welcoming smile on his face. The moment he reached the microphone, thunderous applause erupted throughout the hall.Clap!Clap!Clap!The applause continued for several long moments before gradually dying down.The elderly man smiled warmly as he looked around at the audience."Good evening, distinguished guests," he began in a power
CHAPTER 142
I looked at her calmly, completely unaffected by her anger. Instead of responding immediately, I glanced briefly at her hand before meeting her eyes again."You seem to have forgotten something," I replied quietly with a calm smile resting on my face. "You divorced me. You lost whatever authority you once believed you had over me the day you signed those papers."The words hit her harder than I expected.Her expression immediately darkened."What nonsense are you talking about?" Sonia snapped, her voice rising noticeably. "Do you honestly think you can ignore me whenever you feel like it?"I let out a quiet chuckle."I don't think so," I answered evenly. "I know so."She stared at me in disbelief."You've become unbelievably arrogant," Sonia said through clenched teeth. "Who gave you the confidence to speak to me like this?"Before I could answer her...A deep male voice suddenly echoed from the entrance of the serving area."Sonia!"The voice was loud enough to make both of us instin
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The maid blinked in confusion."I'm telling the truth, Miss."Sonia simply rolled her eyes."No," she replied confidently. "You're trying far too hard."The maid frowned and said.."I'm sorry?" Sonia folded her arms again before speaking in a tone filled with certainty."I've seen girls like you before," she said. "You're obviously trying to protect your coworker."The maid looked completely stunned."My... coworker?""Exactly," Sonia replied with a smug smile. "You probably work with Leonard every day."She glanced briefly at me before looking back at the maid."And judging by the way you're defending him," Sonia continued mockingly, "I'd even say you've started falling in love with him."The poor maid's eyes widened so much that she looked completely speechless."What?" she exclaimed in disbelief. "Miss, you've got the wrong idea!"But Sonia wasn't interested in listening.She continued speaking as though the maid hadn't said a word."So now you're desperately trying to make him lo
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