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CHAPTER 149
The third truth was perhaps the most humiliating of all. The secret they had desperately hoped to hide from everyone attending tonight's event...The fact that they had emptied every single liquid asset they owned… Had now become public knowledge before nearly every influential businessman, investor, entrepreneur, and government official in Denark.There was no taking it back and everything had been exposed.The humiliation they felt at that moment was simply beyond words.Sonia suddenly grabbed her mother's arm so tightly that her fingernails almost dug into her skin.Her breathing had become fast and uneven, while panic completely filled her face. Her eyes darted anxiously around the banquet hall as she noticed more and more people staring directly at her family.She felt as though every pair of eyes in the room had become a sharp blade piercing into her heart."We have to leave," Sonia said desperately, her voice trembling uncontrollably as she looked first at her mother and then a
CHAPTER 148
LEONARD'S POVThen suddenly...One middle-aged businessman slowly rose from his seat near the center of the hall.He adjusted his expensive suit before looking toward the stage with an expression filled with curiosity."Mr. Leonard Storm," the businessman called out respectfully as he raised one hand slightly to get everyone's attention. "May I ask you a question?"I smiled politely."Of course," I replied calmly. "Please go ahead."The businessman nodded gratefully before speaking."If what you just told us is true," he said thoughtfully while glancing toward the frozen Davenport family, "and the Davenport family truly spent forty billion dollars purchasing medicine from your company..."He paused briefly."...doesn't that mean," he continued carefully, "that the Davenport family has practically exhausted all of their liquid assets?"The moment those words echoed across the hall...Complete silence fell.Every single eye immediately turned toward Sonia and the rest of her family.Son
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LEONARD'S POV She simply stared at me. Her eyes were so wide that they looked ready to fall out of their sockets.I smiled politely."May I?" I asked calmly as I reached toward the crystal trophy.Mrs. Davenport didn't answer. She merely continued staring at me with an expression filled with disbelief.When I gently pulled on the award… She instinctively held onto it and her hands simply hadn't recovered from the shock.The crystal trophy remained between us for a brief moment.I smiled again."Thank you," I said politely before applying a little more force.The award slowly slipped from her stiff fingers.Only after it had completely left her hands did she finally blink. She lowered her empty palms and continued staring blankly at me.I held the beautiful crystal award in my hand for a brief moment before nodding respectfully."Thank you very much," I said with a calm smile as I looked first at Mrs. Davenport and then at her husband. "I truly appreciate this honor."My eyes settled
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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
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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
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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
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