REVENGE OF THE MOURNER

I Want To Invest In This Company

Finished hugging, Arkwell looked into Leon's eyes and smiled, then nodded while patting Leon's muscled arm.

"You really look different. For a moment, I didn't recognize you. You're so built now and look strong. Are you doing well, buddy?" Arkwell asked.

"I'm good," Leon answered. "And I'm happy to see you're this successful now. You're great, buddy."

Watching their closeness, the male receptionist immediately broke out in a cold sweat. As for Gavin, he was still gaping, trying to process what was actually happening.

"Director Gavin," Arkwell turned, making Gavin instantly close his mouth, "about what we discussed on the way in, I'll leave it to you. If there's anything else you want to tell me, do it later. Right now, I want to host my old friend."

Gavin was too confused to immediately respond to Arkwell's words. When he looked at Leon, he saw Leon giving a slight smile.

Old friend? Arkwell and Leon are old friends? Is that true?

"Come on, man. Let's talk in my office," Arkwell said.

"Sure," Leon replied, turning his body in the direction Arkwell was heading.

Before following his old friend, Leon briefly stared intently at the male receptionist.

"I'll see you later," he said, raising his chin.

The male receptionist's face suddenly went pale. His mouth was open, but no words came out.

...

A few minutes later, in Arkwell's office on the 25th floor...

"I really didn't expect to see you here, man. Or maybe, more precisely, I didn't think I would see you again," Arkwell said, sitting in his executive chair.

Leon smiled faintly, sitting in the chair directly across from Arkwell.

"Life is always unpredictable. Right? I myself never expected you to be this successful. This is incredibly impressive," Leon replied, sitting in the chair directly across from Arkwell.

On their way to the room just now, Arkwell asked a few things about Leon, and Leon explained what his old friend needed to know.

Of course, Leon did not tell the part about being recruited by The Nocturn and achieving success there. Wisely, Arkwell did not ask about sensitive personal matters.

"I knew you weren't who people thought you were. I knew it," Arkwell said, referring to the fake rape case that ensnared Leon five years earlier. "That's why I'm truly happy to see you're free and looking well."

"Thanks, buddy. I really appreciate that." Leon smiled.

Arkwell returned the smile. "Speaking of which, what brings you here? I know you didn't just want to meet and chat with me. Is there anything I can help you with, man?"

Leon nodded. This was the moment he had been waiting for.

"I want to invest in your company group. Is that possible?" he asked.

Arkwell frowned. "Invest? You mean inject capital into Astral Nyx Group?" Arkwell asked back.

"Yes. I'm even offering to buy 50% of Astral Nyx Group's shares, and you can use the money you get to expand your business reach outside the city. What do you think, man?"

The wrinkles on Arkwell's forehead deepened. "Are you serious, buddy? Sorry, I don't mean to offend you but... you know the money you'd have to pour in to buy 50% of Astral Nyx Group's shares is very, very substantial. Right?"

Leon grinned, nodding. "Yes, I know. And I'm ready to transfer the money right now. You just have to tell me your bank account number."

Arkwell squinted, tilting his head slightly.

Was his old friend joking? He didn't know. But from his confident demeanor and gaze, he didn't look like he was joking.

"Like I said earlier, man, life is always unpredictable. Just as you achieved success you might never have imagined you could achieve, so have I. Well, the details are different, of course, but you understand what I mean," Leon stated.

Keeping his mouth shut tight, Arkwell nodded.

"I see. So that's how it is. I'm happy for you, buddy. I'm genuinely happy about your situation now," he said, his eyes sparkling.

Leon raised both his eyebrows. "So, what about my offer? Do you accept it?"

Arkwell placed one hand on his chin, his eyes fixed on the desk.

If Leon could indeed buy 50% of Astral Nyx Group's shares, that would be a massive addition for him. As Leon said, he could use this money to develop his business, extending his business reach outside the city.

Certainly. He would be happy if that could happen.

However, one thing made him curious, and also anxious.

"May I know, why do you suddenly want to invest in Astral Nyx Group? What goal are you trying to achieve, man?"

"A goal, huh? Well, there are two I can mention. First, I want to help you become the richest person in Greystone Hollow, even in this country. I'd be very happy if that came true. And second, I have my own mission, and I need this giant company of yours to make it happen."

Arkwell looked at Leon critically. "What is your mission?"

Leon reached into the pocket of his jeans, taking something out and placing it on the desk.

A flash drive.

"Inside this flash drive is sensitive information about The Harrington family and The Kerstel family's businesses. I intend to destroy them," Leon stated.

Arkwell looked at Leon tensely. He picked up the flash drive.

"Is this your personal vendetta?" Arkwell asked.

"You could say that," Leon answered. "But don't worry. I won't endanger you or this business empire of yours. I've prepared a solid plan."

Arkwell looked at Leon with doubt, but then nodded.

"Interesting. To be honest, I don't like them either. I hear a lot of rumors about them. Behind the scenes, they do bad things to maintain the survival of their businesses," Arkwell said.

"But..." Arkwell looked at Leon critically again. "Do you really have the money? I mean, are you willing to pay for it right now?"

Leon smiled, showing his neat teeth.

"Yes, I'll transfer it to your account number right now. And you don't need to worry, even if this money isn't mine, it's not stolen or corrupt money. You can use it freely," Leon explained.

The two old friends stared at each other in silence for a while, then Arkwell nodded and picked up a paper note and a pen, writing something down.

"You can transfer it here. This is the amount you need to transfer," Arkwell said, sliding the paper note over to Leon.

Leon read it, nodding while raising one eyebrow. He didn't look shocked or surprised. In fact, he immediately took out his phone, starting to transfer the money Arkwell requested.

Arkwell watched Leon's movements carefully. This was his final test. If Leon could really transfer the money he asked for, there was no longer any reason for him to hesitate.

"I've transferred it. You can check now," Leon said, showing the transaction receipt on his phone screen.

With a frown, Arkwell opened the m-banking application on his phone, checking the transactions for that day. And his eyes widened. Leon had truly transferred the exact amount of money he had written on the paper note.

"With this, do we now own Astral Nyx Group together?" Leon asked.

Still frowning, Arkwell looked at Leon and nodded.

"Yes, absolutely. But to make all this official and legal, documents have to be prepared and signed. Is it okay with you if that's done later? I need time to prepare those documents."

"No problem," Leon answered. "But maybe, in return, I want to ask one thing from you."

"What is it? Just tell me."

Leon leaned his body closer to the desk, keeping his gaze sharp.

"That male receptionist in the lobby earlier, he annoyed me repeatedly. I want you to fire him right now."

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