The Billionaire's Trials

002: Meeting Mr Greene.

Leo clapped absentmindedly with the rest of the crowd but his eyes stayed on the stage. The second reason why he is at the banquet tonight is to meet the mastermind of all these.

He wants to meet the mysterious Mr Greene, the man that had single handedly led Greene's conglomerate to success for years. The man seems to be the only solution to his current problem.

If he could just meet up with Mr Greene once, perhaps he'd be able to convince him... Convince him to help him in creating another PLATINUM. Perhaps the man will be convinced to help him in creating a new jewelry company.

Just one word from the man, it can easily make Leo's worries disperse. Even though barely anyone knows who Mr Greene is or what he looks like because his conglomerate has always been headed by representatives, everyone actually holds that man in high accord.

If Mr Greene is willing to sponsor his new business idea, he is certain that he would make another insurmountable feat in the business world and put those traitors in their places.

Leo clapped again when another representative of the Greene's ended his speech. His eyes darted to and fro the stage, hoping that Mr Greene would really show up.

Due to his unwavering focus, he is unaware of the eyes staring at him intently. "We hope everyone will have a great night!," The last representative spoke and Leo finally frowned.

Seems like the intro is over but Mr Greene didn't show up at all. Leo finally let himself clench those fists tightly like he had wanted to since he stepped into the banquet.

He looked around and noticed Mandy staring at him. He grew even more furious and turned to walk away. It's no use staying anymore since the banquet is over.

He doesn't even have the appetite to eat with the way his stomach is constantly churning in disgust. But just as he was almost at the entrance, he noticed that the hall quietened again like the first time he walked in.

He immediately turned around and saw that they were all looking at him like they had seen something interesting. He arched an eyebrow in confusion at this.

But before he even had time to think, six bodyguards approached him. He walked backwards subconsciously while others watched him.

He was hauled off the ground and taken out of the banquet before he even had a chance to react. When they got outside the hall, he struggled and finally spoke,"You could have just directed me out without doing this. I'm not a damsel in distress and I can walk."

His tone was however gentle. If he is indeed getting kidnapped, he couldn't behave rashly. The bodyguards exchanged a look like they were telling each other that he is actually correct but they were already so used to violence that they did that.

So they released him a bit, at least to give him freedom to walk. Leo's eyes twinkled when they stopped in front of a mansion that is located just opposite the hall.

He didn't even notice the hall when he had first arrived but why are they bringing him there?

They led him to the magnificent looking sitting room and he suddenly felt nostalgic. He also had one house that had this exact same design but now...

"Mr Greene, did we get the right person?," One of the bodyguards asked. That was when Leo noticed the old man that was sitting on a sofa in the center of the room.

He scrutinized the man and realized that the man was also doing the same thing. Judging from the expensive tuxedo, matching shoes, rolex wristwatch and the powerful aura he emitted, Leo could see that the man is no ordinary person.

Who is he? Why have they brought him here? He failed to acknowledge the name the bodyguard had addressed the man with.

"Yes... You can leave," Leo watched the man dismiss the bodyguards with a wave of his hand.

"Why are you standing over there, Leonardo? Come over and sit with me," Leo was stunned when he heard a complete stranger pronounce the full spelling of his name. No one addressed him like that anymore, not since...

"Who are you?," He asked, still feeling hesitant. Mr Greene gave him a weary smile and told him,"Boy, you've grown really disrespectful. You didn't even bother to greet your godfather." His tone showed the amusement he was feeling.

Leo froze. What is this man talking about? What godfather? Who the heck is he!? A door made a creaking sound and someone pushed in a cart filled with sumptuous meals.

Leo tried to refrain himself from reacting but his eyes widened at the different dishes on the plates. Meals, he'd never seen before and some that he was familiar with.

As the maid laid out the foods on the small glass table, Mr Greene urged Leo again,"Come over. Why do you keep standing there? These meals won't vanish without someone eating them."

Leo swallowed his doubt and walked to the nearest seat opposite the table. He looked at the old man who nodded at him with a smile. Grabbing a plate, he tried to caution himself,'Leo... This is crazy. You don't even know this man and you are sitting with him to eat!'

But I guess his stomach won the battle because as soon as he tasted just a spoonful, he couldn't stop himself from devouring the rest. He couldn't remember the last time he tasted something as good as this.

It's usually stale bread for breakfast, buns for lunch and leftover pizza for dinner. Mr Greene watched Leo with an emotionless face trying not to show how he really feels.

Leo's plate was almost empty when he finally spoke,"I'm James Greene... The person you have been searching for." Just as expected, Leo choked.

"I knew this would happen... That's why I let you finish with your food first," James mumbled as he stretched a cup of water to Leo who quickly collected it and drained the cup.

He gasped for air as his brain tried to register what he just heard. Mr Greene!?