Anastasia shook her head in response to Jasmine's request. "Sorry, Jasmine, but I can't. I don't want your father to insult my father again.""This time he is really conscious, I beg you to come there with uncle." Anastasia still begged her cousin."I can't, Jasmine. Please go! I have to prepare to return to Canada soon," Anastasia ordered as she stood up and pointed towards the door. She was forced to send Leon and Jasmine away so that this problem wouldn't drag on any further.Her disappointment in Dimitri ran deep. She couldn't trust him anymore.Jasmine took a deep breath. She and Leon got up from their seats and were forced to leave. When they reached the doorway, Rudolf came there. The old man greeted his niece."Jasmine!" greeted Rudolf with his warm smile."Uncle, I want to talk to you." Jasmine held Rudolf's hand and begged him. "My father is aware now of all the mistakes he has made. He wants to meet you. That's why I came here to invite you to meet him," she whined."No, Da
In a cafe with a classic interior, Claire sat alone in the corner of the place.The busy atmosphere of the cafe did not make her feel entertained. Claire stared out the window blankly. Her mind wandered all over the place.She was lost in thought, taking several deep breaths. She tried to act normal, but the sadness in her eyes seemed to be an explanation without being asked."Gosh, what should I do?" Claire muttered, asking herself.Now, she was experiencing extraordinary sadness. After months of trying to recover from her company, which had gone bankrupt, she began to feel the development of her business.However, the new company she started experienced very slow development. Claire felt this was even more difficult than the previous one.Claire took the white cup from the table and sipped the tea slowly. While looking into the situation that was currently felt.The sadness really hit Claire. She thought hard about how to advance her business. It is impossible to continue to let the
Claire was interested in the Jensen family's line of companies, but she won't be trying to work with them for now. She didn't even dare submit a cooperation proposal.Emma looked thoughtful. "How about a company from the Braun family? I heard that this company is growing very fast.""Who is the CEO of this company?" Claire asked."Anastasia Braun. If I'm not wrong, this company also received help from Jasmine Braun and the Jensen family, therefore, if we can work together with this company, then I'm sure our company will definitely develop rapidly," explained Emma."What? The Jensen family? I even don't dare to send them a proposal if they are still related to that wealthy family." Claire looked doubtful. "But this is not The Jensen Family's company. Don't worry, It's still different although this company got help from them." "Are you sure, Emma?""Trust me, Mrs., they will definitely accept this cooperation.""Okay, I agree. Then immediately send a cooperation proposal," Claire orde
Anastasia immediately turned to Claire, scanning her from head to toe. "Who are you to dare talk to me like that? This is my office, I have the right to invite whoever I want.""N-no, it's not like that, Miss Anastasia. I'm Claire Weber, your business partner to be. I just want to remind you that this man is not really sincere with you. He will only take advantage from you, Miss." Claire pointed at Leon confidently, as if he really were a criminal. Anastasia didn't understand what Claire was trying to explain. She also didn't accept what Claire said about Leon. She stared at the man for a moment, then turned to Claire."Watch your mouth! Leon isn't—""Anastasia!" Leon prevented Anastasia from continuing speaking. He shook his head slowly, then immediately grabbed Anastasia's hand and left.Anastasia wanted to protest, but Leon shook his head again as a sign of forbidding her. She wanted to defend Leon, she couldn't accept Claire saying bad things about him. However, because Leon kept
Claire propped her chin up with a blank stare. In front of her was a pile of files that she had not touched.Instead of checking the report file, the woman seemed to be lost in thought, thinking about what happened yesterday."Mrs. Claire?" Emma's voice broke Clarie's reverie. The woman gasped."What's the matter, Emma? You surprised me!" said Claire, then adjusted her sitting position."I've been calling your name ever since. It seems like you were so distracted that you didn't hear what I said," complained Emma, then sat in the chair in front of Claire. Only the table was a partition between the two.Claire seemed to be thinking about something, then looked at Emma. "I feel something is strange."Not understanding what Clarie meant, Emma frowned. "What is that?""Yesterday, when I went to Anastasia Braun's company, I met Leon," said Clarie, then looked at her assistant to find out Emma's response."Leon? What was he there for?" asked Emma, curious."I also wonder why he is in Anastas
Hearing that question, Claire snorted. She didn't expect that Leon would still have the confidence to say such things. "Jealous? You seem to forget that many men also approach me. I just want to know how you got access to those rich women," replied Claire angrily. Leon smiled bitterly. "Just tell me you're jealous. I'm fine with that," he spoke as she folded his arms across his stomach.Since the divorce occurred and his heart was so hurt, Leon preferred to ignore the attitude shown by Claire. He didn't want to worry about every word his ex-wife said."No! I'm not jealous, you understand? And I will never feel that!" countered Claire, defending her answer.In the slightest, it never occurred to her to fall in love with Leon again. That was useless, and the poor man could never have hope for the future. Leon chuckled. "Otherwise, what are you angry for?"For a moment, Claire fell silent. What Leon said was true. Why would she keep talking if she wasn't jealous? Claire felt like curs
"I don't mean to defend Claire, but I think you can wait 3 months to see the progress of the collaboration. If there are still no results, then the best decision is to end it," Leon gave his opinion.Anastasia sighed. "You're right, I'll give the company some time."After entering the VIP room, Leon remained there until the party ended. When Claire wanted to go home, she looked around first with the intention of looking for her ex-husband."Hmm, where is he?" muttered Claire who couldn't find the man's whereabouts."Mrs. Claire, let's go home now!" ask Emma. She realized that Claire seemed to be looking for someone. Emma mentioned it too. "It looks like the man has come home," she said.Claire immediately looked at Emma with a frown. "I'm not looking for anyone," she said evasively."I didn't say that you were looking for someone," replied Emma, shrugging her shoulders."Let's go home, Emma!"*** Leon felt bored with his routine. He wanted to go somewhere new. The hustle and bustle of
The girl threw a rope at Leon, and Leon climbed out of the hole. He managed to get out of there."Thank God, I can finally get out!" said Leon as he lay down on the ground. His breathing sounded irregular.Leon glanced at the girl beside him. "Thank you very much! I already owe you my life," he said with a smile.The girl just nodded and didn't say anything. Leon frowned as he watched the girl, who seemed shy.Leon sat down and asked her. "Oh by the way, I'm Leon. What's your name?""I'm Elena," Elena answered while looking at Leon."Do you live around here?" Leon asked."Yes, my house is not far from here," replied Elena. She noticed the wounds on Leon's hands and feet. "Your hands and feet are injured, I can treat them.""Really?"Elena nodded. "Yes. Let's go to my house. I'll treat your wounds there."Elena walked first, and Leon walked after her. They arrived at a small hut in the middle of the forest. Leon looked around Elena's house to see the girl's neighbors, but she didn't see