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
"My biological father has passed away, and my mother married a man. My step father doesn't like Grandma living with him, so I have to stay here with Grandma. We can't afford land in residential areas." Elena explained her situation with a tight feeling in her chest. She averted her gaze from Leon, hiding her teary eyes."Do you want to move from here?" Leon asked."Of course! Who really wants to stay here forever?" Elena said with a bitter laugh.Leon could understand what Elena was feeling. The girl wiped the corners of her eyes to make sure there weren't any glints of tears in her eyes and then looked up at Leon."Do you live in the city?" Elena asked.Leon nodded. "Yes, I was born and raised in the city. I've never lived in a village, especially in the middle of a forest like this.""I wish I could be like you. If I lived in the city, surely I would be able to get a better job than just being a farmer.""Maybe one day you can move there.""I hope."Leon checked the time on his cell
Renee took Elena's hand and led her into the house. Meanwhile, Leon was still waiting outside."Tell me, who is that man?" Renee asked while looking at Elena sharply. She grabbed Elena's wrist."Hmm..." Elena looked hesitant to answer her mother's question. But seeing her daughter, who was blushing, Renee could guess it."How dare you date a poor man? I told you a long time ago to only date rich men! That's the only thing that can change your life! Don't you wish you could get out of the forest?" Renee cursed at her daughter."Of course I want to get out of the forest, so I will go to the city and look for work there. "I'm sure I'll be fine with him," said Elena.Renee snorted. "Elena, Elena. If you lived in a city with a man working as a waiter in a restaurant, do you think you would be happy? It's even possible that your life will be much worse than in the forest!"Elena shook off the grip of her mother's hand. "Stop insulting him, Mother! I can feel he is a good man, even much bette
After arriving in Auckland, Leon and Elena went straight to their apartment. One day earlier, Leon asked the Jensen family's butler to find a common apartment for him, and he also told his entire family to hide Leon's true identity from Elena. He just wanted to see Elena love him for who he was, not for his wealth. Even more so after he saw how greedy Elena's family was.Leon unlocked Elena's apartment, and the woman immediately entered the room excitedly. "I like this room!" Elena exclaimed.Leon would also live in the apartment, but they wouldn't live in the same room. Leon's room was right next to Elena's."I'm so glad you like it," Leon said.Elena walked over to the bed and lay down there. She was very moved to feel a soft bed because, before, she only lived in a hut. Even this room was wider than the hut."Elena, you can take a rest. You must be so tired."Elena rose from her bed. "What about my job? I want to work soon. Can you help me apply for a job?" she asked.Leon nodded.