Unexpected Rise of Leonard Storm

Chapter 8

The thunderstorm of shocks that ran through the hall was one that words were not found to describe.

Jaws were far apart and feet were numb. Even Wiles thought that the kid was going to accept his apologies as soon as he offered them to end things as soon as possible but it turned out that this young man was even more arrogant than he was.

He stared at everyone. His face was already flushed with so much embarrassment while the workers gossiped amongst themselves.

"There is no one that manager Wiles us going to kneel before him." They were assured of that.

But if only they knew what was at stake. Not only was he going to jail but all his properties were going to be confiscated which was something that he could not afford, at least not at the moment.

It took him quite a while but eventually, to the extreme shock of everyone present, he fell to his knees.

Even Ben could not help but smile this time. Seeing the almighty Wiles down to his knees. Even though they were friends didn't mean that he always overlooked his atrocities.

 But he had always kept a cool end. But now that he got orders from above, he knew that it was time to set boundaries between his friendship and his workplace.

"Please forgive me, sir! I was so arrogant and acted rashly towards you. Please give me one last chance sir." He pleaded for Leonard's Mercy.

"Am I running mad? Is this true?" Ms. An could not continue to watch the unfolding events as she covered her eyes with her face.

Leonard was more like the God in that place at the moment. He looked down on Ben and gave him a deadly slap that forced blood out of his nose.

"That's for being such a pervert." He gritted his teeth, letting out all the anger that he had always wanted to vent.

The crowd was still in a state of shock. This was happening so fast that their head was beginning to twist like a spine.

Even though he was boiling in rage on the inside as no one had ever treated him in such a manner, he knew that there was absolutely nothing that he could do about it 

Rather, he pushed a smile Forward and appreciated him instead, even after the way that he had been treated.

"Thank you very much, sir. Thank you for punishing me." He appreciated it. The crowd was still living in their astonishment.

After vetting out all his anger. There was no need to be angry anymore but there was still one thing that was left to be done.

"Now we made a bet about your asset. Are you still planning to back down from it?" Leonard inquired.

Even though it was going to be a pain losing something that he had worked so hard for, he could only put Forward a smile and say.

"Yes sir. I am a very trustworthy fellow?" He replied.

"I wish," Leonard muttered under his breath.

Now tasked with the ultimate power to choose anything that he wanted, he seemed to be thinking for a while. But in the real sense, his decision had already been made and he went ahead to say.

"Yes. I think this enterprise is going to be perfect." He replied, making Wiles's heart almost stop beating.

His head spun, margarine suddenly developed and he felt like pepping on himself. His real estate enterprise was about a fifth of his total assets.

It was a growing one in the city that could take over other industries. Researchers in the economic field of the city have already stated it.

Coupled with his immense love for this place, he was the CEO and also worked as a manager. Apart from being a prominent figure in the underworld, most of his time was spent here. 

Did that mean that he was going to lose the one that he loved most?

He could not speak and Ben could see the resentment in his eyes making him frown. He should be grateful that Leonard isn't even asking for all of his wealth.

Stepping forward, with a deadly frown on his face, Mr. Ben said.

"Is something wrong Mr. Wiles? Mr. Joel, Mrs. Heritage, Sir. Joshua. Would you want me to open first? I am going to give you the luxury of choosing the route to which your Downfall should begin. The frown on his face deepened.

Hearing these words made him shudder. It was as though a whole bucket of ice had been splashed all over his body and he could hardly breathe.

With a mighty shiver, he turned around towards Mr. Ben. These names that were just mentioned were one of the worst cases. He could not afford for even these names to be related to him.

"No! No! Ben. You don't have to. I will freely give it to my good sir. It would even be my pleasure." He returned his stare to Leonard still shivering.

Everyone was still in awful shock. This was the perfect definition of how the mighty had fallen for someone like Wiles.

"Good little doggy." Leonard touched Wiles on his chain, making him shiver even more.

Soon after, the documents of transfer were obtained. The process was faster due to the mighty influence of these two men, and in about thirty minutes, they were done and the real estate enterprise now belonged to Leonard.

"Nice doing business with you." Leonard ended with a smirk.

Ben walked up to him once they got outside and bowed slightly before him. "Young master, I am sorry for being late." He apologized.

"No worries. You did a perfect job." He responded.

Just then, footsteps could be heard from behind, and turning around, the eyes of Leonard and Sofia's clear blue eyes interlocked with each other.

The chemistry between them was strange. Her figure was seducing and Leonard could not help but outline her curves. She had the seducing aura for a lady.