She Is A CEO

Chapter 1146 Waiting for You

When Leon left, he didn't notice the figure standing at the corner of the elevator. After he was gone, the figure walked straight to the CEO's office.

Jacob heard a knock on his door and thought it was Leon coming back. He looked down at his files and asked, "What brings you back?"

"It's me, Mr. Wood," said Tommy, one of Jacob's trusted associates who Sage had taken note of in their private room that night.

"Tommy?" Jacob was surprised because Tommy rarely came to see him alone. He wasn't particularly bright but he had a strong sense of loyalty which made Jacob trust him implicitly. "What happened?" But as soon as Jacob asked this question, Tommy hesitated and lost his earlier confidence.

"What is it?" Jacob walked over with interest when he saw that something serious must have happened to make this usually wooden man look so grave.

"Mr. Wood," said Tommy slowly after some hesitation. "Do you plan on abandoning us in the future?"

Jacob laughed wryly, "Why would you think that way?"

Tommy frowned for a moment before continuing, "A while ago when I was drinking with Leon and others... I overheard something... and I just wanted to ask you about it."

"Oh? What did they say?" asked Jacob raising an eyebrow slightly.

"Mr. Wood," began Tommy carefully. "I'm not trying to cause trouble or anything like that, but even though everyone knows how loyal Leon is towards you... he still said something like this..." "He said what exactly?" The patience in Jacob's voice started wearing thin by now.

"Leon said we're all just thugs who don't belong here in such an upstanding company like yours, so once everything is done here, there might be a possibility that those who know your true identity will be..." But before finishing his sentence, Tommy glanced up at Jacob's face instead.

Jacob smiled; he understood what Tommy wanted to say next.

"Get rid of you when I'm done with that?".

He never expected Leon would have such thoughts but then again, Jacob could understand why. Leon was not only one of those closest associates who knew him best, but also someone who had introduced other brothers into his circle. He may be impulsive sometimes, but always stood by him through thick and thin. So given their current situation, it wasn't surprising for him to think ahead about what might happen next. And truthfully speaking, Jacob couldn't help but admit that Leon really understood him too well!

Tommy didn't dare nod his head in agreement.

"Who else was drinking that night?" Jacob asked again.

Tommy thought for a moment and listed all the brothers who had been drinking with them that night, specifically mentioning Sage. "Everyone's demeanor seemed off at the time, but in the end, it was Sage who calmed everyone down. He told us not to worry about the future and focus on doing well for you now. Our future will naturally be taken care of."

"Sage said that?" Jacob laughed as he didn't expect him to defend himself behind his back.

"He did everything he could for you," Tommy agreed.

"What about you?" Jacob asked intentionally.

"Of course I believe in you!" Tommy lifted his head without hesitation and said, "When we were homeless in USA before, we often faced discrimination. The life we have now is all thanks to you, Mr. Wood! I remember your kindness!"

"Good," Jacob praised as he walked up and patted Tommy's shoulder saying, "I'm glad you trust me so much! There are some things I only tell one person like you... Do you know why Kevin betrayed me? Because he felt I favored you guys too much! But little did he know that you guys are people who have lived through thick and thin with me. I would never treat any of my brothers unfairly! Leon has his reasons for thinking what he does too but let me assure you, I won't burn bridges or forget those who helped me."

"Mr. Wood!" Tommy was moved by what Jacob had just said, almost wanting to kneel down before him.

Jacob smiled knowingly at how grateful Tommy looked but inside he couldn't help laughing at how foolish this guy was...

"But since Leon has such thoughts towards me, there is something I need your help with," said Jacob putting away his smile, once more becoming serious again as he spoke to Tommy.

"What do want from me Mr. Wood?"

"Leon is loyal to me but still harbors some selfishness. It doesn't sit right with him so investigate what exactly it is that Leon has been doing within the company secretly. If there's anything strange or unusual happening, then find out quietly without alarming anyone else, and then report back directly to only me."

"Mr. Wood...you want..." This was why Tommy hesitated earlier because Leon was like a brother whom Tommy didn't want to harm, yet he also couldn't keep secrets from Jacob either. Otherwise, it would weigh heavily on him emotionally if Jacob blamed him later on over this matter.

"Don't worry about it. Whatever happens between Leon and me will remain between us," reassured Jacob appearing sincere while actually being dismissive of Tommy's concerns.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

"Okay, I'll listen to you," Tommy replied without hesitation.

At the end of June, the Development Zone Project in the East of the City, jointly developed by Webbex Group, Branch of Davonnis and Stable Growth, was about to be officially completed. Once put into use, it would play a crucial role in Athegate's economic development. The government also gave strong support and attention. Arthur was busy with final settlement and review matters during this time. He was so busy that he had to cancel several dates with Lucia that they had planned together. He also came home later every day than before, but no matter how late it was when he arrived home, there was always a light on for him.

After parking his car in the garage and seeing the light still on in the living room while looking at his watch which already pointed at two o'clock, Arthur felt both heartbroken and touched.

"Lucia..." Just as he reached for the doorknob on their porch, Lucia opened it before him. She must have heard his engine sound and rushed over immediately to wait for him at their door first thing. Arthur didn't know what else to say to express his love so he just extended his arms out towards her warm body and held her tightly.

As he smelled her hair fragrance all over again after such a long day's work, it seemed like all fatigue disappeared from him instantly. "Why are you so late today?"

Arthur had been leaving early every morning lately only coming back very late tonight around two o'clock. He felt sorry that Lucia waited up every night for him but she probably felt sorry too about how hardworking he was.

"These last few days are critical review stages. I couldn't relax." Arthur let go of Lucia, habitually stroking her hair as usual while saying, "You can go ahead sleep first."

"If you don't come back home, then who am I supposed to sleep with?" Lucia teased playfully but softened her tone after seeing Arthur's guilty expression then snuggled back into his embrace saying, "I just want to wait for you."