Love's Change of Heart

She calmly reassured him, "I understand what you are trying to say. But, have you ever wondered

about the reason why the Crossley Group became what it is today? It's because the corruption began

from the very roots. Leroy was the source of the corruption. If we wish to save the Crossley Group, it is

necessary to remove all the rotten parts. Otherwise, the Crossley Group will continue to rot away, little

by little, until it perishes completely."

He probably did not expect her to speak such grand words. Thus, he raised his eyebrows in surprise.

She added, "But you're right. It's only right to celebrate after receiving such a large sum of money.

You've worked hard throughout this period. Please help me organize a gathering of the executives. You

can also decide the location."

"A gathering of the executives? Do you plan to invite Jimmy?"

"Of course. The money came from him. So, isn't it only appropriate to invite him?"

He laughed. "Are you trying to make him explode from rage?"

The corners of her mouth lifted into a smirk. "It's decided then. I'm going to visit my friend tonight, so

please inform the others for me."

He rose to his feet and stretched. "Fine. It's my fault for accepting the salary. Unfortunately, I have to

work since I've already taken your money."

Half an hour later, news of tonight's gathering involving all of Crossley Group's executives spread

throughout the company.

Jimmy had just arrived home when he heard the news. He was so furious that he nearly kicked a hole

in the door. He finally suppressed his rage and issued a command after hurling abuse after abuse at

Leanna. "Convey the message! Nobody is allowed to attend the gathering! If anybody dares to attend,

then they can walk themselves out of the Crossley Group tomorrow morning!"

His assistant beside him stammered, "M-Mr. Ollander, we can control those on our side. But... Those

whom Miss McKinney recruited do not listen to us!"

Jimmy grabbed his assistant by the collar and kicked him harshly. "You f*cking useless good-for-

nothing! Is there nothing you can do if they won't listen to you? If anybody tries to attend, intercept

them on the road and break their legs! Let's see how they attend in that condition!"

"Yes... Yes..."

However, Jimmy did not expect one thing—he was not the only one who had plans. Freddie had also

prepared countermeasures in advance. While his subordinates were waiting beside the cars of these

executives, he had already arranged for a bus to transport everybody away.

After Leanna flounced out from the Crossley Group, she entered the car and called Aidan without any

delay. When he answered the phone, she immediately asked, "When will you get home tonight?"

Aidan's voice was very low. "Hmm?"

"I need to visit Zoe, but I don't know when my visit will end. So, if you have nothing particularly urgent

on your end, you should head home directly."

"Okay."

When she heard the silence on his end, she suddenly had a bad feeling and probed tentatively in a

small voice, "Are you in a meeting?"

There was a pause for several seconds. Then, she heard his amused voice on the phone. "Yeah."

She immediately went silent at his answer. The instant she ended the call, she yelled at no one in

particular, "Next time, don't answer my call if you're in a meeting!"

She huffily tossed her phone to the side, took a deep breath before securing her safety belt, and drove

toward Zoe's residence.

When she arrived downstairs, she thought about buying some fresh fruits and vegetables. However,

she recalled that Daniel had gone to the market this morning. So, she became worried that they might

not finish all the food they bought in time. Eventually, she decided to head upstairs without making a

stopover.

She stood outside the door and pressed the doorbell.

It didn't take long for the door to open. Daniel's figure appeared at the door. "Miss McKinney, why are

you here?"

Leanna replied, "I came to visit Zoe."

Daniel turned sideways and made way for her to pass. "She is in her room. You can go ahead and

enter."

"Okay."

After she entered the house, she found that the whole living room was far brighter than before.

Everything was neat and tidy, and there was no mess in sight. Moreover, a strong aroma lingered in the

air because Daniel was making soup in the kitchen.

Inside the bedroom, Zoe was sitting on the bed and looking out the window with blank eyes.

Leanna closed the door behind her and walked over. "What are you looking at?"

Zoe immediately came back to her senses upon hearing Leanna's voice. "You're finally here, Nana!

Please help me!"

Leanna was puzzled, so she tilted her head in confusion.

Zoe complained weakly, "I've been lying on the bed for the whole day! Daniel won't let me go anywhere

except for the bathroom! I'm so uncomfortable! It feels like my limbs are going to atrophy! At this

moment, I'd be willing even if you asked me to run ten laps around the garden downstairs!"

Leanna sat by the bed and mercilessly rejected her plea, "In your current condition, you should be on

bed rest and recuperating."

"It's only been less than a day, and it's already so torturous! When will this torture end?"

She smiled and promised, "We'll definitely go out and have fun once you've fully recovered."