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Chapter 257
Chapter 257
Chapter 257
An icy glint flashed in Leah’s eyes as her face darkened. Even the air around her seemed to turn colder from her fury. She was no docile person, and Olivia had just exhausted the last of her patience. Guess she wants the hard way. “You asked for this, Olivia. Let’s see how you can fight this off, you brat.”
She then left the room. A car was already waiting outside the hotel, and Leah climbed into it. Calmly, she said, “To the airport.” She wanted to welcome her future grandson-in-law herself. The Genius of Capitalis was about to arrive soon.
The driver froze for a moment and looked at the time. “It’s still early, madam. We’re going already?”
Leah nodded. “Yes. He’s the Genius of Capitalis after all. We need to be there early. It’s only courteous.”
The driver revved up the car and drove toward the airport.
Leah remained in her seat, her brows furrowed. Things were in a sensitive state. She had told the Genius of Capitalis everything about Pearson Group and its companies, but right before he came to check them out, five of the companies were under attack. What if he finds out? How am I supposed to mop things up? He’s going to think I lied to him. There’s no way we can ally with his backer if that were to happen.
The Genius of Capitalis was a powerful, talented, and prideful man. As the clock struck twelve, Leah arrived at the airport with trepidation in her heart. She kept checking the time and looking around.
Another hour went by, and the person she had been waiting for finally showed up. Three young men came out. The one in the lead was in casual attire. He was in his early twenties, and a pair of sunglasses sat on his nose. Both of his hands were in his pockets, and he looked regal. He was about six feet tall, lean, and more dashing than any famous supermodel. He held his head high like he was
looking down on everyone and everything. The air around him smelled like royalty, and it lent him the color of regality.
He was handsome and dashing. If there were any of the more easily excited girls around, they would scream at the sight of him. He was the Genius of Capitalis and the man of every woman’s dream, after all.
The men behind him were carrying his luggage. Obviously, they were his servants.
Leah sprang into action right away. She walked toward him, simpering. “Hello, Gunnar.”
“Hello, Madam Wilkerson,” said Gunnar Flynn coolly. He then walked away without even stopping. Despite her position, Leah was nothing to him.
Leah kept simpering. “Let’s go, Gunnar. I’ve reserved a room in Irieson’s best hotel. It must’ve been an exhausting trip. Let’s get something to eat, and then we can talk.”
“It’s alright, Madam Wilkerson. We have a few business outlets here too, so I have lodging and food covered. I’ll tell you about my decision tomorrow, so this can wait.” Gunnar went to the roadside and got into a Benz, then he left, ignoring Leah.
Leah was left behind, and she looked a little miffed. Her warm welcome was met with a cold reception. She might be a brazen and almost shameless woman, but even she felt a little awkward.
“The hell was that attitude? He thinks he’s a big shot. He’s just the Genius of Capitalis. Boy, I don’t even want to think about his attitude if he gets the title of ‘Genius of Droycore’. You’re still his elder, and he showed you no respect at all.”
Leah heaved a sigh and saw Gunnar off coldly, then she waved at the driver. She climbed back into her car and returned to the hotel. She knew Gunnar looked down on her, but she couldn’t do anything
about it. He was powerful enough to do that. The lad was as arrogant as they came, treating everything as inferior to them.
Back in the Benz, a middle-aged man handed Gunnar a file. “This is the file you asked for, sir.”
Gunnar grunted and took his sunglasses off, then grabbed the file and looked through it.
“We’ve looked into Olivia’s background, sir. She’s the top beauty in this city, and she’s also a business genius. Everyone knows that.”
Even without the explanation, Gunnar knew that. He was already going through that part, and he nodded.
The man stopped for a moment. “But there’s one problem: Olivia is the sacrifice, and she carries on her the weight of ensuring the survival of the Six Greatest Families.”
“I know, but that’s no big deal.” Leah had told him about that, and she had her own way to deal with it. He didn’t care about that matter at all, since the hag would settle it for him. Her family might be a little damaged, but they still had enough power to pull Olivia out of being a sacrifice.
Gunnar closed the file and smiled. Judging from what he knew about Olivia so far, he liked her. “Arrange a meeting for us. I want to see Olivia.”
The man said, “Of course, sir. Right away.” He whipped his phone out and called his men. It was easy to arrange a meeting between Olivia and Gunnar. All he had to do was call Leah. He trusted that she would make the arrangements. She’d love it if she knew Mr. Flynn has taken an interest in her granddaughter. “Don’t let me down, Olivia.”
Once the arrangements were done, the man said, “It’s been a long journey. Why don’t we catch a break?”
Gunnar shook his head. “Take me to Prescott Hospital.”
“You wish to go to the hospital? But why, sir?”
“Yes, and it’s because I want to see Mr. Hofstead.”
Gunnar’s father gave him a task before he left. There was one job he must not botch during his trip to Irieson, and that was to meet Quincy Hofstead. That was one thing he would not put aside that easily.