The Traps of Black Swan

Chapter 516 - A Lonely Bird

If the evidence was valid, Aaron wouldn't have romanced Aarvi in his office. He would have spoken with Aarvi if he didn't know about money laundering or he would have alerted Aarvi to clean up if he knew of Aarvi laundering.

His carefreeness only meant that he knew Aarvi well and that's the fake evidence. Anyhow, she hadn't discerned it and submitted it to the chief so that they could do the verification.

However, her chief was disappointed in her, for the first time. She knew he was punishing her for believing and getting influenced by random people. But to verify it, she had to use military resources, hence she had submitted the evidence to her chief.

Leon pretended to be sighing and weak as he sat down. He didn't expect this outcome. He had expected Charlotte to take action, seize Skylar's funds, and raid the company with the tax department. That would disturb Skylar for a week and they would lose a few million per day.

Meanwhile, Aarvi would have to stay in the office or her house without any communication device. It would have got him the perfect time to ruin Skylar and bring down Aarvi on her knees.

"I knew it." His ailing voice sounded as he shook his head and sighed long.

Elder Harmon who was going towards the door to take a small walk wanted to spat the blood. He glanced at Charlotte, she might be morally upright, he doubted if she could discern Leon's acting. Without bothering, he went out for a stroll on the lawn.

Charlotte's brows lifted at Leon's actions. He pinched between his brows in deep thought and also revealed his lost, helpless expression. This man was always hard to read for her. He gave her a vibe of he could make or break her career. But she couldn't just believe him or ignore him.

Leon realized she didn't have independent power and she would reach her chief. He needed a tough plan to trouble Aarvi and Skylar so that Aarvi would focus on the company when he strikes at her.

One point was out of his context, Dax Grant. Leon had assumed Dax was just an employee under her and the face of Skylar Industries to the world. He didn't know Aarvi was a planner, a mastermind. Hence Aarvi gets so much free time in the day to plan against him. 

Whereas Dax was the real strength who puts her plans into action. Leon has yet to realize the true power of Dax at managing company and handling problems, 

"I had thought money and power wouldn't affect military officers. I guess I was wrong." Leon breathed in loss, shaking his head in resignation.

Charlotte frowned at his words. Of course, it didn't matter to them. They serve the country, inside and at the border, money, name, and fame were never a matter to them. "What do you mean?" She questioned coldly.

Leon hid the evil smirk on his face. "You- you don't know? Major General Louis is President Rivas's maternal Uncle." Aaron's mother's brother.

Charlotte's eyes widened ever so slightly. She hadn't considered that. Aaron just needed to make a call, and it also incensed her, at the thought of Aaron asking her chief to punish her or hold her promotions. She had respected her chief a lot, not it was wavering.

Leon had his head half low and noticed Charlotte's reaction. Why did he choose Charlotte?

He didn't choose her because she was Parkinson or she knew the Rivas family. He chose her because she was antisocial, she won't sit and share with anybody. She was a lonely bird who had big ambitions to reach and achieve great things.

He knew fooling her was difficult and it might backfire him. Anyway, he still took a chance as it won't hurt him in any way.

However, Charlotte hissed as it was still difficult for her to completely believe him, "You think it's easier to fool?"

Leon wasn't offended. It seemed like only Aarvi aka Ava Kelly could imbalance his emotions. He shook his head, "Fool?" He tried his all to appear innocent without letting go of his helpless gaze, "You tell me, what will I get from fooling you and pointing at President Evans? We aren't in the same business field, we don't know each other. I thought you were a strict and sensible officer so I reached out for you."

Charlotte had gone through Skylar and Harmon Industries so whatever Leon said made sense. She was almost convinced to go against her chief after hearing Leon. She wanted to find valid proof against Aarvi and submit it to her chief. If he still stops her, she could reach out to higher authorities and also complain about her chief's unlawful act.

She warned before storming out, "You better be right."

Leon simpered, 'What will you do if I am not?' She could do nothing. He could change the situation around if Charlotte blames him. She came to ask for a bribe and witnesses would be his butler and other maids.

If his indirect attacks keep Aarvi busy, he could rest at ease until Harmon Industries gets the Chemical manufacturing project. Then he could freely attack her.

In the home office, Leon opened his laptop and smirked. There was one project Skylar, Rivas, and Harmon were planning to acquire. That was a resort on an island. He initially planned to send Dylan, but he decided to go as it was a joint discussion and information has it that Dax was busy on different projects during the same time so Aarvi would definitely go there.

'I will decide on our next meeting.' He smugly smiled at the picture of Ava Kelly in the wedding gown.

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In the car towards the Rivas mansion

After a round of tests and finding no complications, Aarvi was discharged from the hospital. Sitting on the back seats with Aaron, Aarvi was busy using Aaron's mobile for quite a long as her mobile was left out in the mini theatre of the Rivas mansion.

After a few minutes, "Ronron, all your works are rearranged. Secretary Wen will reach home with urgent files, then he will report to you."

Aaron had thought she was arranging her work. He hummed, glancing at her as he pulled her closer to him. He wanted to be with her so that she doesn't have to take on everything alone.

Putting her head on his shoulder, Aarvi hugged his arm. After remembering everything, she needed time to calm down. It was too heavy for her handle hence it was making her feel weak and sleepy. 

She had informed Dax about some important things he might have to be prepared for and her other work could be awaited. So she thought to solve a problem before she could catch some sleep.

First, she tested the surface of the water, "Shall we go back to Avron mansion?" She asked. 

Aaron hummed in thoughts as he responded, "Let's get rid of Leon first." That way, Aarvi could be closer to the city to handle things easily and avoid unnecessary travel.

Aarvi hummed in acceptance.  Since he was calm, she came to the main question, "Are you angry at grandfather?"

Aaron didn't respond. Aarvi could only sigh and try to coax him, "It's pretty normal that elders don't take kids' every word seriously. Grandfather didn't mean to hurt my memories, it was hard for him to believe that you were going against him for a girl who you had met just a year or two before. You-"

Aaron shifted, taking his arm away from her hold. He wasn't as kind as her.

Aarvi stiffened, she knew he had a hard time while longing to reach her and she had completely forgotten him. She hadn't thought of the fact that talking to Jordan might make him angered more and he will need time.

Aaron changed the topic as he helped her lay on the seat and placed her head on his lap, "Sleep for some time." He was gentle but there was no mirth.

Aarvi hummed to give him some time as forcing him wouldn't have a good result. She thought about speaking with Jordan in the afternoon. 

She looked at Aaron's stoic face while he gazed outside, "Please rest with me." She knew he didn't have a good rest.

His face softened hearing her. He dipped his head as he lifted her from his lap and planted a soft kiss on her forehead, "Don't be so polite with me."

With the memories, she still needed time to settle down. She nodded in response and soon dozed off while he caressed her head.