Eileen and her group decided to go out for a drive in the countryside.
Leonard had no interest in joining them, so he excused himself.
Many people sighed in relief. Clearly, they felt uncomfortable with Leonard, an outsider. Only Marianna showed a hint of regret.
Rexâs car was already waiting downstairs.
When Marianna and the other women stood by the window, they watched Leonard get into a millionâ
dollar car and leave the community.
A woman standing next to them couldnât help but comment, âLeonard must be a big shot. He even has a car to pick him up.â
Hearing this, Mariannaâs eyes lit up with joy. She quickly added, âThatâs right. He lives in Shoal Manor.
He has many subordinates.â
âBut compared to the Rodgers family, even the richest person in Newden City doesnât stand a chance.â
Eileenâs words discouraged Marianna.
Marianna fell silent.
Yes, not just Eileen and her group, but the rest of the Rodgers family would think the same.
Newden City did not have many big shots.
âThe fact that Leonard is valued by Miss Rodgers means heâs no ordinary man. But when Zavier comes to Newden City, Leonard might be brought down to earth. He might even meet a tragic end.â
Kayla said this with a strange tone.
For a moment, those who were surprised by Leonardâs status began to mourn for him.
âWith me protecting him, I wonât let Zavier harm him.â
Marianna announced loudly.
Everyone sighed and said nothing.
Their expressions said it all.
Inside the car, Leonard sat in the backseat.
Rex turned around and said, âMr. Santos, thereâs a traitor in Mr. Clarksonâs company. They stole confidential information and attempted to defect. They have now escaped to Newden City and been caught by Mr. Clarksonâs men, but theyâve hidden the information. Theyâre fearless and wonât cooperate. Mr. Clarkson wants you to try and handle it.â
âOkay.â
Leonard nodded.
As it was Ibrahimâs request, Leonard wouldnât refuse.
Moreover, he wanted to learn more about Ibrahim.
âAre we going there now?â
Leonard asked.
Rex shook his head.
âThe one guarding the traitor is a subordinate of Mr. Clarkson. They donât even trust me. I donât know the exact location. I will drop you at your villa and then contact him.
âOnce I confirm the location, Iâll come and pick you up.â
âOkay.â
Leonard nodded before closing his eyes to rest.
In the afternoon.
Leonard visited the Santos Group, but he didnât inform the staff.
He went up to the top floor alone to meet Gracia.
11-02 He got a sense of the companyâs current situation and left.
The very next morning.
After Leonard had practiced martial arts, he went to a local eatery for breakfast. He then prepared to go out and explore.
Leonard had spent his entire educational life from elementary school to university in Newden City. This city was filled with his memories.
He remembered stopping at the large food stall near his university. Back then, he was pursuing Emily.
He had taken his allowance and treated Emilyâs dormmates to dinner.
But after that meal, he had to live on plain bread for the rest of the month. It made him think about how foolish he had been.
At that moment, a call came in from Rex.
âMr. Santos, where are you? Iâm coming to pick you up now.â
After telling Rex his location, Leonard put the phone in his pocket. He looked up, and he froze.
He saw Emily, dressed in black, holding the arm of a middleâaged man with chubby cheeks. They were walking toward him.
Looking at how close they were, Leonard felt that they seemed like a couple. The man looked like he was in his forties and was quite unattractive.
He had a gold chain around his neck and a small bag around his waist.
Emily noticed Leonard. She instantly dropped her head, feeling guilty.
She despised Leonard. If it werenât for him, the Loftus family wouldnât have kicked her out, Now, the last person she wanted to see was Leonard.
After all, if she hadnât run off and married Kylo but instead waited for Leonard outside, Leonardâs love for her would have spoiled her.
âDennis, letâs turn around and leave,â
Emily whispered to the chubby man.
The man furrowed his brows.
âWhy?â
He noticed Leonard, who was standing there, staring intently at them. He asked coldly, âDo you have a problem with him? Why are you afraid? Iâm here for you.â
As he spoke, the man gave Emilyâs behind a firm pat.
Emily nodded. âHeâs my exâboyfriend. We have some disputes. Donât provoke him. Heâs not simple.â.
Emilyâs words did not calm Dennis. Instead, it seemed to excite him more.
He invested in real estate. Now he was worth billions. He even had a bunch of subordinates strutting around.
Emily seemed to be saying that she felt inferior to her exâboyfriend. Seeing that, Dennis snorted and said, âDonât worry. Today, Iâll show you that Iâm not only impressive in bed.â
With that, Dennis ignored Emilyâs pleas and walked straight toward Leonard.
Leonard naturally saw Emily and Dennis approaching.
Seeing Dennis in a mighty rage, Leonard smirked. He asked, âEmily, is this your dad? I donât remember your dad looking like this.â
Hearing Leonardâs words, Emilyâs face turned red.
Dennis was seething with anger at Leonardâs words.
He felt that Leonard was clearly mocking his age.
âYouâre asking for it, Kiddo. Do you know who I am?â
âIâm Dennis Wright from the Fanco Group, Iâve got more than fifty guys under me.â
âKneel down and lick my shoes right now, or Iâll beat you up.â
11:02 Leonard looked amused and sighed, turning to Emily.
âEmily, I didnât expect you to end up with such a guy. Itâs such a pity.â
Hearing Leonardâs words, Emily bowed her head even lower.
Meanwhile, Dennis, fuming, clenched his fists.
âKiddo, are you mocking me?â
âNo.â
Leonard denied it outright.
âIâm mocking a pig. It has nothing to do with you.â
âYouâre asking for it.
With that, Dennis swung a punch at Leonard.
Leonard simply sidestepped, and Dennis stumbled forward, falling flat on his face.
Leonard laughed out loud.
He was right to call Dennis a pig, as he was as stupid as one.
By this time, a crowd of students had gathered.
There was also a balding professor.
Upon seeing Leonard, the professor rubbed his eyes in surprise and joy. âLeonard, is that you?â