When Elliot left the Russell mansion, it was already afternoon. As soon as he stepped out, his assistant called him with a helpless and urgent voice.
"Mr. Harper, you need to come back to the company right away!"
"What's going on?"
"Mr. Harper, your daughter has caused quite a stir in the company. If you don't come back soon, this could become public knowledge!"
Elliot's grip on his phone tightened as he felt a hint of confusion in his black eyes.
Daughter?
His eyebrows furrowed as he unconsciously thought of the girl who called herself Leah.
But didn't he leave her under the care of his servants? How could she have run off and ended up at Harper Group?
Once Elliot regained his senses, there was an unnoticeable trace of nervousness in his tone.
"Keep an eye on her and don't let her wander around!"
Half an hour later, when Elliot entered the top floor of Harper Group, he witnessed an unforgettable scene.
"Hello everyone! I'm Leah."
The little girl stood among everyone with a charming smile while greeting them all by name. The people surrounding her had different expressions and looked at her with suspicion while she stood in their midst.
Her face resembled that of Elliot's, which made everyone start to wonder about something they've heard before- that there was a little girl who caused trouble during Mr. Harper's wedding; supposedly Mr. Harper's illegitimate daughter!
Could all these rumors be true?
After exchanging glances with one another for some time, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
"Is this really Mr. Harper's daughter?"
"She looks somewhat similar to Mr. Harper so it must be true."
"Why would Mr. Harper bring her here if not? Master Shawn has never been brought here by him."
"Doesn't this mean that this girl's mother is actually who Mr. Harper truly loves?"
"I wonder who this little one's mommy is..."
"Maybe it won't be long until we hear good news from our boss again!"
...
Elliot stood behind them coldly, observing everything happening and hearing their discussions too.
His gaze turned icy cold as emotionless words came out from his lips.
"What are you all doing here? Don't you have work to do?"
Everyone froze for a moment before turning their heads towards him, stunned by what they just heard from behind them.
Upon seeing Mr. Harper suddenly appear, everyone let out a frightened cry and scattered in all directions, quickly returning to their respective workstations.
Leah felt a sense of satisfaction rise within her when she saw her father angry.
She came to her scumbag dad's side just to provoke him!
Elliot gave Leah a faint glance, then bent down and picked up the little girl, walking straight towards the CEO's office before setting her down on the ground.
"How did you run out?"
Leah proudly lifted her chin and answered with a hint of arrogance, "I won't tell you."
Elliot was speechless.
The man rubbed his temples in exasperation and turned to sit down at his desk.
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