"Leena, don't forget who is running the business. Unless I intend to do so, do you think it's possible that I would let these negative reports appear on the newspaper? Don't underestimated me."
Edward smiled conceitedly. Did Leena really think that these ugly news were dug out by the paparazzi? Without his permission, they wouldn't have had the nerve to report any of these at all.
"Yes, it seems so. Whoever upsets the FX International Group would pay for it with their life and career. No wonder Rain always claims that you're a vicious, greedy, and ruthless capitalist who always enslaves workers and watches them work themselves to the bone."
Leena narrowed her eyes and pretended to look at him with disgust, as if Edward really worked his employees to death.
"Leena, are you praising me? Or blaming me? Why do you sound so strange? Or do you really believe what Rain said about me? You know how Rain is, he likes to exaggerate things." Edward laid back against his seat like a lazy lion about to go out to hunt for prey. There was a gentle smile on his handsome face, resembling warm and hazy morning sunshine.
"Of course I'm praising you. But whom are we meeting with?" Leena was very clever, she quickly realized Edward's true intentions for inviting her out. If it hadn't been to ask her to meet with someone, he wouldn't have demanded her to dress like this for a simple meeting. Moreover, he put the antique necklace around her neck.
"You'll find out when we arrive. Don't ask any questions when we get there and don't talk too much. Just follow my lead and do as I say." Edward was a fascinating man. Every movement he made looked graceful and dignified. Even when he reached out his hand to pinch Leena's cheeks, the charming smile he showed could take anyone's breath away.
"Why are you treating me like a fool?" Leena gently waved his hand away. The more he spoke, the more she felt like she would need to act dumb later. She wasn't allowed to ask or say anything. Was she a fool in everyone else's eyes?
"Haha! Yes, you're such a lovely fool." Edward smiled gently and continued to pinch her nose. It amused him when he occasionally teased Leena.
"Mr. Mu, we have arrived." Luke had been watching their exchange through the rear-view mirror. The scene looked very warm and harmonious. He didn't know much about Leena, but he knew how much Leena meant to Edward. Before Mrs. Mu, Leena was probably the first woman who Edward was willing to share his true feelings with. Even Edward's mother didn't have the chance to enjoy this privilege.
"Okay. Leena, let's go." As soon as he spoke, Edward opened the door and got off the car first. Then he reached out his hand to gracefully help Leena out of the car. When Edward turned around and moved to walk into the restaurant, Leena stopped him.
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