Leila would never let Shining Company become bankrupt. If something went wrong with the company, a lot of people would suffer, not only Charles.
If Charles had nothing, how could she become the wife of Shining Company's president? While thinking, Leila sneered aloud, "Holley, do you think I can be cheated easily? You don't intend to only cause some trouble but plan to completely ruin Shining Company. Do you think I am foolish?"
Leila didn't want to pretend in front of Holley anymore. Since Holley had made her plans clear, playing ignorant would make Leila appear brainless.
Hearing Leila's words, panic reflected in Holley's eyes. She avoided Leila's gaze for a short while. When she found her composure, she finally faced Leila. "Do you know the saying: leave no room for escape, so that the soldiers will fight for their lives out of desperation, and eventually win the battle?"
After Leila heard that, sarcasm showed in her eyes.
Just now, Holley's panic had betrayed her, so Leila knew that her guess was right. The person behind Holley planned to destroy the Shining Company. But who was this person?
Leila rolled her eyes as if she had thought of something. Smiling, she commented, "There's no need to hide anything from me. Just tell me what the person behind you wants you to do. Anyway, as long as I can get what I want, I don't really care if the Shining Company exists. It has nothing to do with me. But I don't want to be left in the dark."
Leila's statement caught Holley's attention.
They stared at each other as if reading each other's minds. They stayed that way while analyzing their own plans. After a while, Holley couldn't control herself anymore, so she said in a lower voice, "I can tell you the truth, but you need to make sure to cooperate with me."
Looking at Holley's determined expression, Leila nodded, assuring her, "If you tell me the truth, I will cooperate with you. Anyway, you know what I want. As long as you don't undermine my interests, I can discuss anything with you."
"Okay. I'll tell you. The truth is, the boss behind me truly wants to destroy the Shining Company, but before that, you can put all the money from the Shining Company in your pocket. I can help you." Holley gave Leila her assurance.
Her eyes were sincere. For a second there, Leila almost believed her irresponsible marks.
But Leila knew that Holley wasn't so capable, and all the money of Shining Company wouldn't be put in her pocket.
Of course, Leila had no plans to expose Holley. Since Holley had made it clear, if Leila didn't make use of this plan, she would be sorry for Holley's foresight. While thinking, Leila had a plan.
If Holley's plan was successful, Leila might be able to own Shining Company. If the plan failed, Leila would expose Holley's crime, making Charles aware that she had suffered injustice all this time because of him. At this thought, Leila was joyful.
"What do you think?" Seeing that Leila was smiling, Holley thought that she had approved her idea, so she asked this to follow up her victory with hot pursuit.
"Okay. Since you have been frank, I will believe you once more. Tell me what we need to do as the first step." Leila showed Holley how determined she was.
Hearing what Leila said, Holley finally sighed with relief. Earlier, she had been afraid that Leila wouldn't agree to her requirements.
"Do as I say. Make Shining Company lose this project. If it fails, the other side will reward you with a big amount of money." Holley was well aware that Leila was crazy for money. If she wanted Leila's help, she needed to show her the real profit. Otherwise, Leila might ruin the plan.
"How much are we talking here? Don't forget that if I expose you now, I will get more than a big amount of money." Leila carefully wore a complacent expression.
Holley saw Leila's sly smile.
Fixing her eyes at her, Holley secretly cursed Leila many times.
"How much do you want?" Taking a deep breath, Holley feared that Leila would demand an exorbitant price.
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