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"Israel, you still hold some shares in The Williams Group, don't you?

"If you're willing to offer up three percent of your own stock to quell this storm, you could certainly do so.

"Since you seem to think Aurora's reputation is so valuable, why not put your money where your mouth is?"

Israel was momentarily speechless.

After a beat, he stammered, "You're the one who caused this mess, why should I be the one to pay for it?

"Leonard, let me tell you "

Before Israel could finish his warning, Leonard cut him off impatiently.

"I'm willing to compensate Aurora out of respect for our many years of acquaintance, because I don't want things between us to become ugly.

"Stop playing these word games with me. My patience has its limits."

As he spoke, his dark eyes swept over the room, his voice turning cold and menacing.

"I can give, but you cannot demand. I, Leonard, am not a tool for you to manipulate."

The air in the room grew colder with his words.

That was right. Everyone had forgotten that Leonard was not a kind, soft-hearted

man.

Push him too far, and he wouldn't back down; he'd drag you down with him.

He was ruthless and never showed mercy to his enemies.

Did the Williams family really think they could control him so easily?

Stella coolly observed the expressions on the faces of the Williams family, a cynical smile on her lips.

Leonard might be young, but he was no naive fool.

The moment Coleman opened his mouth, Leonard had seen right through their petty schemes.

They had underestimated him, and their plan had backfired.

Now, with their intentions laid bare, the Williams family members all looked uncomfortable.

No one said another word.

All eyes fell on Aurora.

They had done all they could to bargain for her. Now, it was up to her.

A self-deprecating smile touched Aurora's lips.

"Don't worry, Leonard. Since your mind is made up, I won't be so shameless as to cling to you."

She stared at him for a few seconds, then picked up a pen and signed the equity transfer agreement.

Seeing this, Israel announced, "Payment on delivery.

"Leonard, you can't leave the Williams estate until the promise is fulfilled."

Leonard shot him a disdainful look,

then took out his phone and called

his secretary, who was waiting at.

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the gate, instructing him to handle the transfer.

Leonard had come fully prepared. Clearly, everything had been arranged in advance.

Stella had little interest in the proceedings that followed.

She glanced at Joshua, who understood immediately, and they both left the room.

With everyone's attention focused on the equity transfer, their departure went unnoticed.

Once they were outside, Joshua suddenly asked, "Star, shall we take a walk in the garden as well?"

Stella agreed. "Alright."

In the garden, Joshua walked directly to a particular flowerbed. Stella asked,

"Joshua, is something wrong?"

Earlier, when Leonard was in the

garden, Stella had watched from the

window for a moment but hadnt

noticed anything unusual.

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However, Joshua had stood at that window, watching Leonard for the entire duration of his stroll.

She figured that after observing him for so long, he might have noticed something.

Joshua looked down at the vibrant, rare and expensive flowers before them.

"He stayed here the longest. He even took a lot of pictures."