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Chapter 495
Standing outside the door, Leanna put her hand on the handle and took a few deep breaths before she
knocked on the door and went in. Daniel sat there and greeted her as usual, "Miss McKinney."
Smiling slightly, she responded, then looked at the person beside him and said softly, "Mr. Morris."
When Daniel saw this, he hurriedly said, "I met Mr. Morris outside the door, and he happens to have
something to ask you, so we came together."
She tugged at her lower lip, then sat down opposite them. "What do you need from me, Mr. Morris?"
William didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I heard you plan to take over Crossley Group,
Miss McKinney?"
Leanna nodded slightly. "Yes."
"Since I have cooperative ties with Crossley Group and have worked closely with them over the years,
no one knows the current situation better than I do. The company's name is all that's left to keep it
afloat at this point. Furthermore, internal management is completely anarchic. Anyone taking over the
company is immediately liable for all its obligations. Perhaps, Miss McKinney, you should reconsider."
She replied, "I have already given it much thought and consideration. You've already mentioned that
the company's name is all left to keep it afloat, which speaks volumes about its impact. Recently, there
have been numerous articles in the media about the Crossley Group. So, how many articles have you
seen that did not discuss the company's influence on unwitting third parties?"
After a brief pause, she pursed her lower lip and went on with her explanation. "Since the situation has
progressed to this point, the question of whether or not Crossley Group can handle the situation on its
own is no longer relevant. However, in terms of finding solutions to these issues, Crossley Group is
merely the starting point."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA slight frown formed on William's face, and he found himself at a loss for words. In response, Daniel
promptly remarked, "Miss McKinney, the Crossley Group has implicated many individuals, but we have
been working hard to find a solution to this problem. My gut tells me that a solution won't be far off in
the foreseeable future."
Leanna smiled. "I can wait, but are those workers and those companies that have shut down one after
the other able to wait?"
"Still—"
"I am fully aware that you are acting in this manner with my best interests at heart. So far in my life, I've
been able to rely on everybody else to watch out for me. However, some things need to be done. As
things stand, I am the best person for the job, and I don't see any way out of this situation."
After a brief pause, William spoke up, his voice filled with inaudible emotion. "Since Crossley Group
has reached this stage, it does not matter what you do; you will not be able to reverse the situation.
Therefore, the best option is to shut down the company. The Complex's headquarters have decided to
relocate to Highside. Individuals negatively impacted by this incident will receive remuneration from
Complex, giving them a fresh start. The influence of the Crossley Group will only last for a short time
before it is completely forgotten."
She pointed out, "I don't know much about running a business, but I do know that whether it's a
bankrupt company or a company on the verge of bankruptcy, or a worker who doesn't know what to do
and can only wait at the construction site, all of these things have one thing in common: uncertainty. All
of them must be shown concrete signs of optimism, not just promises of a future that are impossible to
visualize."
After Leanna had finished speaking, there was a sudden, eerie silence. Daniel placed one hand over
his mouth and coughed to break the awkward silence. After having known each other for a long time,
he knew her personality had always been quite reasonable. She was open to discussion on any topic,
and even if she occasionally suspected that he had other ulterior motives, she would not speak in such
a harsh manner. On the other hand, she demonstrated absolutely no mercy in that situation.
While he was considering what to say to alleviate this awkward situation, there was a knock on the
lounge door. Zoe walked in carrying a tray with two glasses of water. She couldn't help but clear her
throat as she took in the environment in front of her. What is causing the tense atmosphere?
She set the glass of water down and was about to leave when Daniel reached out and grabbed her
wrist. "Why don't you sit and converse with us, too?"
She was speechless. What a crazy guy! I plan on getting out of here as soon as I can!
However, now that there were outsiders around, she was also nervous. "T-Talk about what?"
"Miss McKinney wants to take over Crossley Group. Help us persuade her against it."
When Daniel finished talking, Leanna stood up and declared, "No, I've made my decision, and I'm not
going back on it."
Then, she nodded slightly to them. "I still have work, so excuse me."
Once Zoe saw Leanna leave the lounge, she felt compelled to go after her. However, Daniel's grip on
her wrist remained firm, and he had no intention of releasing it under any circumstances.
William got up, said nothing, and left in silence. After he left, Zoe struggled and said, "What are you
doing? Let go!"
Daniel said, "We weren't done talking yesterday."
"We have. It's not like you'll get anything from my marriage. What else do you want to talk about?"
"Do you have to marry?"
Obviously, that was not necessarily the case.
Zoe paused, then looked up at him. "Yes, I'll be single forever if I don't get married."
He frowned. "Do you have to marry him?"
"I think he's pretty good, so why not?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You've only known each other for a day; how can you tell?"
"I'm afraid you'll never get the concept of love at first sight."
As soon as Zoe had finished what she needed to say, she withdrew her hand and walked away without
turning around. Daniel watched as she left the room while he ran his tongue across his teeth.
…
After leaving the lounge, she went to Leanna's office, knocked on the door, then pushed it open. She
saw Leanna staring out the window in a daze. So, she walked in and waved her hand in front of
Leanna. "Nana, what are you thinking about?"
Leanna withdrew her thoughts and shook her head. "Nothing."
She was baffled as to why she had just spoken in such a harsh manner. In the past, Daniel or, at most,
Elijah would be the one to communicate with her. However, William came in person, which was all
needed to see how strongly he disapproved of her taking over Crossley Group. It was ultimately for her
good, but she lost control of her emotions for a split second.
Zoe pulled up a chair and sat next to her, then sighed, "Still, what they said actually makes sense, and
your idea is also not wrong. There can't be a perfect solution in this world. Anyway, if you've already
decided, just do it."
Leanna rubbed her brows and smiled. "Okay."
At that moment, Zoe's phone vibrated. She pulled it out to glance at the screen and said, "Nana, do you
have any movie recommendations?"
Leanna raised her eyebrows. "Is that your blind date?"
"Yes, he's asking me to go to the movies, and he now wants me to choose what to watch."
Leanna replied, "I haven't been to the cinema for a while, but Daphne's movie appears to have been
released, and the reviews seem quite good. You can go and watch that."
Zoe instantly typed a reply, then said simultaneously, "Okay, I'll watch that one. No wonder I haven't
seen her much recently. It turns out she's promoting her movie. I've only heard her complain about not
getting even a few days of rest throughout the year. Ugh, her boss is inhuman."
Leanna didn't say a word.
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