CHAPTER 947: CHAPTER 947: SHE THREW HERSELF INTO HIS ARMS

Regarding the past events between the Leah and Xavier families, President Stone will not speak of them.

"Justin Xavier, I’m afraid you’ve wasted your trip, because I won’t tell you!" President Stone said.

There was no emotional ripple on Justin Xavier’s handsome features. He raised his bold, sword-like eyebrows and said, "Oh, is that so? Since you’re not willing to talk now, I’ll take my leave."

Justin Xavier stood up and left.

President Stone watched Justin Xavier with suspicion and unease. Did he really come here just to ask about Leah Thorne? Then what about the things he’s done to hinder him?

By this time, Justin Xavier had already reached the door. He suddenly paused, "President Stone, when you decide to talk, give me a call."

Justin Xavier curved his lips into a slight smile, then swaggered out with his entourage.

He was gone.

President Stone touched his forehead, which was already covered in cold sweat. His VIP hospital room still lay in disarray, with supplements strewn on the floor.

President Stone had a bad premonition, feeling that Justin Xavier was about to make a move.

...

By afternoon, that bad premonition was confirmed. His subordinate rushed in, "Boss, something bad has happened!"

Xavier Corp held a press conference that afternoon. Justin Xavier, the president, appeared publicly for the first time since the turmoil. He sat at the main seat in a custom-made black suit, facing the cameras with a serious expression, and said to the cameras, "I did hit someone. I hit President Stone. It was wrong of me to hit him, and I apologize."

President Stone sat on the hospital bed watching Justin Xavier on camera. He was so angry he wished he could smash the camera. The same man who had been so arrogant and domineering that morning now looked all contrite on camera. What an act!

President Stone knew Justin Xavier wasn’t a good person. Not only did he have the business acumen to make Xavier Corp the richest in a few years, but he also possessed the inherent cunning and deceit of a businessman.

"Boss, President Xavier said just that one sentence at the press conference, but it wasn’t said jokingly. It directly put you in the spotlight."

"Because President Xavier didn’t state the reason for hitting you, everyone is more curious. The majority of netizens started digging into your past, exposing everything about you."

"All the things you’ve done over the years are now out in the open. Your affairs during marriage, getting your secretary pregnant and causing her husband’s death, the backdoor deals with C-list actresses—all exposed. Just now, a young model at a car show came forward in tears, accusing you of raping her five years ago. You’re now trending at the top on Weibo, and people are calling on official media to investigate you. The snowball of public opinion has become a storm ready to drown you."

President Stone quickly opened Weibo. He was a renowned film critic with a large reputation. Now, Justin Xavier had rocketed him to the peak of notoriety.

President Stone glanced over the online comments; he was now like a rat crossing the street, with everyone out to get him.

President Stone felt cold all over. He knew this media storm must be manipulated by someone, and the mastermind behind it was Justin Xavier.

But he couldn’t refute it because it was all true. He couldn’t even remember the weeping model; he’d been with too many women. Even if she was an actress hired by Justin Xavier, there was nothing he could do.

"Boss, the company called," his subordinate said, handing him the phone.

President Stone thought, "Not good," and quickly answered the phone, "Hello."

"Boss, bad news, there’s trouble at the company!"

"My scandals are all over the news, it will definitely affect the company. Don’t panic, I..."

"Boss, it’s not about that. People came from above to audit all our accounts. We’ve been anonymously reported for making fake accounts, tax evasion, and underpayment. The CFO has already been taken away."

What?

President Stone could no longer breathe. He felt as though he’d been pushed into an abyss. He had been careful with the accounts for years; they shouldn’t have been discovered...

This was illegal, punishable by imprisonment!

Justin Xavier...

Now President Stone’s mind was filled with the name "Justin Xavier." It was him, it must be him; he’s truly a devil!

President Stone regretted it. He should never have provoked this devil!

...

Xavier Corp.

In the president’s office, Justin Xavier sat in his chair, using a pen to sign his name on the documents with a "swish swish" sound.

There were a pile of documents waiting to be processed, as he’d been away for a few days.

Just then, there was a "knock knock" on the door. His personal secretary came in, whispering reports, "President, everything is proceeding smoothly as per your instructions."

Justin Xavier didn’t look up. Initially, he hadn’t planned to toy with President Stone, as not everyone was worth his time, but President Stone had successfully caught his attention. What else could he do but entertain him until... he was played to death.

Justin Xavier glanced at the time, "Got it. It’s already late. I’m leaving work now."

Justin Xavier tossed the documents to his personal secretary, then stood up, grabbed his coat and car keys, and headed out.

The personal secretary also checked the time; it was just past six o’clock...

Past six is already late?

President, have you forgotten you were once a workaholic and a night owl?

...

At the villa.

Justin Xavier only prohibited Leah Thorne from running away. He didn’t cut off her contact with the outside world, so when Madame Goldie called, Leah learned about President Stone’s situation.

On the other end of the call, Madame Goldie expressed her endless admiration for Justin Xavier, "Leah, President Xavier is really so cool and awe-inspiring. He handled that old lecher President Stone just like that. Aren’t you going to properly reward President Xavier tonight?"

Leah blinked her lashes. "Madame Goldie, what are you talking about? I don’t understand."

"Leah, you can pretend with me, but surely you can’t act in front of President Xavier anymore..."

At that moment, a maid’s voice came from downstairs, "Sir, you’re back?"

Justin Xavier had returned.

"Madame Goldie, I can’t chat with you anymore, I’m hanging up." Leah quickly hung up the phone, opened the door, and ran downstairs.

Downstairs, the maid opened the villa door. Justin Xavier walked in. The maid crouched down to change his shoes. He strode into the living room, extending his long, defined fingers to take off his coat and handed it to the maid, then asked, "Where’s Miss Thorne?"

The maid hadn’t replied before a soft, charming voice came from the stairs, "Justin Xavier~"

Justin Xavier looked up to see Leah Thorne standing on the stairs, looking at him with her delicate presence.

"Come here," Justin Xavier said simply.

"Oh." Leah dashed down the stairs, throwing herself into his embrace.