Chapter 714


    Chapter 714 An Extraordinary Presence in the Industry


    Charlotte could not believe a word when she heard from Lst night that Joseph was the


    mastermind behind her abduction. She could not understand why she had suddenly fainted despite


    only having juice the previous night. Moreover, there were only her and Joseph in the private room.


    On top of her doubts about what L said, hearing about Leanna''s close call filled Charlotte with


    fear.


    Leannaforted her gently. "Charlotte, I understand it might be hard for you to ept right now, but it


    was indeed Joseph''s doings."


    As Charlotte heard this, tears welled up in her eyes uncontrobly. She anxiously said, "But… Uncle


    Joseph has always been kind to me when I was little. He would never hurt me or do such things. Could


    it be a misunderstanding—"


    "It''s not, Charlotte. People change." Leanna gently exined, "Have you ever wondered why your


    grandfather and father never mentioned him for so many years? And even during major incidents in


    your family, he never showed the slightest concern or worry for them."


    Charlotte''s realization sank in as she absorbed Leanna''s words. She attempted to speak but found


    herself unable to utter a single word.


    Leanna continued, "Perhaps his feelings for you were genuine, and he never intended to harm you. But


    Charlotte, that doesn''t mean he wouldn''t harm others."


    After rescuing Charlottest time, L chose not to disclose the truth to her. Besides Aidan''s


    ount, which she found hard to believe, there was also the undeniable fact that Joseph always


    presented himself as a gentle and kind uncle in her presence, regardless of his actions.


    He might have used Charlotte during the two incidents but had not caused her any direct harm.


    Leanna was unaware of Joseph''s experiences in Jamesdon ten years ago. However, she sensed that


    even within the heart of someone who hadmitted such heinous acts, a ce of purity and


    tenderness could still exist.


    For Joseph, that ce belonged to Charlotte. She was the innocent and adorable little girl who


    believed in him unconditionally and relied on him. Even after ten years, she jumped for joy and


    excitedly called him ''Uncle Joseph'' when she learned he was still alive.


    As for her, she had been well-protected since childhood. Apart from the people she disliked, there were


    no absolute viins around her. She could not see the evil in Joseph, nor could sheprehend how


    bad he truly was.


    The reason why L chose to disclose this to her now was that she had overly let her guard down


    regarding Joseph. She might have only faintedst night, but who could have predicted what would


    happen the next time?


    Charlotte kept her head down, seemingly upset, but Leanna patted her head. "Oh, Charlotte. Many


    times, there is no absolute right or wrong in this world. If he has never harmed you, and your heart still


    finds him deserving of your trust, it''s okay to hold onto your feelings for him. Because to him, you''re a


    unique presence as well."


    Charlotte raised her head with red eyes. "Really?"


    Leanna replied, "Yes. Just remember that at the same time, he''ll still go on to harm others, maybe even


    the people closest to you."


    Confused, Charlotte sat there motionless.


    "Joseph is just your uncle. Once you strip away that identity, he''s a different person."


    Charlotte finally understood.


    Leanna asked her, "Have you had breakfast?"


    "Not yet…"


    Leanna took out her phone. "What do you want? I''ll order for you."


    She believed she had said everything she could, and trusted Charlotte could discern right from wrong.


    Otherwise, Charlotte would not be upset upon learning that Joseph was behind this. She exined in


    the hopes offorting Charlotte.


    …


    It was already noon when Zoe returned. She saw Charlotte and raised her hand to greet her, but


    Charlotte turned and ran away. Hence, she looked at Leanna in confusion. "What''s wrong with her?"


    Leanna pulled Zoe into the office before exining, "She already knows Joseph was behind those


    things and feels ashamed to face you."


    Zoe paused for a moment before chuckling. "That silly child."


    Leanna asked, "Have you got your new SIM card?"


    Zoe stretchedzily. "It''s done. Took me a whole morning." With that, she added, "Are you feeling


    better?"


    Leanna nodded. "Much better."


    "Okay, you go ahead and work. I''ll go do my job."


    "Zoe."


    Hearing Leanna calling her, she looked back. "Yes?"


    Leanna gazed at her but decided not to share her thoughts. Instead, she smiled and said, "It''s nothing."


    Zoe waved at her and left the office while Leanna sat back at her desk and let out a long sigh.


    In the afternoon, Leanna finished drawing the new draft and stood up to stretch her neck. She picked


    up her water cup, preparing to go out for some water.


    As she walked out, she overheard the guests in the studio engaged in a lively discussion about the


    recent events at Crossley Group. However, their focus was not on the sharp decline in thepany''s


    stock price but rather on the unprecedented surge in its value. Many people were eager to buy their


    shares but needed help to get in on the action.


    Confused by the conversations, she hurriedly opened her phone in the pantry. The first news article


    revealed that Complex Group hadpleted the initial round of financing for Crossley Group. In


    addition, Southwest Group had also reached a strategic partnership with Crossley Group.


    These two news articles came out one after another around noon.


    Complex and Southwest Groups had both been globally recognized corporations, with the former


    headquartered in Lachstein and thetter in Arcburg. With these recent developments, Crossley Group


    could not only avoid bankruptcy and closure but also expand into the markets of the Eakruth and


    Okrera continents.


    The future development trend was terrifying. The investors no longer focused on the connection


    between Crossley Group and thesepanies. Instead, they recognized that failing to purchase


    Crossley Group''s stocks at the moment would only result in potential losses.


    At this moment, the upward trend of Crossley Group''s stock price exceeded the highest peak in the


    history of the Pearson Group.


    If Leanna''s spection was urate, Southwest Group was thepany in which Aidan casually


    invested, so she searched for more information about them. While limited news was avable about the


    company in Chiojan, she found ongoing discussions and exnations on various forums.


    Information umtedyer byyer.


    Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Thepany started with only two or three young individuals and encountered numerous setbacks in


    their entrepreneurial journey. Just when they were on the verge of giving up, a mysterious individual


    unexpectedly invested in their venture.


    Following that, thepany experienced rapid growth. Within three years, it stood at the top of Navary


    and coborated with numerous multinational corporations. It secured the most significant benefits in


    every major project it undertook.


    It was an extraordinary presence in the industry and aroused people''s intense longing.