Enchanted By His Charm

"The problem would become better, but the loss is unavoidable." Joseph's voice was deep, "Leo can make a false counter charge by stating that I find an innocent victim to frame him. Maybe he is waiting for me to do that. After all, now he is the winner."

Irish knew his meaning.

"Do you have any confidence?" She asked.

He had gone through so many difficulties even in South Africa, and she had heard of many cases he had to deal with from Daisy. Now he became the general manager and built the Runestone Group into the best diamond kingdom. He couldn't just make it by playing jokes.

Irish always felt that nothing could defeat him in the world.

But as Joseph heard her question, he just touched her eyebrow lightly. His voice was low, "Irish, I may have a hard time when I have no confidence at all. Do you believe it?"

Did she believe it? She thought. 

Actually, she believed it.

He was able to strategize and play smart, but he was also an average person. He had no exceptional abilities. She believed that he might have some time when he was helpless and confused. However, she was not willing to answer "Yes" even at this time. If she compromised, then where would be Joseph's spiritual pillar?

She pulled his hands and interlaced them with her fingers, clenching them tightly and saying, "I believe no matter how many difficulties you have encountered, everything will be over finally. Do not feel tired. You have me and this family."

These were the best words Joseph had heard. He just came forward and kissed her lips.

The kiss was deep and gentle.

Irish held his neck and tried to kiss him.

After a while, he released her and said, "Thank you" softly.

Irish stared into his eyes and asked him, "What will happen to the Runestone Group?"

Joseph seemed to be thinking and said, "Terrible."

A man who had experienced so much hardship said this. It proved that the company would be faced with a real catastrophe. In that case, could those shareholders witness the company in the hurricane?

"Now that it began, we don't have anything to be afraid of. Am I right?" Irish said.

Before knowing the truth, Irish was nervous, but now she wasn't anymore. Maybe it was because she had known what happened, and it was better than being framed by someone without knowing the reason. At least, she knew what solution she could think of when something really occurred.

Joseph stared at her, "Don't you suspect me?"

Irish shook her head and unbuckled her safety belt, holding his neck, "Honey, love is blind."

"Sometimes it is better to be blind."

Joseph lowered his head and kissed her lips.

Irish was bold and said softly, "I will fight with you." And then she just covered his lips with hers.

Joseph held her tightly.

He was active later.

****

The next day, it rained, and it was gloomy. The Key Group wasn't affected by the weather, and it was still very busy.

After the senior managers in the Marketing Department reported the estimated revenue and left, Leo's phone rang.

"Joseph announced that the New Products Launch would be canceled. What's wrong?" The voice was serious on the phone.

Leo moved his chair and said peacefully, "Dad, you will retire soon. Why do you still focus on Joseph? I'm your son, not him."

"Actually, my son seemed to have done one shocking thing!"

Leo massaged his temple, "If I were defeated today, would you feel sorry for me?"

"Do not forget that we are Joseph's family's friends."

"Does he regard me as his friend?" Leo clenched his fists, "I have survived the traps he left for me every time."

"He made you lose money, but how about you? You will destroy him!" Leo's father seemed to be unhappy.

"Dad, just enjoy your vacation. Do not waste your time on that." Leo didn't want to continue this topic.

Leo's father sounded serious, "My son, I know what you want to do. He is Joseph. You can't force him to do something."

"I am just adopting another way to improve our relationship." Leo frowned.

Leo's father didn't know what to say. After a while, he sighed, "Now the Key Group is in your control. I have no right to intervene with it, but please just remember to be tolerant. Do not make things worse; otherwise, you will regret it."

Leo became peaceful and said lightly, "I know what I am doing." Leo's father knew that it was difficult to persuade him, so he just sighed.

After the phone call, Leo looked out of the window. The light was gloomy, just like the clouds in the sky.

Someone knocked at the door.

He turned the chair and said, "Come in," lightly.

It was Fredrick.

Fredrick looked bad. He sat down. There was a desk between them.

"Today, you have no schedule here. So, you just want to celebrate it with me?" Leo asked, smiling. He took two cigars and passed one to Fredrick.

Fredrick didn't take it. Leo ignited one for himself and spat out the smoke softly.

Soon the strong smell spread. Fredrick asked directly, "What happened to the Runestone Group's New Products Launching?"

He knew that the launching meeting had been canceled as soon as he saw the report.

Upon hearing the news, Fredrick realized that it might be because of the new arrivals of the Key Group products. He was not an idiot. He knew that Joseph was considerable, so he would not cancel it without any reason.

"It's none of my business. How do I know that?" Leo seemed to smile or not.

Fredrick stood up suddenly and gazed at him, "The new arrivals of the Key Group must be those of the Runestone Group?"

Leo looked at him peacefully, "Your guessing is right. Why do you still ask me?"

Hearing this, Fredrick was shocked. He looked at Leo as if he hadn't known him. 

After a while, he gritted his teeth and lowered his voice, "Leo, you would have pulled me into the danger! Don't you know what it means? It's a business crime!"

"Any evidence?" Leo said lightly.

Fredrick got choked. After a while, he winked, "You bribed the employees of the Runestone Group?"

"There are many people who are against him. Is there any need for me to bribe someone?" Leo asked.

"But we both have agreed to let Roy go down the stage, not Joseph!" Fredrick frowned, "We are on the same boat. You need to let me know in advance if you want to do something. Now you did this to get Joseph out, but then how about Roy? He is still the director of the board."

Leo laughed. The smoke of the cigar covered his face lightly and even his eyes.

"Fredrick, I think we have had consensus from the very beginning. To undermine Roy's power, we need to make Joseph get down the stage first. I believe that you are clear about the plan."

Fredrick clenched his fists, "Then what's your next plan?"

"What's my next plan?" Leo put the cigar aside, "It's up to whether Joseph can survive this catastrophe."

"The betrayer..."