She Is A CEO

Chapter 1140 People Don't Act for Themselves

Sage lowered his head, showing the most respectful attitude. He replied, "Mr. Wood, I have done wrong to you before. Not only did you not hold a grudge, but you also continued to use me. I cannot repay this kindness and can only hope to do something for you by paying extra attention to Nia and Kevin's movements."

"Mr. Wood, Sage has always been thinking about how to make amends," Leon patted Sage's shoulder and said with a smile.

"Don't think too much about it. You are all people that I brought back from the USA. You know my background and my goals well enough not to have any doubts like Nia and Kevin do towards me. Just work hard without any psychological burden," Jacob said.

"Thank you, Mr. Wood!" Sage was filled with gratitude.

"You heard him! Work hard!" Leon encouraged Sage.

"Since you have this intention," Jacob continued speaking after being limited by Miles in some matters that he couldn't handle himself anymore. "I will leave the task of monitoring Nia and Kevin up to you. Leon, tell other men if there is anything Sage need help with."

Sage was stunned; this was unprecedented as only Leon had such authority before.

"Don't forget to thank Mr. Wood!" Leon reminded him while smiling at his surprised expression.

"Yes, Mr. Wood! I will definitely not let down your expectations!" Sage quickly expressed his loyalty after realizing what had happened.

"Well then, no need for formalities anymore. When talking with me in the future, be careful around Rhys and their group. Report anything privately if there is an issue." After giving these instructions, Jacob dismissed both Leon and Sage. As Miles wanted someone else protecting him now, Jacob saw no reason why he should resist. This would allow them all more important tasks anyway. However, sitting on his chair, Jacob looked out of the window absentmindedly. He still felt like Libby had changed somehow since she returned, but he couldn't put a finger on what exactly was different about her.

After leaving the CEO's office, Leon glared fiercely at Rhys, Thomas, and others guarding outside before taking an elevator together with Sage. Inside, Leon patted on Sage's shoulder while smiling broadly. "Sage, you're amazing! I didn't expect that from you. You've finally gained recognition from Mr. Wood today."

"Leon, don't tease me. You know what I'm afraid of..." Sage said with a bitter smile. "I treat you like a brother and don't want to hide anything from you. I fear Mr. Wood more than I respect him, afraid that one day if I become useless, he will throw me away like a discarded pawn... That's why..."

"Hey..." Leon listened to Sage's words and not only was he not angry but also felt the same way, "I know what you're talking about. We haven't been following Mr. Wood for long, but I've known his personality for a long time now. I never dared to tell my men because they would think too much like you do - that they can only stay by Mr. Wood's side if they are useful; once they are useless, he won't show any mercy towards them. This is something that I am clearer than anyone else on, but it is also because of this trait that he can achieve great things in life! Although we are walking on thin ice right now, once we make it out alive, we will be among the elite."

"That's why I'm scared; plus my leg is lame..." Sage became more and more depressed as he spoke.

"As long as your mind is sharp!" Leon laughed and said, "You have already shown yourself to be better than other men by paying attention to Nia and Kevin's movements. I believe in you!"

"Well then, I'll try my best to get this done so that at least become someone useful!" Sage seemed inspired by Leon's words.

Leon smiled as the elevator doors opened just then; he put his arm around him and walked into the basement together with him before whispering,

"However, now that you've made some progress yourself too, let me give you some advice- leave yourself an escape route."

"What do you mean?" Sage asked confusedly.

"Tsk!" Seeing that Sage didn't understand what he meant, Leon clicked his tongue before looking around cautiously again. Until there was no one nearby, he lowered his voice,

"Now since even you know how ruthless Mr. Wood can be, suppose there comes a day when he doesn't find us pleasing anymore? With just one word from him, our lives could be ruined! Everyone has their own interests at heart. So use your position wisely while still being able to reap benefits for yourself. If such an unfortunate event does happen, then at least there will still be an exit strategy available." "I'm not sure if this is good or bad..."Sage said nervously.

"How could it possibly be bad?" Leon pulled him closer until their heads were almost touching each other. He lowered his voice even further,

"I believe in you. That's why I'm telling you this. Before, I thought my perspective was broad enough, but coming to Athegate and seeing the true abilities of people like Lucia, Arthur, and Lauren, it's possible that I haven't even fully understood their strength yet. Do you really think Mr. Wood - a man who uses someone else's identity - can take down so many opponents on his own?"

Sage thought for a moment before shaking his head honestly.

"Right now Lucia doesn't know Mr. Wood's identity, so she hasn't made any moves against him yet. But if she finds out and Webbex Group and Davonnis Corp use their full power against him, do you think he can stand up to them?" Leon was unusually serious with a hint of alarm in his tone. It was something that Jacob himself didn't want to admit.

"No," Sage replied without hesitation.

"Do you understand what I'm saying now?" Leon gave Sage a knowing wink.

"I do! Thank you for pointing this out," Sage quickly thanked him.

"That's all right then. Just don't go spreading these words around or we'll both be in trouble if Mr. Wood or any of our brothers find out." Leon reminded him sternly.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

"I won't say anything," Sage promised with certainty but secretly wondered about Leon's loyalty towards Jacob since he always thought he was unwaveringly loyal until now...

Ever since Libby returned to Athegate, her care for "Casper" had reached an unprecedented level of concern. Miles often stayed at StandHill doing inspections, so every day she would make food from scratch and bring it over for her husband and "son". If one day Jacob wasn't there during lunchtime to enjoy her cooking, Libby would constantly call asking what he was doing or if he had eaten yet etc., after some time passed, Jacob couldn't hold back anymore...

During a pool party with some friends later that afternoon, Jacob was surrounded by women on either side of him. Libby called again, causing frustration within him as he glanced at his phone before shutting it off completely. But it resulted in non-stop nagging from Libby later that night, even though Jacob had tried hard not to lose patience anymore.