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The Ex-Husband’s Revenge chapter 501
She was the daughter of the Doyle Family and while the Doyle Family was far from powerful compared to the Shear Family, Sandra was raised like a princess and had no respect for an assistant.
“Cynthia, allow me to introduce you to my boyfriend, Leonard, Leonard, this is my best friend from college, the daughter of the Shear Family, Cynthia.” Sandra ignored Leon and pulled the young man behind her forward, before proceeding to introduce them.
“Miss Shear, I’ve heard a lot about your family. It’s my pleasure to get to know you.” Leonard smiled politely as he extended his hand to shake Cynthia.
“Oh, hello!” Still upset that Leon did not claim to be her boyfriend, Cynthia responded casually and ignored the hand extended toward her.
Seeing how Cynthia was to Leonard, Sandra thought that it was because Cynthia was not aware of Leonard’s background and explained, “Cynthia, Leonard’s the son of the Hines Family, one of the most powerful families here in Seacove City.”
“Well, the Hines Family is indeed rather capable. There’s nothing much we can do around here!” Leonard smiled smugly.
In truth, he was only one of the many sons in the family and was not the eldest, which Sandra purposefully
left out of the introduction.
Even though he was not the eldest son, Leonard’s status was far higher compared to Sandra and the two were only dating as a form of alliance that was common in the elite society.
“I see. Nice to meet up.” Suppressing her sorrow, Cynthia smiled gently in response. Both she and Leon had no connection in Seacove City and since Leonard was from one of the major families, he could be of help.
“Miss Shear, I heard that the Shear Family has recently started a branch called Cynthion Group and you’re in charge of it. I also heard that the Energy Nurturing Pills launched by Cynthion Group could speed up the process of training, and even help to break through points of bottleneck for martial artists. Is that true?” Leonard asked. He followed Sandra here mainly to meet Cynthia and learn more about the Energy Nurturing
Pills.
“That’s right,” Cynthia said.
Both Cynthia and Leon were surprised to learn that the Energy Nurturing Pills were so popular that news traveled to their neighboring city.
“Miss Shear, I guess I’ll just cut to the chase. The Hines Family is very interested in the Energy Nurturing Pills produced by Cynthion Group. If possible, we’re hoping to reach the terms of a partnership. The Cynthion Group can supply the Energy Nurturing Pills while the Hines Family will be responsible for marketing and selling them here in Seacove City. This will be mutually beneficial for both of our families. What do you think?” Leonard asked excitedly.
Since the Energy Nurturing Pills could speed up the progress of training for martial artists, the pills would soon become a crucial possession to all martial artists and if the Hines Family could be the retailer for the pills in Seacove City, it would strengthen the family’s position. Most importantly, as one of the many family members, Leonard was not in any position of power and was always frustrated about it.
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It was a once–in–a–lifetime chance for him.
If he managed to get Cynthia to agree to a partnership, he would have become the hero of the family that demanded respect and could potentially rise to a position of power.
“Well, I’ll think about the partnership,” Cynthia said hesitantly without giving a clear stance.
While extending Cynthion Group’s operation to other cities could be considered a good thing, the supply of Energy Nurturing Pills was hardly even enough to fulfill the demand in Springfield City alone, and supplying the pills to other markets would not be possible at this time.
However, extending to overseas markets would happen sooner or later if Cynthion Group wished for a brighter future.
Seeing how Leonard was her best friend’s boyfriend, Cynthia decided that she could consider a partnership once Leon produced the second batch of Energy Nurturing Pills and handed over a portion of the supply to the Hines Family.
Nonetheless, Leon was the chairman of Cynthion Group and she would still need to discuss this with him in private, so Cynthia was not in any hurry to agree to Leonard’s invitation.
“Miss Shear, you’re in charge of Cynthion Group and you can decide whether you want to work with us on your own. Since this can only be mutually beneficial, what’s there to think about?” Leonard urged, desperately wanting an answer from Cynthia.
“Don’t worry, Mister Hines, your girlfriend is Miss Shear’s best friend. If Cynthion Group intends to extend its operation to other markets, Miss Shear will prioritize you as a partner,” Leon said with a smile.
While the demand for Energy Nurturing Pill surpassed its supply in Springfield City, it was only a temporary situation. Cynthion Group would eventually need to distribute its supply to neighboring cities, or they might risk saturating the market in Springfields City. As a long–term strategy, Cynthion needed to begin extending its operation to other markets. However, Leon and Cynthia had come to Seacove City mainly for the five- hundred–year–old wild Panax and they could also revisit the potential for a future partnership with Leonard. after obtaining what they wanted.
“I’m discussing an important proposal with Miss Shear, and you’re just an assistant! Who are you to join the conversation?” Leonard said angrily. After learning that Leon was Cynthia’s assistant, he started to look
down on Leon.
“I-” Leon only meant well and decided to remain quiet since it was not appreciated.
“Mister Hines, Leon might be my assistant, but he’s also a dear friend of mine. I’d like to ask that some respect!” Cynthia’s expression darkened.
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She had a good impression of Leonard at first as he was her best friend’s boyfriend, but seeing how little respect he showed Leon, she decided that she disliked him after all.
“Um,” Leonard felt both embarrassed and confused. He could not understand why Cynthia would go to such lengths to defend a man who was merely her assistant, not her boyfriend.
“This is so weird,‘ he thought, ‘maybe I’ve just been pushing too hard for her to agree on a partnership and
that’s why she’s upset.‘
“Forget about the partnership for now,” Sandra said.
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“Cynthia, Seacove City is famous for its scenery. You don’t always get the chance to visit, so why don’t I show you around? We can go for dinner later on.” Sensing the tension in the air, Sandra interfered.
“Yeah, sure.” The scowl on Cynthia’s face eased. She plotted to travel with Leon alone so that they could go sightseeing together and Sandra’s suggestion was precisely what Cynthia wanted.
Afterward, the group left the hotel for sightseeing.
A black racing car was parked in the hotel parking lot; it was a brand–new car that Leonard purchased with
thousands of dollars.
Though Leon and Cynthia drove to Seacove City, Leonard decided to show his hospitality by taking them out in his car instead.
“Kid, here’s the car key. You’re driving! I just bought his car and it cost a fortune so be careful with it, or you won’t be able to compensate for it!” Leonard commanded, before tossing the car key to Leon.
“You’re asking me to drive?” Taken by surprise, Leon stared at the car key in hand dazedly.
“Of course! You’re just an assistant. Did you expect me to drive you around?” Leonard said impatiently. In his perspective, Leon was merely Cynthia’s servant and it was Leon’s job to drive the rest of them around. After all, as a son of the Hines Family, he refused to be the driver of such a lowly man.
“But I don’t know how to drive. I don’t have a license,” Leon scratched his head awkwardly.
“You can’t drive? How did you and Miss Shear get here from Springfield City, then?”
“I drove! Why, is there a problem?”
“What the ” Leonard’s jaw dropped.
Since Leon claimed to be Cynthia’s assistant, it would be his duty to take care of Cynthia’s needs and assist with her work, yet Leon used the daughter of the Shear Family as a driver and Cynthia did not seem reluctant in doing so at all.
Leonard was frozen in disbelief.
“Forget it. I can drive,” Sandra said. Both Cynthia and Leon came to the city as guests and it was indeed rather rude for Leonard to order Leon around.
Though Sandra had no respect for a mere assistant, her manners did not allow her to let it show, unlike
Leonard.
“It’s fine. I’ll drive,” Leonard said reluctantly.
Cynthia was a woman of incredibly high status and since he needed her help, Leonard was more than willing to act as her driver. However, Leon was just an assistant and did not deserve the same treatment as Cynthia.
Leonard decided that since he came to fight for an opportunity to work with Cynthion Group, he had to do anything to please Cynthia.
He started the car and the four left the hotel
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Seacove City was situated next to the sea and was known to hold many beautiful sceneries and famous sightseeing spots.
Sandra planned a sightseeing route in the system built into the car and the group traveled down the path through countless breathtaking sceneries. With Sandra as their tour guide, the group had a blast.
However, Leonard followed Cynthia around to fawn over her the entire time as he focused on getting her to agree on a partnership.
Sandra felt annoyed by her boyfriend’s lack of manners and occasionally spoke to Leon out of courtesy, but since she did not know Leon well, the two did not have much to discuss and she only managed to say a few
words to Leon.
Cynthia saw everything and was extremely displeased.
Not only was Leon the chairman of Cynthion Group, but he was also the man she fell in love with and she was upset that Leonard purposefully neglected Leon. She thought of working with Leonard out of her respect for her friendship with Sandra, but Cynthia decided that she did not like Leonard at all.
Despite what she felt, Cynthia did not let her anger show as Leonard meant well by taking her and Leon around the city.
In the evening, the group returned to the hotel, and Leonard arranged a dinner party.
They took their seats in the private room of a restaurant.
“Miss Shear, did you have fun today? Do forgive us if we failed to fulfill your expectation,” Leonard said while smiling politely.
“It’s fine. Thank you for showing us around,” Cynthia said politely without an expression.
“You’re most welcome, Miss Shear. About the partnership between Cynthion Group and the Hines Family, would it be possible to confirm it anytime soon?” Unable to guess what Cynthia was thinking, Leonard asked.
“We’ll talk about that in the future should the opportunity present itself,” Cynthia said with a lack of interest.
“Oh, okay then.” Leonard’s expression darkened slightly.
To get the chance to work with Cynthion Group, he fawned over Cynthia throughout the day and despite his hard work, Cynthia remained unimpressed and refused to give him an exact answer.
‘Does she take me for a fool?!‘ Leonard thought, ‘she might be the daughter of the Shear Family, but this isn’t Springfield City. This is Seacove City! This is the territory of the Hines Family and I am a son of the Hines Family, yet she has toyed with me like I’m some clown!‘
Feeling slightly resentful toward Cynthia, he would have stormed off if the collaboration was not so important.
“Leonard, don’t rush this. Cynthia has been my best friend for years. If Cynthion Group does consider expanding, I’m sure she’ll prioritize you as a partner,” Sandra consoled him and shot him a pointed look, signaling him to stop pushing.
“Yeah. You’re right.” Leonard forced a smile but narrowed his eyes slyly.
What Sandra said made sense and it was likely for Cynthia to work with Leonard instead of others.
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However, Cynthia was too distant and he could not rely on their friendship alone. Once Cynthia left the city, it would only be more difficult for him to strike a deal.
“Miss Shear, enjoy. I need to run to the washroom,” Leonard said, before walking out of the room.
As soon as he faced his back at the three, his smile dropped.
The partnership with Cynthion Group meant the world to him as it determined if he would be able to rise to at position of power within his family.
He was an ambitious man with a thirst for power and he refused to get his chance to escape.
He had to make sure that she agreed to the partnership before Cynthia left Seacove City, no matter the cost.
Once Leonard left, Sandra turned to look at Cynthia hesitantly. “Cynthia, Leonard wants to work with Cynthion Group. If it’s possible, please agree to it for my sake.”
Leonard was her boyfriend and seeing how desperate he was to work with Cynthion Group, Sandra decided to speak to Cynthia in his place.
“Sandra, it’s not that I don’t want to say yes to it. Leon and I came here mainly to purchase a five–hundred- year–old wild Panax off an auction. Before we achieve that, I don’t have time to think about expanding our operation to the Seacove City market,” Cynthia explained. She did not give Leonard an answer mainly because Leon did not start producing the second batch of Energy Nurturing Pills and the company was not ready for selling the pills to other markets; on the other hand, Leon was the chairman of the company and he was the one who could make the final decision, yet Leonard continued to disrespect and even insulted Leon.
Without Leon’s approval, Cynthia could never agree to the partnership.
“So you came for the auction!” Sandra said.
As a member of the elite community, she caught news of the auction a few days ago.
“Cynthia, the auction is organized by the Powell Family and the Hines Family is quite close with them. Don’t worry. I’ll talk to Leonard so that he can talk to someone in the Powell Family to see if they can just sell you the wild Panax ahead of time before the auction starts!” Sandra said.
Though Cynthia was the daughter of the Shear Family, she did not have any power or connection in Seacove City and once the auction started, countless businessmen and members of powerful families would compete with her and it would not be an easy task to obtain the Panax.
The best solution to this was to secure the Panax before the start of the auction, but Sandra could not be certain if her boyfriend was capable of accomplishing it.
“Good! Miss Doyle, if Mister Hines can get us the Panax, Cynthion Group will agree to the partnership right away!” Leon said excitedly.
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Cynthia’s expression darkened as she noticed that her strength was draining from her body.
Seeing how he was exposed, Leonard decided there was no point in hiding and confessed with a smile, “He’s right. I drugged the juice!”
“Why you! How dare you?!” Furious, Cynthia tried to get up but was too weak to do so.
Leonard ignored her glare and turned to study Leon with confusion. “I’m curious as to how you know the drinks were drugged with Jimsonweed!”
“I don’t mind telling you. I know medicine and I caught onto the scent of Jimsonweed when I took a whiff of the juice,” Leon said calmly.
“I see.” Leonard was slightly impressed that a mere assistant would know medicine.
“Leonard, what’s the meaning of this? Why would you do this?” Sandra flushed and questioned angrily. She trusted Leonard and defended him, only to be proven wrong. She could not understand what would prompt Leonard to do such a thing.
“It’s simple. I just want to know with certainty that I will get the deal to work with Cynthion Group,” Leonard said calmly.
“That can’t be it! Mister Wolf already said that as long as you try your best to get them to the wild Panax, Cynthion Group will partner with you whether you succeed or not!” Sandra said but was interrupted immediately.
“I’m not a child who would believe the words of an assistant! Besides, the partnership means everything to me and I can’t afford to let anything happen. If there’s a way of securing the partnership without risk, why should I choose to trust him instead?” Leonard snorted. He intended to get Cynthia to drink a few more glasses so that she could be completely unconscious for him to do as he pleased, but was caught by surprise when Leon noticed that the drinks were drugged. However, Leon was too late and Cynthia was already under the effect of the drug, so Leonard’s plan remained successful.
“A way to secure the partnership without risk? Dream on! Leonard, I was going to consider working with you for Sandra’s sake before this, but after what you’ve done, do you think that I’m going to work with you?” Cynthia sneered.
“Miss Shear, have you forgotten that you’ve taken the Jimsonweed? You can’t move and I can do as I please with you. Even if you don’t want to agree on the partnership, it’s not up to you anymore.” Leonard smirked.
“Leonard, what are you trying to do?” Leon asked. None of them knew what Leonard was plotting to do and since Jimsonweed was not harmful to the body, Leon decided not to do anything and attempted to get Leonard to confess to his plan.
“What else? Springfield City is known to be the origin of enticing beauties and if I’m not mistaken, Miss Shear here is one of the Four Beauties in Springfield City, ranking in second place. I can only imagine the number of men who are head over heels for her. It would be my honor to have her for a night!”
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The Panax was extremely important to Leon and a partnership in exchange meant nothing. As far as the disrespect Leonard showed him so far, Leon was not as narrow as to hold a grudge against him over such a
thing.
“Um,” Sandra shot a confused look at Cynthia.
Since Leon introduced himself as an assistant, Sandra would need Cynthia’s, instead of Leon’s approval on it.
“Yeah. What Leon said. If Mister Hines can get us the Panax, I’ll agree to the partnership.” Cynthia nodded.
“Okay. It’s a deal, then,” Sandra said with a relieved smile.
Just then, the door was pushed open and Leonard returned to the room.
“Sandra, what are you talking about? You seem so happy,” he asked gently.
“Cynthia came to Seacove City for the five–hundred–year–old Panax to be sold in the auction. She already agreed that if you manage to help her get to it, she will agree on partnering with you,” Sandra explained.
“Oh, I see.” Leonard was slightly surprised.
“Leonard, your family has been close with the Powell Family. Maybe you can ask someone you know out after dinner and we can pay extra to secure the Panax before the auction,” Sandra suggested.
“Well, it might not be that easy,” Leonard said thoughtfully.
The Powell Family already advertised that they would be selling the Panax and if they sold it ahead of the
auction, it might put a dent in their reputation and the Powell Family would never agree to it.
It was something that could not be achieved even if the leader of the Hines Family requested it, not to mention Leonard, who was merely an insignificant member of his family.
Sandra underestimated the difficulty of the request.
“Mister Hines, I know that it’s going to be difficult. Don’t worry, just do your best. Cynthion Group will work with you whether or not you succeed,” Leon said sincerely, knowing that he could not ask Leonard to make an effort without anything in return.
Since it was only a matter of time for Cynthion Group to expand, it would not be an issue to choose the Hines Family as a partner. If Leonard failed to obtain the Panax ahead of time, Leon would be left to fight for it in
the auction.
“Yeah, sure. I’ll try my best,” Leonard nodded while snorting at the idea in his mind.
‘Cynthia has taken the Panax as a bargaining chip and I don’t think she will work with me if I fail to obtain it, ‘he thought, ‘do they take me for a three–year–old or something? I don’t believe a word they said!‘
What Leonard did not know was that Leon meant every word he said.
Afterward, the restaurant began to serve the dishes, and soon the table was filled with delicacies from around
the world.
“Miss Shear, Mister Wolf, as your host, I would like to propose a toast to your visit here in Seacove City.”
Leonard raised his glass with a cheerful smile.
Leon was slightly taken by surprise. Leonard looked down on him throughout the day and it seemed odd that he could suddenly propose a toast to Leon. However, seeing how Leonard meant well, Leon saw no reason in refusing it.
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Leonard burst out laughing as he scanned Cynthia sophisticated features and enticing curves smugly.
Ever since the first moment, he laid eyes on Cynthia, he was captured by her beauty and could not help the urge to make her his. The reason he drugged Cynthia was not simply because he wanted to work with Cynthion Group, but also to satisfy his lust.
“You! You have no shame!” Cynthia roared.
Leon remained composed. “Leonard, Cynthia is Miss Doyle’s best friend and you’re trying to sleep with her? Aren’t you worried that Miss Doyle would be upset?”
Leonard stilled and realized that he went too far, but the situation escalated to the point where there was no going back.
“So what? The Doyles rely heavily on the Hines in their businesses. So what if Sandra knows? Does she have the guts to fight me?” Leonard sneered.
“Leonard, you bast*rd!” Sandra flushed in rage.
Leonard was always a gentleman to her and she never expected him to be such a despicable man. However, he was right about the Doyles relying heavily on the Hines and she was only dating him because it was a strategic marriage planned by their families for mutual benefits. Even if Leonard did something wrong, as long as he was capable of keeping it in the dark, there was nothing Sandra could do.
“Get over yourself, Leonard! This is a civilized society and if you dare to do anything to me, you will be punished by law!” Cynthia said coldly.
“Do you think so? The Shears is one of the Four Major Families in Springfield City and I can only imagine that reputation means everything to you! All I need is to take some photos of you after I’m done with you and with those in my possession, you will never have the courage to call the police!” Leonard smirked.
Cynthia just graduated from college with little to no experience in society and could not possibly defend herself from him. Once he managed to claim Cynthia’s body as his, he had plenty of ways to keep her under control and she had no option but to obey.
“Don’t you dare!” Cynthia paled.
She was a virtuous woman who did not date anyone in his life. If she was violated by Leonard and blackmailed by videos and photos of her in unspeakable positions, her life would be destroyed. If she was only an ordinary person, she could have tried to kill Leonard and take her own life afterward; but she was the daughter of the Shears and even if she did not care about herself, she needed to preserve the family’s reputation and pride..
Leonard was spot–on about her weakness.
“You! Leonard, stop trying to scare me! The Shears have countless martial artists at our disposal and if you do this, I’m going to send them after you to tear you to shreds!” She took a deep breath to calm herself but was betrayed by the pale look on her face.
Cynthia, who was prideful and fearless, faced true fear for the first time in her life.
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“Miss Shear, you have forgotten that this is Seacove City, not Springfield City! It doesn’t matter how
powerful your family is or how many martial artists you have at your disposal, you can’t do anything to me here!” Leonard chuckled smugly.
He had a whole plan ahead to make Cynthia his and take photos and videos of her in compromising positions so that he could blackmail her into making him the partner of Cynthion Group.
With the videos and photos in hand, he would not have to fear retaliation from Cynthia and could have her wrapped around his fingers.
Cynthia would become his prisoner and would never be able to escape his control.
“You bast*rd!” Cynthia shivered in despair.
“Leonard, you monster! If you dare to lay your hands on Cynthia, I’ll make you pay for it!” Sandra glared at
him.
As a lady of the elite community, she saw plenty of unspeakable acts and if Leonard was only sleeping around or keeping a lover, she would have turned a blind eye to it; but Cynthia was her best friend of years. and she refused to stand idly by while Leonard violated her.
“Sandra, don’t worry! I will take good care of both you and Miss Shear so that you both get my attention!” Leonard laughed in excitement as though the two women before him were ripe fruits waiting to be devoured.
“Leonard, you’re getting ahead of yourself. Cynthia might be under the effect of Jimsonweed, but I’m still kicking. So long as I’m here, you’re not touching her!” Leon said.
Leonard had to drink at some point as well so he only drugged the juice and left everything else on the table untouched, which was why Leon remained unaffected. Naturally, if he drugged the food or the wine as well,
Leon would have noticed it even sooner.
“Leon, you’re just an assistant. So what if you didn’t take the Jimsonweed? What can you do?” Leonard sneered in contempt.
“I don’t know much about that, but I know that I can beat a scum like you up!” Leon smirked.
“You? What a joke?” Leonard burst out laughing, before clapping his hands, “come in, all of you!”
Following his command, the door to the room was opened and four towering men walked in dressed in black.
They were all guards hired by the Hines and one could easily tell that they were well–trained.
“Tie this kid up and lock him up somewhere. Don’t let him escape!” Leonard ordered.
Since Leon learned about his plan, he could not allow Leon to escape; but because there were plenty of people in the hotel, he could not kill Leon right there and then, so he intended to capture Leon and decide what to do with him once he was done with Cynthia.
“Kid, stay down!”
The four bodyguards darted toward Leon viciously.
“Come at me!” Leon snorted, before launching his fist at the bodyguards.