Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 167

Yeah, Leo! Thank you so much for your kind favor.

What should I call you? A fortune-teller or a wizard?

Barely holding myself together, I kept my mouth shut, the high tide of emotions urged me to lash out like that. My inner turmoil made me vulnerable, an easy prey for fun, Leo was definitely gaslighting me.

As it was the time to act my age, more maturely, I couldn’t behave like a hormonal teenager when the situation wasn’t clear yet. So, smiling vehemently, I spoke in a polite tone.

“I do appreciate your concern, Leo. But let me remind you. It’s my personal matter.

But unfortunately, you are habitual of poking your nose into others’ matters. So, please, it would be great if you stay out of it.”

Leo clicked his tongue, appearing as cool as cucumber.

“Noted, Laura. My lips are zipped!”

He was trying to be very affable which was a sign of a big catastrophe. Therefore, I didn’t beat around the bush and asked him directly.

“May I know why you graced me with your presence today? It’s not a kids’ visit day.”

He parted his lips to answer me, but the sudden ringing of my mobile didn’t let him speak. I glanced at the screen and excused myself.

“Sorry, Leo. I need to take this call. Please wait a minute.”

Leo nodded promptly, so I received the call from my office. Brandon’s anxious voice resounded in my ears.

“Miss Laura, it’s bad news!”

What else was remaining now?

Earlier, Echo’s call had ruined my day and now this. I didn’t pay any heed to his vexation, welcoming a new problem with open arms.

“What happened?”

The complete silence of a minute on the other side tested my patience with every passing second, Brandon cautiously chose his words to break the news.

“It’s about the sudden instability in the stock market, Miss Laura. The company’s stocks are treacherously manipulated, collapsing our business.

There is no good trade …”

He briefly explained about the calamity that struck my world out of nowhere, clenching my heart. This second bad news had made it obvious that the entire world was against my peace. After my personal life’s difficulties, my business was also screwed.

Heaven was like, “Oh, you are heavy-hearted. Great! Let’s make you more miserable.

Go and deal with professional tribulations.”

I disconnected the call and got to work, checking the exchange rates first, the sales and the demands had always played a vital role in any company’s shares’ stability. Usually, my company’s name attracted numerous buyers, but the false news about my assets forced the investors to step away.

I closely followed the sales and hit the news columns; the bad reputation of my agency was exponentially increasing because of bad reviews. To safeguard from a massive blow, I withdrew some of the capital deals and instructed my staff to investigate.

“Inform all the financial advisors that we will have an official meeting in half an hour. Prepare a detailed report about these current circumstances.”

I was contacting my lawyers for a legal action against dishonest people, spoiling my company’s name when Leo raised his voice,

“I think I know what’s the main issue, Laura.”

Like a financial expert, Leo frowned, trying to look highly educated, although we had graduated from the same college. He spoke in a solemn tone.

“If you don’t mind, I can help you out of this problem. It’s just a matter of minutes and your stocks will be in the highest bar of trades …”

“No, thanks, Leo!”

I flinched and looked up, genuinely curious to see the face of my savior, who had voiced my thoughts bravely. My eyes caught the sight of my knight in shining armor walking into my study room. Henry threw a dirty glare at Leo and spoke curtly.

“We certainly don’t need your expertise right now, Leo. And by the way, why have you come to visit us this time?

Kids aren’t home yet.”

Shoot!