Chapter 1139
Leonard couldn’t help himself—he curled his finger and tapped her lightly on the head. “What nonsense are you spouting? Of course, I don’t have any interest in her. First of all, I know exactly what kind of person she is. Second, I’ve never felt anything for her, not the slightest bit of affection.”
Megan pouted in mock grievance, raising a hand to rub her head. “I was just joking; why are you taking it so seriously? You’re so defensive; it almost makes me think maybe you really do have feelings for her.”
Leonard nearly blacked out at her words. Helpless, he said, “Don’t be ridiculous. Just focus on what Madam Grace is saying.”
Aurora, standing nearby, couldn’t help but laugh at the pair. Until now, her impression of Leonard had always been that of someone cool and reliable, never as lively as he was in this moment. She hadn’t expected to see this new side of him with Megan, and it genuinely surprised her. A thought stirred in her mind—could there really be something between the two of them? If that were the case, she would have to ask Megan about it later. She couldn’t just play matchmaker recklessly. These kinds of things were best left to mutual choice.
Aurora pulled her thoughts back as Grace continued her speech on stage. Everyone’s eyes were fixed on her, eager to know what else she was about to announce. From the very start, they had all known there would be two major announcements tonight. Now the first was clear—the break with Hayes Enterprises. The second, though, remained a mystery. Some insiders already had an idea, but they weren’t particularly excited. The rest of the crowd, however, were more interested in finally seeing the true face of the Walton family’s second heiress.
Grace smiled and said, “Next, I plan to announce something even more important. This concerns the future development of our company.”
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The moment those words fell, the whole hall erupted in an uproar. Tessa clenched her palms tight—her greatest fear had finally come true. Her mother’s meaning couldn’t be clearer. So, Aurora being named successor was already a certainty?
Grace ignored the noise from the crowd and raised her voice. “As you all know, I’m getting older, and it’s time for me to retire. In this period, the results my younger daughter has achieved are clear for everyone to see. Therefore, I’ve decided to officially hand the company over to her.”
As soon as she finished, the stage lights moved as if guided, landing precisely on Aurora. Megan gripped Aurora’s arm, her eyes brimming with excitement. “Aurora, go on, get up there.”
Lucas and Leonard both gave her encouraging looks. Aurora lifted her gaze and met her mother’s encouraging eyes. At last, she gave a small nod. “Alright, I understand.”
Grace followed smoothly, saying, “Now, let me invite my daughter on stage to say a few words.” She stepped aside, joining the guests in applause. The audience was gracious, their smiles warm as they turned their eyes to Aurora. Her already striking features looked even more exquisite under the spotlight. Slim in figure, dressed in a strapless floor-length gown, the scattered diamonds along the hem shimmered with dazzling light. Her natural aura was effortless. Even with such a breathtaking gown, it was Aurora’s sharp, captivating beauty that outshone everything else.
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