Chapter 158: Massage

As Jeffrey left his office, he saw Leyton and Sandy approaching. Leyton's arm was bandaged. They had come to discuss business.

Negotiations between Cosmic Chemical and the Scott family were nearly finalized; the contract was secured. Moreover, many mid-level Cosmic Chemical employees had also received benefits from the Scott family.

Seeing Leyton in person, Jeffrey approached with a flattering smile. "Mr. Scott, I never expected you to come personally!"

Leyton, the Scott family heir, needn't have come in person. However, his eagerness to humiliate Jared had brought him here, injured arm and all.

"Has the Sentiment Chemical Limited representative arrived?" Leyton asked.

Jeffrey nodded. "Yes, they're in my office."

"Really?" Leyton's eyes lit up. "Take me to them. Are they a young man?"

"No, it's a woman—a former schoolmate who asked for my help," Jeffrey replied, confusion evident on his face.

Leyton was stunned. "It can't be. Why didn't Jared come? Is he scared?" he asked, frowning slightly. "Perhaps he knew he wouldn't get the contract and didn't dare come for fear of embarrassment?"

Sandy looked perplexed.

Leyton shook his head. "No. Unless he resigns, he wouldn't dare defy Xavier."

Jeffrey was bewildered. The Scott and Sullivan families were rivals; why was Leyton so concerned about the Sullivans today?

"Mr. Scott, Sentiment Chemical Limited sent only a former schoolmate of mine. She's in my office," Jeffrey repeated.

Leyton said, "Mr. Leigh, I trust you won't yield simply because your old schoolmate asked for help?"

"Of course not! Cosmic Chemical will collaborate with the Scott family. I've accepted your family's money; my loyalty is to you!" Jeffrey assured him, waving his hands.

Leyton nodded approvingly. "Good. Your loyalty will be rewarded."

Disappointed that Jared hadn't come, he still considered securing the Cosmic Chemical deal a victory.

Just as Leyton and Sandy prepared to go to the general manager's office on the top floor, Jared appeared in the doorway. Security guards prevented him from entering.

Leyton's eyes gleamed at the sight of Jared. He smirked and strutted over. Sandy, arms linked with Leyton's, adopted an arrogant expression.

"Well, well, if it isn't Jared. I hear you're a sales representative now. Did Ms. Sullivan dump you? You even moved out of the mansion," Leyton sneered.

Jared was surprised to see them. He knew about the negotiations but hadn't expected Leyton's personal attendance. The bandaged arm and Sandy's presence made it clear: this "negotiation" aimed to humiliate him. Leyton must have known he was coming. Given the Scott and Sullivan families' rivalry, someone at Cosmic Chemical must have informed Leyton.

Xavier's image immediately came to mind.

Jared smiled faintly. "Is your arm better? Shall I give you a massage?"

Leyton recoiled. He knew Jared's capabilities.