Tangled in his Obsession novel Chapter 488

Eight years ago, when the Reynolds Group was teetering on the brink of collapse, it was Leandro who single-handedly rallied the troops and, over the course of a few years, turned the company into the crown jewel of Sunburst City. His influence on the Reynolds Group was indisputable.

Despite his monumental contribution to the company's growth, Leandro's forceful methods and long-standing monopoly on power had sown seeds of discontent within the ranks.

Now, with Gloria's scandal as a pretext, combined with Leandro's recent injury, the management had finally slipped from his grasp. Nobody was keen to see him make a comeback.

Yet, everyone knew that if Leandro truly decided to return, there would likely be no stopping him. The reason was straightforward: to this day, the biggest shareholder, Conway, favored Leandro as his successor.

In fact, with just a word from Conway, Leandro could be reinstated to the boardroom, resuming his former role without question. Facing such a looming threat, it was only natural for the rest to be on edge. But Leandro seemed unbothered by the turmoil, leaving his peers puzzled about his stance.

Without paying heed to the others, Leandro made his way upstairs.

Upstairs, Seraphina was watching over Conway as he took his medication. At the sight of Leandro entering the room, she couldn't help but arch an eyebrow in surprise, "Back so soon?"

Leandro responded with a muted acknowledgment before turning to Conway, "Luke and Norman bothering you again, grandpa?"

"It'd be easy to get rid of them," Conway replied with a glance, "the moment you step back into the Reynolds Group, they'll scatter."

Leandro considered this but instead looked over at Seraphina.

"Why are you looking at me?" she shot back defensively, "I'm not stopping you from going back."

"Really?" Leandro mused, "Who was it that said, if she doesn't want me to go back, then I can't go?"

Seraphina scoffed, "As if you'd listen to me when you're fighting fit. Have you ever?"

Leandro met her gaze silently, then posed the question back to her, "Have I not?"

Caught off guard, Seraphina found herself at a loss for words.

Leandro then turned his attention back to Conway, "Besides, Ferne is doing a decent job. Let her handle it for a while. Maybe Grandpa will find someone better suited to run the Reynolds Group than me?"

With that, he stood up, "I'm off to change. Grandpa should take his nap after the medicine."

As Leandro exited Conway's room, the old man tapped Seraphina with his cane, "Happy now?"

"What do you mean?" Seraphina protested, guarding her leg, "It was his idea, not mine!"

"You're saying it wasn't because of you?" Conway challenged, "Do you want him to return to the Reynolds Group?"

Seraphina paused for a moment before breaking into laughter, "Of course, I don't. When you handed him the reins, it was like placing a mountain on his shoulders. You saw how he lived these past years. He's finally set down that burden, and I surely don't want him picking it back up. He's not had it easy even away from the Reynolds Group. If he went back, who knows what might happen? After years of toil, doesn't he deserve to enjoy life a bit?"

As Conway listened, he couldn't help but chuckle. Then, putting on a stern face, he retorted, "So, give him a chance to enjoy it! All you do is backtalk and argue. Is that your idea of letting him enjoy life?"

"You don't understand," Seraphina replied, "He actually likes it when I challenge and tease him. The man's a glutton for punishment!"