His secretary entered, saying softly, "Mr. Douglas, Miss Smith has arrived and wishes to see you."

Vanessa?

Leonel replied nonchalantly, “Send her in."

Moments later, Vanessa entered.

This wasn't their first encounter, but their interactions had been scarce. Vanessa had found it hard to believe Leonel, an adopted child of the Fowler family, would invest in the Smith family. Besides, as the contract signing drew nearer, Leonel displayed no signs of retreat.