Chapter158.After a restless night of shallow sleep, the soft chirping of birds outside broke the silence in the room.Despite numerous experiments, the lab data from the past few days still didn’t meet Hazel’s expectations. Frustrated,early and headed straightsheroseWhen Leila woke up, Hazel was already gone.to the lab.The nanny quickly dressed her in clean clothes. Eager to find Hazel, Leila pushed the door open. The moment she saw Johnson waiting outside, her eyes lit up, and she threw herself into his arms without hesitation.Leila’s voice was bright and clear.”John.”A shadow of disappointment passed over Leila’s face when she learned that Hazel had already left for work.After finishing breakfast, Leila asked Johnson what day it was. When she heard that it was the weekend, her eyes sparkled with excitement.Johnson raised an eyebrow in curiosity.”What’sup, Leila?”Leila beamed. “Go and pick up my brother!”
Ads by PubFuture Johnson furrowed his brow in confusion.”Hmm?”Without saying another word, Leila rushed to her room, retrieved her candy pouch, and pulled out a speaker from her treasure box. She spent a moment tinkering with it before emerging again.Her bright eyes shone with innocence and anticipation.Jaxon and Joshua had been living at the Campbell villa ever since Gabriel had brought them back there the last time.Leila hadn’t seen her brothers in days and missed them terribly.She tugged on Johnson’s arm, eager to head out the door.Seeing Leila so animated, Johnson called Hazel, but her phone went unanswered.He guessed she’d probably silenced her phone during her experiments. Johnson left her a message, and then, with a few bodyguards in tow, he prepared to go find Leila’sbrothers.In the lobby of the Campbell Group.The moment Leila stepped into the lobby, she immediately drew the attention of the receptionist. “Look at that girl. Doesn’t she look like the little princess we used to have in the group?””I swear. I’ll sneak a picture and ask others about her identity.”Ever since Leila had first appeared at the Campbell Group, rumors about her had spread like wildfire through the company.As long as she was around, she could always soothe Gabriel, who was often buried in his drafts and work.A message popped up in the SA Princess Intelligence group chat.07:3530.9%< Chapter158Receptionist, "Is this the little princess? She's in the lobby."In a meeting room down the hall, people were in the midst of a discussion when suddenly, the screens of several phones flickered. A person in the corner, ever so discreet, quickly glanced at their screen and typed a reply, trying to keep a low profile."Yes! Absolutely!""That pile of stuff the supervisor wrote? The boss has been scolding it for half an hour. Hurry up and let the little princess come save the lonely man," Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findηʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.One message after another began to pop up in the group, slowly capturing the attention of more and more people.Gabriel, sensing the growing distraction, sharply tapped the table with his fair, defined knuckles. At once, the room fell into tense alertness.Meanwhile, Leila was blissfully unaware of the ripple of excitement she'd stirred employees.She waved her hand at the front desk, which towered above her.With a sweet smile, Leila said, "Excuse me, I would like to see..."among
Ads by PubFuture theBefore she could finish, the receptionist bent down, took Leila's hand gently, and guided her toward the elevator."Little princess, come here. The elevator's this way. I will press the button for you, okay?" Leila looked up, slightly confused, but nodded.As they walked, she glanced back at Johnson, who was following close behind. She seemed to silently ask, "Is it really this easy to see my brothers?"Johnson caught a glimpse of the receptionist's expression, one that clearly indicated she knew exactly who Leila was. Remembering Leila's earlier mention of having been here before, he quickly pieced it all together.messageThe bodyguards were waiting outside the elevator. Only Johnson could accompany Leila inside. SA AnotherPrincess Intelligence group. popped up in the soon "The little princess entered the elevator. She'll be arriving in three minutes!" Three messages came in quick succession, and those who saw them began to exchange knowing glances.The supervisor, who had been sharply reprimanded by Gabriel, glanced at his phone. He ran a hand through his perfectly styled hair and inwardly sighed in despair.When Johnson stepped out of the elevator, holding Leila in his arms, Emma, dressed in a crisp white dress, was already waiting.Seeing the messages in the group chat, she quickly had a plan in her mind. Emma smiled, her voice sweet but carrying an undercurrent of condescension. "I'm sorry, Mr. Campbell is in a meeting. Please follow me."Leila, meeting this woman for the first time, wasn't quite fond of the scent she carried. It reminded her of the aunt who had scratched her face and of Ms. Zeller, who had pushed her. Ezra was busy in the meeting room, while the secretaries hurried about their tasks30.9%< Chapter158.MenuEmma had intended to take them to a more remote waiting room, but Leila tugged at Johnson's sleeve and pointed to the nearby CEO's office.Leila said quietly, "Brothers."Emma's lips curled into a thin smile. "Sweetheart, if you want to see Mr. Campbell, you'll need to make an appointment with me first."Her tone was deceptively sweet, but Johnson could detect the sharpness, the disdain hiding just beneath the surface.The tension grew stronger, as Johnson's gaze hardened.Emma couldn't help but feel an intense dislike for Hazel's daughter every time she looked at the child.It wasn't in Johnson's nature to tolerate others, especially not when it involved people he cared about.Having seen many like Emma, calculating, petty, and prone to bullying the weak, during his time. abroad, he wasn't the least bit impressed.Without a word, he simply picked up Leila and turned toward the door. "Since you have more decision- making power than your boss," Johnson said, his voice cutting through the tension, "why don't you go ahead and make the appointment?" If Gabriel truly felt that way, would the receptionist have allowed Leila to come upstairs so easily? Johnson wasn't a fool, and he certainly wasn't going to let anyone manipulate him or Leila. If making appointments was what Emma enjoyed so much, feel free, let her do it. He would never take Leila to this place again.Never!upat him with widelooked in Johnson's arms, Leila, stilleyes."John?" Adjusting the hat on her head with a tender smile, Johnson whispered, "Your brothers aren't here, so we won't bother with your father. I will take you to the amusement park instead, okay?" Upon hearing that, Leila instantly quieted down.She nodded."Okay."Neither of them noticed when an item slipped from Leila's candy pouch, falling unnoticed to the floor. Emma stood frozen, utterly dumbfounded. She had planned to toy with the little girl, to make her feel out of place. But she hadn't expected the man, who seemed to be a bodyguard, to act so decisively and take her away so quickly."Wait a minute!" Emma called, chasing after them. But by the time she reached the lobby, all she saw was the elevator descending.Back in the meeting room. The employees waited, their gazes flickering toward the door, but the anticipated knock never came.Ezra, sensing the unease in the room, quickly checked his phone and found the latest message in the SA Princess Intelligence group.He leaned toward Gabriel, his voice a quiet whisper."Mr. Campbell, Leila has arrived," he said, noticing that the message was sent half an hour ago.30.9%< Chapter 58MenuGabriel took out his phone and glanced at the screen, but there was no message from Leila, no sign of her presence.His thoughts turned to her. A soft light flickered in his usually cold eyes. With a soft sigh, Gabriel muttered, "Dismissed." Then, he rose from the table and headed back to his office.The people in the meeting room exhaled in relief, the tension lifting slightly as they returned to their work. "But didn't they say half an hour ago that the little princess was upstairs? How come the boss only found out now?" someone asked, confusion clear in their voice.Gabriel entered his office and quickly scanned the room. There was no sign of Leila. He turned to Ezra and asked, "Where are they?"Ezra quickly pulled up the surveillance footage, his eyes narrowing as he saw the moment Leila had left, already half an hour ago.Emma rarely had the privilege of entering Gabriel's office, but now she stood in the doorway, offering her explanation."Mr. Campbell," she began, her voice smooth, "The child didn't have an appointment, but I didn't expect the bodyguard to simply take her away like that."Emma was calm. After all, her actions hadn't broken any company rules. That was why she wore a mask of feigned regret.Ezra sighed softly, his gaze shifting toward Emma. "Ms. Morris, when she arrives, there's no need for an appointment. You must tell me immediately."Emma lowered her head, her face tinged with frustration."I understand," she muttered, her voice quiet. Gabriel, ever observant, knew that Emma worked hard. Both Ezra and other staff spoke highly of her. His voice was faint, almost a whisper."Alright, you may go now."Before leaving, Emma cast a final glance at him. But Gabriel was too absorbed in the surveillance footage to notice.Gabriel frowned, his gaze fixed on the screen. Something had caught his attention, a small object fell from Leila's bag, rolling under the table.He signaled to Ezra, who quickly retrieved the item. It was a mini candy-shaped speaker. Gabriel'sfingers brushed the switch and pressed it.Soon, the sweet voice of Leila filled the office."The stars in the sky didn't speak, but Leila missed her brothers.""The stars in the sky blinked. And Leila's heart, oh, so sad.'Gabriel was lost in his thoughts: