Mr. CEO's Young Mistress novel Chapter 56

Oliver looked at Paul's upset face and softened his tone. "Paul, as his pals, we should support him. Besides, I don't that anyone in the world loves her as much as he does."

Paul remained solemn for some time. "I know what you're saying is true. But even if we approve of their relationship, what would others think? As someone from the entertainment industry, I know how dangerous it can be. With his name and fame, can you imagine what the public will say and the challenges Sharon will have to face? Putting public opinion aside, what will his family think?"

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Oliver listened to Paul's explanation, surprised. "I didn't expect your tiny brain to think so far ahead."

Paul rolled his eyes. "D*mn him! Can he stop dragging my brain into this?" he thought.

"Oliver, people usually like to talk about what they lack the most. Let's take you as an example. You keep talking about my intelligence and my brains because you don't have any."

Paul spread out his hands smugly, as if he had proven his point. 

"I'm very pleased that you can comfort yourself like this." Oliver said with a smile.

Paul was speechless.

"With that eloquent tongue of his, it's no wonder he's a master of negotiation!" Paul sighed to himself. 

Paul returned to the topic at hand. "It would have been better if Leonard had been born into an ordinary family. Then, he wouldn't have to deal with the pressure from the public if he wanted to be with Sharon." 

Oliver pursed his lips when he realised Paul was genuinely worried. "I don't think he plans on announcing it so early. After all, Sharon is still young. So I don't think what you're worried about will happen soon. For now, we should just put our faith in Leonard."

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Paul still felt very uneasy and his heart continued to pound in his chest. 

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He frowned and stroked the area above his heart. 

Oliver glanced at him, shook his head, and smiled. 

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It took Sharon one day and one night before regaining consciousness, and she had remained silent ever since, not responding to anyone at all. 

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On the third day, Sharon was finally discharged from the hospital.

Leonard ordered someone to take care of the discharge papers and forcefully carried Sharon out of the ward. 

Sharon's face was pale, and her brows were furrowed. Silently, she wriggled around, trying to escape from his grasp. 

Leonard's grip on her was not tight, but no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't seem to free herself. 

After several failed attempts, Sharon eventually gave up. 

She turned her head aside and pressed her lips together, irritated, not wanting to see his face. 

Fortunately, Leonard did not force her to look at him either. 

He leaned back into the seat, calmly watching the side of her face. 

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When they arrived at the villa, Nick quickly got out of the car and walked away. 

Leonard narrowed his eyes at Nick's retreating figure. Then he lowered his eyes at the impatient girl in his arms. 

Sharon was itching to get out, but she knew that no matter how hard she tried, she wouldn't be going anywhere unless he let go of her. 

"What's with your bad temper? Why are you still angry after so many days?" Leonard asked calmly. 

Sharon, however, felt like she was about to explode when she heard him. 

"How dare he ask me that? Does he think he did nothing wrong?" Sharon silently fumed. 

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Sharon clenched her jaw, her brows furrowing tighter. 

Leonard took in the changes in her expression and asked softly, "Do you plan to never talk to me again?"

Sharon bit her lower lip to keep silent, her eyes bright with tears. 

Sharon was feeling upset and sorry for herself, even going as far as to say that she hated him! 

"How could he do that to me? On my birthday, no less..." Sharon moaned to herself, conflicted. 

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Leonard cupped her face with a warm hand and turned her face towards him. 

He looked into her watery eyes, his throat tightening. "Sharon, talk to me, please." 

Sharon bit her lip harder and lowered her eyes, refusing to speak.

Leonard frowned and gave up. He carried Sharon out of the car and headed into the villa. 

Kelley had been notified that Sharon would be discharged today, so she had been waiting by the door. When she saw the car stop but no one stepped out, she became more worried. 

She did not know what happened on Sharon's birthday. All she knew was that on the next day, Leonard had hurriedly sent Sharon to the hospital.

When Kelley finally saw Leonard getting out of the car with Sharon in his arms, she quickly stepped forward to greet them. Her eyes first landed on Leonard's stony face, before falling onto the girl in his embrace, who looked as if she was about to cry. 

Kelley's heart clenched, and her eyes teared up as well.