When Hes Gone

The typhoon howled in the dark night.

This didn't stop the black Bentley from speeding across the asphalt road defying the strong winds.

The rain poured, splashing against the car. Even the wiper couldn't do much to clear the car window of the rain drops.

The violent gust of wind swept past the car.

Meanwhile, inside the car, Caspar Qiao sat in the backseat, calm as ever and completely unaffected by the tumult roaring outside. His fingers drummed on the keyboard as he was completely focused.

All of a sudden, Caspar closed his laptop.

The Crystal Bay Project of Z City!

Three years ago, Caspar missed the first phase of the Crystal Bay Project. Today, he was determined to get to the second phase!

'Three years passed by, from 80 million to one billion, from the leading project of the Z City to the top one of the Z Country. It's worth it!'

As Caspar thought of this, excitement spread across his face. However, it was gone as soon as it came. The look on his face quickly shifted—from excitement to severity.

'It took me three years to turn the tide and made up for that devastating mistake I made in the business. Unfortunately, I couldn't do anything about that unexpected humiliation.'

Thinking of that year and that day, Caspar immediately clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white.

"Leona..."

Caspar murmured.

Perhaps, it was inappropriate to say that he was murmuring.

Although Caspar's tone was low, he still gritted his teeth in utter hatred and anger.

As Johan He sat in the driver's seat, he felt a chill run throughout his entire body.

'Even though boss's voice was low, I still heard him. I've heard that name countless of times in the past three years. I'm not wrong about this.

If I wasn't sure about something before, this suddenly cold and tense atmosphere only confirms my suspicions.

Ah, there goes the gleam of silver light.

Silver light...

He's taken out the necklace from his chest and is caressing it in his palm again. He's holding it tightly as if he's strangling that woman.'

"Alas..."

Johan sighed, unable to deny the ominous feeling that crept in his chest.

'Every time boss starts behaving like this, I always get the short end of the stick. He takes it out on me!'

"Distracted?"

Caspar's cold voice came from the backseat.

'Sure enough!' Johan thought inwardly.

"The project in Africa is short in staff."

Johan sighed. 'It's my fault for being distracted. I have to focus since I'm driving and this weather is crazy! Even so, there's no need to send me to Africa.

Besides, there's a reason why I'm distracted. Anyone would be scared if they saw boss act like this. It doesn't help that I'm driving. No matter what I'm doing, it's natural to be afraid of boss when he's like this!'

"Boss..."

Johan pleaded.

However, as soon as Johan opened his mouth, he noticed a black figure pass in front of the car.

Instinctively, Johan swerved, slowed down, and slammed his foot on the brake pedal.

A strange noise could be heard from the right side of the car.

The sound was imperceptible but it was frightening!

Johan froze for a moment.

He'd never felt this before. But this could only mean one thing—he had hit someone.

"Fuck!" When Johan came to his senses, he cursed, "Who would be outdoors in this weather? !" The streets were practically deserted but he still hit someone. What was that person doing outside in the storm?

Outside the Bentley.

The angry storm pattered against the road as the thunder boomed across the sky.

Meanwhile, Leona Ling was completely oblivious.

Leona struggled to get up as the puddle of rain reached her ankles. She braved the rain storm as she walked steadily towards the car parking in front of her.

'This is the only way to get to the WF Mansion from the QT International Group.

There's still half an hour left since the signing is at nine.

A car passing by here in this weather? This could only be Caspar's car, ' she thought inwardly.

She had only taken ten steps.

Yet Leona felt as if she had been walking for ten years.

Inside the Bentley.

A slender figure could be seen through the car window despite the blurred vision caused by the raindrops.

Caspar couldn't see the person's face very well but for some reason, his heart ached.

There were just some emotions that could be felt deep in the bones.

Pain...

Hatred...

And...

Caspar held the butterfly pendant of the necklace on his palm. He enclosed it in his hand so tightly that he started bleeding.

He was overcome with sadness.

The word "Leona" hidden in the pendant was like a knife, cutting through his heart for the past three years.

After a long while, a faint smile appeared on Caspar's face.

"Drive,"

Caspar ordered.

After a short pause, Johan slammed his foot on the gas pedal obediently.

Meanwhile, outside...

Amidst the violent storm, Leona trembled but stood still like a leaf desperately clung to the tree, as she was too frail to do anything else.

Leona couldn't see the face of the man in the car properly as it was raining and the window was heavily tinted but she knew that he was looking right at her too.

Leona clenched her hands into fists.

A piercing pain suddenly shot through her right arm while her left arm felt as if it was a thousand pounds heavy.

Just then, she heard the sound of an engine running. Her chest tightened as panic spread across her face.

'Grandpa is already in the advanced stage of aplastic anemia and his hematopoietic function is weak. All his organs are barely functioning now. Caspar's our best bet. He's grandpa's last hope.

I can't let him go!'

"Grandpa, wait for me..."

Leona murmured. She raised her left hand with difficulty and knocked on the window twice as this was all her strength could bring her to do.