Chapter 497: The So-Called Sincerity

Teresa, sharp as ever, knew that a twenty percent profit from Sophia's cosmetics company wouldn't come without a cost. Leo replied, "Henley Group is like a big ship. If we want to ride the waves and make progress, we need unity. Everyone wants a share of the profits from Sophia's cosmetics company, but we can only hope for that after we've resolved the current crisis. So, my suggestion is to take Henley Group as collateral and borrow from the bank." Leo's words landed like a bombshell, leaving the entire Henley family momentarily stunned. Even the old Mrs. Henley's expression finally changed. The shrewd glint in her aging eyes flickered. In her heart, the old Mrs. Henley admitted that Leo's move was indeed clever. By pledging twenty percent of the profits, he effectively tied Sophia's cosmetics company and Henley Group together, making their fates intertwined, for better or worse. The Henley family members, upon hearing the proposal to use Henley Group as collateral, were in uproa