LEAH'S PAST

Looking at Wu Chen's embarrassed and dejected look, she decided to give him a bonus once she has adjusted with her current situation.

Wu Chen sighed ' its not like she didn't know about it in the past.' however, her knowing and him telling her about it were two different situations.

He shook his head exasperatedly and took out a small black box and passed it to her.

"This was what you entrusted in my care saying that if such a situation arises during our stay in Country C, then I should pass it on to you. You may open this when you are alone." He looked at his boss who stared blankly at the box and then continued.

"Ma'am, now that things have turned out this way, what are we to do next?"

"Well it's best if this matter remains only between the two of us for now. Since my schedule is clear today, you can explain everything about Leah Lu to me. It's time I start preparing for all that I'm gonna face Starting tomorrow. This box can wait until later." She said after sorting out her current priorities. She could slowly deal with her loss of memory, but managing tomorrow's schedules and meeting with the people she has now no clue of were the first in her to-do list.

If she doesn't take control of this situation now, people would eventually notice that abnormality if she doesn't behave like the usual Leah Lu. The power and authority that she held in her hands was immense and many would be waiting for an opportunity to take her seat as the Chairwoman and CEO of L&L Corporation. The business world was ruthless after all.

After Wu Chen made arrangements for a subordinate to carry out certain tasks, he patiently explained To Leah everything important about her life that she should know for now. The lesser important details could be covered up later. He told her about her relationship with her friends, family, her hardships, personality etc.

At around 15 years, when Leah was in Country L, she came across a pair of siblings on the way to school who were searching through the trash cans for food. She walked towards them and gave them her own lunch box. Seeing the wary look of the brother and then the doe like clear and innocent eyes of the younger sister she urged them to accept it. She asked them their names. The young girl immediately introduced herself as Wu Meixue and her brother Wu Chen. Little Leah asked her mother if she could take them in to which her mother obliged. Being a mother how could Huang

Yaling's heart not ache for these unfortunate kids. And so the kids were taken in and were brought up along with Leah under one roof.

When Leah was 18, she already had a knack for business and was known as a genius decided to start her own business along with one of her best friend Laura Thompson who had and interest in fashion and cosmetics. And then Leah and Laura with the aid of their parents established their own company which they named with their initials L&L Corporations. They put their blood, sweat and tears in making their own fashion line and cosmetics and they succeeded in making themselves known among the well-established giants.

It was not smooth sailing, but both the girls with their parents supporting from the back kept moving forward battling through tough storms and gallant winds.

While doing so, Laura unintentionally offended some big shots in the fashion industry. On the way back from one of her fashion shows Laura and her manager were brutally abused and beaten up and managed to survive only because the police happened to pass by from their patrolling duty. After that Laura was never the same as before. She had a mental breakdown and became a victim to depression. Leah tried to help her best friend out of it. She tried her best to be strong for Laura but couldn't help cry sorrowfully in a corner whenever she saw the state her friend was in. However, all efforts of Leah and both their parents were in vain. In the end Laura decided to end her misery by taking her own life.

Leah blamed herself for not being able to do enough for her best friend. She promised herself that she would protect what Laura worked so hard for. Even though Laura decided to quit on her, Leah would stay strong and continue the journey, for both Laura and herself. She would definitely take revenge for her best friend and the only way to that was to be at the top. And since then, Laura has been managing the company with an iron fist. Taking it higher and higher as the years passed.

Wu Chen and Meixue had the same resolution as Leah as they too were just as close to Laura and wanted to help Leah in taking L&L Corporation to the top. So now, Wu Chen who is 24 is Leah's most trusted assistant. His position and authority in the company is second only to Leah despite only being an assistant. The vice president as well as the other top management have to be respectful towards him. His sister Meixue, now 22, is following her passion, pursuing her career in fashion designing. She is currently studying under Melanie Gregor, a well-known fashion designer who was once Laura's mentor.

Leah was ruthless after Laura passed away reserving her real personality only for her family. As for her love life…. Well, it was hopeless, however, she did have someone she secretly admired during her time at the university. Wu Chen, in order to take his revenge for the earlier embarrassment told her that her crush had rejected her saying that he already had someone he was dating. He couldn't help but smirk at his boss which earned him a hateful stare from Leah. Regardless, he was satisfied. Well, this is how they were when they were outside office and when they were not discussing business.

Wu Chen then reminded her that her purpose for coming to country C was not only her dad's birthday, but also to check on her branch company in the country and to deal with the Lu family inheritance. It also seemed that the Lu family had some other things that needed Leah Lu's presence at the time of reading the will.

However, her priority now was the partnership deal with Phoenix Group over a new resort project. Phoenix Group of Companies was the oldest and largest conglomerate in Country C. Therefore, this deal was very important to L&L corporation as this was the first resort project undertaken by the company. Thankfully the initial discussions of the proposal, bidding and negotiations were complete. A few details were required to be glossed over and only the partnership agreement needed to be signed.

"Uhhh, boss, you've not forgotten your signature, have you?"

Leah to paused for a second. Considering that she forgot even about herself, she should've forgotten that too right? But it's also a habit she's developed over such a long time. There was only one way to find out. "Get me a pen and paper and show me my signature." Wu Chen took out his own diary and handed a pen to her and handed out the earlier file which contained the report. She hoped that at least her body would remember even though her mind didn't. She closed her eyes imprinting each and every detail in her mind and then without putting much thought into it she signed the page.

Wu Chen strained his neck to check and sighed in relief by what he saw. He thanked all Gods he knew of, because if his boss couldn't sign, then even the most careful planning to hide her secret would go down the drain. Leah too was relieved. ' I can do it' she said to herself.