Chapter 247 A stunning revelation
After Jonathan and Liliana were seated on the high platform on the first floor, the host began.
He formally welcomed everyone to the banquet and added something which made everyone curious.Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
“I would like to apologize for having gathered everyone under the ruse of L&L Enterprise while the agenda is a little more than just that.”
“As much as I would love to spill secrets here, I am unaware of the main agenda in its entirety, so without further ado, let me welcome the CEO of L&L Enterprise.”
“I know no one here has seen the CEO of L&L Enterprise yet. As it happens, he is not quite himself just yet. He had undertaken an exemplary challenge, and it’s time it came to fruition.”
“Allow me to welcome Mrs. Paula Grint, the Managing Director of the Cancer Institute of P City, who will further introduce the founder and CEO of L&L Enterprise.”
All the guests began to applaud in confusion.
Most of them knew Paula Grint as she had run several charity events to raise funds for the Cancer Institute of P city. Moreover, she organized several free workshops across the city, neighboring towns, and ruler areas raising awareness.
Her motto was very ambitious.
“Cancer is incurable, but only at later stages. Identify early, and save a life.”
The campaign has been very successful, and she held several accolades and prizes for her philanthropy.
For her to show up at such an event and even act as a half-host was a tremendous commendation.
The curiosity about the identity of the founder of L&L Enterprise peaked again.
The netizens lapping up all the live news kept the internet world lively.
“Hello, everyone! I am Paula Grint, Managing Director of the Cancer Institute of P City.”
“Today, I am here to personally welcome and express my most sincere gratitude towards a young man who is very empathetic to the plights of the less fortunate.”
“Someone who has worked extremely hard to be where he is and has given away a large portion of his hard-earned fortune to several charities, especially the Cancer Institute.”
“He, who was blessed to be born in a well-off family and could have lived lavishly without working a single day, has worked harder than most people because of his innate belief that he was blessed with better circumstances so that he could make the world a better place.”
“He leads by example and does not make empty promises.”
“Before we welcome him on the stage, let me tell you all a secret.”
“From the beginning of L&L Enterprise, the Cancer Institute of P City has held 10% of its shares.”
“Yes, you have heard it right!”
“L&L Enterprise, from the moment it was registered, gave away 10% of the shares, 10% of the profits to the Cancer Institute.”
“And its income only shares which means the Cancer Institute will perpetually get 10% of the profits of L&L Enterprise but won’t be affected by any losses.”
“If there was any precedent of this, I am unaware. It is the first time I have seen a commitment this strong.”
“I greatly admire this young man who has earned my respect and gratitude for life.”
“Most recently, he has been growing his hair and beard long enough to donate to cancer patients.”
“Without further ado, let’s welcome the founder and CEO of L&L Enterprise, Leonardo Petrova, and his barber to make the hair donation.”
The entire floor erupted in applause at the revelation.
At the same time, gossip also started.
‘There is a male Petrova heir.’
‘Didn’t Anne have only one child – a daughter?’
‘Where did a male Petrova come from?’
‘Did Leon have bastard children?’
‘Is this real?’
People began to gossip but kept their eyes firmly on the stage.
Lester, Rose, and Lydia were stupefied.
‘Leonardo had been mucking around the entire time. How did he become the founder and CEO of L&L Enterprise?’
‘Perhaps he meant to surprise us; that’s why he invited the whole family.’
‘If he is the host, why did he invite that bitch Liliana with such fanfare?’
The Aprices couldn’t grasp the situation, but they were unimpressed.