章 17: Sweet-Talker Leo

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[A Promising Beginning]

[Host has reached his first step forward with the system. Seek power, seek influence... Seek control]

[+50 exp]

[Level up!]

[Name: Leo Wright]

[Race: Human]

[Sin: Lust]

[Unassigned point: 0]

[Level: 3]

[Strength: 3]

[Speed: 2]

[Dexterity: 1]

[Charisma: 3]

[Demonic energy: 120]

[Exp:30/80]

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It was a beautiful evening in the city, the perfect night for a party. The entire law firm was gathered at a private venue to celebrate their latest victory. The team had taken the case on such short notice and still pulled up an astonishing victory despite the opponent hiring a senior associate. The case had ended right as it began; the fastest record in the firm's history.

As Leo and Charlie entered the venue, they were greeted with cheers and applause from their colleagues. The room was filled with balloons, streamers, and banners congratulating the team on their success. The mood was electric, and everyone was excited to let loose and celebrate.

Claps and cheers filled the air, but Leo could feel all eyes on him. Each bearing so many emotions. Some were joyful, others envious.

Leo could feel it all, wondering if his attainment of the Empathy ability was a good thing. Because of it, he couldn't enjoy little victories like this, because he was surrounded by enemies and could even spot them right away.

The senior associate of the firm, Stephan Wall, stepped up to the microphone to give a speech with a somewhat reluctant look on his face which he hid right away, but Leo could sense his thoughts. Stephan began by congratulating the team on their hard work and dedication, then thanked them for their contributions to the firm's success.

The team members who had worked on the case were then called up one by one to receive their awards; although they were just two. They were given plaques and certificates, and Stephan spoke about each person's contributions to the case. Charlie beamed with pride as he accepted his awards, grateful for the recognition of their hard work while Leo looked indifferent and ridiculously calm.

As the speech ended, the music started and the real party began. The team members let loose on the dance floor, laughing and celebrating with each other. There was an energy in the room that was infectious, and everyone was having a great time. The night was filled with laughter, dancing, and good company. It was a chance for the people to bond outside of work and to let loose after months of intense work.

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"Leo! Come on man stop spacing out, we have a crazy party going on here and it's for you!" A lanky colleague dressed in a brown suit raised his glass of beer at Leo's face with his face flushed red.

Leo looked over with calmness in his eyes as he looked at this colleague.

Charlie Brown was a young man in his early twenties, a year younger than Leo. He was barely up to 5"10 and had a lanky build. He seemed paler than the average man with curly brown hair.

This man has been Leo's supporting aid in every case he was involved in since he joined this law firm. Amongst his colleagues, if there was anyone who was beyond the normal status of colleague it would be this man. If Leo was like any other person, he would have been friends with this man, but right now, anyone who watched them converse would think this is some sort of one-sided friendship.

'A man with ambition has no time to waste on little gatherings like this.' Leo said while staring at Stephen Wall dressed in a yellow tuxedo with Alicia by his side. His eyes squinted as a hint of hostility flashed in them.

Seek power. Seek influence. Seek control.

The words of the system kept ringing in his mind like a bell and a cruel smile bloomed on his face.

"You are such a sourpuss. Can't you just enjoy a little victory without plotting against our boss? I know Stephan isn't the perfect boss, but he still gives us chances to shine like this." Charlie said and Leo flashed him a cold look causing him to shiver.

For some reason, the new Leo standing before him seemed more handsome in the eyes of others but to Charlie, he found Leo scarier now. He didn't know why people wanted to get closer to him now he was at his most dangerous.

"Don't be stupid. Contentment breeds stagnation, stagnation is death." Leo said with a cold look and Charlie nodded rapidly.

"In the end, it all boils down to personality. When a system is forced on the people, followers will bend to their will and leaders will naturally resist. We both have different roles to play, that's why I don't really take your words to heart." Leo said with a shrug. His eyes remained on Stephan as the cruel smile bloomed on his face again.

"I will take everything." Leo mumbled to himself.

He shifted his gaze back to Charlie only to notice his eyes pinned on a group of female colleagues seated two tables away. Leo looked at Charlie once again before revealing a mischievous smile.

"Wait here." Leo said to Charlie and got to his feet.

It was as if Leo was some sort of beacon because as he moved he made necks twist. Even Stephan Wall and Alicia looked his way in confusion, wondering what he was about to do. Leo was like the only source of light in the dark room, attracting the attention of many.

Leo revealed a confident smile on his face as he walked to the table he had in mind, to be greeted by six ladies. Upon seeing Leo stop at their table, their eyes widened with surprise and excitement. Leo watched as they all tried to adjust their seating position to look more appealing, and he found it amusing.

"Hello Ladies, I apologize but I really had to ask, aside from being sexy, what do you all do for a living?" Leo said with a charming smile causing the faces of the six girls to turn red instantly.

"You shouldn't make such jokes, Mr Leo. You are the one who looks as cute as always." One of the ladies took the initiative to stand and offer Leo a seat, but he refused politely.

"True, but hey, you're pretty, and I'm cute. Together we'd be pretty cute. What do you say about that?" Leo said as he took her hand with a smile following which the lady's face turned red.

"I hope you all don't mind coming over? Leo asked the others, and they all smiled and shook their heads sheepishly.

Everyone watched with their jaws dropped because they couldn't understand how this happened. The lines were not all that amazing, but it seemed like it was perfect simply because Leo used it.

"This is getting out of hand." One of the male colleagues standing next to Stephan Wall said. He was one of Stephan's henchmen in the firm and was a part of his faction.

Stephan could only watch with a deep frown. This junior of his was becoming more of a problem than he expected.

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