I'm Sorry My Love Novel

Chapter 446

A black Rolls-Royce stopped at the entrance of the hotel at 6.00PM sharp.

Aidan then got out of the car. After he walked around to the other side, he opened the door and had his sleek eyebrows slightly raised when he reached out to the person inside.

Seeing this, Leanna put her palm in his hand and lifted the hem of her dress. The corners of her lips were lifted when she stepped out of the car.

She was wearing a lavender dress that made her skin look fairer and more delicate, and she had a dainty necklace around her neck. Upon closer look, one would find that the pendant was in the shape of a pocket watch.

She stood beside Aidan and the man stretched out an arm, and she gently linked hers through.

The couple then walked into the hotel together.

A lot of guests who saw this scene couldn't help but talk about them.

"That pair just now. That was President Pearson and his ex… girlfriend, wasn't it?"

"I've heard that she's pretty but now that I'm seeing her in real life for the first time, she's way more gorgeous than any celebrity."

"They look like a match made in heaven. I wonder why they got divorced in the first place."

"It's all because of those trifle matters in the past. Everyone knew that she faked a pregnancy to marry into the Pearson Family at that time. That must be the reason for the divorce."

"That doesn't sound right. If that was the case, why did President Pearson make it such a big deal when he pursued her some time ago?"

"Let me tell you. Speaking of President Pearson's ex-wife, she's had one helluva life. I heard that she was sold to the Patheon Club." The person who spoke lowered his voice. "And word is that it was her father who sold her. She met President Pearson there. You can probably guess what happened next. After that one night they spent together, it didn't take long before she approached the Pearson Family."

"You left out the reason President Pearson pursued her again after the divorce!"

The person who was speaking at first continued, "Calm down. I'm not done. Do you still remember the annulment of the engagement between President Pearson and Georgina Crossley last year? You know that the Crossleys looked down on President Pearson because he is an illegitimate child and felt that he was not worthy of Georgina, who is of blue blood, right? That was why they decided against the marriage at last."

Right then, a cold voice asked, "What happened next?"

"Man, you can't tell me this isn't fate at work. President Pearson's ex-wife actually went to Georgina with some kind of keepsake and claimed that she was Lloyd Crossley's long-lost biological daughter! Even though Lloyd Crossley didn't believe it, he eventually took her in a blur when she brought along the things Crossley's deceased wife left behind. Don't forget she has Mr. Jackson to back her up."

The person took a breath and continued, "Think about it. How can President Pearson not be tempted when it's revealed that his ex-wife is the real daughter of the Crossley Family? As long as he marries her, the Crossley Group will be his. I have to say, President Pearson sure has a vision. He got the Crossley Group so easily."

After the man finished speaking, he suddenly noticed that his surroundings had been quiet for a while now. The few people who had gathered together to gossip had taken a few steps back at some point and distanced themselves from him. The atmosphere was terrifyingly quiet.

He stiffly turned around, only to see a face with a half-smile looking back at him.

"That was an interesting plot you came up with," Oscar drawled.

"M-Mr. Woodley."

"If Aidan knew that you made up such an inspirational story for him, he would surely give you a big round of applause."

The man's face hardened in an instant. "I... I heard it from someone else. I definitely didn't make it up and I didn't mean to slander President Pearson behind his back. I just—"

Freddie was the one who leaned over and interrupted rather kindly, "The maximum sentence for spreading rumors is three years. Get in touch with me if you need me. I will give you a discount."

No one uttered another word after that.

…

After Leanna and Aidan arrived in the banquet hall, they saw Lloyd talking to Mr. Jackson. They then walked over to greet their elders. "Mr. Jackson, Mr. Crossley."

Mr. Jackson smilingly nodded in acknowledgment. However, he didn't seem all that pleased when he looked at Aidan. "You're here as well, President Pearson?"

Aidan was confused by the reply. Am I not supposed to be here?

Elijah also came over to stand beside Mr. Jackson then.

Seeing this, Aidan stated flatly, "Toilet break."

He pulled Leanna along with him after throwing those curt words out.

They had only taken a few steps when Leanna asked, "Why are you bringing me along? I don't need to use the washroom."

The man only peered at her. "Do you want to be alone with Elijah?"

She did not know how to reply to that. Jealous much? Leanna mused. How am I supposed to be alone with him when hundreds of people are in this hall? I can't even if I want to.

Truth was, Aidan didn't need to use the washroom. It was just his excuse to take her to a place with fewer people.

Leanna asked again, "So are you going to stop Elijah and me from ever seeing each other?"

She came to a pause after asking that but out of fear Aidan would misunderstand, she continued, "Occasions like today's, for example."

Holding a glass of champagne in his hand, he drawled, "The more you can avoid him, the better. You can avoid him during events like this as well."

"Why do you treat him like an enemy? It's not like I've…" I've ever liked him.

Aidan looked at her as he muttered, "You even brought him home to meet your parents. You would probably have talked about marriage if I hadn't interrupted with my visit back then."