Chapter 87

Meanwhile, at the community hall, everyone else had arrived save for the one to whom the empty seat next to Leanna's belonged.

Wendy said, "Hey, what's the matter with Harry? Is he stuck in traffic or something?" Then, she turned to look at Leanna. "Leanna, I forgot to bring my cell phone with me. Why don't you call Harry up and ask him where he is?" she suggested while throwing a meaningful look at the latter.

Leanna was rendered speechless. That's too obvious, Ms. Shaffer.

Naomi let out a quiet sigh. "I'll make the phone call."

Wendy gave her a push. "What's wrong with you, Naomi? Oh, right, it suddenly occurs to me that there are two dishes left in the kitchen. Come on, let's hurry and bring them over," she said while dragging Naomi away.

Obviously, the other neighbors at the table had communicated with Naomi about this in advance. "Just give Harry a buzz, Leanna. The food will get cold in a while."

"Yeah, that's right! Ask him where he is now."

Leanna let out a sigh. Just as she was about to take out her phone, Harry's voice suddenly rang beside her. "It's not necessary, everyone. Sorry to keep you guys waiting."

A middle-aged woman asked, "Harry, why—" Then, seeing another person standing behind him, she broke off mid-sentence.

Harry immediately introduced Aidan, saying, "This is President Pearson. You guys have met him yesterday, right?"

"Oh, my, how could we forget about President Pearson? He's even more good-looking than the celebrities on TV!"

because you were quite far away. You look so young, President Pearson. Do you have a girlfriend? Are you married? My daughter is also working in

Come on, President Pearson, have a seat. You're our guest

residents who weren't seated at Leanna's table learned

impatient as he had imagined, the latter looked as impassive as ever. Still, bigwigs of high standing like Aidan were usually unpredictable and volatile. Fearing that

table is

impassive voice, "I came with Mr. Mills, so

that these seats were taken. In other words, there was only one empty seat left at the table. Without thinking

been silent all this while, Leanna suddenly rose from her seat. "Take my seat, Harry. I'll—" However, before she could finish her sentence, she was silenced by

it's not necessary, Leanna.

seated on Harry's left stood up. "Take my seat, Harry. I'll sit at Sally's table. Just take good care of President

confirmed. When Aidan sat down, Leanna felt uneasy all over

there, Naomi involuntarily paused in her tracks for a second, whereas Wendy was startled for a moment before coming forward and greeting him

she put the dish on the round table with

only be grateful that Wendy was sitting on her right. However, sitting

not speak to Aidan due to his standing and his dignified air, but Wendy was different. She was famous throughout the blocks for her warm hospitality, so she began chatting with him after greeting him. "Hey, President Pearson…" She slapped her thigh. "It feels pretty formal to keep addressing you as President Pearson. I see that you're about the same age as my son, so

a moment. Then,

he, that's great. Aidan, let me ask you something. Are you

normal course of

the same time, however, an emotionless voice rang

asked, "You're so good-looking, Aidan. Your wife must be pretty as

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