Chapter 277

Hearing Aidan's complaint, Leanna thought she was a terrible sinner for a split second. She muttered, "You always come to me when you wanna meet me, though. When you don't, it's obvious that you're busy with something. So, why should I waste the time to go to you?"

He paused for a moment before asking, "Have you seen the latest news?"

"Yeah."

"I'm dealing with Crossley Group at the moment, so I'll be busy for a period of time."

"Oh," responded Leanna.

He added, "If you really miss me, you can find me in Pearson Group."

She was at a loss for words. "Thank you for the offer, but I don't."

"Fine." Aidan snorted lightly from the other side of the line and ended the call.

Leanna put down her phone and checked the time.

It's 11.00PM. Is that b*stard still at work?

She tossed and turned in bed as she could not sleep. Half an hour later, she suddenly lifted the blanket and got up from bed. After grabbing a coat from the wardrobe, she left the house.

Despite the empty streets, the street lights shone brightly.

Soon, the car stopped at Pearson Group. She alighted from the car and stood at the entrance. Feeling the cold breeze brushing across her face, she could feel herself fully awake.

It's reckless of me to come here just like this.

She walked to the street and fished out her phone to call a cab, yet her fingers did not touch the screen in the end. After a few seconds of hesitation, she thrusted her gadget into her pocket and turned around to head into the building.

At the same time, Jonathan was reporting in the president's office at Pearson Group. "President Pearson, we've lost track of the person, but I'm sure that William has him."

on the table lightly as his eyes narrowed. No one knew could read through his

still trying to find out who the mastermind

before this. He won't

Group was actually an excuse for him to

called off the engagement with the Crossley Family. He must be trying to cut ties with them in order to not ask for

his expression remained sharp. A few seconds later, he questioned, "What

to take action soon. We're ready

Aidan hummed in response.

"Right. One more thing, President

"Say it."

Madam's younger brother, we've sent it for

brows creased slightly.

accident, the prison management stated that the fire was because of their escape, but it's kinda vague.

moment, someone knocked on the door and Jonathan stopped to open

was serious. "I have something to

He made way for her immediately. "President Pearson, I'll take

she took two steps forward. "Are you busy, President Pearson? I have something to tell

chair, Aidan

Words failed her.

and walked to the lounge before seating himself on the couch with crossed legs. "What's

lips. "I figure you're the person who knows more about the Crossley Family, so I'm

what do you wanna

question stunned Leanna, for it was merely a

her a while to say something.

between the Pearson Family and them has been called off,"

attitude, she assumed he would bring up the Crossley Group's contemporary situation.

She questioned, "Then, Georgina—"

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