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."

fingers tapped on the table lightly as his eyes narrowed. No one

find out who the mastermind is. He doesn't know

this. He won't know no matter how much he

situation, William's cooperation with the Pearson Group was actually an excuse for

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

of Aidan's lips curled and his expression remained sharp. A few seconds later,

is going to take action soon. We're ready

Aidan hummed in response.

added, "Right. One

"Say it."

bud brought by Madam's younger brother, we've sent it

brows creased slightly.

stated that the fire was because of their escape, but it's kinda vague. All of the bodies

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

something to say to President

He made way for her immediately. "President Pearson, I'll take my leave to verify the things

two steps forward. "Are you busy, President Pearson? I have something

in his office chair, Aidan raised his

Words failed her.

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

you're the person who knows more about the Crossley Family, so

what do

stunned Leanna, for it was merely a made-up excuse. She was not

while

Pearson Family and them has been called off," responded

assumed he would bring up the Crossley Group's contemporary situation. That information was out of her expectation, but

She questioned, "Then, Georgina—"

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