Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 710

Chapter 710 This Might Be His Retribution

The room was strangely quiet. It took a while before Joseph spoke, "President Pearson, you've misunderstood me. I don't know anyone named Leroy, and I don't understand why you're looking at me like that."

Aidan chuckled silently. "You can deny all you want, but Leroy will never be willing to take responsibility for these things alone."

"I'll look forward to that."

Once Aidan finished speaking, a subordinate hurried over and whispered something to him. Meanwhile, Joseph stood to the side and tidied his suit with a relaxed expression. When Aidan looked back at him, his countenance seemed colder. "What a good plan."

Joseph smiled slightly in response, and Aidan withdrew his gaze before striding away. After his departure, Joseph turned his attention to Charlotte on the bed. "I'm relieved you're here watching over Charlotte, so I'll leave first."

Lachlan rose and asked, "It's been a while since you left the Woodley Family. Aren't you planning on returning home? The anniversary of your father's death is in a few days."

When hearing the last sentence, Joseph gradually grew more solemn.

Lachlan approached him and asked, "What's the matter? Did I poke at your sore spot?"

When Joseph met his gaze, his voice sounded hostile as he retorted, "I'm no longer a Woodley, so you have no right to speak to me that way."

Lachlan rebuked, "Is that so? But why do I have the feeling that you still can't let go of the Woodleys?"

"What does the Woodley Family have that makes me unable to let it go?"

"You're right. That was indeed a humiliating period for you."

Joseph's expression tensed up as his hands balled into fists. After that, Lachlan did not say anything more as he turned around and picked up Charlotte from the bed before leaving the room.

When he arrived at the door, Joseph piped up, "Do you think Old Mr. Woodley wasn't guilty of what he did while still alive? Don't forget—if it hadn't been for him and the Woodley Family, Justin Pearson wouldn't have been paralyzed for so many years, and Aidan wouldn't have grown into how he is today."

Turning to look at Joseph, Lachlan calmly taunted, "Did you say that to make me feel sympathetic or guilty toward you? I'm sorry to disappoint you, but you failed." Once he was done, he continued to walk away.

Joseph watched from behind, and his fists clenched so hard that his veins protruded.

When Charlotte woke up, she felt dizzy and rubbed her eyes. Then, she realized she was in a strange place. After looking left and right, she finally looked above her head. When she did, she was startled and subconsciously screamed.

Lachlan did not even look at her when he spoke, "Get off and walk on your own."

"W-Wait…" she spoke with difficulty. "I'm so dizzy, and I feel weak…"

Just raising her arm seemed to have used up all her energy.

He ordered calmly, "Then, shut up."

Since beggars could not be choosers, she could only keep silent.

There were many people gathered downstairs at this moment, even the cops. This rainy night seemed to last longer than usual.

Among the crowd, there were whispered discussions.

"This man died so tragically. He fell from such a tall building."

"Tsk. Tsk. I watched him fall from above and even heard the sound of his bone cracking."

"He looks quite old. What's there to be pessimistic about at such an age?"

"Hey, don't you guys think this dead man looks familiar?"

"Now that you've mentioned it, he does."

"I found it! I found it! Isn't he the president of Crossley Group? The one that ran away!"

…

Everything had ended when Aidan got to the rooftop. Leroy fell and was instantly dead, while Leanna stood beside the railing and gazed down, frozen in thought. After approaching her, Aidan removed his coat and placed it over her shoulders. "Don't look."

She was called back from her thoughts and looked at him. "How are things on your side?"

He nodded. "Lachlan came and brought Charlotte away."

She released a breath of relief and lowered her head. "It's great that she's fine." A while later, she held Aidan's arm and asked, "What about Zoe? Is she okay?"

Zoe stood a distance away, waving her hand at Leanna. "Nana, over here."

Seeing that, Leanna finally felt more assured.

Aidan held her shoulder and looked outside. "Let's go."

Ten minutes ago…

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