Ch. 136..140: Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 136-140

Chapter 136

Leah hung up her phone and lay down on her bed staring at the ceiling on top of her.

She agreed to Han’s conditions not only because he had the ability to help her build the reputation of the jewelry she designed but also because she no longer wanted to involve Ian after such a serious incident.

Ian had done a lot for the White family. When Gordon passed away, the White family was in a crisis, and Ian stepped up to shoulder the responsibility. He gave up his dreams to become a doctor and ventured into the business world. He never had any ill intention for the last two years and treated the White family’s company as one of his own without trying to acquire it.

Ian had been completely acknowledged by the White family.

That was why Leah didn’t want him to ruin the company he worked hard to establish for her sake.

However, Han was different. With his capabilities, he would definitely manage this well.

It might sound a little selfish, but Leah had no choice. He owed Ian a favor, and Han owed her a favor.

Since she made her decision, Leah had to inform Ian about this. She asked him out to dinner the next day after work.

“Right now?” Ian looked happy as he nodded, “Sure, what do you want to eat?”

Leah was absent-minded and simply replied, “Anything.”

Ian thought about it for a while, took his car keys and walked inside the elevator with her. As they were riding the elevator, he said, “There’s a nice Chinese restaurant. After having so much western food here, you must have missed Chinese food.”

Leah smiled when she saw his happy face and said, “Let’s go there then.”

Both of them walked out of the elevator with smiles on their faces. Especially Ian who was looking at Leah gently. It was different compared to his usual gentle yet estranged expression.

“Wait for me. I’m going to bring the car here,” Ian said to Leah.

Leah nodded. She stood outside the building entrance while everyone was staring at her. She had become infamous for all the negative news surrounding her.

“It’s her.”

“She seems close to Mr. Sanders. Do they really have that kind of relationship?”

“Who knows? Didn’t the rumors say Mr. Sanders has a fiancee? Perhaps this woman is the mistress.”

All the unpleasant comments kept coming. Leah heard every single word, but she stood at her spot calmly without moving.

Then, a black Maybach pulled up beside Leah. The windows rolled down, and Han was inside.

Leah took a glance and started to frown slightly.

Han seemed to be in a good mood. He was resting an arm on the window and asked Leah, “Where are you going? Let me give you a ride.”

He sounded confident as if he knew that Leah wouldn’t reject his offer.

However, Leah backed away from him and rejected him coldly, “No need. Thank you for your kindness.”

“You’re welcome,” Han thought she was thanking him sincerely, so he got out of the car and said, “Get in. I don’t want to repeat myself.”

“Han, what are you trying to do? This is the entrance of Fortune Group. It’s not right for you to appear here,” Leah warned him.

Han’s smile started to disappear. He didn’t expect her to reject him in this manner. She even backed away after seeing him. He thought he was already getting closer to her.

Han placed his hands beside his legs and said after thinking for a moment, “You are going to be a part of the Howard Group. I’m only being considerate to my subordinate as a boss. Get in.”

Leah heard what he said and had an annoyed look. She was afraid someone might hear him, so she went up to Han and covered his mouth with her hands.

She had yet to figure out a way to tell Ian about this. If someone else heard about this, they would surely tell Ian and try to cause a misunderstanding. Ian might not listen to them, but it’s still not something pleasant for his ears.

“Shut up.” Leah stood on her toes and covered Han’s mouth. She stared at him as she warned him with a frown.

The gap between them closed because of her actions. Leah was close to him. She could feel his hot breath on her palms with her hands on his lips.

Leah blinked and locked eyes with Han. She noticed something was wrong and removed her hand from his mouth and backed off while looking at Han.

Han had a gloomy look. He was holding his breath when Leah approached him just now. This woman dared not defy his orders in the past. She was even too shy to look directly at him.

Now, she was already bold enough to do something so daring. However, he actually missed her gentle touch.

“Why are you hiding?” Han asked.

Leah turned her face to the side and said, “It’s nothing.”

Han chuckled, “Leah, are you feeling shy?”

Leah stared at him and replied, “You are overthinking.”

Han’s mood seemed to get better. He was just about to say something when a car can be heard honking from behind.

Ian got down from the car. He had a smile on his gentle face, but he was very alert.

Ian walked to Leah’s side, held her hand, looked at Han and said, “Hello, Mr. Howard. It’s been a long time.”

Han locked eyes with Ian, and he was gloomy when he saw Leah holding hands with Ian. He knew Ian did that to provoke him, but Leah didn’t reject Ian at all.

“Sarah, what are you talking to Mr. Howard about?” Ian looked at Leah gently.

Leah suppressed the slight discomfort in her heart and smiled at Ian, “Nothing. We were only greeting each other. Let’s go.”

Then, she pulled Ian towards his car.

Ian had a slight grin and said to Han, “Sorry, Mr. Howard. We must leave,” After that, he left with Leah.

Watching them leave together, Han clenched his fists tightly.

Does this woman really like Ian? What about me? Who am I to her then?

Leah and Ian entered a private room in the restaurant, and Ian handed the menu to Leah, “Order anything you want.”

Leah took the menu and nodded absent-mindedly.

She wasn’t here to have a meal with him. She was having trouble finding an opportunity to speak honestly with Ian. Han’s appearance just now had made it more difficult for her.

 

Chapter 137

Ian still didn’t like Han. He was the one who was the most worried when Leah was kidnapped, and Han was the person who hurt her. How could she tell Ian?

Leah simply ordered a few dishes. Ian took the menu and added a few more orders. They were all Leah’s favorite dishes in the past.

It wasn’t a long wait for the dishes to be served, but the two of them had nothing to say. It was a torturing process.

Leah was troubled. She poured herself a glass of water, but she was scalded when she tried to drink it. She let go of the glass, and it smashed into pieces on the ground.

Leah finally snapped out of her daze. She crouched down and tried to handle the broken glass pieces.

“Don’t move.” Ian stopped her and called for a waiter, “Let him do it. Don’t hurt yourself.”

Leah dared not look at Ian. She knew she was acting weirdly today, “Sorry.”

Ian brushed her hair and said, “There’s nothing to apologize for. You didn’t do it on purpose.”

The waiter left the room after picking up all the glass pieces. Leah sat back in her seat, took a deep breath and decided to be honest, “Actually, I have something to tell you today.”

Ian was still smiling as he looked at her calmly. “I know,” he said.

He knew something was wrong with Leah. She had been absent-minded since this morning at work. Every time she saw him, she was trying to say something yet she didn’t.

Especially after work today, Ian was sure of his suspicions when Han appeared.

He just didn’t want to ask her because he knew she would tell him if she wanted him to know about it.

He only needed to treat her better.

Leah finally decided, “Ian, I can’t stay in Fortune Group anymore. I’ve made an agreement with Han and decided to sign a contract with Howard Group. He has agreed to give me the position of lead jewelry designer at Howard Group.”

Ian’s smile disappeared. He had his suspicions before this, but he didn’t expect to hear this from her.

Ian put both his hands on the dining table and waited calmly for her to finish before forcing a smile, “When did you make this decision?”

“Yesterday.” Leah answered honestly, “Han called me. Howard Group always has plans to sign a contract with me. I was the one who refused to work with their company.”

Ian nodded and asked, “Why did you change your mind all of a sudden?”

Leah chuckled when she heard his question, “Because the rumors have badly affected Fortune Group.”

“I see.” Ian breathed a sigh of relief. He thought Leah had feelings for Han again…

“Since you’ve made your decision, I will respect it,” Ian said while smiling.

“Really? Won’t you hold a grudge?” Leah asked quickly.

“No. Mr. White said he only wanted his daughter to live a happy life by doing the things she wants,” Ian said gently, “I want the same thing as Mr. White.”

He paused before saying, “I want my girl to be happy.”

His words rippled Leah’s heart.

Did he say “my girl”?

Leah wondered if she had always been a simple girl to Ian just like when she was young.

After dinner, Ian sent Leah back to the White residence.

At the entrance, Leah asked him, “Do you want to go inside and have a cup of tea?”

Ian looked at the mansion and stared at Sarah, “Sarah, do you know what you just said?

Ian was always smiling, but his smile was usually gentle and kind. Unlike now, where his smile had a slight hint of naughtiness.

Leah was stunned and asked, “What do you mean?”

She only invited him inside to have a cup of tea out of politeness since he used to visit the White residence often in the past.

It was quite windy on an early autumn night. Leah was wearing a thin shirt and a pair of long pants. A few strands of her hair were blown to the front of her forehead.

Her stunned expression was cute. Ian couldn’t stand it and helped her comb her hair behind her ears.

Their eyes locked. Leah wanted to move away subconsciously.

“You’re so silly. Inviting a man into your house for a cup of tea at night. What do you think it means?” Ian smiled and said casually.

Leah finally understood what he meant and blushed. She waved her hands immediately and explained, “That’s not what I meant.”

Ian just nodded and smiled, “I know. I was only joking. Don’t worry. Before you say it to me, I won’t force you.”

Without waiting for Leah’s reply, he tapped on her shoulder and said, “You should go inside.”

Leah was not sure what to say to him as well and went inside the mansion.

Her thoughts were a mess. She didn’t know how to face Ian. She knew he was nice to her and that her best option would be to accept him.

It was what Mrs. White wanted as well.

However, she always felt that it wasn’t right for some reason.

Leah threw herself on the bed and asked herself while staring at the ceiling, “Leah, why are you still hesitating?”

She slept badly that night because of her troubles. She kept having the same dream. In her dream, she could see Han’s cold face and Ian’s gentle face. Han was choking her while asking her why she would be together with Ian while Ian was standing somewhere far away silently looking at her while repeating the same thing, “I’ve been waiting for you for two years.”

It was a difficult night for Leah. She had a bad headache and dark circles under her eyes when she woke up.

She couldn’t go back to work in this condition. She called Ian to take a day off, threw her phone away and planned to go back to sleep. Suddenly, her phone rang.

She didn’t want to answer it, but it was Serena who called. Serena was impatient, so she might rush to her house if Leah didn’t answer the call. Then, she would have no chance to go back to sleep.

After considering for a moment, Leah decided to answer the call, “What is it?”

“Are you still sleeping?” Serena could hear how tired and drowsy Leah was, so she raised her voice and asked, “How can you still be sleeping? Take a look on the internet. You are all over the news!”

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Chapter 139

As usual, Han’s face was as cold as ice. He looked at the receptionists who blushed and asked in a hoarse voice, “Did you stop her from coming into the office?”

Hearing that, the receptionists were stunned and nodded subconsciously.

“Haven’t you read the company’s circular?” Han frowned, and his face darkened.

“What company’s circular?” One of the receptionists asked subconsciously.

Upon hearing the answer, Ben, who was behind Han, was stupefied. He was so scared that he did not dare to say anything.

The receptionists’ faces turned pale.

Ben had no choice but to brave himself and said, ”That lady is the newly hired chief jewelry designer. She is here to see Mr. Howard today.”

Hearing that, all the receptionists’ faces darkened. “We’re so sorry, Mr. Howard. We are not aware of it,” the receptionists kept apologizing.

Han frowned and gave them a hostile glare. His face contorted with rage. Leah rarely came to look for him, but they drove her away instead. It might be the last chance for him to meet her.

“Don’t do that again!” After saying that, Han left.

In the car, Ben sat beside Han, trembling with fear. He thought Han was in a better mood just now. Why did he suddenly change?

”Ben!” All of a sudden, Han’s hoarse voice was heard.

Ben had been sitting upright cautiously. When he heard Han call his name, he felt he was facing a formidable enemy. His palms were wet with sweat.

“Yes, Mr. Howard, what can I do for you?”

A complicated look appeared on Han’s face. He stared at Ben’s face for a long time before he looked away with a somewhat strange expression.

Ben did not dare to ask anything since Han remained silent. For a moment, Ben felt very uncomfortable.

Just as Ben was fidgeting, Han finally opened his mouth. “Don’t I look good?” Han asked in a stiff and awkward tone.

Hearing that, Ben was speechless

“Huh?” Han frowned.

Ben had no choice but to quickly answer, “You’re very handsome. In fact, I can’t find another person as handsome as you in Linkville.”

“Really?”

Ben could not help but be rendered speechless

When Leah returned home, she had a headache again. She took two pills of paracetamol before turning on her computer and saw an email from Ben.

Ben sent her all kinds of information about jewelry designs from the company. Not only that, but he also told her the date of commencing work. After glancing at it, Leah found that she could not concentrate at

all. She felt a sharp pain in her temples, and her head seemed to burst. The medicine was not working at all.

Leah often had migraine. However, she got better every time she took some medicine and slept. Nonetheless, her body seemed different somehow that day.

Leah had no choice but to close the computer and decided to go to sleep. However, as soon as she stood up from the chair, she blacked out.

Han’s Maybach stopped at the entrance of the hotel. Ben followed him out of the car with a pile of documents and a laptop.

With a gloomy face, Han strode into the hotel. The lift went straight to the presidential suite on the top floor of the hotel.

Inside the lift, Ben reported, “Mr. Howard, I’ve sent all the materials to Ms. White.”

“Did she reply to you?”

“No.” Ben broke into a cold sweat.

Hearing no reply from Leah, Han frowned slightly. However, he left that matter behind and walked out of the lift.

As soon as Han swiped the card and entered the presidential suite, he saw Shawn sitting on the couch in pajamas. Shawn seemed to be in a good mood and was about to open a bottle of champagne.

Seeing Han come in, Shawn asked, “Mr. Howard, would you like a drink?” If one did not notice the coldness on Han’s face, he might think it was a reunion of old friends.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t. With a cold look, Han glared at Shawn and went straight to the point, “You caused that woman in trouble?”

Shawn was wearing a pajama with his collar slightly open. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looked totally unconcerned. He opened the champagne and poured himself half a glass. Leaning against the sofa, he swirled the glass while tasting the wine casually.

A look of impatience appeared on Han’s face.

“Han, we have known each other for almost… 10 years? Come on, we are old friends. Don’t you really want to have a drink with me?” Shawn asked again.

Hearing that, Han’s expression got even colder.

“I’m so sad. You are the only person I know in Linkville. I was happy that you picked me up today, but then I found out you came because of a woman.” Shawn shook his head pitifully.

“I don’t have time for you.” Han gave Ben a look. Ben immediately understood and handed him the document. Han then threw the pile of documents on the table.

“What’s this?” Shawn asked with a frown.

“Your gift.” Han stressed the word “gift” in a cold voice.

A trace of doubt flashed across Shawn’s face. He picked up the document and flipped through it. His face darkened at once.

The file had all evidence of Shawn’s malicious slanders against Leah, and his relationship with Sunny.

“I’m impressed that you got all these. But what can you do? What can you do to me?” Shawn asked, trying to calm himself down.

“I’m here to warn you!” Han was stern and he said coldly, “You can do anything to me. But if you dare to hurt her again, I don’t mind breaking my promise.”

“You!” Shawn was shocked. “You do this just for a woman?”

Nonetheless, Han glared at Shawn quietly. In fact, he never took Shawn seriously. “I don’t care about others, but you can’t mess with this woman,” Han repeated.

Hearing that, Shawn’s expression changed.

“And for your information, I have sent Sunny to prison.” After saying that, Han turned around and left.

The door of the presidential suite was closed. Shawn’s face turned gloomy. A moment later, he smashed the glass in his hand on the ground. He knew what Han meant. He knew Han wanted to tell him that he could not protect Sunny if he was against him. He felt a real slap in the face.

After leaving the hotel, Han leaned back in his seat inside the car.

“Mr. Howard, do you want to go back to the company?” the driver asked cautiously.

“Um…” Han answered. However, at the thought of something, he suddenly said, “No, let’s go to the White residence.”

Chapter 140

Although Ben could not fathom Han’s thoughts, he was very quick in executing orders.

Before Han changed his mind, the car had reached the White residence.

In fact, Han had not even come back to his senses. All he thought about was what Leah had done since she returned to the country. She might not want to see him.

“Mr. Howard, we’re here,” Ben said cautiously when he noticed Han was lost in thought.

In the end, Han had no choice but to lift his eyes and glanced at the White mansion from the car window.

The mansion was still the same as two years ago. Over the past two years, he has passed the mansion inadvertently many times. He always stopped at the gate silently. In fact, it seemed that he had looked at the mansion more than a thousand times.

Perhaps he was not looking at the mansion. At times, he even thought about buying the mansion, but immediately gave up the idea. What if Leah came back one day? he thought.

Han could not help but sigh. He opened the car door and got off. When he approached the gate, he suddenly hesitated. What if Leah doesn’t want to see me? he wondered.

Although he was worried, he still went forward and rang the doorbell. After waiting for a few minutes, there was no response.

Ben followed Han behind. When he saw that Han was somewhat disappointed, he tried to console him, “Perhaps Ms. White is not at home at the moment?”

“No.” Han shook his head. He knew Leah was at home. He knew her whereabouts at his fingertips.

Han waited for another minute. His eyebrows went slightly furrowed when there was still no response. Leah did not know it was him who rang the doorbell. Why was she not answering the door?

“Mr. Howard, why not we come again next time?” Ben proposed. He was so nervous that his shirt was soaking wet. It was the first time Ben had seen a woman who dared to ignore Han, and it was also the first time he had seen Han being so patient with a woman.

Han narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment. “You go back first,” he said finally.

Hearing that, Ben was stunned. “What about you?” he asked.

“I need to go in and have a look!” Han’s face was expressionless.

Ben looked up at the iron gate and pondered. “How to get in?” he asked.

“Climb over the wall,” Han replied casually.

Hearing that, Ben was dumbfounded again. He had not done that since high school. How could Han think of that? He did not even think it was inappropriate at all.

Han gave Ben a cold glance seeing he was standing still. Noticing that, Ben quickly nodded and left in a hurry.

Han was agile. Even if the wall of the mansion was high, he could climb over it in a few steps. Passing through the garden and corridor, he finally stopped in front of the house. The front door was left ajar, so he pushed it open and went in.

Indeed, Leah was at home.

“Leah?” Han shouted, and his voice echoed in the living room.

However, as Han took a glance around the living room., it was empty, except for some furniture. He did not see Leah, nor did he hear her.

If she is not in the living room, then she must be in her room. Han was a little worried. Don’t tell me something happened to her!

Thinking of that, Han hurried upstairs. The door to Leah’s room was not locked, and he opened the door after twisting the doorknob slightly.

Han looked around the room and saw Leah lying on the floor. She looked as if she was in great pain.

Han’s face darkened immediately. He quickly carried her up from the ground. “Leah!” he shouted.

However, Leah did notrespond. Han did notknow how long she had passed out.

Han called Ben immediately and asked him to come back. He then picked up Leah’s jacket from the couch and covered her before carrying her into the car.

“Go to the hospital,” Han ordered with a gloomy face.

Ben glanced at Leah whose eyes were closed, lying in Han’s arms, and said nothing. He only asked the driver to speed up.

The car stopped at the downtown hospital. A group of doctors pushed Leah into the emergency ward. Han was stopped outside.

Ben stood beside him, rubbing his hands. He wanted to say something but stopped on second thought. In the end, he braced himself and said, ”Mr. Howard, don’t worry. Ms. White will be fine.”

Nonetheless, Han did not say anything. The atmosphere around them was terribly silent, and it seemed that the air was almost frozen.

Just then, Han’s phone rang, breaking the silence. He picked up the phone and glanced at it. It was from Molly. “What’s wrong?” he asked after answering the call.

“Han, what should I do? Charlotte is in great pain again. She has been calling your name all the time. I’m so scared, Han…” Molly sobbed and seemed flustered from the other end of the phone.

Hearing that, Han’s face darkened. He raised his head and glanced at the emergency ward. After hesitating for a moment, he massaged his temples and asked, “Where are you?”

“I’m in the private hospital!” Molly cried.

After hanging up the phone, Han glanced at the emergency room again.

“Ben,” he called.

”Yes, Mr. Howard?”

“Contact her family to take care of her,” Han ordered. He could not leave Leah alone in the hospital.

“Her family? But Ms. White’s family has gone abroad…” Ben muttered.

Nonetheless, Han glared at him coldly.

Taken aback, Ben had no choice but to answer, “Okay, I know what to do. Mr. Howard.”

After Han left, Ben thought for a while and finally took out his phone to make a call.

When Leah woke up, her head was still in pain, but it was not as painful before she was sent to the hospital.

The sound of medical instruments was heard. She was stunned for a moment when she saw the intravenous drip on the back of her hand.

“You finally wake up. You scared me to death.” A gentle voice was heard. Seeing that Leah finally woke up, Ian breathed a sigh of relief.

Leah turned around and looked at him in a daze. Although she felt weak all over and had a headache, she was not unconscious. She remembered someone carried her to the hospital.

“Did you send me to the hospital and take care of me?” Her voice sounded hoarse.

Hearing that, Ian was stunned. There was an awkwardness flashing in his eyes.

He nodded after a brief pause.