Ch. 216..220: Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 216-220

Chapter 216

Now that Leah was unemployed and pregnant, she was very flee. The White Group was handled by someone Ian assigned. It was operating fine without her.

Leah stayed in the mansion every day. Sometimes, she would be making some design drafts while most of the time, she would be watching drama.

Perhaps it was because of her pregnancy. Leah would often get drowsy. She always woke up at ten in the morning and still felt tired.

A few days passed. One morning, Leah was woken up by the doorbell. There was only one person who would ring the doorbell so early. Serena.

However. Serena was hardworking. She should be at work right now and not appear in front of her house.

Leah sighed and walked towards the mansion gate. When she saw what was outside, she was confused at first and became shocked.

It was a long time since she felt that way. She stared at Ben who was standing outside. Then, she turned her attention to the truck behind him.

“Ben, what is this?” Leah frowned and asked.

Ben smiled and said politely, “Mr. Howard ordered me to send something here. Ms. White, can you open the gate?”

Leah looked at the truck and wondered if the truck was for moving or delivery.

“Go back and tell Han that I don’t need him to send me anything.” Leah rejected.

Ben was in trouble. He expected it when Han gave him this task. He knew Leah would not even allow him to step foot in her house.

However, he had no choice. If he did not complete his task. Han would probably get angry.

Ben considered his options and said, “Ms. White. Mr. Howard insisted I send these tilings to your house. Otherwise, I would be in trouble when I return...”

“That’s none of my business,” said Leah heartlessly.

Then, Leah’s phone rang. It was an unknown number, “Hello. Who is this?”

Han’s cold voice could be heard from the other end. “Are the supplies there yet?”

Leah looked at the truck and replied, “I don’t want them. Ask Ben to send the truck back.”

“No.” Han insisted.

Leah frowned and said, “Han, don’t bite off more than you can chew.”

She already agreed to keep the child, so she did not know' what Han was trying to do.

Besides. Han was supposed to hate her. Leah figured Molly would probably be jealous if she saw’ this.

Han said, “Don’t overthink. They are not for you. It’s for the child.”

Leah frowned, “No need.”

Han had no choice but to use his last resort, “Two million dollars.”

Leah was speechless. She scolded, “Han, you are so despicable!”

Han hung up before she could finish,

Leah stared at Ben and opened the gate reluctantly.

“Everyone, move quickly! Don’t hit anything!” Ben shouted in the truck’s direction.

Leah crossed her arms as she watched the workers move a baby crib, toys and building blocks down the truck and into her mansion.

Leah was so angry. She could not hold her anger anymore. After Ben moved everything inside the mansion, she called Han again.

Han picked up immediately. It was very quiet.

“Han, why did you buy and send so many baby supplies to my house?” Leah said.

Han looked around the meeting room and asked everyone to keep quiet. The whole room was silent. Everyone was looking at Han as he spoke with a little joy.

Han leaned back on his chair and said, “The supplies are not for you.”

Leah frowned. She knew’ they were not for her but the baby. However, she was surprised that Han was doing it so obviously.

“Han, didn’t you treat me coldly a few days back? You have been treating me well since you found out I am pregnant. What are you planning?” Leah asked.

“What else can I plan? I just want you to take care of yourself.”

Leah was speechless, she warned Han. “You better not send anything else. How will you explain it if your family finds out?”

Han stayed silent before replying, “Don’t worry. I’ll deal with it.” Then, he hung up. He looked towards the others sitting in the meeting room and said. “Don’t say anything about what happened today.”

All of them nodded.

However, Han was deep in thought. He figured it was time that something should be done.

Meanwhile, Ben finally moved everything to Leah’s house. He also placed them in a room according to Leah's orders. He left immediately after that.

Mi; Howard was terrifying, but Leah was just as scaiy.

When they left, Leah walked inside the room and started checking all the items Han sent.

There were many baby supplies and clothes. She wondered what Han was planning when he could already prepare so many items in just a few days.

As Leah was trying to close the door and leave the room, something caught her eye.

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Leah walked towards the crib and squatted carefully.

She carefully wiped the dust away on the crib and saw some words can ed into the wooden crib.

“16th of December, our first child.*’

Leah was shocked to see the words can ed into the crib. She examined it in detail and realized it was not mass manufactured in a factory. The crib was assembled by hand with some defects.

Leah felt like crying. That was the date from three years ago when she found out that she was pregnant.

She remembered Han worked until late that night. She was waiting for him on the sofa.

Later that night, Han returned and earned her upstairs. Before he removed his belt and prepared to begin his routine. Leah wrapped her hands around his waist and said, “Han, I am pregnant.”

Leah was probably too happy back then to realize Han’s gloomy expression. He asked her, “What did you say?”

Leah was still smiling. She thought he would be as happy as her, “I am pregnant. You are going to be a father soon.”

In the next few days. Han never returned to the company. He stayed at home to take care of Leah. When she was sleeping, he would be reading beside her. When he was working, she would browse through baby supplies on the internet.

She remembered how she pointed to a crib and said to Han, “This crib might be beautiful, but it will be more meaningful if we make our own crib.”

Han only replied with a cold voice, “What a waste of time.”

Leah pouted. Han’s attitude caused her to misunderstand. It created an illusion that he actually cared about her.

Later. Leah found out that it was really a misunderstanding because Han went to the office that day. and Shyanne set her up to cause her miscamage.

Leah closed her eyes when these painful memories came back to her. She figured this crib was handmade by Han. However, none of that matters now since she lost the child because of Han and Shyanne.

Doing all of these would not make up for the wrong tilings he did.

Leah looked at all the other baby supplies. These were all items she added to the cart after she was pregnant.

Leah wondered when Han bought them. Looking at the dust gathered, he probably did not buy them in the last few days. Han did not even remember everything from the past because of his amnesia which meant these tilings were bought three years ago.

Leah sighed and locked them all in a room.

After a few days, Leah spent her days peacefully. Han also kept his promise to not disturb her anymore. However. Leah was anxious. It felt like the cahn before a storm.

One morning, Leah received a call from the hospital after breakfast. It was a reminder for her to go for her pregnancy examination. It was a Friday, so Serena had to work. Leah hailed a taxi and went to the

hospital.

There were many people at the hospital. Leah sat down after registering to wait for her turn.

Then, a shadow loomed over Leah. Leah looked up and saw Molly. Leah protected her oni stomach in reflex and looked at Molly cautiously.

Meanwhile. Molly tried very hard to suppress her jealousy. She said in a sinister tone. “Sarah, you’re pregnant.*’

Leah figured she had investigated her before she came to look for her. She replied calmly, “Why do you ask if you already knew?”

Molly stared at Leah. “Why are you acting arrogant?”

“You are overthinking. I’m sure you are not here to ask about my health.”

Since Molly was not pregnant, the only reason for her to appear in the hospital was to look for Leah.

“Of course, not. I’m here to ask about the child in your stomach,*’ Molly said with an evil grin.

Leah remembered how Molly caused her fu st miscarriage. She looked at Molly cautiously and said, “My child is none of your concern. You should care about your own child instead if you’re free.”

Molly took what Leah said the wrong way and thought she was saying that Charlotte was weak.

Molly refuted, “I have to care about your child because you wouldn’t be pregnant if it wasn’t for me.”

Leah was stunned. She looked at Molly and asked, “What do you mean?” She wondered if Molly was the one who caused her pregnancy by setting her up with Shawn.

Molly chuckled and said, “I’m sure you know about Charlotte’s illness. Let me tell you. Han is looking for a bone marrow donor for Charlotte. However, it was not easy to find a suitable one. So, I discussed it with Han. and we decided for you to be the chosen one.”

Leah was confused and looked at Molly. This was different from what she had imagined. She did not know what Molly was talking about and how her child was related to finding a suitable bone marrow donor.

Molly pointed at Leah’s stomach and said, “You are the chosen one. The same goes for the child in your stomach.”

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“Excuse me,” Leah interrupted Molly. She said calmly, “Ms. Lamere, I’m busy. Please make yourself clear, I won’t be wasting my time with you here.”

Molly was embarrassed and angry. She thought she would humiliate Leah to the point where Leah would get an abortion. However, it seemed that Leah did not even understand what she just told her.

Molly wondered if Leah was only pretending.

“You are really thick-skinned.” Molly said while staring at Leah.

Leah was getting impatient and was preparing to leave.

Molly shouted behind her, “The child in your stomach was for Han to get a suitable bone marrow for Charlotte! When your child is bom, his bone marrow will be used to treat Charlotte! Do you understand me now?”

Leah stopped and said, “What did you say?”

Molly was elated to see that Leah was finally getting a little anxious.

“I said you and your child are just tools. He will be used to treat Charlotte’s illness. Otherwise, do you think you are fit to bear his child?” Molly was trying to make it as clear as possible, so she could make Leah get an abortion.

Leah did not believe what Molly said, especially when the child was not Han’s in the first place.

However, Leah remembered how much Han wanted her to give birth to the child and wondered if there was really a misunderstanding or if it was a trap that Han set up.

Perhaps that was the reason why he wanted Leah to give birth to the child and asked Ben to send all the baby supplies to her. Leah was confused. She had to ask Han about it.

“Thanks for reminding me, Ms. Lamere.” Leah smiled and said, “However, I will never get an abortion no matter what you say.”

Molly was baffled. Things did not go as she planned. Leah was supposed to get an abortion and hate Han.

She gritted her teeth and asked, “What do you mean? Are you going to give birth to him and give his bone marrow to save my son?”

Leah looked at her and asked, “Isn’t that what you wanted?”

Molly was speechless. She knew Han would not do that if Leah had given birth.

Leah shook her head and said, “Not only will I not get an abortion, but I will also give birth to him and protect him.” She wanted to see what Han and Molly were planning.

Molly was furious, “You’re so shameless! You seduced my fiance and even tried to give birth to his child!”

Leah did not plan to explain and tell her that the child did not belong to Han.

Then, Leah’s name was called. She said to Molly, “I’m sorry, Ms. Lamere. Please excuse me.” After that, she walked into the examination room.

Molly looked at Leah’s back and was determined to stop her from giving birth to the child.

Meanwhile, in the CEO’s office at Howard Group, Ben looked at Han who was going through some documents.

“Mi-. Howard.”

“Yes?”

Ben took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, and said, “Ms. Lamere went to find Ms. White today.”

Han’s hand trembled. He asked “Where? What did they talk about?”

After he found out Leah was pregnant, he asked Ben to have someone protect her in secret.

Han found out something as he was finding his memories. He did it because he was afraid Molly would harm Leah, and he was right.

Ben told everything he knew to Han.

Han frowned after hearing it.

“I don’t think Ms. White believed anything Ms. Lamere said.” Ben comforted Han.

Han sneered and said, “Of course, she wouldn’t.”

Leah was like a porcupine. She would trust no one except for herself.

“Mr. Howard, how are you going to deal with this? Do you want me to find Ms. Lamere?” Asked Ben cautiously.

“No.” Han rejected. He thought about it for a while and said. “Everything will be over soon.”

Ben knew that a change was coming to Linkville even though Han did not state it clearly. It was something Han had planned for five whole years.

“Mi Howard, about Ms. White...” Ben said before pausing.

When Han heard about Leah, he frowned and thought about it. Then, he said, “Just send someone to protect her in secret but don’t contact her at all.”

Ben nodded.

Meanwhile, Leah returned home after her examination. The first thing she did was call Han, but she could not reach him. She felt more and more insecure. Leah was sure that Han knew Molly went to look for her. That was why he switched off his phone.

Leah wondered if Han tried to protect her child because he wanted the child's bone marrow for Charlotte just as Molly said.

She thought about how weird Han was acting in the past few days and gasped.

She must ask Han about it. If he would not pick up her call, she would go and look for him at his office.

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The next day. Leah took a taxi and headed towards the Howard Group. It was not her first time here. She still remembered how she got chased out after entering the place for a short while. This time, she decided to wait outside instead.

When it was time for people to get off work, people started leaving the place, and all of them were staring at Leah. She had worked with them before, and everyone knew how she was chased out by Han.

Leah saw a female manager she used to work with and approached her after not seeing Han.

The female manager still remembered her and asked. “Why are you here again?”

Leah answered truthfully. “I’m here to look for Han.”

The female manager shook her head and said, “Mr. Howard did not come here today.”

Leah was shocked since Han was a workaholic, “Did he not come here for the whole day?”

“No. For some reason, Mr. Howard seems to be busy recently. We seldom see him. What’s wrong? Do you have something important? After everyone knows that Mr. Howard abandoned you. they won’t allow you to see him even if he’s in the office.” Said the female manager.

Leah said helplessly, “It is something important indeed.”

The female manager gave it a thought and smiled at Leah. “Well, I’ll let you know when Mr. Howard is here.”

“Are you sure?” Leah said to her gratefully, “Thank you so much.”

“You're welcome. We used to work together after all.” The female manager patted her shoulders and left.

Leah returned to her mansion and waited for the manager to inform her.

After two days. Leah finally received a text message from the manager telling her that Han was in the office. Leah was so excited. She drove to Howard Group immediately.

Coincidentally, she saw Han and a group of people walking outside the office building. He was looking in front as if he was trying to ignore her.

Leah said immediately, “Han, I have something to ask you.”

“Why is she here?” Han squinted his eyes and looked at Ben.

Ben stopped Leah as she was approaching Han. He said. “Ms. White, Mr. Howard doesn’t want to see you now.”

Leah frowned and said loudly, “I only have a question for him. I’ll leave when he answers me.”

Ben replied, “Ms. White, please don’t make things difficult for me.”

Leah could not even get close to Han. She could only see him get in his black Bentley and drove away.

It was difficult for Leah to even meet Han now.

Only Leah and the staff were in the lobby.

“How shameless is she? Mr. Howard already made it clear to her.”

“Why didn’t I realize how thick-skinned this girl was?”

“She used to act arrogant. In the end. Mr. Howard wasn’t interested in her. Now, she starts to cling onto him.”

“How disgusting. Thankfully. Mr. Howard unmasked her.”

Leah was standing there like a joke. She knew she would not do this if it was not for her child. She must know whether Han was treating her well because he was planning to use her child.

At the White family's mansion,

Ron crossed his legs as he asked Leah, “Why are you asking me about this?”

Half an hour ago. Leah called Ron and asked him if Han was going to attend the charity auction in Linkville two days later.

The charity auction was organized by Jackson and some of his underlings.

The situation in Linkville has been changing recently.

After the president of Pasteria’s term ended. Linkville was going to elect a new president, and Jackson was one of the candidates.

If he could become the next president, he would become the most powerful person in Pasteria, let alone Linkville. Jackson organized this charity auction to win the people’s hearts and get more support.

Since it was something internal, Leah had no choice but to ask Ron for help. After all, he should have some connections.

“I want to attend this auction. Can you help me?” Leah looked at Ron. This was her first time asking him for help.

Ron asked casually, “Why?”

Leah told him honestly, “I have something to tell Han. but he wouldn’t see me. I can only find him at this auction.”

Ron was speechless, he said, “Are you asking me to bring you to meet another man?”

Leah frowned. She shook her head and said, “This is something important. I'll owe you a favor if you can take me there.”

Ron pretended to be clueless and asked her, “What if I can’t attend it as well?”

“I know you have a way.”

Ron looked at him and laughed helplessly. He said. “Fine, I can bring you inside, but you mustn’t run around. I want you within my sights at all times.”

Leah said gratefully, “Sure. Thank you.”

Ron reminded Leah, “You must follow me.”

Leah saw how serious Ron was and asked him, “Why are you so nervous?”

 

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Ron smiled and leaned against the sofa. Shaking one of his legs casually, lie asked. "Who is nervous?”

Hearing that, Leah could not help but stare at him.

"I'm not nervous at all. I'm only worried that cunning old fox will do something bad to you!” Ron shrugged.

Leah and Molly were not on good terms, and it seemed that almost everyone in Linkville knew about it. For that reason. Jackson, who was Molly’s father, must be Leah’s rival too.

“I know, but I only want to have a few words with Han. that’s all. I will leave as soon as I get the answers.” Leah knew Ron was concerned for her.

Hearing that, Ron smirked. “Don’t worry. I will always protect you. Worst come to worst, let’s fight that old man together!”

Leah was so touched. The comer of her mouth could not help but twitch. She believed what Ron said as he always kept his promises.

“So, I have done you a big favor. How are you going to thank me?” Ron said and patted Leah's head.

“Buy you dinner?”

“I can buy myself dinner! I don’t need that.” Ron rolled his eyes.

"Then what do you want? I will do whatever I can. Just tell me what you want.” Leah knew she was indebted to Ron and must pay for his kindness.

Hearing that, Ron’s eyes lit up. That was what he wanted to hear. He quickly leaned forward and said, “I have a race this Saturday. Can you go with me?”

“Race?” Leah could not help widening her eyes. “I don’t know...”

“You don’t have to participate in the race. I only want you to come to give me support. I’ll go pick you up Saturday. Don’t you dare reject me,” Ron blurted in a hurry. There was no chance for Leah to refuse at all.

Two days later, Jackson organized an auction at the largest auction house in Linkville.

Most of the guests were political elites. Only a few businessmen were invited.

However, many VIPs from Pasteria were invited too. If one managed to get then' contacts at the auction, he could definitely widen his social circle to the rich and powerful.

Although it was a charity auction, Jackson invited a lot of reporters to increase liis reputation.

At first, Ron was not invited. However, considering that two-thirds of the entertainment business in Linkville belonged to him, Jackson had no choice but to invite him as well. Jackson knew he could not underestimate liis influence in Linkville.

At eight o'clock in the morning, Ron and Leah attended the charity auction together.

Jackson was standing at the entrance of the auction house. Wearing a pair of glasses, he greeted guests who arrived at the auction house with a smile.

However, as soon as he saw Ron and Leah, he stopped smiling. In fact, there was even a wicked glint in liis eyes.

It was the first time Leah met Jackson. Although Jackson looked easygoing, a feeling of fear rose in Leah’s heart.

Could it be Molly that I fear him?

“Hi. Mi; Lamere!” Ron greeted Jackson casually.

Meeting a powerfill man like Jackson, Ron was not intimidated at all. He knew Jackson could do nothing to him.

“Ron, how great to see you here. But I don’t remember that you like antiques before!” Jackson sneered.

Hearing that, Ron could not help but smirk. “I’ve heard that you’ve got a dagger from the medieval period to be auctioned today. I’m very interested, so I bring my friend here to have a look. After all, she’s a jewehy designer and knows a lot about antiques and stuff.”

“I see.” Jackson nodded. Then his eyes fell on Leah. “So, you’re Ms. White? It’s glad to finally meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you, you know?”

Jackson was friendly to Leah. To him, Leah was only a guest. However, how could one be so calm meeting the woman who had scandals with his daughter’s fiance?

Immediately, Leah knew Jackson was a shrewd man.

“I’ve heard a lot about you too!” Leah had no choice but to greet Jackson politely.

Hearing that, Jackson smiled. “Ms. White has such an outstanding career. I’m glad that we have such talented people like you in Linkville. The future of Linkville depends on you.”

All the reporters present at the charity auction were amazed to hear what Jackson said. Jackson praised liis daughter’s rival in public.

Ron knew Jackson was acting and disliked hypocrites like him. He quickly grabbed Leah’s hand and excused himself. “We’d better go in. The auction is about to start.”

With that. Ron and Leah walked into the hall. Nonetheless. Jackson stared at their backs until they disappeared into the crowd.

Feeling that Jackson could not see them anymore. Leah breathe a sigh of relief.

“Hey, are you okay? Are you afraid of him? I thought you’re so bold that nothing scares you!” Ron stretched out liis hand and gave Leah’s hand a massage.

Leah rolled her eyes. After thinking for a while, she asked. “What kind of person Jackson is?”

"He is a cunning old man who is not easy to deal with,” replied Ron without hesitation.

Hearing that, Leah was confused. She looked puzzled.

“Rich people are all crafty and scheming. Think about Han,” Ron whispered.

“Han?”

“Yeah, but Han was beaten by Jackson many times in the past, and it seemed that Jackson always has the ability to control Han’s movement. Their relationship is hard to explain. But that’s none of my business.”

Hearing that, Leah could not help but ponder. She remembered Han was close to the Lamere family before.