Love’s Change of Heart novel Chapter 277
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."
Aidan's fingers tapped on the table lightly as his eyes narrowed. No one knew could read through his head.
"Mr. Crossley is still trying to find out who the mastermind is. He doesn't know a thing about Daniel and William."
Aidan chuckled lightly. "They fully prepared themselves before this. He won't know no matter how much he tries."
Given the situation, William's cooperation with the Pearson Group was actually an excuse for him to return to Highside.
"Old 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 for more trouble."
The corner of Aidan's lips curled and his expression remained sharp. A few seconds later, he questioned, "What about Sienna?"
"Mrs. Pearson is going to take action soon. We're ready too."
Aidan hummed in response.
Jonathan added, "Right. One more thing, President Pearson."
"Say it."
"About the cigarette bud brought by Madam's younger brother, we've sent it for a DNA test. It's Jethro."
Aidan's brows creased slightly. "Jethro?"
Jonathan nodded. "Regarding the accident, the prison management stated that the fire was because of their escape, but it's kinda vague. All of the bodies were burnt and there's no evidence that leads to Jethro's death."
At that moment, someone knocked on the door and Jonathan stopped to open the door. He was surprised to see Leanna. "Miss McKinney?"
Her expression was serious. "I have something to say to President Pearson. Is he here?"
"Yes, he is." He made way for her immediately. "President Pearson, I'll take my leave to verify the things that I've just reported."
Once the door was closed, she took two steps forward. "Are you busy, President Pearson? I have something to tell you."
Reclining in his office chair, Aidan raised his eyebrow. "It depends."
Words failed her.
He rose to his feet and walked to the lounge before seating himself on the couch with crossed legs. "What's the matter?"
She pursed her lips. "I figure you're the person who knows more about the Crossley Family, so I'm here."
"And what do you wanna know?"
"I…" His question stunned Leanna, for it was merely a made-up excuse. She was not interested in that.
It took her a while to say something. "Anything."
"The engagement between the Pearson Family and them has been called off," responded Aidan.
Based on his attitude, she assumed he would bring up the Crossley Group's contemporary situation. That information was out of her expectation, but it did pique her interest.
She questioned, "Then, Georgina—"
"Lloyd will never allow her to be together with Daniel even if the engagement is called off. The Crossley Family is a big chunk of meat right now. Many are trying to be the major stockholder. Lloyd has to make the best choice in this kind of situation. After all, Georgina's marriage is connected to their whole family's future."
She frowned as she saw Aidan treating marriage as a profitable business as though there were no feelings in that. However, that was the truth.
Leanna gave it a thought. "If it is as you've said—they're a big chunk of meat—why does your… the Pearson Family call off the engagement?"
Aidan explained, "One must have the capabilities in order to get that meat. Judging from their current situation, they can't control the Crossley Family and dared not take the risk to help them either because it will be a chance for me to root them out. They don't have any other choice."
Silence dawned upon Leanna. "That means whoever marries Georgina will be the major shareholder? If that person is capable enough, he might have the chance to take over the whole family too?"
"You can say so."
"Then… Don't you think it's an appealing opportunity, President Pearson?"
It was different from the previous marriage; back then, the Crossley Group was a powerful standalone company that possessed resources tantamount to the Pearson Group.
As for now, the Crossleys were suffering from a huge loss. Not only would a marriage now shore Aidan up as the dominant party, he would also own the large sources of the Crossley Group. It was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a businessman.
"Well, it is," answered Aidan slowly.
Leanna hung her head low without a word.
His voice could be heard before long. "But there's a lot of mess to take care of after becoming the major shareholder. It could be the starting point of one's downfall too."
She disagreed, "Doesn't business work this way? If you win the gamble, you'll rake in money. I bet you know this very well, President Pearson."
Hearing that, he narrowed his eyes. "Why don't you take the lead?"
She was nonplussed. "What?"
"Your idea is fabulous. Derive an acquisition plan for me."
Silence filled the room until she expounded patiently, "What I mean is, don't you regret calling off the engagement with Georgina? Had you not done that back then, you could've owned the whole Crossley Group with how the events are turning out right now."
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