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Chapter 299
Leanna closed her eyes, and it took a few minutes before she felt the space next to her sink down for a
moment.
Immediately afterward, a warm man's body laid next to her.
When Leanna was about to move to the side, Aidan put an arm across her waist and asked in a low
voice, "Don't you feel hot covering yourself with the blanket with so many layers of clothes on?"
"… It's not hot." It was a lie.
Leanna was hot and stuffy and could hardly breathe.
Behind her, Aidan did not speak but hugged her firmly.
Leanna heard the man's even and steady breathing a moment later.
She turned her head slightly and whispered tentatively, "President Pearson?"
The only response she got was silence.
Looks like he's really asleep.
She breathed a sigh of relief and carefully pushed his arm away to get out of his embrace.
Then, she sat on the bed and looked at the sofa before shifting her gaze back to the sleeping b*stard.
In the end, she gave in.
After taking off her jacket, Leanna laid back down and did her best to keep her distance from Aidan.
Her eyes were wide open. Although she was sleepy earlier, she didn't feel the slightest bit sleepy right
now.
Come to think of it, I can't relax when I'm facing such a powerful opponent. Even if I enter the Crossley
Residence, Lloyd and Georgina will be wary of me, and it won't be easy for me to find the truth.
Just when Leanna was lost in thought, she suddenly felt a weight on her waist. Aidan's arm was once
again rested on her waist.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeanna did not feel amused.
So, she growled, "President Pearson, stop leaning over. I'm going to fall off the bed."
However, Aidan didn't answer her.
Leanna continued, "I know you're awake. Hurry up and nudge over."
As she said, she reached out to nudge him.
In the darkness, Aidan slowly opened his eyes while grinning. He held her hand to pull her into his
arms. "You won't fall down if you lean on me. You don't have to sleep on the edge of the bed."
Leanna felt that she couldn't argue with Aidan. So, she stayed silent and then said sullenly, "I'm sleepy.
Let's sleep."
He hummed softly. Although he was hugging her, he did not act excessively.
After tossing about, the just-disappeared sleepiness gradually surfaced again. This time, Leanna was
struggling to keep her eyes open. She wanted to sleep on her side, but Aidan pressed her against his
chest.
So, Leanna fell asleep while listening to the man's calm and strong heartbeat.
In the end, Aidan kissed her forehead and whispered, "Good night."
It has been a long time since I last held her like this.
…
With the arrival of spring, the temperature continued to rise every day.
Time quickly passed, and soon it was the day of the bidder conference.
After Leanna changed her clothes, she put on bright and attractive makeup.
After she was done dressing up, it was already 2PM.
The bidder conference would start at 3 PM, and she would be just in time if she left immediately.
As she left, she picked up the pocket watch and placed it in her bag. After taking a deep breath, she
walked out.
From now on, there's no turning back. I will stay on this path until the day I find the truth.
At the bidding site, Georgina looked at the people who kept coming over to greet her with a cold and
mocking smile.
I know all too well what they are thinking. They are just trying to achieve their goals through pleasing
me. Crossley Group is just going through a crisis, and they already can't wait to attack us. Even if
something terrible happens to the Crossley Family, I am still the dignified daughter of the family. They
are not worthy of me!
Soon, Georgina did not want to deal with them anymore. She got herself a glass of wine and found
Daniel in the venue. Then, she asked lightly, "How's the investigation going?"
Daniel took a sip of the champagne and raised his brows. "About to be done."
Upon hearing that, Georgina turned serious. "Tell me about it now."
"Calm down. Let's wait until the bidder conference is over. You might not be ready for the truth."
Just as Georgina was about to speak, there was a slight commotion in the venue. Aidan had arrived.
Georgina wrapped her arms around her chest and looked at Aidan. No one knew what she was
thinking about.
Daniel followed her line of sight as he swirled the glass of champagne. "If I'm right, I assume you still
haven't given up on Aidan. He is a good choice, after all."
Upon hearing that, Georgina was stunned and withdrew her gaze. "Nothing of the sort."
Daniel smiled and did not say anything more.
Although Georgina denied it, Aidan was the only one who could help Georgina now.
If he was willing to do that, he could quickly obtain Crossley Group.
Aidan indeed wanted Crossley Group, but he didn't want to get it this way. Everyone knew Aidan was
cold-blooded and tough. Now, Georgina hoped to re-establish an alliance with Aidan, but at the same
time, she was afraid that Crossley Group would fall into Aidan's hands.
Seemingly aware of Daniel's gaze, Aidan looked at Daniel across the crowd with a calm and cold
expression.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt seems like Aidan came prepared too.
Daniel raised the glass in his hand toward Aidan.
However, Aidan ignored him and withdrew his gaze.
Daniel continued, "Crossley Group's current biggest rival is Aidan, right? Have you figured out how to
deal with him?"
Georgina answered, "Aidan is overly arrogant and thinks everything is in his control. The more arrogant
one is, the more flaws can be found in one."
"Oh, really?"
"I can't speak for the others, but Aidan's greatest weakness is Leanna McKinney."
Daniel gave her a sideways glance. "Are you sure he'll be held hostage over a woman?"
Georgina sneered. "You think too highly of him, and Aidan isn't as powerful as you think. Ultimately, he
gave up the only chance to bring down the Pearson Family for that woman."
Daniel smiled but didn't say a word. He understood a business person would never make a money-
losing deal, and Aidan was the same.
It didn't take long for the bidder conference to begin. Everyone took their seats.
Georgina put down her glass. "It's starting, and let's go."
Daniel looked at her as she left, then he turned his head to look around. He narrowed his eyes when he
didn't see Leanna anywhere.
Judging from what Leanna said, I feel that something big is going to happen today.
Daniel scanned the area as he took a few steps back. Then, he turned around and followed Georgina's
footsteps.
The bidding session was officially underway.
Crossley Group's project leader came on stage to give an overall project presentation.
The project leader was none other than Raymond Ford.
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