Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 281

The two of them were surprised for a while, as they probably did not expect that she would suddenly mention Lloyd and even addressed him by his first name. Even so, they did not take her seriously, since they saw that she was merely a woman. Why would they agree to come here to have a drink with us and beg us for help if they really know some remarkable figures? They’re just bluffing at best.

Thinking of that, one of them said, “Stop trying to intimidate us using Mr. Crossley’s name. He doesn’t care about you people at all. Show some sincerity if you still want to ask us for help.”

Hearing that, Leanna scoffed at them. “Such interesting remarks you made there. Even if you two have the guts, how can you help a person whom Lloyd decided to sacrifice as a scapegoat? You guys are just a bunch of grown men seizing the opportunity to insult a woman for fun, that’s all. Aren’t you guys afraid that your wives and daughters will also show up at such a dinner in the near future?”

The two men were enraged after they heard Leanna’s words. At once, they retorted with a cold face, “Don’t you dare be cocky! She came to us and begged us for help! No one forced her! Also, do you even know who I am? Show me some respect while you’re talking to me!”

At this moment, someone suddenly sneered in a low voice behind them, “There I was, wondering who was the one with such a loud threatening voice. So, it turns out to be you, Mr. Ollander.”

Turning his head impatiently, Jimmy Ollander, one of the Crossley Group’s executives, scolded, “Who do you even… P-President Pearson…”

Standing tall and straight, Aidan looked at Jimmy without any emotion.

Jimmy’s facial expression changed slightly. Then, he explained with an apologetic smile, “President Pearson, I didn’t know you’re having dinner here too. Sorry for making a fool out of myself in front of you. These two are family members of the Crossley Group’s employees. As you know, there have been some internal conflicts in the Crossley Group recently. Those said employees are precisely the ones behind these internal conflicts.

“We didn’t expect that the family members of these employees would be so restless as to come and intercede immediately after Mr. Crossley handed them over to the authorities. Since it’s related to Mr. Crossley, how can I agree to help them? You see… I, too, can’t do anything…”

In other words, Aidan had no business to interfere in this matter, for this was the Crossley Group’s internal affairs.

Aidan sniggered before responding, “Based on your remarks, Mr. Ollander, are you saying that I’m being nosy?”

“You’ve misunderstood me, President Pearson. It’s just that this matter is really troublesome. After all, it’s difficult to deal with women.”

“Mr. Ollander, I understand the difficult situation you’re in, but there’s something I’m quite curious about.”

At once, Jimmy said, “President Pearson, please. Go ahead.”

Aidan uttered slowly, “Since when has my wife become

words he spoke sent a clear and deep sense of chill down Jimmy’s spine, despite his voice

heard this, they were instantly stunned. Then, they looked at Leanna in unison before

word ‘I’ for

Pearson Group’s official Twitter account before. Likewise, from this, everyone could see how much

between the Crossley Group and the Pearson Group was already tense, Jimmy and the other man would be done for if they offended

responsible if one does not know any better. This matter will

hearing that, Jimmy abruptly widened his

willing to?” Aidan

his legs

Aidan smiled. “I’m just kidding with you. Mr. Ollander, you’re not taking

heard that, he showed a grateful smile on the outside. “P-President Pearson, you are magnanimous, so naturally, you’ll let

it to you—I’m not the one who calls the shots in my

stiffened. His smile carried a little more ingratiating sense when he shifted his gaze to Leanna again. “Mrs. Pearson, what happened earlier was really a misunderstanding. I’m sorry, and please forgive me for my rudeness. Also, about your friend’s affair, I’ll try

Jimmy could finish, Leanna interrupted him with an indifferent look, “No need. I’m not interested in

“Well then, you—”

drank earlier is the amount of wine everyone at the dining table will have to drink.” Dining table socioculturalism really is a foul play, especially when it involves forcing women to

immediately, “Yes, yes. We’ll do as you

how much we’ll drink later anyway. Besides, he can’t possibly stare at us gulping down all the wine for real. By then, we’re just going to symbolically drink two glasses of

to watch them finish drinking all the wine in the private room to the last drop. Then, open all the bottles of wine that I’ve

“Thank you, Mr. Ollander, for showing me respect. Those are all good wines that I’ve treasured for many

was startled. “President

Also, you don’t have to thank me. It’s what I

has Jimmy and the other man wrap around his

in a hurry. Taking this opportunity, Leanna handed Maya over to the manager