Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 379

Freddie feigned guilt as he said guilelessly, “Did I accidentally say something wrong again? Mr. Crossley, as you know, I’ve been away from Highside for a long time. So, I am ignorant about many things. I hope you won’t take offense at my words.”

Lloyd dispassionately replied, “It’s nothing. It’s all in the past.”

Freddie glanced at the time. “I still have other things to do later, so I’ll take my leave now. See you next time.”

After he said that, he nodded to both of them and departed with a smile on his face.

He felt his entire body relaxing as soon as he stepped out of the Crossley Group.

The moment he got into his car, he dialed Aidan’s number. “I’ve done everything you asked me to do. When will you be treating me to lunch?”

“Why are you in such a hurry?”

“There’s something wrong with you if you’re not interested in eating.”

Aidan said, “Eat by yourself and send me the bill. I’ll reimburse you.”

After he finished speaking, he curtly ended the call.

Freddie stared at his phone speechlessly. The sayings ‘burning the bridge after crossing the river’ and ‘killing the donkey as soon as the work is done’ must refer to people like him who toss people aside once they cease to be useful.

On the other side, the results of the competition were out.

The final champion was Queenie. Although she was the most popular contestant this year and had many supporters backing her, there was an uproar among the audience when the organizers announced that she was the champion of the competition.

Leanna’s loss was not a big deal, but it would be a blatant slap to Aidan’s face.

Everybody carefully turned their attention to Leanna and Aidan. To their surprise, the expressions of those two remained the same as usual. In fact, the two of them seemed utterly unaffected. It was as though they were not surprised by this result.

On the other hand, many reporters gathered around Queenie for an interview after she was announced as the champion of the competition.

Leanna observed the situation. “What comes next doesn’t have anything to do with us anymore. Let’s go.”

Aidan raised his eyebrows, leaned toward her, and whispered something in her ear.

words left

just murmured in her ear were, “Since you didn’t win the championship, then I’ll just have to humble myself and give myself to

lips into a smile and

somebody called Leanna’s

look behind her. Sofia walked over, seeming nervous to

lightly in acknowledgment and turned toward Leanna. “I’ll wait for you in the

“Okay.”

competition is

have a prior appointment with my friend. Why don’t

Sofia agreed.” Speaking of which, I’m glad I could come this far. I’m happy that I competition, but I can’t help

skills

better than Queenie’s. There’s something wrong with the judges this year. I seriously wonder what is going through their heads.” After her brief rant, she continued, “But that doesn’t matter. It’s just a competition. I’m sure your future will be even

thanked Sofia sincerely, “Thank

at Leanna. “I’ll be

“Bye.”

leave before

inquired, “Are

really. We

that and

voiced out. “Wait, I… want

address, he

going to check on something. Don’t

her words. “Don’t worry about

him. However, she noticed that his expression had turned gloomy, and he seemed to be sulking. She murmured softly, “I didn’t mean it that way. In any

“Up to you.”

car stopped in front of the hospital

said, “Wait here for me.

completely clueless about the situation. Therefore, she had no choice but to ask around at

had passed since Ron went missing. But, even

name she saw on the medical record the other day, she made her inquiry, “I would like to ask about a

for the information on the computer and frowned at the results. “Who are you

visit on behalf of a

has been lying in the morgue, and no family members have come forward to claim him. If you are acquainted with his

words. She was filled