Love's Change of Heart

At Crossley Group.

Jonathan knocked on the door and placed all the documents in front of Aidan.

He said, "President Pearson, these are all the proposals for our company's New Coast project. Over a hundred companies of all sizes have already settled in."

Aidan picked up the documents and flipped through a few pages casually.

Jonathan continued, "The next round of bidding will start next Friday, but there aren't many projects left. By then, all the companies will try their best to secure the cooperation."

After putting down the documents, Aidan instructed, "Use Southwest Group's name to bid for the rest of the projects."

"But would Young Master Justin agree to that?" Jonathan asked.

Aidan paused for two seconds before saying, "He will."

The New Coast project was the largest project Pearson Group had initiated in recent years.

It included catering, entertainment, real estate, shopping malls, hotels, and many others...

Therefore creating countless projects.

If the project was carried out according to Aidan's plan, it would greatly improve Anan's economic level as a whole.

However, if any mishaps happened during the project, Pearson Group would lose billions, and other companies that had joined the project would also face bankruptcy.

Now that Aidan had taken the initiative to participate in this project and make things even riskier. There was no reason for Justin to disagree.

Jonathan nodded and said, "I will arrange for it right away."

That afternoon, Richard, who received a call from the front desk, entered the office and informed Aidan, "President Pearson, there is someone downstairs who wants to see you."

Aidan said indifferently, "Who is it?"

"It's... Elijah Parker from Constellation Tech."

Upon hearing the name, Aidan felt his eyebrow twitch. "Elijah Parker?"

Richard nodded. "Yes."

After remaining silent for a moment, Aidan said, "Bring him in."

Five minutes later, Elijah appeared in the office.

Aidan sat on the sofa, looking relaxed as he crossed his long legs and tapped his knee lightly with his fingers. "Mr. Parker, do you feel unsatisfied with our last conversation and came here to continue?"

Elijah's expression changed slightly. "I made baseless speculations last time and spoke without careful consideration. I came here... to apologize."

Aidan curled his lips, feeling intrigued by this situation. "You came to apologize?"

"I said that if it was proven that I was wrong, I would personally apologize to you."

After that, Aidan said nothing. It seemed that they already found out about Amanda's situation.

Knowing Aidan's character, Elijah didn't take his indifferent attitude to heart. "If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me. Consider it my debt to you."

"Wait."

Elijah had just taken a few steps forward when Aidan's voice came from behind him.

He turned around. "Is there anything else, President Pearson?"

Aidan continued, "Since you made the trip, I won't be modest with you. I have a question I wanted to ask you."

Though Elijah seemed emotionless, he secretly complained, When have you ever been modest with me?

"Please, President Pearson."

Aidan asked, "Who conducted the paternity test for Leanna back then?"

Upon hearing that question, Elijah frowned. "Why are you asking? Do you...?"

"I'm just curious. You don't have to think much about it."

"I conducted the paternity test, and I personally obtained the results from the laboratory. I don't know what you're trying to imply, but in my opinion, the results should be accurate." After a pause, Elijah continued, "I am only discussing the authenticity of the results, not—"

Aidan interrupted him indifferently, "I am not Leanna, so you don't need to explain so much to me."

Elijah's face became even paler when he realized Aidan had seen through his thoughts.

After a while, he said, "If you have nothing else to ask, I'll be leaving."

But Aidan spoke leisurely. "I remember your mother is a doctor. Did you ask her to help you conduct the paternity test?"

Elijah immediately understood what he meant and retorted, "What are you trying to say, Pearson?"

"I'm not saying anything. It's just a simple question."

"If you are still unhappy because of what I said that day, feel free to get back at me. How could you implicate my parents in this matter?"

Elijah was very filial, as could be seen from last year's event when he brought Leanna home for dinner but was interrupted by Aidan.

He didn't want his parents to be involved in these matters.

Moreover, he had made himself clear. Aidan could doubt the truth behind the paternity test, and he could suspect him of messing with the results. However, he could not stand Aidan suspecting his mother of fraud.

Aidan looked at Elijah with the same cold indifference as always. "From your reaction, it seems it was indeed your mother who conducted the paternity test."

"You—"

"Instead of wasting time here with me, Mr. Parker, it would be better to redo the test." As Aidan spoke, he stood up and added, "Of course. I will apologize to you too if I made baseless speculations without any evidence. I hope I will have the opportunity to visit your office."

Once those words were said, Elijah was at a loss for how to refute them.