Begging For A Reconciliation

Chapter 464

Chapter 464 Scornful Woman

It seemed like no one wanted Leah to win. She held back the man beside her, who was about to lash out. Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

"It's okay. Gossiping is all they can do anyway."

Still, Han would not have his woman become the subject of ridicule. But before he could wave his hand to summon his assistant, Leah pulled it down.

"Babe, the contest is about to begin. Let's forget it."

Leah's sultry voice managed to dispel Han's wrath.

"Fine," conceded Han. If that was what Leah wanted.

The contest just began. All participants had to sit for an exam. In the exam hall, Leah saw many familiar faces, one of which was Susan's. They quickly went back to the exam paper after their gaze briefly met. Outside the hall, Han stood by the door silently, letting snow gather on his broad shoulder.

"Mr. Hendrik, the exam will still take a while. Please return to the car to keep yourself warm," suggested his assistant.

Han continued to stand under his umbrella. "No need."

He couldn't stop loving Leah. They had merely separated moments ago but he already missed her terribly.

Unbeknownst to him, his action was all captured by a security camera nearby. Anna, who was watching the footage, smashed her mug against the floor.

"Dammit! Why won't he give me a chance? It's all Sarah's fault!"

She took out her fury on the furniture. Soon, the room was trashed. Almost hysterically, she shouted,

"Bring me the leader of Ravensong. Tell him to kill Sarah already!"

"Do you honestly think that will work?" sniggered Shawn. He ambled into the room nonchalantly.

Anna just glared at Shawn's handsome face. "What should we do then? If you didn't spare Leah back then, we wouldn't have to deal with this mess. I wouldn't have to marry you!"

To strengthen Fetriybia's political position, Anna's father helped Shawn become the Prince of Zardova. And she had to marry Shawn. Anna had never felt this humiliated. She was supposed to marry the man of her dreams.

Shawn's expression turned cold. "Let's not bring up the past. You rescued Han too. Things could have been much different."

Leah could have been his now. Alas, it was impossible to turn back the time.

"Anyway, we finally took control of Ravensong. We can't mobilize them again in case Han finds anything suspicious. It is our trump card."

Anna lacked maturity and foresight. No wonder she could never outwit Leah. Despite Anna's regal status, she was rotten to the core. Putrefying even. Unlike Leah.

Anna couldn't read Shawn's mind, of course. She retorted contemptuously, "So we just have to let them be all lovey-dovey then?"

She turned to look at the screen. Han was still waiting for Leah to come out in the snow. Anna noticed the tender expression Han wore. It was maddening. Anna tried everything but Han wouldn't bat an eye. Yet Leah didn't have to do anything to steal Han's heart.

"Be patient. We'll use Ms. Ritch to test the water first. I'll continue to pressure the AI laboratory into developing more useful products. We already have Sarah's blood. Try and get Han's too. It'll be easy to deal with them then."

The snow subsided at noon. The international design contest was over. All participants left hastily to escape from the harsh cold. The bitter coldness outside bit Leah's fingers as she left the warm exam hall.

"Tsst..." hissed Leah as another cold breeze grazed against her cheek. But almost instantaneously, she fell into a warm embrace. A jacket that still retained Han's body heat was put on her.

"The lunch is ready. Let's go back." Han led Leah to the car and the duo returned to the castle.

Inside the dining room, the table was filled with hearty dishes and the chimney acted as a vanguard

against the winter. Han was cutting the steak into smaller chunks for Leah. It was a peaceful day.

"Thank you." Leah took the plate from Han. Her heart was pounding.

Maybe Han had changed. And spending more days like this didn't sound that bad to her either.

Leah's ruby lips tugged at Han's heartstrings. "Eat. Stop seducing me."

"I'm not seducing you. Get your mind out of the gutter!" Leah blushed.

She took back what she said just now. Han was still as mean as ever!

But Leah's cute protest only stirred something inside Han. He approached Leah and whispered raspily,

"Maybe you can help me with that."

Leah turned away. Her cheek was scarlet. "Forget I said anything."

That man was unbelievably flirtatious.

That was it. Leah's reaction had fully awakened the animal inside Han.

"Too late now, missy."

But before Han could lean in and kiss Leah, Leah's phone vibrated.

"Let me take this," said Leah as she pushed Han's eager lips away. Han wasn't happy that his moment

was ruined. But then his assistant barged in too.

"Sir, Mr. Wright was attacked. Mr. Hayes already intervened but he was still missing!"

Leah overheard the conversation. When she answered the call, she heard the maid's voice.

"Madam, when are you coming back with Mr. Howard? When Carlotta was playing in the living room today, she said she saw a shadow on the tree. Do you think..."