Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 347

Chapter 347

Chapter 347 Get Stronger

Following Han’s provocation, Shawn’s face stretched taut, and his expression turned glacial. “What hasthat got to do with you? Right now, Sarah is my wife in name. Or do you want to also get your hands onmy wife and daughter while winning Anna over?”

When his words rang out, the temperature in the room plummeted.

A near distance away, Serena was wholly stupefied. She unconsciously muttered, “What kind ofshowdown is this?”

Undeniably, Sarah’s allure is truly astounding! I’ve already witnessed three suitors visiting and fallingover themselves to impress her early in the morning!

Leah’s head started throbbing from the row between the two combative men. She took Carlotta to theroom to play and left the space for them to talk things out.

The moment the door slammed shut, her gaze turned conflicted with Carlotta in her arms. “He’s goingto take you back later, isn’t he, Carlotta?”

Since Han has already snatched her away from me, he naturally wouldn’t allow her to return to my sideagain so easily. The house I worked hard for is gone, and the child I cared for wholeheartedly has alsobeen taken away. I’m so useless!

Ever since a life weighed on her conscience, her thoughts seemingly grew increasingly pessimistic.

Noticing her mother’s red-rimmed eyes, Carlotta hastily reached out in distress and wiped the tearsthat were still welling in them. “Mommy, if you don’t like me going there, I’ll beg him to allow me to stayby your side later!”

She was less than ten years old, but she was heartbreakingly sensible.

Leah flashed her a comforting smile. “It’s okay. I don’t mind as long as you’re happy, Carlotta.”

Han would never change his mind because of a few words from her after deciding on something. Aslong as he can protect her temporarily, I can personally take her back from him one day!

About half an hour later, a knock sounded at the door.

Upon seeing that it was Han when she opened the door, Leah instinctively frowned and shieldedCarlotta behind her. “Is something the matter?”

Han couldn’t help sneering at her action, his gaze cold. “It’s time for me to take Carlotta back.”

If I were to tarry any longer, Owen and Anna’s men would realize that something is amiss.

“Protect her properly. Otherwise, I won’t forgive you for the rest of my life.” Leah shifted to the side. Sheappeared despondent, but determination glinted in her clear eyes.

Han merely took a long look at her. Before he finally left with Carlotta, he stated icily, “I hope you’d dealwith such improper relationships next time. Otherwise, I won’t bring Carlotta here to meet a mother withloose morals.”

Leah’s face drained of all color, and an intense sense of helplessness engulfed her.

She knew that he was referring to Donald and Shawn.

Is he going to rob me of my freedom as well in the near future?

In the afternoon, Serena stared at Leah, who was entirely devoted to her work. She found the latter atad strange.

“Aren’t you angry that Han is using Carlotta to blackmail you and restrict your freedom?”

Leah lifted her head from the design draft, upon which a vestige of sorrow flashed across her face.“There’s nothing I can do. I’m not his match at present. All I can do is get stronger.”

When I’m strong, my opinions will also hold more sway. Perhaps I’ll have the capability to protect thoseimportant to me at that time.

At that precise moment, the phone rang. It was a call from Donald.

“Ms. White, I’m really sorry, but I couldn’t replace out the culprit behind the internet ghostwriters. However,I’ve specially arranged for a digital monitoring team to protect your studio. There’ll never again be suchlarge-scale sabotage by internet ghostwriters in the future.”

Already very much satisfied with that, Leah thanked him gratefully. “Thank you, Mr. Harper. The designdraft has been completed, so you can have a look at it.”

Donald exclaimed in surprise before he immediately replied, “Great! I’ll transfer you the rest of thepayment right away. Also, I’ll come over to your studio tomorrow to discuss my next commission.”

Subsequently, the call was disconnected. As Leah placed it on loudspeaker earlier, Serena heard thewhole conversation.

Frowning, she asked Leah solemnly, “Are you sure he isn’t interested in you?”

Words eluded Leah.

Meanwhile, Shawn was so livid after leaving Leah’s studio that he lost his temper and frightened all hissubordinates to the core.

“What a bunch of useless idiots! Why didn’t you all realize it when Han took Carlotta away in broaddaylight when you’re in charge of her safety?”

Breaking out in a cold sweat, the bodyguards explained, “The thing is, he brought a few men along andhad them attack us before going upstairs alone. He wrapped her in his jacket and smuggled her out.”

When Shawn heard that, his temper spiked even further. He slapped the bodyguard leader across theface, his eyes blazing scarlet. “What a useless piece of trash!”

If it weren’t for the incident yesterday, Sarah’s perception of me would’ve changed!

At the side, his assistant swiftly suggested, “Why don’t we relaunch the plan to use Serena?”

Following that proposal, Shawn calmed down considerably. He mulled it over for a while with a darklook in his eyes before drawling, “Okay. But Han will definitely mess things up, so we must ensure thathe has no time to pay attention to Sarah’s matters.”

His assistant was momentarily startled. Instantly cottoning on to his employer’s meaning, he grinnedcryptically. “Understood. I’ll arrange for someone to target his projects at once.”

When the man had left, a derisive smile bloomed on Shawn’s face as he had finally gotten his revenge.

Han, do you think you can do as you please just because you’ve snagged some of Sarah’s attention? Isuccessfully toppled you a few years ago, and I can still do the same this time!

It was late at night then. Anna’s face was as black as thunder since Han was not home yet despite thehour.

Chagrined in the first place because her plan to sabotage Leah’s studio by hiring internet ghostwritersfailed, she was even more incensed at that moment.

Ringing Ben up, she demanded, “What is Ethan doing? Why isn’t he back yet?”

In the face of that question, Ben calmly recited the excuse that had been prepared in advance. “FordGroup is secretly attacking Boss’ projects, leading to some problems. Right now, he’s still workingovertime at the office to handle the issues urgently. You should rest earlier, Ms. Lancaster. Boss mighthave to work through the night.”

The instant Anna heard that Han was merely working, her fury turned to distress. “Keep an eye on himand don’t let him tire himself out.”

After hanging up the phone, Ben, who was alone in the office, texted Han to report the presentsituation.

He wrote, “I’ve handled Ms. Lancaster, Boss. I’ll stay at the office to deal with Ford Group’s attack.”

Han put his phone down after reading the text message. Then, he lifted his eyes and regarded Leah infront of him with a cool expression on his face. “Did you come and seek me out voluntarily becauseyou’ve finally figured out that it’s better to be my mistress than to keep those two useless mencompany?”

His deep and alluring voice dripped with scorn. A stab of pain struck Leah, but still, she mustered hercourage and gave voice to the purpose of her visit.

“It’s about Alfred… Tell me where he’s buried. I want to go and visit him.”

Although he once warned me not to appear before Alfred and the others anymore, I can’t remainindifferent when even a heinous man like Donald knows how to be thankful to the person who savedhis life.

Seeing that his importance to her couldn’t even compare to a deceased man, Han felt irritated for noapparent reason.

He tapped his long and slender fingers lightly against the expensive blackwood tabletop, his lipscurving into a cold smile. “Don’t you think you’re pushing your luck?”