Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 409

Chapter 409

Chapter 409 Abyss

Shawn looked at the bewitched Jackson with a cold expression. He said, "Han is more than a trillion-dollar investor. He also happens to be the director of the world's top Kendrick Group and the formidableHendrik! If it were that simple to keep him apart from Sarah, I would have already done it."

I wouldn't have given them a second chance to meet if I had known from the beginning.

Jackson, however, was confident. He stared at Shawn with contempt in his eyes, and he said, "In thisera of information, it’s easy to destroy trust between two people. We can start with Anna."

Shawn sneered coldly, "How often have you said that you could defeat Han? What is your result?"

He was tired of hearing such claims.

He walked up to Jackson and stared at him from a towering position. He spoke with a blankexpression, "Are you aware of how far Kendrick Group has cornered my company? If this plan failsagain, can you withstand Han's fury?"

Jackson slammed the table in frustration as he sprung to his feet.

He said, "Of course I know, I’m surprised that the old fox had already secretly arranged everythingbefore he went abroad two years ago. He has established numerous small companies in secret overthe years and his preparation had come to fruition recently.

"If we don't give him a heavy blow now, these companies will strike us hard and completely suppressFord Group if we don't give him a severe blow right away. They won't give us a chance to catch our

breath!"

Jackson looked straight into Shawn’s eyes and said, "You should be aware that high risk frequentlyentails high reward. We can take a wager. This time, we must pull Sarah and the White Group to ourside and launch a simultaneous physical and psychological assault on Han!"

Shawn wore a gloomy expression, it took him a long time before he answered slowly, "Fine. I'll give youone last opportunity."

This old man wouldn't need to live another day if he failed once more!

Leah returned to Villa Victoria in the evening. The moment she entered the house, a cutie clung to herleg.

"Mommy! You're finally home! Uncle Ben had selected a photo frame for us. He just sent it over today.We had framed the pictures from our last outing!"

Carlotta led Leah to the centre of the living room to admire the photos.

Leah looked at the gigantic oil painting that stood at six feet and hung on the retro carving wall. Shesuddenly felt a severe headache.

"When did you replace someone to paint this?"

The oil painting featured the image of the three of them as a family.

Carlotta said happily, "When you’re admitted to the hospital!"

Leah was unable to bring herself to gaze at it. She had no idea why Han would consent to the child'sirrational request.

"Mommy! Let's go out and play together next time!"

Carlotta looked at the photos satisfiedly. Those photos were placed in every corner of the villa. Her littleface was blushing due to her happiness.

Leah could not bear to let her down.

"Alright," she said with a nod of agreement.

Leah had to cough once more before she could finish her sentence. She covered her mouth andcoughed lightly when she noticed Carlotta standing next to her. She suppressed the itchiness in herthroat. Before she lost control, she hastily found an excuse to go to the bathroom. At this point, shecould no longer hold back her cough.

The white sink's porcelain surface was covered in bloodstains. The colour was strikingly sharp underthe light. In a daze, Leah wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth as she stared in the mirror ather own image.

What in the world is going on with me? The doctor found nothing wrong during my body check-up. Whyam I coughing so severely?

Leah experienced a piercing pain and numbness in her heart as she thought about this. She had to

crouch down, clutching her chest, and gasp for breath.

Could I be suffering from a fatal illness?

This speculation sent chills down her spine and drained the colour from her face. Leah finallycomposed herself, washed her face, cleaned the bloodstains from the sink, and then confidentlywalked out of the bathroom.

She seemed to need to schedule some time to receive a thorough body check-up.

The following day, the sky was somewhat drab and there was a light drizzle falling from it.

Leah walked along the city streets. She made a squelching sound when she stepped on the rain-soaked brown-yellow leaves. After the rain, a pleasant aroma filled the air. She walked to a nearbystreet with an umbrella.

Serena informed her that the workers at Dream Designs were craving desserts from a nearby shop.Leah intended to buy some for them. She noticed a familiar luxury car parked by the roadside as shegot closer to the cake shop.

Han and Anna got out of the car together.

Anna said, "The only person who genuinely cares about me is you, Ethan. My dad doesn't even allowme to have dessert. The desserts from this cake shop tasted fantastic even though they couldn'tcompete with those from the branded shop."

Anna was holding Han as they entered the cake shop.

Leah was standing not far away and she had heard everything. She looked at the two in astonishment.She experienced severe heartache and felt as though her heart was breaking.

She deduced that they must have concealed their relationship from the public while acting as thoughthey were breaking off their engagement.

Her eyes had begun to tear up when the cold autumn wind mixed with the fine rain and fell into them.Leah was trembling, as she hid behind her umbrella and fled wretchedly. Her beautiful eyes were filledwith sorrow.

Leah was aware that this day would eventually arrive. She always knew that Han's kindness wouldcause her to fall further and further so that he could later strike her more severely. Tears fell from thecorners of her eyes. Her complexion was pallid.

Leah accelerated her pace and hurried towards Dream Designs despite the chilly and wet wind.

I knew this day would arrive from the beginning. I'm heartbroken, despite having prepared for this for along time.

She sniffed, but could not stop the tears from starting to fall.

The sky got gloomier, and heavy rain suddenly poured down from the sky. Leah's clothing was soakedby the ferocious wind and rain that were blown in her direction. She was unable to feel warm becauseof the bone-chilling cold that seemed to penetrate all the way to the core of her soul.

Leah was led to the upstairs lounge by Serena, who was heartbroken to see her wetted in the rain and

her eyes were eyes.

Serena was furious as she yanked off Leah's wet clothing after learning the cause. She scolded, "I'velong advised you to pick a different man, but you have to love him! You used to stubbornly disagreewith me, claiming that you didn't like him. Look what you got yourself into now!"

Leah submissively allowed Serena to help her put on clean clothing. She lowered her head and chokedon her words, she said, "I…"

I had fallen. I got caught up in the delicate net he cast in the name of love. I began to fantasise thatperhaps there was a chance for a fresh start. I consequently plunged into an abyss of despair,suffering, and anguish.

Serena gave Leah her clothes to dress in. She hugged her sympathetically and comforted her, "It'sokay. You deserve someone better."

She jokingly changed the subject to cheer her friend up. Serena said, "This is odd. When ouremployees were craving cakes from that shop, when you went there, you ended up running into them.What a strange coincidence! It feels like fate is helping you to see this man for who he really is. Afteryou cry it out, you need to let go of him!"

Sarah finally managed to temporarily escape from the pain of her past and the shadow of Alfred, onlyto face another blow.

Leah did not want Serena to worry about her. Therefore, she forced an ugly smile that was worse thanher crying face.

She spoke in a slightly hoarse voice, "It's okay, I've prepared myself for this. I made a mistake by fallingfor him, and it caused my current suffering."

It appears that I'll need to learn to avoid Han going forward. I need to slowly forget him in the end.

Leah took a brief break and then returned to work at White Group despite her emotional state. Sheimmersed herself in her work, putting in extra hours until eight o'clock at night.

Another missed call notification from Han appeared on her phone.