Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 463

Chapter 463

Chapter 463 Unknown Danger

Even though Leah risked her life to capture those three Ravensong assassins, they refused to give outany information. If they found any opening, they would kill themselves.

"Sorry, Mrs. Howard. They just wouldn't budge. So I surrendered them to the police," reported Ben inLeah's office. "We have pressured other nations on Veyris. I'm sure they will lift their ban on DreamDesigns soon."

There was some good news at least.

"Thank you. If there's nothing else, can you follow up with Serena for the partnership deal?" Leahexpressed her gratitude.

"Sure thing, Mrs. Howard." Ben left the office in great spirit. After spending some time with Ben, Leahrealized that Ben wasn't as sly as Serena made him out to be. On the contrary, he was quite easy toread. Maybe what Serena needed was someone innocent like Ben.

Sitting in the same office was Susan. She was frowning.

"Sarah, this is very grim. You're now targeted by Ravensong. They won't stop until you're dead. So thatmeans more assassins are coming your way. I will ask my family to investigate further. I need the truth."

Leah didn’t think that Susan needed to go this far to help her.

"I'll be fine, Ms. Victor. I am well-protected by Han. You don't have to do that. I'm sure Han will dig outthe truth soon..."

She didn't want to owe Susan too much. She didn't want that guilt. And worse, Ravensong might targetSusan and her family too if they got too involved.

"They will always be elusive anyway. Besides, I'm doing this for Qustraebar. You're visiting for thedesign contest, aren't you?"

Now only Leah realized that Qustraebar would host the event.

"Right... Okay. Thanks." It wasn't right for Leah to decline Susan further.

After Susan said goodbye to Leah, she went back to her country. It was a windy evening. The stronggust was hellbent on uprooting the trees and the incessant whistling only added to Leah's annoyance.She felt danger approaching. But she couldn't pinpoint it. As the police repatriated the Ravensongassailants, Leah's investigation hit a brick wall.

The afternoon before the international design contest.

Qustraebar was already covered in a thick layer of snow. Han brought Leah to a castle that he ownedin Qustraebar.

"Welcome back, Mr. and Mrs. Howard," greeted the two rows of servants as they entered the hall.

Leah didn't like the attention so she scurried to her room.

"Are you nervous about the contest tomorrow?" Han followed Leah to her room. He clasped Leah's

hands to warm her up. It was enough to soothe Leah.

"No, not at all," answered Leah.

For her, Qustraebar was a place of joyful memories. It was the place where she met Hendrik.

"You're not catching a cold this time. I'll protect you." Han pulled Leah into his embrace.

Right. She missed the previous contest because of a cold. Leah rested her cheek on Han's taut pecs,listening to his heartbeat. It was hypnotizing.

"Thanks."

There was this magical property to Han's words. It could console Leah. An intrusive thought inviteditself into Leah's mind.

Maybe the current Han and she were meant together. They had changed so much. Leah could imaginea future together.

"We..." We should get married was what Leah wanted to say, but Leah's phone rang.

"What's the matter, Serena?"

Since Leah would be participating in the design contest abroad, as the CEO of Dream Designs, Serenahad to stay to man the company. And incidentally, Han also made Ben stay in Dream Designs. He wasto conclude the partnership deal with Serena as a project manager from Skye Corporation.

"Sarah! I don't know why I agreed to have lunch with Ben Wright just now. What do I do? Do I cancelit?"

Han was still holding Leah's hand. "I don't think you should. It was just lunch anyway."

Serena finally agreed to have lunch with Ben, thanks to Leah's persuasion."All right. I guess I can takea few bites out of politeness."

Leah's hands were no longer cold when she hung up. She felt fuzzy inside. "Thanks. I'll shower andsleep now."

Under the mellow light, Leah's smile looked almost dream-like. It was so charming that Han couldn'topen his eyes.

He leaned in and gave Leah a small kiss. In a husky voice, he whispered, "Get first place and you'llhave a present."

Present? That was a word that could only spark joy.

Leah couldn't wait to receive it. For a brief moment, she forgot about Ravensong and the Veyris'sembargo.

The next day, Han made sure Leah was covered in countless layers before sending her to the contestvenue. Before entering the convention center, they overheard some discussions.

"Ms. Ritch is going to win, isn't she? She is the clear winner."

"But of course, she is the cute and kind heiress of the Ritch family!"

"But there is a dark horse from Pasteria called Sarah White. Apparently, she is Cindy, the jewelrydesign virtuoso."

"You give that b*tch too much credit. No way Ms. Ritch is going to lose to a woman who can't keep herlegs closed."