Love Began with the First Meeting
Chapter 901 Extra Story 45 Of Aaron Perturbed

[A Report coming from our correspondent: Since the Leng's Corporations were handed to Aaron, the first son of the Leng family, the total assets of the corporations have spiked prolifically in the past month. As part of the current economy of QY Island, where Leng's Corporations has played an important part, it has become promising lately, previous to the takeover it was registering at an annual increase of 3% and has now grown extensively to three times that in the first month. According to professional economists, at the end of this financial year, Leng's Corporations will truly become a support pillar to the economy of QY Island. The entire island will be at the mercy of the Leng's Corporations, as they could perish or flourish at the situation of where the corporation replaces itself. ] Aldrich was propped up on pillows in his sickbed, watching the news on television. His weathered face was brimming with satisfaction.

James peeled an apple, cutting it into small chunks, then placed them on a plate and handed it to him. With a faint smile playing around his mouth, he said, "Dad, you're bold."

Aldrich took the plated fruit and let out a few hearty laughs. He replied contentedly, "Like father like son. Aren't you rather bold too?" He heaved a small sigh and went on as if complaining, "Well, how can I put it into words. I'm betting on my own life, while you are betting on me as well."

James was smiling faintly. He had always been a none materialistic person holding loosely onto the things of this earth, now he seemed even more detached to those worldly possessions. Staring at Aldrich seriously, he said, "You have certainly foreseen I could do it. It has all been planned out from the day I had that accident until now."

Everyone wanted someone to fully understand what he did. And without any form of explanation, James had understood Aldrich. That was why he was beaming with happiness at this moment.

"That's right!" Aldrich didn't shun from the topic but continued, "Since you had that accident, I've made up my mind. Gale has the ability to lead Leng's Corporations, however, he is not interested at all. If something drastic had to happen, he would not go all out to handle it. Ted is even more capable than Gale, his mind however isn't focused on the cause either. I prefer Aaron being compelled to fight instantly and let it develop into today's healthy situation than to allow him to embellish himself within Leng's Corporations." He looked at James and said, "Of course, you the only one who can understand me and retreat for the sake of advancement, giving him no opportunity to overdraw into our group but being forced to accept it."

Looking into Aldrich's glittering eyes, James snickered involuntarily. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Dad, it's nothing to do with our business. You always want him back. And now, you have dragged him back into our family." Aldrich feeling slightly embarrassed after he realised the statement was correct, his mouth tightened and a little twitch appeared whereas his cheeks blushed crimson. Seeing that, James said with a smile, "Well, it's not a big deal now. After all, the three of us have been wanting your big brother to return someday, with the exclusion of mom of course. We're family!"

"Yeah... Right..." Aldrich heaved a long sigh and added, "I'm old now. When I recall all I did in the past, I don't know how to distinguish right from wrong anymore. Perhaps things that I regarded as right were probably wrong in other people's eyes and vice versa. Only when you're old and begin to review your past, you'll replace that the one who got it wrong is you."

James did not respond. He wasn't in the right position to judge these issues of his senior.

"Your mother's immigration procedures are ready now." After his contemplating he came back to reality and said, "No matter what you three brothers want to do, we won't interfere. With Aaron taking charge of the Leng's Corporations, I feel rather reassured." He paused, as a sharp pang of anguish and guilt fell across his eyes. "The day after tomorrow is her birthday anniversary. I want to visit her."

*

Ximena was watching the fine drizzle falling gently from the sky.

The world looked shrouded by dark clouds, which were so gloomy and depressing. The humidity was high and taxing on one's body.

She gingerly placed her hand on her belly. It was close to 13 weeks now. Her first trimester almost completed. It was obvious to her, that her stomach was going to show soon. The lie of her gaining weight because of overeating worked for now, but what about a month from now? Ximena arched her eyebrows. Lately, she had lost track of time due to Aaron. Now, even if she yearned for an escape, she had little time to achieve it.

And to be honest, she didn't want to escape it anymore. She didn't want to leave this man, no way!

Since she had checked out of the hospital, Aaron seemed to have changed into another person. He was no longer cold, or indifferent. Except for working in Leng's Corporations, he appeared to have spent all his time accompanying her. Well, if the word accompanying could be defined as constantly provoking her and sitting by her while they did their business's, she supposed.

Ximena looked down and smiled. Her hand caressing her abdomen. A sense of belonging, she felt at home now content and her heart felt different without any reason.

'If-' She was just speculating.

Ximena pressed her lips into a line and intensified her eyes. 'If I tell Aaron this is his baby, regardless of what he asserted, would he want to have a family, as I do?'

At that thought, her eyes grew rather expectant. She continued to ignore the unavoidable, neglecting the problem at hand. Deep down in her heart, she was eager to keep this child and live a fairy-tale ending. To create a family with him, would be wonderful. However, even though this man had won her heart, he made her too intimidated to ask for his care. She was afraid that if she asked, she would lose them both, a man she cared so much for and the baby in her womb. "Knock knock."

A knock on the door broke Ximena's train of thought. She turned around and said, "Come in." The door swung open; it was the housekeeper.

"Miss Mo," the housekeeper said with far greater respect than before. He was not merely being polite on the surface but was sincerely respectful. "His Highness is waiting for you."]