Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 662

Chapter 662 Running Late

Well, if he puts it like that, I can’t refuse. Leanna looked at the ring silently.

Joseph said, “If Charlotte knows of this, she’ll want you to keep it for her as well.” His phone rang, and he looked at it. “I must be going now, Miss McKinney.”

When Joseph came out, Charlotte approached him. “You’re leaving, Uncle Joseph?”

Joseph nodded. “Be good, alright? I might not be able to come here again.”

Curious, Charlotte asked, “Why?”

“My business here is done. It’s time to leave.”

“Is that so?” Charlotte was reluctant to say goodbye. “There’s a lot of fun places here. Sure you don’t want to stay?”

Joseph smiled. “I’m not here to play, and so are you. Come back soon. Your father’s worried.”

Charlotte puffed her cheeks. “Yeah, yeah.”

Joseph patted her head and left.

One of her lady colleagues asked, “So, how old is your uncle? He looks so young.”

Charlotte thought about it for a moment. “Almost forty. He’s ten years younger than my dad.”

“Really? He doesn’t look that old. My god, what’s his skincare routine?”

Leanna emerged from the waiting room and trotted out. Right before Joseph got into his car, she said, “Mr. Woodley.”

Joseph turned back. “What is it, Miss McKinney?”

Leanna put the ring box in his hand. “I don’t think you should leave this with me. If you want Charlotte to have this, you should give it to her yourself.”

Joseph was a little surprised. He paused for a moment and said, “You’re worried you might owe me a favor?”

Leanna smiled. “Oh no, your favor isn’t something a lady like me is worthy of owing. I just don’t want to take something that’s not mine.” She pushed the box into his hand, nodded, and went back into the workshop.

Joseph saw her off, rubbing the ring box and narrowing his eyes.

Freya was in the hotel, lounging on the couch wearing nothing but a bathrobe. Her hair tumbled down her shoulders with a cigar between her fingers. When Joseph came back, she puffed some smoke. “Failed, did you? Told you she’s a smart one.”

Joseph sat down before her and took his glasses off, then he wiped the glasses. “I think she’s just genuine.”

Joseph had heard of the story of Aidan’s ex-wife. She did everything she could just to marry him. Back at the exhibition, he could see that she liked this ring, so when Theodore ruined their plan, he bought the ring. He thought Leanna would take it, but instead, she gave it back, much to his surprise.

Freya smiled. “That’s Aidan’s woman. You shouldn’t get any ideas.”

Joseph snapped out of it and wore his glasses, then he lit a cigar. “So, did you find anything?”

“Yes. This ring belonged to Lloyd’s wife. Leanna probably knew of it, so it grabbed her attention.”

Joseph opened the ring box and took the ring out for a closer look. “I see.”

“Don’t try to get to Aidan through her. I just got news of Aidan Justin back. Judging from their company’s latest activities, he’s going to give the company to Justin.” © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Joseph looked at her. “Are you sure?”

“Their company’s calling a BOD meeting in two days, and he sent someone to take Justin back. I can think of no other reason why he did that.”

Joseph put the ring down and inhaled the cigar, then he chuckled. “He never disappoints.”

…

Two days went by. On the day of the meeting, Aidan woke up early and took a shower. When he came out of the bathroom, Leanna was already sitting on the bed, staring at him, but she looked groggy. He went over and patted her head. “You’re early.”

Leanna yawned and held Aidan’s arm, then she slowly stood up and fell into his embrace. It wasn’t every day she would do something like that, so Aidan wrapped his arms around her and patted her back. “What happened?” he whispered.

Leanna buried her head in his shoulders. “Have you changed? I’ll tie your tie.”

“You woke up just for that?”

Leanna grunted.

Aidan afforded her a gentle look. A few moments later, he took her into the closet room. “Pick one for me.”

Leanna didn’t want to. She leaned on him, her eyes closed. “Your clothes are all the same color.”

“Well, what kind of color would you like me to wear?”

“Pink.”

Um… Aidan wrapped an arm around her and took a set of clothes. He then sat on the couch. “Help me change.”

Leanna opened her eyes. “I said I would only tie your tie. I didn’t—”

“Well, you’re already up, so might as well.”

Um…

Aidan looked at the time and whispered, “Come on, or I’ll be late.” He took his pajamas off and placed his clothes in her hands.

If he’s late for today’s meeting, it will be disastrous. Leanna woke up and relented. She helped him change, and once she buttoned the last button, Leanna turned around, pulled the glass drawer open, and took a tie out to tie it for him. Half an hour went by just like that, and Leanna got up. “It’s getting late. You can go—” Aidan pulled her back.

He held the back of her head and pried her mouth open with his tongue. Already groggy to begin with, the kiss took all the strength Leanna had. She put her hands on his shoulders to keep herself from falling down.

Fortunately, the kiss didn’t go on for too long. Aidan let her go quickly and put her back on the bed, then he kissed her forehead. “Get back to sleep. I need to go now.”