Begging For A Reconciliation

Chapter 119

Chapter 119

“You’ve grown braver.” Han looked at her as if he knew who she was. “Leah,” he said slowly and tersely.

Leah felt her heart hammered in her chest, but she tried to appear calm. “You have got the wrong person, Sir.”

Han grimaced and thought inwardly, did I really get the wrong person? This woman bears so much resemblance to Leah.

Han’s thoughts were interrupted by the clinking of approaching high heels. He furrowed his brows and looked at Serena with disdain when she forcefully pulled Leah to her side.

“Mr. Howard.” Serena tugged the loose hair behind her ear and gave a seductive smile. “You have got the wrong person. Cindy is a trueborn Melvillian. Her grandfather is Ryan. We grew up together abroad. She isn’t the Leah that you were referring to.”

Han shifted his gaze from Leah to Serena. After contemplating for a moment, he spoke, “You are lying.” Leah pursed her lips and clutched her hands behind her back tightly.

“You are welcome to send someone to look into the situation.” Given Mr. Howard’s clout, I’m sure it’ll be a breeze,” Serene replied with confidence. Ryan had made the necessary preparations when Leah was sent to Melvillie earlier. Instead of wasting her time on a man, she could instead lead a comfortable life with her promising and clean background.

Han scrutinized Leah intently, confident that he had not misjudged. However, the woman seemed to have transformed into a beautiful goddess. She had delicate, refined features that could captivate many people’s hearts. She seemed to have a natural glow that illuminated her presence.

Han noticed that the woman’s eyes were distant, as if she was hesitant to look at him. Although she appeared the same as before, she seemed like a complete stranger.

For the past two years, Han had relied on his memories with Leah to fall sleep. He felt guilty at first and realized that his feelings for Leah were more than just hatred. In fact, it was his greatest hope to see her live a happy and safe life. His longing for her soon turned to hatred as he could not understand why she chose to end her life. She had not even given him a chance to say goodbye or take one last look. Han frequently imagined what he would say to her if she had survived death and they were reunited. He never gave up hope for the past two years as he firmly believed that she would one day return to him.

Now that Leah was standing before Han, he felt a mix bag of feelings. He admitted that he was feeling fearful that it was all a dream. He wanted to reach out and caress her cheek, but stopped himself when he remembered her expression when she jumped off the cliff two years ago.

Han’s body went cold with dread, and the emotions within him vanished instantly. Before turning to leave, he raised his head and looked Leah in the eyes.

Leah thought to herself incredulously, Han is willing to let me off just like that? She watched the man’s back disappear from sight with a troubled expression. Given that Han was aware of her presence now, Leah had no choice but to continue with the plan for Fashion Week.

Leah and Serena dragged their tired bodies back to the lounge after working with the staff to retrieve the audio recording. Emma arrived soon after and said gratefully but wearily, “Thank you, Ms. Cindy.”

Leah was in the midst of tidying her stuff. She waved her hand and said, “No problem. I was just doing the right thing.”

“But…” Emma bit her lips.

Leah knew what Emma was concerned about. Hence, she said, “The Fashion Week is held once every three years. It’s such an important event and cheating cannot be tolerated. Don’t worry, I’ll ensure justice is served.” Emma breathed a sigh of relief as she trusted Leah’s credibility.

Serena stood by the door and beckoned. “Hurry up, Leah! I’m famished!”

“I’m coming,” Leah called out. She then grinned at Emma and said, “We are heading out for a meal. Would you like to join us?”

“No thanks,” Emma said as she waved her hand goodbye. I’ve already bothered you enough.”

After walking a short distance from the lounge, Leah and Serena bumped into a tall and muscular figure. When Serena realized it was Han, she immediately put up a defensive front. Ever since the episode earlier, she guessed that Leah and Han had an unusual relationship. However, she could not understand why the man continued to bother Leah even after having a fiancée.

When Leah saw Han, she came to a halt. In silence, the two looked each other in the eyes from tens of steps away. The woman knew that it was impossible to hide from Han. She had hoped that he would have let things go after two years.

Han narrowed his eyes and leaned against the wall, puffing on his cigarette. His gaze lingered on Leah, and he turned to leave after finishing his cigarette. Leah wondered to herself with a solemn expression, what exactly does he want?

Once Leah and Serena left the location, they found Ian standing by the gate waiting for them. He handed Leah a bouquet of flowers and said merrily, “Congratulations! I saw that you are the champion.” Leah smiled and replied, “Thank you.”

Ian could tell Leah was trying hard to hide her sadness. He suspected that the incident earlier had influenced her mood. After getting into the car, he asked Leah, “Do you remember the classmate I introduced you to two years ago?”

“Sunny Cole?” Leah guessed after some thought.

Ian nodded his head and said, “That’s right. Didn’t you say that you wanted to follow him to the suburbs to teach? It didn’t work out previously as you left. He came back from abroad recently and asked if you are still interested.”

“Teaching? That sounds interesting. Let’s go together, Cindy!” Serena interrupted excitedly.

Leah was reminded of Han’s piercing gaze earlier. She was certain that after knowing him for so long, he would never let her off so easily. Even if he did not act now, he may seek vengeance later. Hence, she nodded her head slowly and said, “All right.”

Ian grinned and said gleefully, “I’ll make the arrangement.”

The trio then drove off to their destination. They did not notice that someone had been standing by the exhibition entrance the whole time and spying on their conversation.