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Chapter 223
"Mr. Sanders! What a surprise to see you here!"
Leah and Ron were getting bored of the party when they heard the voice of a man calling out to Ron
excitedly. The man walked up to the pair, who were seated on a sofa, and stood before them.
Ron was the leader of a notorious gang in Linkville, and he had control over two-thirds of the
entertainment establishments operating in the city. Naturally, some of the people among the guests
were eager to get acquainted with Ron. Most of them were interested in making money through the
entertainment business, and they would have to get Ron’s approval first to do that.
There was a flash of annoyance in Ron’s eyes as he kept his gaze down. He hated this type of
socializing the most.
"Mhm." He remained seated with liis legs crossed. Then, he raised a brow and asked bluntly, "What's
your deal?"
"Oh, no! I just wanted to offer my greetings when I noticed that you were here. Mr. Sanders." The man
replied smilingly. It was clearly not his first time dealing with a cold, indifferent response like the one
coming from Ron.
Then, Ron waved his hand dismissively. "You're done, right? You can go now."
The man's smile faltered slightly upon receiving such a frigid response from him. However, he swiftly
decided to keep the feelings of dissatisfaction to himself as he was waiy of Ron's status and influence.
The man smiled warmly at Ron again as he reminded himself inwardly of the reason why he was there.
He spoke in a respectfill tone, "Mr. Sanders. I'd like to ask a favor from you. It's about the bar on West
Street..."
All along. Ron had given his men the authority to run and manage those establishments, so they were
more well-versed than him in how the industry works. He had no intention of changing that for the sake
of helping someone out for a favor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith an irritated look in liis eyes. Ron lifted liis head and got to liis feet. "Sony, I need to pee. I'm going
to use the bathroom."
The man was rendered speechless at that very instant.
I've dealt with difficult people many times before, but this is the first time I'm meeting someone who's
impenetrable.
Still, it's not like I have any other options left. I can't possibly force him to stay when I need a favor from
him.
"Of course! Nature calls! Go ahead. Mr. Sanders. We can talk later after you're done." The man took a
few steps back to make way.
Ron directed his gaze at Leah. "I'll only be away for a while. Will you be alright on your own?"
Leah shook her head slightly. She stared at him with a puzzled look. "Why would I not be? Go on. Take
your time."
She could tell that Ron was just using the bathroom as an excuse to put an end to the conversation
earlier.
Ron gave her a slight nod and took out liis phone. "Call me if anything comes up. I've set my phone
number on the speed dial on your phone."
He was about to leave after saying all that. However, he took another glance at Leah before stepping
away.
I'm not quite sure why but I keep getting this unsettled feeling inside me.
Still, it should be fine since Leah is not drinking tonight, and she'll probably just stay here in her seat.
Not long after Ron had walked away. Leah spotted the dark shadow of a man stopping before her yet
again.
She thought that Ron had returned. She raised her eyes from her lap and asked. "You're back so
soon..."
Leah fell silent almost instantaneously.
The person standing before her turned out to be Shawn.
He was holding a plate with a piece of cake on it. He had an eager yet timid look in liis eyes as he
greeted Leah. "Sarah."
At the time, the other guests were standing quite far away from them. Leah glanced around, but she
couldn't seem to find Mr. Carling anywhere. She scooted a little further away from Shawn in her seat as
she felt slightly alarmed. Then, she asked him, "Why are you here?"
Shawn noticed her movement earlier. He pouted and looked at Leah dejectedly. "Sarah, do you hate
me?"
Leah had ahvays been wreak against the puppy face. Even though she didn't like Shawn, she still
couldn't stand seeing that pitiable expression on his face.
She straightened herself a little and shook her head firmly. "No. I don't."
Shawn did not believe her. He sat down next to her on the sofa and held out the cake to her. "I got this
cake from over there. You're gonna like it. It's delicious!"
Leah's gaze drifted across Shawn's face and fell on the cake.
She declined his offer adamantly. "No. I'm good."
"I knew it! You hate me! You wouldn't even eat the cake that I got for you. You must hate me a lot!"
Shawn whined loudly. He seemed like he was about to burst into tears at any minute then.
Leah furrowed her brows.
People were sending glances in their direction as Shawn's voice was getting increasingly louder.
She nibbed the center of her brows wearily. The security guards will show’ up and ask us to leave if this
goes on.
"Alright! Alright! I'll eat it." Leah let out a long, heavy sigh. Then, she took the piece of cake from him.
Shawn stopped complaining instantly. Instead, he cupped liis face with liis hands and stared at Leah
expectantly.
Leah picked up the spoon and took a small bite.
It's so swreet that I can hardly swallow’ it.
Leah wasn't sure if it wras due to her pregnancy, but she had found herself unable to stomach swreet
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmfood like cakes and cream recently. Her expression changed the instant she had that tiny bite. She had
to cover her mouth as the taste made her gag.
Shawn was visibly taken aback. He hurriedly asked, "Sarah, what's wrong?"
He was aw’are that Molly had added something to the cake, but he had no idea wdiat it was. Shawn
wras only planning to pull a prank on Leah, and he had no ill intentions tow’ard her.
Leah had lost all color in her face. She shoved Shawn aside the next instant, dropping the cake and the
spoon onto the floor with a clang.
Beads of sweat could be seen on her forehead. She appeared ghastly pale as she let out a moan in
pain.
It hurts! It hurts so much in my stomach...
"Sarah, are you alright?!" Shawn got up and called out to her anxiously.
His loud voice resounded through the hall, and it caught Han's attention almost immediately.
Leah struggled to get to her feet. How’ever, her legs gave way, and she fell heavily onto the floor.
She mumbled incoherently, "My stomach hurts..."
"Your stomach hurts?" Shawn repeated after her with a puzzled look in liis eyes. He glanced down at
Leah's stomach, and liis eyes flew’ open in horror at that very moment.
Blood had soaked through Leah's light-colored evening dress near her bottom. The stain wras slowly
getting larger as more blood seemed to flow’ out of Leah's body.
What did Molly add to the cake? Why is Leah bleeding so much after having only a small bite?
Leah appeared to be in a lot of pain as she curled herself up on the floor. Her body wras trembling all
over, and she seemed like she might pass out soon.
Still, she clenched her fists and dug her nails into her palms. With the little strength left in her body, she
said slowly in a pleading voice, "S-save... save my child..."
Shawn widened his eyes in shock.
Child? She's pregnant?!
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