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Chapter 204
The journey to the bathroom was torture for Leanna. She regretted excusing herself.
Just when she was agonizing over her choice, someone suddenly held her wrist and took her into a
corner before she could do anything. Leanna was then met with an icy stare, and she took a step back
instinctively. "I thought you had to use the bathroom, President Pearson."
Aidan looked at her. "You never believed what I say anyway. Shouldn't this come as a no surprise?" he
asked coolly.
Don't change the subject, you arse. She averted her gaze. "I need to use the bathroom, President
Pearson, so…"
He put his hand beside her, blocking her way out. "It hasn't been that long since I left."
Why does he sound so miffed? A frown knitted her brows. "What do you mean, President Pearson? Do
I have to ask for your permission to have dinner with a friend?"
"You don't only see him as your friend."
"That's still none of your business."
Aidan stared into her eyes and enunciated, "You said you liked me. Of course it's my business."
"I never said that. You're making it up!"
"Doesn't matter who said it. What matters is what you're doing."
Leanna refused to talk to him. This *sshole can twist everything to fit his agenda.
Aidan wasn't planning on letting her go, however. Instead, he narrowed the space around her and
growled quietly, "Did you miss me?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAre you sick in the head?
She answered seriously, "President Pearson, behave yourself. We're in someone else's home."
A few moments later, Aidan said, "I've missed you."
The sudden 'confession' caught Leanna by surprise, and she froze. What is up with him and the
conversation enders? I can't even fight with him if he keeps saying stupid sh*t.
Elijah's voice rang in the corridor. "Leanna?"
Leanna snapped out of it. She looked all around her, feeling nervous.
Aidan put his hands in his pockets, and a smile curled his lips. Elijah appeared, but before he could
ask, Aidan lied calmly, "She got lost, so I came for her."
Elijah knew that was a lie, but he didn't expose it. "The bathroom's dead ahead. I'll take you guys
there."
After he turned around, Leanna stomped on Aidan's foot, and the surprise attack made him grunt.
Elijah heard it. He turned around and was surprised to see Aidan frowning. "Are you alright, President
Pearson?"
Leanna smiled at him. "He's probably unwell. It'll be fine. Let's go."
Elijah nodded. Before he left, he said, "President Pearson, you can always ask the servants if you don't
know the way to the bathroom." He took Leanna and left.
Aidan's veins popped, and he saw them off with a glare.
A while later, Elijah turned around and stopped in his tracks.
Leanna noticed it, and she stopped as well. "What is it?"
"I've been meaning to tell you something, Leanna." He pursed his lips.
Leanna said, "Me too."
"Me first, then." Elijah was worried he might be unable to confess if he let her speak her mind before
him.
Leanna nodded slowly.
Elijah said, "You've probably noticed how I feel, but I just couldn't find the right time to tell you." He
laughed. "Maybe it's because I'm afraid of rejection."
"Elijah…"
"Let me finish, Leanna," Elijah said. "I've had a crush on you for years, but you were dating Zayn at that
time and you looked so happy. I didn't want to ruin your happiness, but now that I have a chance, I
don't want to let it slip."
A moment of silence later, she said, "I'm sorry."
"No need to apologize, Leanna. I'm confessing not because I want your answer right away. I just want
you to know how I feel about you. I know President Pearson is also wooing you, and all I want is a
chance to compete."
Leanna smiled. "He's not wooing me. That's just his way of being clingy."
"I can see that he still likes you."
Leanna said nothing.
Elijah said, "Well, that's a weight off my shoulders. Now, what were you going to say?"
Leanna organized her words before she answered, "I'm happy that you like me, but—"
Before she could refuse his confession, he said, "I told you I'm in no hurry for an answer. It doesn't
matter even if you don't feel the same way about me now. The future is always uncertain. You might
change your mind someday, and I'll work on that."
He continued, "Give me a chance, Leanna. You deserve it."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLeanna slowly raised her head. She opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.
…
Aidan was already seated when they came back. He peered at them and remarked coolly, "Did you get
lost too, Mr. Parker?"
Elijah smiled. "It's hard to walk in the dark. You don't seem too good, Mr. Parker. Do you need any
painkillers?"
"You seem to know Mr. Jackson really well. Do you come here a lot?"
Elijah answered, "Not exactly, but I've known him for a long time. At least longer than you do, Mr.
Parker." He was also talking about something else.
Aidan's face fell, and his lips curled downward as a hint of anger welled up in his eyes.
Leanna was miffed that the gentlemen were fighting the moment they saw each other.
Mr. Jackson was confused. He whispered to William, "Are they fighting over who knew me first?"
William smiled and poured some tea into Mr. Jackson's cup. He changed the subject, "I heard you
opened up a studio, Miss McKinney. Do I have the honor of visiting it?"
Leanna nodded. "The honor is mine."
William said, "How does tomorrow afternoon sound?"
"Sounds good. You're always welcome, Mr. Morris."
Aidan opened his mouth and said, "I'm free tomorrow afternoon, so I'll go with you, Mr. Morris."
What is this dumb*ss thinking? Leanna thought.
William smiled. "It's a pleasure to have you, President Pearson."
Elijah wanted to say something, but someone shot him a look. He clenched his fists and swallowed his
words.
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