Chapter 123

Chapter 123 Good Acting Skills

When Aidan and Georgina showed up together at the charity dinner, the whole crowd fell eerily silent

for a moment. Everyone knew that the Barnetts were just an empty shell—they knew that the entire

charity dinner was just a gimmick for the Barnetts to get close to Gordon. Even though the Barnetts no

longer had much to offer, they still had a good number of connections they had gathered from the past.

After all, many of these people hoped to build rapport with the Pearsons.

Many of the people there knew that Gordon was just the face of the Pearson Group and that Aidan was

the one who was actually in charge. But the situation had seen some changes since the Pearsons’

marriage with the Barnetts. No one understood what was going on in Aidan’s mind—they were shocked

that he had decided to develop some resort in the outskirts during such a crucial moment. Aidan had

handed Gordon the entire Pearson Group on a silver platter. Even though things were changing,

Aidan’s power and skills were not to be underestimated. Many people at the charity dinner seemed to

be there to show support, but they were actually there to observe the situation.

None of them had expected Aidan to show up with the young lady of the Crossley Family. However,

things were a lot clearer to them at that moment. The Barnetts, who were dying out, were no match for

the Crossleys regardless of how many connections they had. After a moment of silence, everyone

began to discuss the situation among themselves. Of course, everyone had their own opinions, but the

only person who was genuinely happy for Georgina was probably Carly. Mr. Barnett’s face darkened

when he witnessed this scene, but he didn’t voice out about it.

When Georgina walked over to him with her hand in Aidan’s, Mr. Barnett simply gave her a slight nod.

Mr. Barnett was used to Aidan’s arrogant and haughty mannerisms, so he didn’t bother to get petty with

him. “We’re honored that you’d attend the Barnett Group’s charity dinner, President Pearson.”

“There’s no need for such courteous words, Mr. Barnett. I’m sure you know why I’m here,” Aidan

replied flatly. Mr. Barnett was a man of experience, so he wasn’t tongue-tied after hearing what Aidan

said. “What are you talking about, President Pearson? This is a charity dinner, so I’m sure everyone’s

here for charity. I can’t think of any other reason you’d be here.”

Aidan curled his lips into an icy smirk, but he didn’t say anything else after that. Georgina took her

opportunity to speak up then. “You’re right, Mr. Barnett. We’re all here for the charity auction, of

course.” Someone else came over to greet the Barnetts then, so she excused herself. “You can go

ahead and host your guests, Mr. Barnett.”

Once they left, Aidan pulled his arm out of Georgina’s before getting himself a glass of champagne.

“You’re a pretty good actress,” he muttered. Georgina didn’t question his compliment—she simply took

a glass of champagne for herself before clinking glasses with him. “The show has just started. Look at

the people around you. They’re all looking at us. It shows that our plan was a total success,” she

whispered into his ear.

Aidan turned away from her. There was an icy look on his face as he smiled. “Georgina!” Carly walked

over with her pregnant belly. “Georgina!” Carly cried. “Carly,” Georgina replied. When Carly saw Aidan,

she pouted for a moment before looking away and beaming while talking to Georgina. Carly didn’t

understand what the Pearson and Barnett Families were planning—she was simply looking out for a

friend. Even though she wasn’t a huge fan of Aidan, she couldn’t detail the significance of his position

in Pearson Group. Furthermore, Georgina had fancied him for years. “Georgina, I love the necklace

that Lux Jewelry sent me, but…” Carly started. Georgina knew what Carly was hesitant about. She

probably doesn’t have enough money on her. “I can give it to you if you like it, Carly,” Georgina said

with a smile. “No, no. Don’t! I’m just telling you about it. After all, The Barnetts are the ones hosting this

charity. I can’t steal their spotlight. I’m just telling you that the necklace looks nice. Perhaps you can

buy it for yourself if you like it,” Carly said. Right then, the lights went dim in the hall. The emcee

stepped on stage, and the charity auction officially started.

…

Leanna sneezed as a gust of cold wind surged through the air outside the hotel. She was searching for

some tissues in her bag when she found a jewelry box. That was when she recalled what she had

forgotten previously. Even though she couldn’t attend the charity dinner, she had to deliver what she

had promised her client. So, she wrapped her coat a little tighter around her before she walked to the

hotel.

She went to the nearest waiter when she got out of the elevator. “Excuse me. Can you help me to look

for Miss Crossley? There’s something I’d like to pass to her.” The waiter took a look at the main

entrance behind him. He knew that there were a lot of VIPs that day, so he didn’t want to dilly-dally

around for too long. “Alright. Please hold on a second.” As the auction was going on, the waiter

managed to find Georgina under the dim lights. The waiter told Georgina what Leanna was here for,

and Georgina sent a glance toward the man beside her right after she heard the waiter’s words. He

was gazing at the stage—he wasn’t paying attention to her at all. She whispered a few words to the

waiter before turning to Aidan. “There’s someone looking for me, Aidan. I’ll leave for a while.” He

nodded without even looking at her. Leanna had only been waiting outside the hall for a while when she

saw Georgina walking toward her. “Miss Crossley,” she greeted. Georgina smiled at Leanna as she

stopped in front of her. “Why aren’t you coming in since you’re already here?”

“I’m sorry, Miss Crossley. I have some other matters to handle,” Leanna replied as she pulled the

jewelry box out of her bag. “Sorry for making you wait.”

“No worries.” Georgina reached her hand over to take the box.

“Well, Miss Crossley, I’ll—” Before Leanna could finish her words, Georgina interrupted her. “Lux

Magazine’s jewelry is about to be auctioned soon, and I heard that they will display Miss McK’s

products. Aren’t you going in to take a look?”

Leanna was quiet for a moment before she smiled. “It’s fine.” She had just taken a few steps to leave

when she heard a pair of heels clicking behind her. Soon enough, Anna’s voice sounded from behind

her. “I’ve been looking for you the whole day, Georgina. So, why did you come out here?”

Georgina smiled at the other woman. “I came out to take your wedding gift.” Leanna’s footsteps halted

the moment she heard Georgina’s words. Is the friend that Georgina mentioned… Anna?

“What is it?” Anna’s footsteps came to a halt in front of Georgina. “I went to Lux to get their designers to

make you a necklace.” Georgina opened the box. “Do you like it? This is designed by Miss McK, the

same designer as ‘First Love’. I recall you liking the piece…”

As Georgina spoke, Anna looked up to notice a familiar figure walking away from them. She snatched

the jewelry box away from Georgina before Georgina even finished her words. Then, she threw it

directly at Leanna, whom she could recognize even from the back. “How shameless are you, Leanna?

How dare you come all the way here?!”