Chapter 126

Chapter 126 I Suppose Aidan Is Getting Married Soon

As early as the incident occurred, Zayn went to look for the staff of Lux. After confirming with them that

there was no problem when Lux delivered the jewelry pieces, he headed straight to the hotel and

retrieved the surveillance footage.

However, the other party was also well prepared. They knew that there were surveillance cameras in

the hotel, so they disguised themselves as Barnett Group’s staff before entering the area with

surveillance cameras. They made up a reason saying that they needed to confirm the inspection before

letting the jewelry pieces enter the exhibition hall. Seeing that the jewelry had already arrived at the

hotel, the staff from Lux’s side didn’t suspect anything.

It was during the journey that they secretly exchanged Leanna’s jewelry.

They thought they had done it flawlessly, yet they forgot that nothing was absolute. So, inevitably, they

would overlook the potential flaws with the tampered jewelry.

Coincidentally, the surveillance caught a picture of a man giving a jewelry box to another person.

Although the other person didn’t appear on the camera, it was evident that Leanna was framed.

In the end, Zayn said, “In addition, McK and I have been friends for so many years. I can assure you

that she’s definitely not the kind of person as rumored. As for those who maliciously spread rumors,

Barnett Group will pursue legal responsibility.”

Without a doubt, this took everyone by great surprise. They didn’t expect that there would be such a

massive twist to the matter.

Also, none of them would have thought that a mere designer under Lux would be Zayn’s friend.

Meanwhile, Douglas’ facial expression was livid as he watched Zayn make that statement. Then, in a fit

of anger, he left the banquet hall.

Finally, a farce came to an end after Zayn made a clarifying statement to prove Leanna’s innocence.

Zayn slowly strolled down from the exhibition platform and headed toward Leanna’s side. “I’ll send you

home, Leanna.”

Leanna parted her lips and said, “Actually, you don’t need to do this.”

Nonetheless, Zayn still insisted. “I didn’t protect you before, and that’s why I lost you forever. Right now,

I’m simply doing whatever is within my capability to help you.”

When she saw that he was being persistent, she didn’t know what to say anymore. Just then, she

suddenly remembered something and looked around. “Where’s Anna?”

Logically speaking, it’s impossible for Anna to be so quiet after seeing Zayn help me clarify this matter.

After all, she hates me deeply.

“I have my men watching her. Don’t worry. She won’t come looking for trouble with you again,” Zayn

said, “Come, let’s go. I’ll see you off outside.”

She knew that she might not be able to walk out of the place alone in this situation, so she nodded and

accepted his offer.

With that, she followed him and turned to leave, completely ignoring the calculative gaze behind them.

After they left, Georgina said to herself, “I didn’t expect McK to actually know Zayn, and I even asked

her to design a wedding gift for Anna before. What a coincidence!”

At the sound of Georgina’s voice, Aidan put up an incomprehensible facial expression and gave her a

sideways glance.

Still, Georgina simply smiled and met his gaze. “What’s the matter?”

“Your acting is better than I imagined.”

Georgina paused momentarily when she heard that as she knew he was referring to the incident that

took place in the lounge earlier, then she said with a soft smile, “Well, if I want to make someone

believe something untrue, I certainly need to make it as real as possible. Won’t it be oblivious to

onlookers if it’s too fake?” Aidan merely sneered and said nothing after listening to her explanation.

Georgina continued on when she saw that Aidan wasn’t interested in making a conversation, “Aidan—

in truth, I wasn’t entirely acting. I’m serious about what I said. Why don’t you consider our marriage?” At

this juncture, Aidan knew it was time for him to leave. Therefore, he tilted his head and drank the glass

of champagne in his hand in one shot. After that, he placed the empty glass aside. “I’m leaving now

that the show is over.” Georgina’s smile gradually slid off her face as she silently watched his retreating

silhouette. … Meanwhile, Anna was raising hell and banging on the door in the lounge. “You lowlifes!

How dare you lock me up here?! I’ll kill you once I get out! Let me out!” Just like that, she shouted

unrelentingly for 20 minutes. Then, while Anna was kicking up a fuss inside the lounge, someone

outside the lounge door said, “Miss Pearson, this is our young master’s order. He’ll come to pick you up

soon after he’s done settling the matter. Please wait a moment.”

“No! I want to go out now! Do you guys hear me?! You guys will surely face an unthinkable

consequence if my Aunt Sienna knows you guys are locking me up in here!”

At this moment, Georgina showed up at the door and said to the people guarding the entrance, “The

matter has been settled and is over. Let her out.”

The two guarding the door looked at each other and didn’t respond for a moment when they heard her

words.

Georgina noticed the doubtful looks between them and continued, adding, “Zayn has already left. You

guys can call him and ask if you guys don’t believe me.”

When the two heard Georgina’s words, they no longer doubted her and quickly opened the door.

Once they unlocked the door, Anna rushed out. Just when she was about to lash out her anger,

Georgina stopped her. “They simply obeyed orders. So what’s the use of taking your anger out on

them?”

As she spoke, Georgina turned to look at the two men. “You guys may leave.”

With that, they replied to her in unison. “Thank you, Miss Crossley!” Then, the two left in a hurry, not

wanting to taste Anna’s wrath.

Anna was utterly enraged when she saw that the two men who locked her up in the room had left just

like that. “Are you saying that I should just let this slide?!”

Georgina regarded the raging Anna before responding, “No, I’m not asking you to let this matter slide.

But you should know very well why Zayn locked you up here. So, aim accurately at your target, and

don’t waste your time.”

“Target? What target?”

Anna asked her curiously as she thought that Georgina would have an idea. Unfortunately, Georgina

simply said calmly, “I don’t know either. But it must be something that he didn’t want you to see,

considering he locked you up here.”

When Anna heard this, she instantly reacted. Immediately afterward, an unprecedented hatred filled

her heart, and she gritted her teeth in anger. “It must be because of Leanna! It’s all because of her! All

Zayn sees is her every time she shows up! That’s it! I will make sure to make her life miserable!”

…

Coincidentally, Zoe arrived when Leanna and Zayn arrived downstairs.

“Nana, you guys—”

Leanna motioned her to wait a moment. Finally, she turned to Zayn and said, “You can see me off until

here. Thank you for helping me with today’s affairs.”

Zayn pursed his lips before he spoke, “Leanna, you never have to thank me for anything.”

Once he finished saying that, he nodded to Zoe and left.

As he walked, he thought of the mess waiting for him to deal with upstairs. Thus, he quickened his

pace.

Zoe finally couldn’t hold back her doubts when she saw that he had left. With a low yet excited voice,

she asked, “What’s going on? Why are you and Zayn together?”

“Something happened at the charity dinner today—” Leanna paused. Since the matter was a bit

complicated, she didn’t know how to explain it to Zoe for a moment. After that, she said, “I’ll tell you

later.”

Zoe nodded. “Then, did you meet Aidan after you went upstairs?”

When Leanna heard that, she was stunned for a while before starting to speak, “Yeah, I did.”

“Then, he—”

Frankly speaking, Zoe wanted to ask Leanna if she saw Aidan with another woman. Yet, she was afraid

that Leanna didn’t see it and would be saddened by her senseless question.

Meanwhile, Leanna didn’t notice Zoe’s hesitating look at all. Instead, with a smile, she said, “By the

way, I’ll tell you a gossip. I suppose Aidan is getting married soon.”

Like dropping a bombshell, Zoe was shocked by this gossip. “So soon?!”

“Maybe. Oh, and you know his fiancée too,” Leanna said. Then, she continued after a pause. “It’s Miss

Crossley, the customer who asked me for a private customization order.”

Since there was only the back view of a woman in the photo that Zoe had received before, she didn’t

recognize the woman at all. Now that she heard Leanna’s words, she felt that the entire situation had

become even more outlandish. “Are you telling me that there’s actually such a coincidence?”

As she spoke, a sudden realization hit her, and she said in surprise, “Then, the good friend that she

said is going to get married—don’t you tell me it’s Anna!”