Chapter 199

Chapter 199 It’s Okay to Let off Some Steam Knowing that Elijah was leaving because of company

affairs, Leanna took a silent sigh in relief. “Alright, I shouldn’t bother you any longer. I—” “Leanna,” he

interrupted. “Yeah?” “Nothing. Get some rest. Good night.” He smiled faintly as he failed to ask the

question he was curious about. After ending the call, she rested her head on the table again. She was

not sure if she should straighten things out with him because it would be struck as self-conceited when

he had not confessed his feelings yet. Knowing that she was not going to get any sleep tonight, Leanna

flipped open her sketchbook. Drawing one stroke after another, she was depicting the b*stard’s

silhouette unconsciously. When she finally pulled back her senses, the drawing was almost done. Her

first thought was to tear off the paper, but her hands stopped in their tracks. Forget it. Let’s just leave

one to remind myself not to be careless. She flipped to a new page before slapping her face lightly to

wake herself up to make another sketch. At the same time, there was a subordinate in the study room

of Crossley Residence. “Mr. Crossley, I’ve looked into the matter and the picture was submitted to the

media by a boy.” Lloyd’s brows slightly creased.

“A boy? What boy?” “It’s Louis McKinney. He’s currently nineteen and is in his first-year at Southfork

University.” “Have you found out how he had the picture?” The subordinate nodded lightly. “He has an

older sister named Leanna McKinney.” “What?!” Lloyd jumped to his feet. “It is confirmed that she is

Aidan Pearson’s ex-wife.” The frown on Lloyd’s face evidently deepened when he heard that. “Are you

sure?” “Yes, I’m sure. I’ve confirmed it with the media. Louis gave them the picture to look for the

missing person. He might’ve deemed it useless as he used social media to search for the person

afterward, but we’ve deleted them.” After a moment of silence, Lloyd behested, “Do a background

check on Louis and Leanna. Pry every detail from their birth and—” A knock resounded on the door

and Georgina entered the room. “Dad, are you looking for me?” He sat on the chair before motioning

his subordinate to leave.

“You may leave.” “Understood.” Now that both of them were left alone, she closed the door and seated

herself opposite him. “Dad, I heard something about a background check before entering the room. Did

something happen?” “Something did happen in the company. It’s nothing. I’ve asked someone to

handle it,” he slurred it over. She nodded. Lloyd paused for a while before questioning, “I heard that

you’ve become close with a foreigner.” “He’s not totally a foreigner. He’s mixed.” Daniel had been

inviting her for a hangout at times ever since the birthday party ended. She knew his intention and

would have turned him down without a second thought if it happened in the past. Ever since Georgina’s

engagement with Aidan was called off, no one talked about it to her face but she was aware that many

of them were amused by her misfortune. Now that she had a pursuer, who was known worldwide, she

would not turn him down that easily. Lloyd asked, “Have you checked his background?” “Yeah and

everything looks fine. He’s come to Highside to organize a concert. Many of my friends know him.”

“Gina,” he said sternly, “I don’t mind who you’re going to date, but you must know that your spouse can

never be a musician.” “I know.” “It’s my fault for agreeing to an engagement between you and the

Pearsons. I shouldn’t have done that after knowing what kind of person Aidan is.” Georgina shook her

head. “Dad, please don’t say that. I was stubborn and insisted on marrying him. No matter what, Aidan

was the best candidate to be my husband.” He sighed before inquiring, “Oh, right. How’s Aidan’s ex-

wife doing?” She was baffled by the sudden question. “She has established a studio with her friend.

She’s still close with Aidan. I saw them having a meal together on my birthday.”

Lloyd’s voice became solemn at that. “It is fortunate that you didn’t marry him back then.” As she

remained silent, he continued, “I recall you mentioning that his ex-wife was being sold to Patheon Club

long ago. Was she poor?” “I’m not sure, but it seems to be it.” “Does she have other family members?”

“I think she has a younger brother. I’m not sure about others, though. Why are you suddenly asking

about her, Dad?” Lloyd’s countenance darkened. “Nothing. I’m just curious what kind of girl won

Aidan’s heart. That’s all.” Georgina’s complexion simmered too. “True. I underestimated her calculative

side before this. Otherwise, things wouldn’t have turned out like this.” He tried to soothe her by offering

comforting words, “Gina, Aidan is the one who’s at fault. If you feel that you’re wronged, it’s okay to let

off some steam.” “You mean…” “No matter what you do, I’ll always have your back. I believe that the

Pearson Family won’t have any objection about it either.” “Thanks, Dad.” He rose from his seat, but

something came into his mind before he left the room.

He turned around to her. “Gina, is Aidan’s ex-wife the one who designed the necklace for you?”

Georgina pondered for a moment before smiling. “Dad, why do you ask?” “It just came into my mind.

It’s nothing important. Get some rest.” Her reaction was enough to tell him the answer to the question.

Returning to his room, Lloyd locked the door before opening a secret compartment in the wardrobe to

take out a box from it. Lying in the box were a few yellowed documents with a burned pocket watch

underneath them. He fished out the watch and stared at it. Soon, his phone rang.

He answered the call to hear his subordinate’s voice. “Mr. Crossley, Leanna and Louis have a gambler

for a father. He frequents every illegal casino and borrows money from the loan sharks whenever he

runs out of money. Three years ago, he borrowed money from them and sold Leanna to Patheon Club.”

“What about their mother?” “There’s not much information about her. Their mother seemed to be dead

due to an obstructed labor while giving birth to Louis.” Lloyd questioned further, “What’s her name?”