It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1416

"I did! I went to him some time ago, but he simply refused my offer. He was not even willing to give me his phone number. I'm surprised that you don't know this, it was all over the news." Dorothy said dejectedly, momentarily looking so sad that someone who didn't know her manipulative nature might have believed her.

"I think he has already then given you his answer, and quite clearly so. You should forget about it, move on. Why do you come to me now? Don't you see that your efforts have caused us much trouble already?" Leena said grimly. She was not happy with what Dorothy had done, and made no secret of it. She wouldn't have spoken such harsh words had Dorothy not disturbed their peace and threatened their life together.

"I'm so sorry, I never realized that to be the effect, I just wanted to say 'thank you' to Kevin," Dorothy apologized guiltily. Despite the seemingly earnest apology, she was gnashing her teeth, her nails digging deep into her palms. What she had truly realized now, was that she had underestimated Leena. She had mistaken Leena for a mere pushover, and had believed it would be a piece of cake to use her. But now Leena had proven herself to be a clever woman, and Dorothy knew from her tough stance on the issue that she would fight if her limit was challenged.

"Never mind. Glad that we can talk it out. If you really are grateful to my husband, please leave us in peace. That would be the best reward. We all know that you are a public figure, who can easily catch the media's attention and make the headlines. Remember, we don't want to be any part of your story. Can you understand my meaning, Miss Lu?" Without batting an eye, Leena voiced her worries firmly. She knew that it was a bit mean to speak to Dorothy in this way, but she had to. She wanted nothing to do with this woman anymore, as she knew instinctively that this woman wanted more than simply returning Kevin's favor. Leena hadn't figured out her true purpose so far, but subconsciously she felt it wise to keep her at a distance.

"Of course, I understand your concerns." Dorothy responded, biting her lip. Her plan fell through, and she didn't know how she was going to explain everything to that woman.

"That's all I want to say, and I no longer see the necessity of this meal. Now if you will excuse me, I've got to go. Thank you and good-bye, Miss Lu," Leena said, rising to leave. Though it was rude to leave, she felt it better than forcing down a meal with a stone face. After all, with Dorothy around, the meal would not be enjoyed.

Stunned, and dizzy, Dorothy could only mumble, "Bye." She could actually picture in her mind what a stir it would cause if her explicit pictures were posted on-line. Her career, which she had built through years of effort, would come to an abrupt end.

After leaving the restaurant, Leena hesitated. It would be foolish not to eat something due to the exchange with Dorothy. But on second thought, she didn't think she could simply ignore the unpleasantness of the previous exchange. It would take a hypocrite to do that. 'To enjoy a meal I'd better leave this place, ' She thought, then walked away without looking back.

Originally, Leena had intended to go home directly, but she changed her mind upon remembering that a mission was scheduled on the army base, and Kevin wouldn't be home until much later tonight. Turning the wheel, she headed for Duke's home instead.

"Well, well! Who do we have here?" Belinda taunted when she saw Leena at the door. Belinda regarded Leena with a speculative look, as if to say, 'Still know your way home, huh? I thought that you had forgotten all of us'.