Love’s Change of Heart novel 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!”

“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!”