Love’s Change of Heart novel Chapter 148

Chapter 148 I Won’t Hurt You for Now

Sienna did not answer the question, and she left.

Leanna held her new phone and heaved a sigh. She went to the backdoor with the men and looked at the car not far from her before she said, “Give me a minute. I don’t feel too good.”

One of the men turned around and told her coolly, “We’re here to help, Miss McKinney. Don’t try to pull anything funny.”

Leanna bit her lip. “I won’t. I mean, look at me. I’m pregnant. What can I even do? You know how pregnant women are. Life’s a hassle for us. I can’t help it.”

“What do you want?”

“I…” Leanna looked around and pointed at the patch of wild bushes nearby. “I need to relieve myself. Can you give me a few minutes?”

The man looked a little impatient, and he was reluctant to let her go.

Leanna grumbled, “Look at me! Do you think I can escape? Besides, I’m pregnant with the Pearsons’ kid. I’m not some sort of criminal. Treat me like one and I’ll tell Mrs. Pearson about this.”

The man was about to say something, but his friend stopped him. He told Leanna, “Go. We’ll wait for you.”

“Thank you.” She slowly went to the bushes.

After she was gone, the man who spoke first complained, “Can you not waste our time?”

His friend replied, “This is the only road around this place. Even if she tries to run, she can’t make it too far. I mean, her belly’s too big for her to even run. Nothing’s gonna happen. Relax.”

The man looked upset, but he said nothing. He looked at the time. Leanna was still not back ten minutes later, and he had a feeling something was wrong. He went to the bushes, but before he could check on her, she said, “Stop right there! Don’t come any closer!”

The man stopped. “Are you done yet, Miss McKinney?

Leanna said, “I told you pregnancy is a hassle. You’ll get it when you’re married.”

Ten minutes later, the man asked, “Miss McKinney?” Nobody answered him this time. He knew something was wrong, so he went and checked on her, but she was nowhere to be seen. All that was left was the phone Sienna gave her. The man scrolled through the phone. When he saw its call history, he realized that Leanna was talking to him through the phone. He cursed and turned around. “She’s gone! After her!”

Leanna came out after they were gone for some time. She held her waist and heaved a sigh. They’re finally gone. She asked Zoe to help her out before. This was the only main road behind Pearson Group’s building, but there was an alleyway beside it. Leanna just had to keep walking this path for about half an hour, and she would reach the main road on the other side.

She did not make it too far when she felt something sharp held against her throat. Someone said coldly, “Don’t move.” She stopped moving. Leanna could see that the guy was a ruthless one. The dagger was absurdly sharp, and she felt a sliver of pain coming from her neck. The man tossed a piece of cloth to her. “Cover your eyes.” Leanna did as she was told, and the man held her hands behind her. He tied them up and pushed her shoulder. “Walk.”

They came to a black car. The man opened the door and stuffed her inside. He said, “I won’t hurt you for now, but only if you work with me.” He then went to the driver’s seat.

She felt the car sway. He’s probably driving. A while later, she asked, “Have you been waiting for me? Is this your car?”

…

Aidan was in the residence when Jonathan called him. He hung up and tried to leave, looking all dark.

Georgina put her glass of champagne down and went over to him. “Where are you going, Aidan?”

Aidan ignored her question and picked up his pace.

“Aidan!” Georgina followed him out of the hall and held his arm. “This is the first time we’re attending a public event since our engagement. You can’t leave me alone just like this.”

Aidan turned back. “I’ve agreed to your terms. Why do you care so much?”

“But Old Mr. Pearson is going to suspect something if you leave now. Your efforts will be for nothing. Miss McKinney will be fine. Trust me. I’ll help with the search after this.”

Aidan pulled his arm out. He told her, his voice as icy as the Arctic air, “She’s not the only reason for everything I’m doing, but if something were to happen to her, someone will have to pay.”

He flung her away. Georgina could only watch as he left the place.

Gordon was chatting with his guests when his underling told him about the news of Leanna’s kidnapping. He froze up for a moment and told his underling what to do. Sienna got the news as well, but she looked calm, as if she did not care about this at all.