Love’s Change of Heart novel Chapter 654

Chapter 654 Just in Time

After that response, Leanna kept quiet and held onto her glass of water.

Then, Joseph glanced at the bench and asked her, "Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Please, sit," she replied. "It is meant for public use, after all."

Before sitting down, he straightened his outfit. "You are a jewelry designer. I trust you are very familiar with all the pieces exhibited today?"

"You flatter me. There are plenty I have never seen before." Then, she asked, "Has your car been repaired?"

"The repairs are completed," he answered. "It is only a bit of paint. It's nothing much. Please do not be so worried about it."

After a brief pause, Leanna abruptly asked, "I remember you once mentioned you returned to Highside because you heard something had happened in Jamesdon. Have you found the information you were looking for?"

Joseph had likely not expected her to be so frank as he froze briefly before chuckling. "Your words seem to hint at a specific question."

"I don't think there's a need to beat around the bush," she stated. "You and I both know who is involved in the Jamesdon incident. Since you are here specifically for that reason, I believe I need to be clear with my questions."

"Yes, you're right. I came to Highside because I wanted to know what was happening. Now, I have a pretty good idea of what happened and the answers to my questions. Don't worry, though. I didn't come to Highside to target the Pearson Group or do anything to Aidan. I had been keeping an eye on the development in this city, so I seized the chance to get a few business deals done. The few projects I'm working on are wrapping up soon, so I'll leave the city when the time is right."

After hearing that, Leanna pursed her lips. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound like I'm chasing you off."

Nonetheless, Joseph shot her a warm smile. "I understand and know that it's inevitable for you to be wary of strangers after what you've been through. That's normal. My only concern about leaving the city is Charlotte. She's unwilling to return to Jamesdon, so I'll have to trouble you to look after her for a while longer."

The two of them sat outside for a while. Suddenly, the chatter coming from the people inside the gallery rose in volume as if something had happened.

Charlotte is still inside the gallery. Leanna hurriedly stood up to see what was happening. The moment she walked near the gallery entrance, she heard the whispers.

"That girl must be a fan of Daphne. Tina did that on purpose, but that girl still fell for it. After all, Tina is so high in the social hierarchy that even Daphne has to be cautious of her."

"What can I say? That girl is too naive. Still, she must be a true fan of Daphne. She's so bold. No one else would have the guts to publicly criticize Tina in such a crowded place."

"Yes. Now that I think of it, I do admire Daphne. I wish I had a fan who would defend me so fervently."