Secret Crush novel Chapter 3

People began voicing their similar opinions and needless to say, they were vicious.

"Leila is so pathetic. She's nothing compared to Daisy!"

"I agree! She's disgusting. Daisy's too kind. I bet she's the only one who can put up with her."

"That's true! Does Leila ever feel ashamed of herself? Even I feel ashamed of her!"

Leila heard every single comment, which made her original haggard face turned while and she suddenly felt her body shaking as if she was going to fall any minute now.

Something flashed in Veron's eyes—pity. He wriggled himself free of Daisy's hand, lowering his head as if he was about to say something. However, Johnson suddenly came out of nowhere and slapped Leila across the face, which Leila fell down onto the ground!

"You have no shame! Get out of here!"

Noticing that Veron had let go of her hand, Daisy felt displeased. Yet when Daisy saw Johnson slap Leila, she became joyful. While Daisy was able to quickly cover up how she really felt—so she still looked warm and lovely on the outside.

Leila seemed to be stimulated by the slap. As she stood up, she let out a slow chuckle. When she spoke, her voice was raised. "Shame? Shame? Me? Have no shame? Or are you just heartless? Mom's been in the hospital for three days. Have you ever visited her? No, you haven't! Instead, you're here holding an engagement ceremony! I bet you're glad that my mother's in the hospital."

"You!"

Johnson was so angry that he raised his hand as if he was about to slap Leila again. However, someone stopped him.

"Is this how Mr. Song treats his own daughter?"

Someone had caught Leila, whose body was in a precarious condition. She looked up in surprise to see who it was. 'Is it really him? !'

Exhausted, Leila was weak and fragile. She hadn't had proper sleep in days, so she fainted instantly in the man's arms.

Holding her tightly, Max stared back at the shocked Johnson. His eyes were gleaming. He said, "I'm the man with her in the hotel. Do you think I shame your daughter?"

This hit Johnson like a brick to the head. Gathering himself, he hurriedly waved his hands and said rather defensively, "No, no, no, I..."

"Enough," Max said gently but firmly, looking Johnson in the eye. Then he leaned over to carry Leila in his arms. After that, Max turned his head slightly, looked at Johnson coldly and said, "Remember, she's my woman!"

And when he finished speaking, Max disappeared into the crowd with Leila in his arms. Everyone was staring at him.

After a pause, it seemed as if everyone regained their senses. They began discussing in shock, "Oh my god, did I see that right?" Wasn't that the CEO of the Mu Group?"

"Yeah, I thought I didn't see that right either but that was Max Mu! I guess he's back from abroad?"

"Oh, my God. My father's been trying to set a meeting with him but Mr. Max wouldn't see him. I can't believe he's here today!"

"By the way, did you hear what he said? He said that Miss Leila is his woman?"

With this, everyone started talking. "So Miss Leila was with Mr. Max that day? Oh my god! Miss Leila is so lucky!"

"Yes, I'd be the happiest girl in the world if I were her!"

Johnson lowered his head. His mind was racing. He had no idea Leila had a relationship with Max. Everyone knew that the Mu Group was the biggest company in the country and wanted to work with them. Mu Group had business in a lot of industries. Max Mu had been expanding business overseas for a long time. If it weren't for his father's bad health, he wouldn't have returned home so soon.

'I didn't know Leila had ties with Max. His admission puts Leila on another level. Maybe I could use this for my business?'

Meanwhile, Daisy was seething. She clenched her hands into fists so hard that her finger nails started to dig into her palms. She didn't even feel it sting as all she could feel now was hatred and anger.

'Damn it! How did that bitch get close to Max? I was too hasty! I thought I was finally able to get the man she wanted! Then, she could never change for the better! What a joke!

Huh! I don't care if you're with Max or not. Sooner or later, he's going to leave you. I'd like to see how you can still be smug then!' Daisy tried to keep calm.