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Chapter 486
Meanwhile, since Douglas was hospitalized, Carly and Marilyn never returned to Barnett Residence.
Although Carly specially arranged for a servant to deliver meals to her, Georgina still kept her guard up
all the same.
Georgina had secretly inquired about Leanna's situation before. Therefore, she learned from the
information she acquired that Leanna didn't get into a car accident. This could only mean one thing—
her plan failed.
Even so, Aidan's men were still looking for her. So, Georgina held the jewelry she took from Violet and
wandered around several places. Eventually, she succeeded in sneaking into Barnett Residence
without anyone the wiser.
Fortunately, she hadn't been in touch with Carly for a long time. In addition, the Barnetts could hardly
fend for themselves now. Thus, Aidan would never suspect Georgina to hide in Barnett Residence.
Then again, staying here is not a long-term solution either. I have to find a way to get the Barnetts to
send me abroad. Now that Zayn is in Swiysal, the Barnetts should have a way to get me out of the
country without being discovered by Aidan!
When she thought of the plausibilities, she immediately gave Carly a call. Yet, Carly never once picked
up her phone.
Georgina furrowed her brows slightly as a wave of annoyance rose within her. She also couldn't help
but feel snubbed while she thought, I can't go out now, and I don't know Mr. Barnett's current condition.
If Carly intends to avoid me, there's a high chance she would drag her feet when meeting me.
Soon, she heard the sound of footsteps from outside the door just as the sky turned dark.
However, unlike the set of footsteps from before, these sounded firm and purposeful. So, when she
considered these factors, she quickly concluded that an unknown man was sauntering down the
corridor.
Georgina instantly made a mad grab for the fruit knife on the coffee table. She curled her fingers
around her choice of weapon tightly as she gave the door a sharp glare.
Shortly after, the door opened, and in came a man with a slender and tall figure.
Nevertheless, her frown only deepened at the sight as she gasped in disbelief, "Oh, it's you." Then,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtafter a beat, she added, "Why are you here? Wait. No. When did you return?"
Zayn stood by the door and merely stared at her quietly. His gaze gradually traveled downward and
landed on the fruit knife in her hand. Finally, he parted his lips and drawled, "Miss Crossley, you are a
guest of the Barnetts, so of course, I have to greet you in person."
Even after hearing Zayn's words, Georgina still didn't let her guard down. She just regarded him coldly,
"Since Carly told you about me living here, you should know why. It would affect the Barnetts greatly if
words about the things she did were to get out. Aidan will never let her off the hook."
Alas, he only gave her a slow smirk and said, "Miss Crossley, since you have so graciously brought this
topic up, I find myself in need of an answer. Carly and Leanna have never interacted, so how did she
know that Leanna is pregnant?"
"Anna told her."
"Is that so?" Zayn pursed his lips doubtfully before he continued, "Then, how did Anna learn about
this?"
Georgina remained silent in the face of his interrogation. However, her facial expression turned colder.
"I think you and I both know who the true mastermind behind this incident was. But, Miss Crossley, did
it never cross your mind that the situation would turn out this way before you did all these things?"
She sneered scornfully, "It was all thanks to Leanna that I ended up like this! But that wasn't enough for
her. She even harmed the Crossleys! Can't you see?! That woman manipulated Aidan into marrying
her a few years ago. Plus, she even uses tricks to slander my dad and me today! You guys are the
ones who are utterly fooled by her manipulative nature! Mark my words: the truth will be revealed
sooner or later!"
Zayn demanded coldly, "Miss Crossley, considering you are adamant that you were slandered, so did
Leanna place you at gunpoint to force you to scheme against her?"
"I—" Georgina was momentarily at a loss for words. Nonetheless, she quickly tried to defend herself,
refuting coldly, "I just want to reveal her true colors, that's all."
"If so, why did you have someone tamper with her car, hoping that Leanna would die in the car crash?
Is that also a part of your plan to reveal her true colors?"
"She deserved that! She robbed me of everything! She even caused the Crossley Group to end in such
a tragedy! However, I never expected that she would change her plans at the last minute!"
Zayn simply stared her down as he said dispassionately, "Miss Crossley, you should know very well
that you have to pay for what you did. It was only a matter of when."
Georgina laughed in amusement and jeered, "Sure. I will pay for what I did! But what about Carly?
Shouldn't she pay for what she did too?"
"Of course," he replied promptly.
The instant she heard his reply, the confident smile painted across her lips faded once the implication
behind his words set in.
Then, Zayn took a few steps away and freed up the room's entrance while keeping a sharp eye on her.
The corridor lights also turned on the moment he was a safe distance away from the door.
Only then did Georgina realize that several people other than Zayn had arrived at the garden at some
point. Her eyes widened in shock as she saw that Aidan was also among them.
As Aidan stood under the night sky, his voice sounded chilly and biting as he questioned, "Why don't
you tell me what Leanna stole from you? Me?"
Georgina's face instantly twisted in resentment at his remarks.
Then, he continued, "As long as you possess a modicum of self-awareness, you should be well aware
that even if Leanna didn't show up in my life, I still wouldn't fancy you." After that, he mused as though
he was genuinely confused. "So, I'm quite curious. What exactly were you thinking when you said
these words?"
It seemed that his words had thoroughly incited Georgina's anger as she roared, "You are just an
illegitimate child! How could you not fancy me?! You should be grateful that I even gave you even a
sliver of attention!"
Aidan wasn't the slightest bit angered as he chuckled, "Miss Crossley, I have you to remind you of one
thing. Your dad, Leroy Crossley, was never married and had no legal children. Therefore, you are, at
best, the illegitimate daughter he brought home to deceive others when he had no other choice.
Speaking of which, you were the one who stole what belonged to Leanna and lived as her for twenty
years."
"Bullsh*t!!"
Still, he didn't intend to continue discussing this issue with her any longer. Instead, he tilted his head
and said to Kurt, the police chief who followed him here, "Chief Higgins, you should have heard the
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmcrime she confessed to just now."
As soon as those words escaped his lips, he turned and left without further ado.
Before Georgina could react, she saw a few personnel in police uniforms crowding around her.
Blood drained from her face, and she turned ghastly pale. Then, amid her struggle to break free, she
accidentally cut her face with the fruit knife she held in her grasp. When she felt warm blood welling up
from the cut, she touched her cheek with trembling hands. When she tried to wipe the blood away, she
only managed to smear half her face in blood once she realized what had happened.
At that moment, everyone could hear only Georgina's uncontrollable screams across the backyard.
After Aidan stepped outside the Barnett Residence, he turned his head to gaze at the man behind him.
Then, he questioned flatly, "Why are you following me? Don't tell me that you think that I should be
thanking you."
He didn't bother waiting for Zayn's answer as he continued, "You guys have hidden Georgina for so
long. So, I'm being rather magnanimous by not pursuing this matter."
"I want to apologize to Leanna on behalf of Carly," Zayn replied.
Aidan immediately answered, "I will convey your apologies to her, so there's no need for you to meet
her."
After a few seconds, Zayn suddenly chuckled in amusement.
"What are you laughing at?" Aidan demanded as he frowned in displeasure.
"President Pearson, I just didn't expect you to be so afraid of me meeting Leanna. This only shows that
you aren't confident in your relationship."
Aidan merely graced the man he regarded as a pest with a huff of disdain.
Shortly after, Zayn spoke again, "I still have to deal with several matters upon my return, so I probably
won't have time to find Leanna. Regardless, I heard that many things have happened to Leanna
recently. President Pearson, I hope you can take good care of her."
"You don't have to remind me of that."
Finally, Zayn advised, "President Pearson, since you claim to love Leanna, you should know her true
personality. She will only give you one chance at most for some things, so I hope you will cherish it
well."
Aidan narrowed his eyes at the other man and remained silent.
"I still have to go to the hospital. Take care, President Pearson."
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