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Chapter 289 Relationship Upgrade
“Nothing.”
Han turned his gaze away and adopted a stern contenance.
He was certain that Leah was avoiding him.
As for the reason why, he figured it must be guilt.
Anna listlessly swirled the red wine in her glass. “Did you find any of the companies to your liking?”
The night of socializing had bored her out.
She did not intend to participate in the project in Linkville. However, her father left Ethan in charge of it.
Ethan would need to remain in Linkville to supervise the project during its commencement. Since Anna
did not want to be apart from him for too long, she considered her options and decided to come along.
It was a good thing Anna went with Ethan on the trip too.
Han’s voice bore no emotions. “I need more time.”
Since he had returned, Han was not in a hurry to leave.
Locking her brows in a knot, Anna had to bring something to his attention, “It’s a race against time to
start the project in Linkville. Let’s fly back when you have a company picked out. My father is waiting for
us.”
Anna knew that Ethan would not listen to her, but he would do as her father told him to.
Han nodded his head. “Sure.”
Anna was relieved. Thank goodness he did not turn down her request.
By the time Shawn returned to the grand hall from smoking, Han had been the center of attention.
Standing not too far away, Shawn observed the fuss in disdain.
Shawn’s gaze did not go amiss as Han excused himself from the crowd and approached Shawn. “Mr.
Ford, you don’t seem interested in partnering with me on the project.”
With a scowl, Shawn indifferently glanced at Han before looking away.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was unexpected that Han initiated a conversation.
“It doesn’t matter whether I’m interested or not. The more important question is – are the people
involved competent enough to handle the job?”
Han’s eyes read of stoicism. It appeared that Shawn developed some sense in the last two years.
He let out a scoff and narrowed his eyes. “I like that you’re aware of your own shortcomings.”
Since Leah was gone, Shawn was not in much of a good mood to stick around. He stayed for a bit
before taking off.
Shawn came home drunk late into night and slumped against the sofa.
Hearing the commotion at the door, Mr. Carling put on a jacket in haste and caught sight of the wasted
Shawn in the living room.
It was an unwritten rule to drink when it came to socializing. However, Shawn could skip through the
social and business engagements that he ran Howard Group and White Group.
Mr. Carling said in surprise, “Why did you drink so much, sir?”
He quickly helped Shawn up before grabbing something from the kitchen to ease the hangover.
Shawn had sobered up by the time the butler was back with a beverage.
“Sir, do you need a glass of water?”
Shawn turned his gaze away. “I’m good.”
He rose to his feet and stumbled his way up the stairs and stopped on the second floor.
“Thump, thump, thump.”
Leah had just put Carlotta down for bed when there was a knock on the door.
Furrowing her brows, she tucked Carlotta under the covers and went to open the door.
The door opened to Shawn leaning against the door frame. Leah could smell the stench of alcohol from
where she was.
Pinching her nose, Leah hunkered down.
“Why did you have a lot to drink?”
Letting the alcohol get to his head, Shawn held Leah’s hands in his to feel her warmth. Only in
moments like this could Leah’s existence feel real to him.
For some reason, Shawn was not pleased with Han’s return. More than anything, Shawn felt an
emptiness in the pit of his stomach.
Shawn had never felt this way.
If there was one thing Shawn knew growing up, that was to keep the eyes on the prize and acquire it by
whatever means. The same principle could be used on Leah.
Leah helped Shawn to stand still by putting her weight against the wall. She then proceeded to
withdraw her arms.
“Let me get you a glass of water.”
Shawn locked Leah in his arms before the latter had a chance to get up.
“He’s back. Are you going to leave with him?”
Leah put up a fight, but her attempts were futile to break free from Shawn. She pulled a sour face.
She did not know what to do with herself the moment she saw Han tonight.
Clutching to her chin, Shawn forced Leah to look him in the eye. “Yes or no? Answer me, Leah!”
All the Linkville knew that Shawn was a ruthless and heartless man. Only he knew that his feelings
belonged to Leah.
However, he had not made any progress in the two years.
Peeved, Leah pushed Shawn off of her. “I have no idea what you’re talking about. You’re drunk.”
Leah slipped into her room before Shawn could get up from the ground.
The noise of the door locking sobered Shawn up. His dark eyes alighted with a chilling glint.
He would never allow Leah to leave him.
Shawn had the means to make her stay and get rid of Han two years ago, and he could do it again.
After sitting at the door for a while, Shawn staggered to his feet and advanced to his bedroom.
The following morning, Leah sat with Carlotta at the dinner table for breakfast while Shawn woke up
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwith a hangover and stepped down the stairs.
“Daddy… Eat…” Spotting Shawn at a corner, Carlotta invited him over.
Despite Carlotta’s limited vocabulary, Shawn was able to catch what she was trying to say.
Shawn pulled a chair to sit next to Carlotta before extending his arm to take the cutlery from Leah.
Nevertheless, Leah eluded his reaching.
Leah remained indifferent. “It’s fine. Have your breakfast. I’ll feed her.”
Shawn kneaded his temples. “Are you angry?”
His actions last night must have scared Leah.
“No.”
Shawn sincerely apologized, “I had too much to drink and overstepped my boundaries. I’m sorry.”
Leah looked up in surprise and saw the genuineness in Shawn’s eyes.
She could not believe that he was apologizing to her.
It took a while before the apology sank in. Leah cleared her throat to ease her awkwardness.
“I’m fine. You should cut down on your drinking. It’s not good for your health.”
Shawn’s gaze fell on the person next to him. “It’s been two years. Have you given any thought to my
suggestion before?”
Leah’s hand paused from feeding for a second. Shawn had proposed to be Carlotta’s father and her
lawful husband when Carlotta was born, but Leah said no.
With the matter being brought up again, Leah figured it must be because of Han.
Leah was quick to reply. “It’s not something I’d consider now.”
Although she no longer harbored hard feelings toward Shawn, it did not mean that she had forgotten
what he did to Han.
Leah reached out to shuffle Carlotta’s hair and praised her over the nearly empty plate. “Good girl,
Carlotta.”
Pursing his lips, Shawn helplessly picked up the morning paper.
A melodious tune interrupted the silence in the dining hall.
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