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Chapter 21
We're divorced, so what's the point of him calling me? Is he trying to mock me? He
blocked me on WhatsApp, so I'm just doing the same thing by blocking his number on my
phone. We've both done the same thing once, so fair and square.
We're divorced, so what's the point of him calling me? Is he trying to mock me? He
blocked me on WhatsApp, so I'm just doing the same thing by blocking his number on my
phone. We've both done the same thing once, so fair and square.
…
After shooting the last scene at the studio, Mia bowed to the staff from the production
company and voiced out sweetly, "Thanks everyone for the great effort. I've ordered some
drinks for everyone and it's right outside. You can take one each when you're on the way
out."
"Thanks, Mia. You've worked very hard too."
"I mainly stood there and posed for a few shots, so my job's not as tough as yours. You
guys should go back and get some good rest. I'm looking forward to our next
collaboration."
It seemed that her shoot was not over as she was still putting on an act of courtesy in
front of everyone; as soon as she turned around, her face shifted instantly. She quickened
her footsteps and headed back to her dressing room. Subsequently, she slammed the
headpiece in her hands onto the table. Bang! "These bunch of so-called professionals
must be idiots! They took so long to complete a few simple shots! Did they think that
we're filming a movie here?"
As she spoke, she turned around to berate her personal assistant, "I've told you so many
times not to accept such cheap and low advertisement jobs! Do you think that I'm not
worthy of better gigs?"
Prior to this, she had just obtained a chance to appear on an international platform. She
had also gained ambassadorship for a renowned brand by relying on Aidan's influence.
Right now, by choosing this inferior advertisement, it would be a significant drop in her
status.
Her personal assistant silently replied, "This advertisement would provide a huge exposure
and it would be very helpful in building up your popularity."
"What's the point of gaining popularity? I don't need something insignificant like this. They
should honestly review themselves. They're not worth my time at all!"
Her personal assistant stopped speaking as she thought, Mia was the one who personally
asked to be part of the advertisement three months ago. She had basically forsaken her
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtimage to beg for this chance. However, ever since she became entangled with President
Pearson, she’s had a complete change in character. She seems to think that she's better
than everyone now.
After Mia's tirade, she took out her cell phone to check out the public comments on the
Internet. However, as soon as she clicked on Twitter, she saw Leanna's response to the
matter and the statement that Lux Jewelry posted.
Mia clenched her teeth and thought, I can’t believe that Leanna's still well and fine after
such a huge commotion!
She was about to create some more trouble for Leanna when suddenly, a sharp woman's
voice rang out in the silent dressing room.
'I've told you so many times not to accept such cheap and low advertisement jobs! Do you
think that I'm not worthy of better gigs?"
'What's the point of gaining popularity? I don't need something insignificant like this. They
should honestly review themselves. They're not worth my time at all!'
Mia was stunned beyond words upon hearing that and she clearly did not expect her
words from earlier to have been recorded. She stood up abruptly and asked, “Who's out
there? Come out right now!"
Meanwhile, Leanna smiled and beckoned her by waving in the corner. The smart woman
held a phone in her hands, which was the very source of the voice recording that was
played.
"Excuse me, I intended to come over and greet you, but you were too loud and
domineering as soon as you entered the room, so I didn't get a chance to speak," Leanna
apologized insincerely.
At that point, Mia's face turned as pale as a sheet. She clenched her fist tightly by the side
of her thighs and her fingernails were deeply embedded into her flesh. "Leanna, you…"
"I'm not going to do the same thing as you did and create false rumors to slander others.
Neither will I upload this recording onto the Internet to make it known to the public. I'll
just…" Leanna locked her phone and spoke calmly, "Send this to the boss of the company
for this advertisement that you've just complained about as being inferior."
Although this advertisement that Mia just participated in was not a high-end one, it was
still considered to be a popular brand in the country. That was also the reason why she
had put in so much effort to ingratiate herself with the company for this gig in the first
place.
This time, the main reason why she was complaining about the job's quality was that she
had found herself a much more powerful support in Aidan, therefore, she was now in
possession of better resources. However, if these words were to leak, then her reputation
in this industry would be tarnished. It would have a huge adverse impact on her.
"Leanna, you're wicked!" She clenched her teeth.
The smiling Leanna responded, "I thought that you've realized this before. Have I ever
come across as someone who's as kind as Mother Teresa?"
"I finally understand why President Pearson's so disgusted by you! Your actions of plotting
behind one's back are indeed extremely malicious. You deserve to be abandoned!"
Meanwhile, the other woman only responded calmly, "I've got to remind you that you're
the one who started to plot behind my back. I was just giving you a taste of your own
medicine. Here's another reminder, you better not cross my path again from now on. You
do realize that I'm capable of forcing Aidan into marrying me, so it would be a piece of
cake for me to deal with you."
After she finished those ruthless words, she was about to turn around and leave with
flourish when she saw a strapping figure standing silently by the door. The person had a
cold look on his expressionless face.
Leanna was rendered speechless at that point.
Aidan pulled his thin lips into a sneer as he voiced out coldly, "Miss McKinney, you're so
amazingly capable. Shall I give you a round of applause?"
She paused for a moment before responding, "Well… That's not necessary."
I must be so darn unlucky! Why am I always caught red-handed by him whenever I deliver
my sharp words?! She had finally managed to shrug off the stereotypical impression he
had of her by going through the divorce process but in a blink of an eye, her efforts had
gone down the drain. Whatever! It doesn't matter even if he misunderstands me. We’re
divorced, so why should I care about that?
"President Pearson." Mia instantly switched to an aggrieved expression and the tears
welled up in her eyes as she bit her lips. "I'm not sure why Miss McKinney approached me
in such a confronting manner. I don't quite know in what way have I ever offended her.
Miss McKinney, if you're displeased with me in any way at all, then just tell me and I…"
As Mia spoke, the tears streamed down her face and she sniffled.
Aidan glanced at her from the side of his eyes and there was an indifferent look on his
face.
Meanwhile, Leanna looked at the despicable couple in front of her and she felt
goosebumps on her arms. She was just about to leave when she heard Aidan say, "I
clearly remember warning you not to come up with stupid schemes that are more see-
through than a glass."
As soon as Mia heard that, she stopped sniffling instantly and the tears magically stopped
while remaining stuck around her eyelashes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt that point, Leanna couldn't help it and burst out into laughter. It looks like Aidan's
indeed a cold and unfeeling person. This guy is hopeless.
She paused for a moment as she tried hard to stifle her laughter before striding off, not
batting an eyelash at them. I'll just leave them to their own performance.
However, as she walked past Aidan, he grabbed hold of Leanna's wrist and shot a look at
Mia before uttering, "Get out."
Mia bit hard on her lip and nearly drew blood. She did not even get the chance to collect
her belongings as she fled the dressing room.
The room descended into silence as soon as the door was shut from the outside.
Leanna remained silent for a moment before exhaling loudly. "I wasn't targeting you with
the words I said earlier. I just meant…" That the two of you are rubbish!!!
However, he interrupted her and asked coldly, "Did you block my number?"
At that point, she remained silent.
He frowned. "Answer my question."
Perplexed by his current behavior, she tried to laugh off the tension after a moment of
silence. "Haha. President Pearson, you must be trying to joke around with me, huh? We're
divorced, so why should we keep each other's contact details? Did you think we would
need that so that we can make a toast at each other's funerals?"
He was rendered speechless by her words.
"Besides, you've blocked me on WhatsApp too. So, isn't that a clear indication that you
wish to sever all ties with me?"
He pursed his thin lips and thought, Every single message that she sent back then was to
ask for a divorce, so of course, I was annoyed!
"That's not what I meant."
She relented quite quickly. "Okay. I've misunderstood you, but this isn't a deterrent for us
to block each other since we've actually gotten a divorce anyway. We should sever all ties
and proceed with our own lives happily."
The impatient Aidan annoyingly replied, "You've mentioned the word 'divorce' repeatedly.
Is that the only thing that you care about?"
She paused and reminded him gently, "President Pearson, have you forgotten that we just
signed the divorce papers this morning? I still have the divorce papers in my bag."
The frown on his face deepened and his slender fingers twitched slightly. Gradually, he
released his grip on her hands.
Leanna lowered her eyes and glanced at her reddened wrist due to his tight grip. This
b*stard! Does he think that he's grabbing hold of a criminal? He exerted so much force!
"President Pearson, if you're done here, then I'll leave now…"
Calmly, he responded, "If you've regretted your decision, I can consider giving you another
chance."
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