Chapter 54


    The Lion, the Witch, and the Audacity of This B*tch Thedy froze. “But I don’t know where the pantry


    is.” Aidan stopped in his tracks and looked at the guest. She was a woman he had never seen before.


    He frowned. “Who are you?” Queenie was a little anxious. Her hands were clenched tightly, and her


    cheeks were pink. “I’m Queenie, a designer working for Lux Jewelry. I want to thank you for—” Aidan


    was getting a little upset at that point. “You’re here alone?” “Yes.” Queenie bit her lip.


    She had no idea how to break the ice, but then she remembered his order, and it sounded like a great


    way to get closer to him. She asked, “You wanted a cup of coffee, right? I can make one right—” “No.”


    He sat down and crossed his legs before he asked coldly, “What do you want?” She closed the door


    and approached him. The mere sight of him was already making her blush. “I’m Queenie Wojzicki.


    Do you remember me, sir?” “No,” he answered coldly. Aidan’s patience had run out. She bit her lip and


    exined, “I was the champion of The Emerging Designer Competition three years ago. Yourpany


    sponsored my studies in Aeras. I just came home a while ago. Now, I’m working as Lux Jewelry’s top


    designer. I’m here to thank you, sir. If it weren’t for you—” Aidan interrupted her icily, “Shouldn’t the


    champion be Leanna?” Queenie was surprised that he knew who Leanna was, but she hid her shock


    immediately. “Yes. I was the runner-up, but you disqualified her. You said she was just an opportunist


    who only saw thepetition as a way to make money. I took her ce.” Aidan didn’t say anything for


    a while. He then asked, “Are you done thanking me?” Queenie didn’t respond. “Excuse me?”


    “If you’re done thanking me, you can go.” She was not surprised that he would chase her away. She


    knew the kind of person he was long before she came. “I’d love to have lunch with you, President


    Pearson. Do you have some time to spare?” In a look that could only be described as icy, Aidan lifted


    his eyes and said, “Are all of Lux Jewelry’s designers that free these days?” Queenie believed he felt


    she had failed the Pearson Group, which had sponsored her studies abroad, because she came out


    during working hours: “I… I just started working at Lux Jewelry, and now all of the projects are


    overseen by another designer; I also took a day off today—” Aidan stood up. “That’s none of my


    business.” Queenie had expected a refusal, so she was not surprised. “I’ll be leaving then.


    You are wee to contact me whenever you have the time.” Before leaving, she mustered the


    courage to ce her business card on the coffee table. She left the office, whereupon Aidan rang the


    personal assistant office. “Where’s Jonathan?” he asked coldly. “He’s gone out, sir.” Aidan said coldly,


    “Next time, if the designer of Lux Jewelryes back, tell her to leave immediately and don’t bother


    me.” Those who should being aren’t even doing so whereas those who should not be here are not


    even polite. The assistant replied nervously, “Yes, sir.” Aidan looked at his documents in frustration and


    he called Oscar thereafter. “What has Zayn been up totely?”


    “He appears to be taking over the Bat Group’s business.” Oscar continued, “I’ve heard that Old


    Master Pearson spoke with the Bats again in private, and Saturday’s birthday banquet should


    confirm this.” Aidan was not surprised, and his tone lightened slightly. “The old man’s been up to


    somethingtely.” “However, I believe Zayn does not wish to take over thepany. Should I approach


    him and offer him a helping hand?” “Mind your own business. And tell Anna all about his itinerary.”


    Oscar was speechless.


    Is he crazy? … Leanna called Zoe on her way back, but she could not get through. Worried, she told


    the driver to turn around, and she texted Louis. As soon as Leanna got off the elevator, she heard


    Anthony say, “Zoe, can you give me another chance? I promise to break up with her…” “There’s


    nothing else to say between us. Weren’t you happy when you first cheated? What chance do you want


    with me now?” “What can I do? I’ve been abroad for a year and you’re not with me, but don’t worry,


    Zoe; I no longer have affection for her as I only like you.” Zoe was angry at him andughed: “You don’t


    want to be alone and can’t control the lower half of your body, but is it my fault in the end? Get lost right


    now; I don’t want to see you again!” “I only cheated once, so what about Leanna?


    She has been a covert mistress for another man for three years. Now that Zayn is back, she turned her


    head and hooked him, and I didn’t say anything to Zayn for your sake. “Anthony, do you truly believe


    that you are something? Is Zayn aware of who you are without Leanna’s words? Also, they have a


    marriage certificate; do you believe everyone is as vain as you?” “If she was already married, why did


    she never bring this up? I’m doing this for your own good, Zoe. Don’t be deceived by Leanna as she’s


    only interested in finding a putative father for the illegitimate child in her womb…” As Anthony’s words


    became more offensive, Zoe was unable to take it any longer and gave him a hard smack while yelling,


    “Get out of here!”


    When Anthony dashed out, he ran into Leanna. He halted, but was unashamed that he had talked


    badly of others and been caught by them as he only scoffed and hurried away. Zoe tossed his


    belongings away, but noticed Leanna standing there. “You hear everything, Nana… He is just trying to


    find someone to me, so don’t take it to heart.” Leanna knew that he med her for causing Zoe to


    break-up with him, which was why he had criticized her. “Is there anything I can help you with?” she


    said, smiling. Zoe shook her head. “It’s all packed up, and it looks like he doesn’t n to take it.”Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    The elevator door reopened at this point, showing Louis’ figure. As soon as he received Leanna’s text


    message, he sought a recement for his shift and rushed over. He looked at the pile of stuff by the


    door and asked, “Are you all right?” Zoe said, “It’s okay, Louis. You just made it in time to help me take


    the trash down to the trash can. The garbage should stay where it belongs. Let’s eat once we’ve


    moved it!” He looked at the situation and realized that something must have happened. Since they


    didn’t want to talk about it, he didn’t ask anything either and just did his job in silence.