Chapter 170


    Leah hurriedly swallowed her breakfast and made her way to the CEO’s office with a heavy heart. She


    was prepared to be reprimanded if she was responsible for the fight between Molly and Han.


    Knock knock! Leah tapped on the door gently and waited anxiously for a response.


    After a brief moment, Han’s deep cold voice sounded, “Come in.”


    When Leah entered the room, she found Han seated at his desk. He fastened his stare at her with a


    frigid expression. Her heart skipped a beat as she recalled the episode at the hospital. She thought to


    herself, it was too dreamlike. Han would probably wish to forget about it for the rest of his life. He has


    returned to the aloof and arrogant man he has always been. It was as though our time in the hospital


    has never happened before.


    Leah lowered her head slightly and asked timidly, “Are you looking for me, Mr. Howard?”


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    The man replied curtly, “Yeah.” He frowned before continuing, “What’s that smell?”


    Leah froze and asked puzzledly, “What?”


    Han exined with a nk expression. “What did you eat for breakfast?”


    Leah scoffed inwardly at his need for control. She answered truthfully, “Tuna sandwich.”


    Han thought to himself, no wonder that pungent smell. I can never understand why women like to eat


    food with such strong vors.


    The man decided not to pursue the matter further. Instead, he leaned against his chair and instructed


    casually, “I’ll be heading to Dawnville for a work trip next Friday. Make the necessary preparations.”


    “What preparations?” Leah asked in confusion.


    Han looked at the woman in annoyance and reminded, “You need to follow me on the trip since you are


    my personal assistant.”


    Leah was hesitant to travel on the work trip, especially since it would be just the two of them. Hence,


    she suggested, “Mr. Wright is more experienced in this. Why can’t he follow you instead?”


    Han frowned slightly and said, “Mr. Wright has more important things to do. Moreover, I’ll be heading to


    Dawnville to discuss our jewelry business. You will be more familiar with the matter.”


    Sensing Leah’s reluctance, Han burst outughing before asking sarcastically, “Do you think that I’ll


    take advantage of you during the trip, Ms. White?”


    Leah raised her head and looked at the man with a nk look. However, her face turned crimson red


    when she caught sight of his mocking expression. She wondered to herself, it may be my wishful


    thinking but how can I be sure that he didn’t think of taking advantage of me?


    Han’s expression darkened as he said in an aloof tone, “You are overthinking. I’m not one to give a


    second chance, especially to women who reject my advances.”


    Leah secretly heaved a sigh of relief at Han’s remarks. She hurriedly nodded her head and said, “All


    right, Mr. Howard. I’ll make the necessary preparations. May I check if the air tickets would be


    purchased by thepany or do I have to make the arrangements?”


    Han tapped his fingers on the table and replied, “Personal jet.” Leah was taken aback by the response


    as she could never understand the world of the rich.


    After taking in the instructions from Han, Leah left his office and headed back to her desk. Her


    coworker from earlier that day was waiting for her and quickly drew her away when she returned. She


    was Lydia Narelle, a graduate of a prestigious college overseas. She had worked her way up the


    “Why did Mr. Howard look for you, Sarah?” Lydia inquired. Leah decided to discuss the situation


    honestly because it was not a secret. However, thetter widened her eyes in disbelief when she heard


    that Leah would be apanying Han on a work trip. “I don’t know whether you are lucky or unlucky,


    Sarah. I have been in thepany for about five to six years and it’s the first time Mr. Howard is going


    on a work trip with a female assistant.”


    Leah was living life like a caged bird when she was married to Han in the past. She was not one to


    probe about his work affairs. She was even less concerned about the matter now that they were


    separated. Hence, she replied with little enthusiasm, “Oh really?”


    Lydia showed no signs of stopping with her questioning as she was excited about the news. “Think


    about it. Mr. Howard is such an outstanding man. Many women yearn to be with him even though he’s


    married. Both of you will be alone during the work trip. It’s such a good opportunity to get into his good


    books! He has never given anyone a chance to be with him on a work trip alone.”


    “I see.” Leah nodded her head and asked half-heartedly, “Why is that?”


    Lydia smiled mischievously, her eyes twinkling with delight. “Everyone thinks that Mr. Howard is an odd


    man. However, I don’t think that’s the case.”


    “What do you think is the reason then?” Leah asked, intrigued by the conversation.


    Lydia whispered, “Let me let you in on an open secret. Mr. Howard has a wife of two years but he never


    once brought her out. Everyone thinks that the woman must be undesirable and a disgrace to him.


    However, I think that Mr. Howard cherishes her and tries his best to protect her. Look at how he has


    been keeping all the women at arms-length all these years.”


    Leah’s expression turned icy when she thought of how miserable she had been for the two years. It


    was almost like a living nightmare.


    “No,” Leah interrupted Lydia’s fantasy. She cleared her throat and said, “He felt that the woman was


    unworthy of him, so he chose not to let her out and shame him. You are overthinking.”


    Lydia noticed Leah’s sudden change in expression. She looked at thetter quizzically and pouted her


    lips. “I’m certain that I’m right.” Leah did not want to discuss the subject any further. As a result, she


    turned around and returned to her desk.


    Serena called Leah just as it was about time to leave work. The woman shrieked on the phone, “Oh my


    gosh, Cindy! You have been cheated on!”


    Leah was used to Serena’s dramatic personality. She held the phone further from her ears and asked,


    “What happened?”


    Serena started to speak at a fast pace as she was feeling agitated. “Ian brought the woman to the


    company! How can you be so calm about it?”


    Leah paused for a moment after hearing the news. She had done everything she could to forget Ian’s


    betrayal. However, she found it difficult to let go of the pain. After letting out a sigh, Leah said, “I no


    longer have anything to do with that man. Whoever he brings to the corporation is none of my


    business.”


    Serena clenched her jaws, disappointed at Leah’s decision to let go of the matter so easily. “Come to


    thepany as soon as possible! You can make your own decision after seeing them. I’m going to


    erupt in rage.”


    Leah thought to herself, although Serena is a dramatic person, it’s rare for her to make such a big fuss.


    Something terrible must have happened for her to be so angry. She nced at the clock and realized


    that it was after work hours. Hence, she grabbed her coat and intended to take a taxi to Fortune Group.


    Han’s car drew up alongside the road while Leah was trying to hail a taxi. He rolled down his window


    and inquired, “Where are you going?”


    Leah slid open the passenger door and climbed into the car, knowing it would be difficult to obtain a taxi


    during rush hour. She was worried about arrivingte to the situation. As a result, she responded


    quickly to Han, “Fortune Group.”