Chapter 468


    Chapter 468 A Moment Is An Eternity


    The window ss was being repeatedly mmed by the cold wind. Leah felt a little chilly when she


    heard the whistling sound. She buried her head once more in the cozy quilt. She looked bewildered as


    she kept scrolling through thements on her phone.


    "How is that person so brave? Fergie shouldn''t steal the trophy from Ms. Charming even though she is


    a member of the Ritch family, right?"


    "Does she not realize that Mr. Hendrik is watching out for our Ms. Charming? Be careful! Ritch family


    might be in great danger."


    Leah murmured, "This doesn’t feel right. They used to chastise me on the inte, didn''t they? They


    rarely defend me in public."


    Leah quickly discovered the reason when her assistant sent her a text message.


    "Ms. White, our PR department has already taken the initiative to direct fans''ments on various


    news media tforms regarding online public opinion."


    Leah found the situation both funny and embarrassing as she put away her phone. She was happy for


    nothing.


    Some of herpany''s positive reviews and exposure had disappeared as word of her losing the


    competition spread across the nation.


    "I see. Thank you."


    Leah was depressed after she received another call from a government official informing her that


    Dream Designs had not been included in the Top 50 Who''s Who rankings for new and influential


    companies.


    She kept examining her own work and Fergie''s because she was unwilling to ept her defeat.


    While Fergie''s work was wless, as Susan had stated, it was still inferior to hers. It was obvious that


    she should have been the champion.


    Leah was unwilling to endure her suffering in silence. She called the organizers to inquire about the


    competition results. When she raised her doubts, the organizers dismissed her concerns and mocked


    her.


    "Are you implying that a novice designer like you is morepetent than all of us experts? Never


    assume that depending on Mr. Hendrik will be enough for you to prevail. Don''t you realize what you''re


    capable of? How could you possibly have ever imaginedpeting against Ms. Ritch? You are


    remarkably bold. ept the fact that you lost to her. All of this chatter is just a bitter loser whining,


    right?"


    This speech made Leah the one at fault.


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    Her eyes became icy in appearance. She pursed her lips and rebuked, "How could you verbally attack


    me when I''m just bringing up logical doubts? It doesn''t seem right, does it? Is this the true nature of the


    organizers of such internationally renowned events? People from the outside world would likely be very


    disappointed if they learned about this. Thispetition will lose its credibility!"


    Leah might not be upset if they had been more professional in pointing out her shorings in


    comparison to Fergie. They attacked her as soon as she opened her mouth, which really made her


    furious.


    The staff became upset after hearing Leah''s direct and firm reply.


    He berated her, "Do you consider me to be easily intimidated? Do you believe you can oppose us, the


    nners of an international event, given your status as someone who rose up the socialdder through


    a man? It was somehow ttering to award you the title of runner-up, how dare you covet Ms. Ritch''s


    title? You don''t know what’s good for you!"


    The organizers started to hurl abuse and insults at Leah.


    Leah was not angry. She simply pressed the recording button on her phone.


    Han just so happened to hear the insultsing from the phone because Leah had set it on the table


    when he walked into the room. His charming face abruptly turned gloomy. His body radiated an icy and


    murderous aura.


    Leah had stood up and taken his hand before he could do anything about it. She motioned for him not


    to speak.


    Leah held her tongue until she felt she had gathered sufficient proof a short whileter. She said, "No


    matter how thepetition turns out, you have insulted me today. I''ll see you in court."


    After she hung up the phone, Han''s deep and icy voice sounded immediately, "Did they cheat you out


    of your championship?"


    Han was shown the creations by Leah and Fergie. She exined, "It would appear so. Her work


    contains some details and lines that aren''t as well-managed as mine."


    Han pulled out his phone. He didn''t even bother to look at Fergie''s creations. His gloomy expression


    showed a sign of disdain, "What a bunch of fools!"


    …


    He could not bear the thought of Leah being wronged by anyone other than himself.


    Leah noticed Han’s meaningful gaze, and she asked in confusion, "Are you preparing to take action?


    Don''t worry, I''ll sue the organizers and take them to court."


    Han chuckled, "There''s no need for that. Apetition organizer that loses its fairness doesn''t need to


    exist."


    Outside the window, the chilly wind persisted.


    Leah''s heart warmed at this frank defense, but other people found this speech to be a little inhuman.


    "Then, I''ll leave it to you."


    Since Han was going to take action, Leah was happy to take it easy. She smiled gently and held his


    wrist. She said, "How are Serena and Ben doing?"


    The ice in Han''s eyes melted during this conversation, which was typical for a normal couple. Han


    grinned, allowing Leah to hold him morefortably by bringing his elbow closer to her side. He said,


    "Serena is now awake. After dinner, let''s go see her."


    …


    Ritch Manor, which was located abroad.


    An old man was seated in the grand hall. His physique remained tall and burly even though he had


    gray hair. He had a sharp and fierce gaze. He red at the subordinate that kneeled before him and


    asked, "What did you just say? This Sarah White belongs to Hendrik?"


    He only asked one question, but it contained aplete demonstration of his authority.


    That subordinate was powerless against the old man''smanding presence. His body was shaking


    uncontrobly, and he was covered in a cold sweat.


    Despite his body shaking throughout, he forced himself to respond, "Indeed, Mr. Ritch. All of the public


    opinions expressed online have been monitored and examined. Inte users are eager to watch the


    drama surrounding the Ritch family. They all imed that we had offended Mr. Hendrik."


    "Bang!"


    As soon as he finished speaking, a cup of piping hot tea smashed onto the floor, narrowly missing his


    face. The air was permeated with the aroma of premium ck tea.


    Mr. Ritch scoffed, "It seems like a lot has happened during my years of recuperation. Hendrik has only


    risen to prominence in thest two years, what does he have topare with my family? The Kendrick


    Group is merely a trivial force that I can eliminate with a wave of my hand."


    The Kendrick Group''s influence over the previous two years was well known to that subordinate.


    He could not help but remind his boss, "Mr. Ritch, his strength truly exceeds our imagination. The


    Kendrick Group has strong momentum. Our family may not be able to withstand their power."


    In a fit of rage, Mr. Ritch growled, "You thrash! Are you afraid of him? Are you looking down on me? Tell


    Owen to have Veyrispletely suppress and cklist the Kendrick Group!"