Chapter 486


    Meanwhile, since Dous was hospitalized, Carly and Marilyn never returned to Bat Residence.


    Although Carly specially arranged for a servant to deliver meals to her, Georgina still kept her guard up


    all the same.


    Georgina had secretly inquired about Leanna’s situation before. Therefore, she learned from the


    information she acquired that Leanna didn’t get into a car ident. This could only mean one thing—


    her n failed.


    Even so, Aidan’s men were still looking for her. So, Georgina held the jewelry she took from Violet and


    wandered around several ces. Eventually, she seeded in sneaking into Bat Residence


    without anyone the wiser.


    Fortunately, she hadn’t been in touch with Carly for a long time. In addition, the Bats could hardly


    fend for themselves now. Thus, Aidan would never suspect Georgina to hide in Bat Residence.


    Then again, staying here is not a long-term solution either. I have to find a way to get the Bats to


    send me abroad. Now that Zayn is in Swiysal, the Bats should have a way to get me out of the


    country without being discovered by Aidan!


    When she thought of the usibilities, she immediately gave Carly a call. Yet, Carly never once picked


    up her phone.


    Georgina furrowed her brows slightly as a wave of annoyance rose within her. She also couldn’t help


    but feel snubbed while she thought, I can’t go out now, and I don’t know Mr. Bat’s current condition.


    If Carly intends to avoid me, there’s a high chance she would drag her feet when meeting me.


    Soon, she heard the sound of footsteps from outside the door just as the sky turned dark.


    However, unlike the set of footsteps from before, these sounded firm and purposeful. So, when she


    considered these factors, she quickly concluded that an unknown man was sauntering down the


    corridor.


    Georgina instantly made a mad grab for the fruit knife on the coffee table. She curled her fingers


    around her choice of weapon tightly as she gave the door a sharp re.


    Shortly after, the door opened, and in came a man with a slender and tall figure.


    Nevertheless, her frown only deepened at the sight as she gasped in disbelief, “Oh, it’s you.” Then,


    after a beat, she added, “Why are you here? Wait. No. When did you return?”


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    Zayn stood by the door and merely stared at her quietly. His gaze gradually traveled downward and


    landed on the fruit knife in her hand. Finally, he parted his lips and drawled, “Miss Crossley, you are a


    guest of the Bats, so of course, I have to greet you in person.”


    Even after hearing Zayn’s words, Georgina still didn’t let her guard down. She just regarded him coldly,


    “Since Carly told you about me living here, you should know why. It would affect the Bats greatly if


    words about the things she did were to get out. Aidan will never let her off the hook.”


    s, he only gave her a slow smirk and said, “Miss Crossley, since you have so graciously need of an


    answer. Carly and Leanna have never interacted, so how did she know that Leanna is pregnant?”


    “Anna told her.”


    “Is that so?” Zayn pursed his lips doubtfully before he continued, “Then, how did Anna learn about


    this?”


    Georgina remained silent in the face of his interrogation. However, her facial expression turned colder.


    “I think you and I both know who the true mastermind behind this incident was. But, Miss Crossley, did


    it never cross your mind that the situation would turn out this way before you did all these things?”


    She sneered scornfully, “It was all thanks to Leanna that I ended up like this! But that wasn’t enough for


    her. She even harmed the Crossleys! Can’t you see?! That woman manipted Aidan into marrying


    her a few years ago. Plus, she even uses tricks to nder my dad and me today! You guys are the


    ones who are utterly fooled by her maniptive nature! Mark my words: the truth will be revealed


    sooner orter!”


    Zayn demanded coldly, “Miss Crossley, considering you are adamant that you were gunpoint to force


    you to scheme against her?”


    “I—” Georgina was momentarily at a loss for words. Nheless, she quickly tried to defend herself,


    refuting coldly, “I just want to reveal her true colors, that’s all.”


    “If so, why did you have someone tamper with her car, hoping that Leanna would die in the car crash?


    Is that also a part of your n to reveal her true colors?”


    “She deserved that! She robbed me of everything! She even caused the Crossley Group to end in such


    a tragedy! However, I never expected that she would change her ns at thest minute!”


    Zayn simply stared her down as he said dispassionately, “Miss Crossley, you should know very well


    that you have to pay for what you did. It was only a matter of when.”


    Georginaughed in amusement and jeered, “Sure. I will pay for what I did! But what about Carly?


    Shouldn’t she pay for what she did too?”


    “Of course,” he replied promptly.


    The instant she heard his reply, the confident smile painted across her lips faded once the implication


    behind his words set in.


    Then, Zayn took a few steps away and freed up the room’s entrance while keeping a sharp eye on her.


    The corridor lights also turned on the moment he was a safe distance away from the door.


    Only then did Georgina realize that several people other than Zayn had arrived at the garden at some


    point. Her eyes widened in shock as she saw that Aidan was also among them.


    As Aidan stood under the night sky, his voice sounded chilly and biting as he questioned, “Why don’t


    you tell me what Leanna stole from you? Me?”


    Georgina’s face instantly twisted in resentment at his remarks.


    Then, he continued, “As long as you possess a modicum of self-awareness, you should be well aware


    that even if Leanna didn’t show up in my life, I still wouldn’t fancy you.” After that, he mused as though


    he was genuinely confused. “So, I’m quite curious. What exactly were you thinking when you said


    these words?”


    It seemed that his words had thoroughly incited Georgina’s anger as she roared, “You are just an


    illegitimate child! How could you not fancy me?! You should be grateful that I even gave you even a


    sliver of attention!”


    Aidan wasn’t the slightest bit angered as he chuckled, “Miss Crossley, I have you to remind you of one


    thing. Your dad, Leroy Crossley, was never married and had no legal children. Therefore, you are, at


    best, the illegitimate daughter he brought home to deceive others when he had no other choice.


    Speaking of which, you were the one who stole what belonged to Leanna and lived as her for twenty


    years.”


    “Bullsh*t!!”


    Still, he didn’t intend to continue discussing this issue with her any longer. Instead, he tilted chief who


    followed him here, “Chief Higgins, you should have heard the crime she confessed to just now.”


    As soon as those words escaped his lips, he turned and left without further ado.


    Before Georgina could react, she saw a few personnel in police uniforms crowding around her.


    Blood drained from her face, and she turned ghastly pale. Then, amid her struggle to break free, she


    identally cut her face with the fruit knife she held in her grasp. When she felt warm blood welling up


    from the cut, she touched her cheek with trembling hands. When she tried to wipe the blood away, she


    only managed to smear half her face in blood once she realized what had happened.


    At that moment, everyone could hear only Georgina’s uncontroble screams across the backyard.


    After Aidan stepped outside the Bat Residence, he turned his head to gaze at the man behind him.


    Then, he questioned tly, “Why are you following me? Don’t tell me that you think that I should be


    thanking you.”


    He didn’t bother waiting for Zayn’s answer as he continued, “You guys have hidden Georgina for so


    long. So, I’m being rather magnanimous by not pursuing this matter.”


    “I want to apologize to Leanna on behalf of Carly,” Zayn replied.


    Aidan immediately answered, “I will convey your apologies to her, so there’s no need for you to meet


    her.”


    After a few seconds, Zayn suddenly chuckled in amusement.


    “What are youughing at?” Aidan demanded as he frowned in displeasure.


    “President Pearson, I just didn’t expect you to be so afraid of me meeting Leanna. This only shows that


    you aren’t confident in your rtionship.”


    Aidan merely graced the man he regarded as a pest with a huff of disdain.


    Shortly after, Zayn spoke again, “I still have to deal with several matters upon my return, so I probably


    won’t have time to find Leanna. Regardless, I heard that many things have happened to Leanna


    recently. President Pearson, I hope you can take good care of her.”


    “You don’t have to remind me of that.”


    Finally, Zayn advised, “President Pearson, since you im to love Leanna, you should know her true


    personality. She will only give you one chance at most for some things, so I hope you will cherish it


    well.”


    Aidan narrowed his eyes at the other man and remained silent.


    “I still have to go to the hospital. Take care, President Pearson.”