Chapter 713


    Chapter 713 That’s Not How You Kissed Me This Morning


    With her coat on, Leanna bumped into Zoe, who was yawning and waiting for the elevator, just as she


    walked out. Seeing her, Zoe said, “Nana? I didn’t expect to see you up this early.”


    “I’m heading downstairs to get breakfast. Where are you going so early?”


    “I lost my phonest night, remember? I’ll buy a new one and get a recement SIM card while at it.”


    Leanna said, “Then, I’lle with you.”


    “Don’t worry. You’re still recovering from your cold. I can go by myself. Plus, it’s a good chance for me


    to stroll around.”


    Leanna nodded. “You might as well eat before you leave. I’ve already made soup.”


    Zoe yawned once more. “I’ll just grab something on the way. Don’t worry about me. You should rest at


    home today.”


    As they were talking, the elevator arrived on the first floor and Zoe pushed Leanna forward. “Go get


    your breakfast. Don’t forget to take your cold medicine. I’ll be going now.”


    Leanna stood outside and waved at her. “It’s raining today, so drive safe.”


    Zoe replied, “Okay, got it.”


    The elevator doors closed, and it soon descended to the basement floor. Leanna shifted her gaze and


    walked outside. The rain seemed gentle, yet the raindrops drumming on the umbre produced


    sporadic, muted sounds.


    While buying breakfast, she overheard the conversations of passersby in the breakfast shop discussing


    Leroy’s fatal fall from a building and the significant decline in Crossley Group’s stock price.


    Everyone could not help but sigh, as no one could have anticipated that Crossley Group, which once


    stood alongside Pearson Group, would find itself in such a predicament.


    Contrary to the slight fluctuation in Pearson Group’s stock price after Aidan’s departure, Justin’s


    efficient management resulted in an upward trend in the stock price instead of a decline.


    In light of the significant drop in Crossley Group’s stock price, many investors chose to sell its stocks


    and shift their investments to Pearson Group’s stocks instead.


    Holding her umbre, Leanna listened to their discussions with an expressionless face. When the


    breakfast shop owner handed her the bag with her takeaway meal, she thanked him and departed. As


    she arrived back, she found Aidan examining the stock prices of Crossley Group. She put down her


    things and uttered, “Let’s eat first.” The soup in the pot was perfectly cooked in the meantime. As


    Leanna uncovered the lid, the delightful aroma of vegetables filled the air and awakened a slight


    hunger within her. After finishing the meal, she felt a noticeable improvement in her dizziness and stuffy


    nose and no longer desired to take more medicine. Pouring her a ss of water, Aidan gently caressed


    her rosy cheek. “If you’re staying in today, it’s fine not to take the medicine. We’ll see how things go for


    tonight.” After some thought, she ultimately decided to take the medicine. She gazed at the steaming


    hot water in front of her and turned to him, asking, “Aren’t you nning to go out today?” “I’m going to


    visit Crossley Group.” “Do I need to go as well?” “If you want to.” She paused for a moment. “Never


    mind. Even if I go, I’m not sure what I can do. Zoe must be struggling with Daniel’s situation, even if


    she doesn’t express it openly. I should be there for her.” Aidan pursed his lips slightly but remained


    silent. She asked, “What’s wrong?” “It’s nothing. It’s still uncertain for now. I’ll tell youter tonight.”


    Leanna responded, “If you need me, just call me.” Aidan nodded. “Take your medicine. I’ll drive you to


    your studioter.”


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    “Okay.” She touched her ss and found the water temperature to be just right. After she finished


    taking her medicine, he emerged from the bedroom with his clothes changed.


    On their way to the studio, the rain intensified, indicating that it was unlikely to stop anytime soon.


    When they arrived at the studio entrance, Leanna unbuckled her seatbelt and said, “I should get going.


    Take care on the road. Goodbye.”


    Her wrist was held as she reached for the handle and fell back into the seat. Puzzled, she nced at


    the man beside her. With one hand on the steering wheel, the serious-looking Aidan tilted his head


    slightly toward her.


    She failed toprehend his gesture.


    Twitching his lips, he slowly said, “Repeat what you did this morning when you went out to get


    breakfast.”


    Baffled at first, she swiftly grasped the situation and burst intoughter. What a childish man. She


    leaned in closer and ced a gentle kiss on his cheek. Just as she was about to alight from the car, his


    grip on her hand remained firm.


    Leanna was confused. “What now?”


    Aidanined, “That’s not how you kissed me this morning.”


    Speechless, she asked patiently, “How did I do it, then?”


    He looked at her and exined, word by word, “You wrapped both hands around my neck and threw


    yourself into my arms. And when you kissed me passionately, you even emitted a sound.”


    Leanna was left speechless by his shameless audacity in uttering those words.


    Without giving her time to reminisce, Aidan urged, “Hurry up.”


    To get things over quickly, she quickly scanned her surroundings before leaning forward and embracing


    his neck to kiss his cheek.


    Little did she know that the man suddenly turned his head, and her lipsnded precisely on his thin lips.


    A faint smile appeared in his dark eyes. In that moment of realization, Leanna was about to pull back


    when he took advantage of the moment and gently nibbled her lip. His tongue teasingly slipped into her


    mouth.


    Fortunately, the kiss did notst long because the man did not initiate it. She seized the opportunity and


    swiftly pulled back, her cheeks slightly flushed as she murmured, “Disgusting.”


    He was clearly in a good mood. “How am I the disgusting one when you were the one who threw


    yourself at me for a kiss?”


    She settled back in her seat and smoothed out her hair before letting out a soft snort. “Never mind. I’m


    leaving.”


    As he watched her departing figure, a broader smile yed on his dark eyes. After a moment, he


    withdrew his gaze and drove away.


    Zoe was still absent in the studio, but the other girls had already begun their work, so Leanna told


    them, “I’ll head to my office first. Inform me if Zoe returns.”


    “Okay, Leanna.”


    Seated in her office, she retrieved her sketchbook and began flipping through the pages of her


    drawings. Despite the approaching deadline for the uing fashion week and her limited progress,


    she remained calm.


    After a while, there was a sudden knock on the office door. She thought it was Zoe returning and


    looked up, only to see Charlotte entering and inquiring softly, “Leanna, may Ie in?”


    “Sure.”


    Charlotte closed the door behind her and sat on the couch. She appeared hesitant, gripping her skirt


    tightly.


    Sensing her hesitation, Leanna asked, “What’s wrong?”


    Charlotte looked at her. “L told me that you were almost kidnapped by some dangerous menst


    night.”


    Leanna smiled. “Don’t worry, I’m fine now.”


    Charlotte’s voice grew softer as she lowered her gaze. “But he said that Uncle Joseph was behind


    this.”