Chapter 139: Chapter 139

He owed them too much, and seeing them again after five years pained Landon Lawson more than anything else, making him endlessly blame himself.

Although he didn’t know what he had done back then to anger Sienna Quinn enough to leave, leaving behind a divorce agreement.

But just her, a frail woman, fighting alone in France with a child—that moment was when he realized he was wrong. Wrong in thinking he could find her but still refused to, just waiting for Sienna to come back to her senses and return.

In the face of love, the one who compromises first loses, but she was his woman; so what if he compromised a little?

Landon Lawson laughed at himself. What did he gain from this prideful stance over the past five years?

Nolan Shaw watched the self-mockery on the man’s lips and his pupils suddenly widened. Having followed Landon Lawson for so many years, always confident, never compromising even when facing the toughest situations, never had he seen such an expression.

"Okay, I’ll arrange it right away!"

Landon Lawson pulled himself back to the present, looking at the fingerprints on the table, his lips slowly curling up, "So what if I lose this round? In the end, you’re still mine, aren’t you?"

She is his wife; she shouldn’t even think of escaping for a lifetime.

Sienna Quinn sneezed hard, gently rubbing her little nose, muttering to herself, "Who’s talking about her behind her back?"

Axel Yates looked at Sienna sitting beside him, his eyes softened as he smiled and said, "Don’t catch a cold from working for me, or how would I pay you more? I’m a very poor boss, you know."

"Are you really pleading poverty to me? I’m a single mom, remember." Sienna retorted undaunted.

Axel Yates put on a miserable face, "At least you have a son; I’m the typical single loner."

Seeing Axel Yates looking all pitiful, Sienna just pursed her lips, "Who’s to blame for you being single all these years? Just the ones I’ve seen chasing you, there are countless, yet you haven’t picked any."

Axel Yates, a typically handsome and wealthy man, is courteous and gives a warm feeling like a spring breeze that makes everyone comfortable, with a love life so disciplined, it’s questioned by others.

Talking about his love life, Sienna suddenly leaned forward a bit, closing the distance between her and Axel Yates, with a face full of playful mischief. Original content can be found at NovєlFіre.net

"Do you know about the gossip outside about you?"

"Gossip about me? It’s the first time I’ve heard. Tell me, what are the rumors about me like?" Axel Yates chuckled softly, always disciplined, focused only on developing the company.

The Yates Group is the last memory left by his parents.

The woman’s bright eyes turned, mischievously looking at Axel Yates, "They say you’re gay outside."

"What did you say?" Axel Yates, always calm, suddenly yelled out loudly. How’s this rumor going around outside? They’re saying he’s gay?

It’s easy to spread rumors but tough to dispel them.

Sean Carter in the driver’s seat burst into laughter too.

Sienna turned her gaze towards Sean Carter, her laughter sending shivers down his spine, "Don’t look at me and laugh like that, it’s creepy." Sean Carter shivered; nothing good would come from being looked at by Sienna .

Sienna gently coughed, sighed, and shook her head helplessly, "The last time you wore a skirt, the photos already made their way to the France branch, and now Chiara and the others know all about it. They concluded you’ve always had a cross-dressing habit, so that’s why you’ve been single for so long. They suspect your girlfriend must be afraid you’d compete with her over dresses, that’s why you’re still single."

"They’re tal—" Sean Carter barely swallowed the last word, looking more aggrieved than ever, "Weren’t all those rumors spread because of you? Shouldn’t Chiara and they be clarifying a bit themselves?"

Sean Carter glared at Sienna through the rearview mirror, annoyed.

Sienna stuck out her little tongue, "Who knows? You did seem very happy that day dressed like that, what if you really have this preference?"

With Sienna’s shameless demeanor, Sean Carter gnashed his teeth.

Fine! He’d swallow his pride for now. After all, he was sent by Felix Orwell to support her. A little grievance now might result in more salary from Felix later.

The once heavy atmosphere lightened up with these few jokes, making everyone forget about their tension.

Sienna turned her gaze to the window, her lips slowly curling up, hoping today would bring a good result.

Axel Yates watched Sienna’s profile, a gentle smile blooming on the woman’s cheeks, the sunlight outside casting a golden glow on her skin.

Her already fair face appeared even more exquisite, with long eyelashes fluttering like little fans, making her bright eyes even more enchanting.

Sean Carter witnessed the scene clearly through the rearview mirror.

Especially noticing Axel Yates’ visibly struck gaze, his eyebrows knitted tightly. It was an expression he was very familiar with; the notorious playboy Felix Orwell always looked at Sienna in that way secretly.

Could it be that Axel Yates has feelings for Sienna...

Sean Carter shook his head vigorously. No way! Sienna had been working with Axel Yates for so many years; if Axel had untoward intentions, he would have acted by now. Why hadn’t he pursued her?

Moreover, he’d never noticed anything unusual about him before; he must be overthinking.

The group arrived at the appointed location at the agreed time, with Axel Yates and Sienna leading. The woman in a black form-fitting business suit accentuated her curves, her eight-centimeter heels making her toned calves look even more flawless.

Her upright chest and confident smile made Sienna exude determination.

Such a strong and confident aura made all eyes follow her, so dazzling that they couldn’t look away.

The group pushed open the door, and inside, Landon Lawson and Nolan Shaw were already seated.

As the door opened, their eyes met, both clad in black business suits, the cold aura strikingly similar; Nolan Shaw shrank back, wondering if these two had no contact for five years. He would almost think they had been living together, given their identical presence.

Sienna’s calm eyes lingered on Landon Lawson, the latter’s deep gaze unyielding, eyes locking and complementing each other bleakly.

Instantly, the air was filled with a sense of danger.

Axel Yates gently coughed, breaking the thick tension between the two, and proactively extended his hand to Landon Lawson: "President Lawson, you arrived quite early today."

"I didn’t expect to see President Yates here today. Seems like you’re determined to win today?"

Axel Yates laughed heartily, "President Lawson, you’re kidding. Everyone knows about the capabilities of the Lawson Group. Compared to Lawson Group, we’re the ones who should be worried!"

Even though Axel Yates said modest words, his raised eyebrows didn’t suggest any modesty.