His Domineering Lover

Leona was stunned to freeze.

Her helplessness reminded Adrian of Kendal, who also appeared helpless and sad in each refusal Adrian threw at her.

Leona felt lost.

However, Aleigha didn't feel sympathy for the exaggerated face.

"Adrian, I just want to..."

"No! Get out of my sight."

Adrian was merciless to those he disliked.

Leona remained unmoved. The humiliation Adrian threw hurt Leona, and she hated her own degradation in front of Adrian.

However, her heart always beat faster because of Adrian.

She missed Adrian day and night, but he showed her cold shoulders without hesitation. The refusal from Adrian always saddened her.

"This is the VIP section. Miss, please wait over there."

At this moment, a waiter came up and helped Leona out.

Leona looked at Adrian with disappointment. Turning around to leave, she didn't forget to glance at Aleigha.

Peyton asked after Leona left, "Miss Gardner, is that Miss Woods you mentioned?"

Aleigha nodded, "Yes. I don't like foul tricks. I would like to make her accept her defeat."

"I believe in Mr. Xiao and won't doubt his judgment."

Friendship was nothing for the businessmen. Peyton helped Aleigha because of Adrian, who was supposed to be the perfect partner for Peyton. Suddenly, a man came over and whispered something to Peyton. Then, Peyton led Adrian to the VIP section and didn't ask Aleigha to leave.

The launch event started with music.

On the stage, Peyton made a speech, and his introduction about this program aroused enthusiasm in the crowd.

The next part was to introduce those companies participating in this bidding.

It was an excellent marketing chance for these companies, as there were dozens of media companies at this event.

Aleigha sent her assistant to be the representative of her company, while Leona chose to make a speech on her own.

As the procedure went, those speakers would present their designs after their speeches.

The program was related to high-tech products, and confidentiality was important in the program. Several small companies brought good designs though they knew that there was little chance for them. There were two companies left to exhibit their designs, and Peyton suggested letting them present at the same time.

Leona went up with the design confidently, while Aleigha's assistant seemed composed.

When those designs were exhibited, a burst of exclamation burst out from the audience.

With a triumphant smile, Aleigha looked at Leona on the stage.

"The same? It is impossible! We gave you the design one week ago."

"Wouldn't you check?"

Leona made the first strike and asked loudly.

With a smile, Peyton pointed at the works from Aleigha, "We checked and decided to exhibit them together after some deliberations." "Maybe you all see no difference in these two works, but the design is typical, unique, and of individuation."

"Miss, could you please tell me who is your designer?"

Leona was stunned, and her eyes wandered, as she had no idea about the designer.

"Nonsense! What's wrong with the designer?"

Leona blurted out.

"I would like to provide you some information. Nine years ago, there was a design competition held in Barcelona, and this design won the first prize."

"As for the designer, he is in our VIP section, Mr. Adrian Xiao."

Exclamations followed.

Leona was doubfounded.

"It is a private collection for Mr. Xiao until this bidding. He gave it to his beloved wife for this project."

"It is a memorial gift for his wife."

The fact that the design department chose Adrian's work took Aleigha by surprise.

"Miss, it is plagiarism. I think you had better fire your designer to avoid any further damage."

Leona blushed for the questioning gazes from the crowd. The story didn't develop as she planned, but why?

She looked at Aleigha, and the faint smile on Aleigha made Leona feel cold.

'It is Aleigha! She knew everything and set up this trap for me!'

"On behalf of my company, I announce that Melon Corp is our partner now and promise that it will be the only partner until the contract expiration.

Leona failed. The smile on Aleigha's face disappeared, and she turned to the woman in yellow at the door.

Samantha! She was here as expected.

Adrian noticed Aleigha's move and followed hers to see a back only.

"Who is it?"

"Samantha, she comes too."

"Trail her?"

"No. Mill will handle it."

Now, Peyton stepped down from the stage and shook hands with Aleigha and Adrian. Leona got no attention at all.

In fact, Peyton learned that Adrian was the designer only before he went onstage.

Now, he came to understand what Aleigha said about fair play, as there was no chance for Miss Woods to win in this game.

Leona was slighted by others, and her team members didn't dare to protest.

In a corner, they sat crestfallenly and lowered their heads, like outcasts.

Leona took a deep breath and walked over with her head held high.

"Congratulations, Aleigha."

Aleigha turned to look at her, and the smile on her lips disappeared in a flash, "Well, thanks to your great help."

"Wait and see. I will defeat you one day."

"I'll wait for its coming with patience."

"It is still too early to gloat now. It's not over yet."

Then, Leona stormed out of the room after warning Aleigha.

Outside the banquet hall, Leona slapped Samantha in the face.

"That is your so-called good idea? You put me in disgrace!"

Leona slapped so hard that Samantha could see stars. Two bloody scars were left on Samantha's face by Leona's sharp nails.

"I didn't know that the design was Adrian's work."

"You can't be more careful in the future. Be smart, and don't disgrace me again!"

"Sorry, Miss Woods."

"I will walk back by myself. Get lost from my sight."

Leona was so angry that she had to vent her anger on someone.

She left without sparing a glance at Samantha.

Samantha covered her face and stared blankly for a long time.

"You hurt yourself by your own doing. And this humiliation will come more and more in the future."

Aleigha and Adrian showed up in front of Samantha.