Chapter 553: 553

“Miss Yan — ah?” Upon seeing Lexi, Aubrey Ning, greeted and stopped midway upon seeing the dashing figure behind Lexi .

Aubrey Ning in her bright pink tee, white short skirt revealing her long juicy legs, matched with a white sneakers and a black and white open top head hat, paused in her tracks as she altered her gaze from Lexi to Ethan Lu in interest .

“Mr . Lu! What a good day to bump into you!” After a beat, Aubrey Ning welcomed in glee as she resumed on her tracks .

“Miss Ning,” Bearing his business mild tone, Ethan Lu stretched his lips from side to side yet the smile didn’t reach his ear . Lexi and Ethan Lu agreed that he’s only accompany her to the lobby and Lexi would head in her way .

Who would have thought that Aubrey Ning was in the lobby showcasing her flawless legs — kidding . She seemed she went out from an important call as she was talking to someone earlier with caution .

“I see, so the rumors are not true?” Crossing her arms under her chest, Aubrey Ning’s eyes glinted in interest as she peered at the two clueless lovers . “I didn’t mention it to Miss Yang because she won’t let me ask personal matters . ” Aubrey Ning shrugged as if Lexi wasn’t hearing her .

“What is it?” Arching his brows, Ethan Lu was quite curious about what she was talking about . Although rumors about his relationship with Lexi had never truly died down as they would pop every once in a while, it intrigued Ethan Lu about this particular rumor Aubrey Ning was talking about .

After all, Aubrey Ning rarely questioned the legitimacy of a rumor . Hence, to make her have uncertainties, it should be interesting .

“Haha,” teasing him for a while, Aubrey Ning chuckled as she covered her lips by the back of her hand . “That you’re cheating . ” She humored, which made Ethan Lu’s interest diminish in an instant .

“Well, rumors like that are always available — what’s new?” 

“New? The person you’re ‘cheating’ with — Laurel Wang . ” Aubrey Ning dawdled over Laurel Wang’s name, emphasizing to the two why it was interesting .

She couldn’t be blamed though . After all, although Lexi’s way of expressing her love and showing to the world that she has a healthy and peaceful relationship with Ethan Lu was sweet, that method was perceived otherwise to businessmen like them .

The time Lexi publicly showed off Ethan Lu was hours after rumors about Ethan Lu and Laurel Wang’s suspicious relationship floated . Well, the corporate world somehow was interested in this gossip as it involved parties were important figures .

“Miss Ning, why don’t we go over there and get down to business?” Forcing herself not to lose her cool, Lexi stretched her lips up that didn’t reach her ears .

“Don’t worry, dear . I’m always on your side and besides, I never liked that woman . ” Sensing Lexi’s displeasure, Aubrey Ning winked as she shrugged her shoulders .

Aubrey Ning then glanced up at Ethan Lu who had an ugly frown on his lips . “I’ll be borrowing Lexi for a while . It’s nice meeting you, Mr . Lu . ” She slightly bowed her head, showing politeness to someone that held greater power and influence than her .

With that said note, Ethan Lu watched his wife being ‘dragged’ by the cunning fox Aubrey Ning . “Why do I feel so unsettled knowing she’s my wife’s business partner?” He murmured .

Just then, he caught a figure from the corner of his eyes which made him turn to the direction . “Lou?” He whispered as Ethan Lu knitted his brows .

“What is he doing here?”

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Meanwhile . . .

“Aubrey, you don’t have to mention that to him . ” As soon as Lexi and Aubrey Ning entered a private dining room, Lexi rolled her eyes as she perched at the available seat .

“What did I say?” Feigning innocence, Aubrey Ning raised her brows as she sat on the chair opposite Lexi’s .

“The person you’re cheating with?” Lexi repeated the exact same words that came out from Aubrey Ning’s lips . “Seriously? You make it sound that he’s really cheating . ” Lexi added as she shook her head sideways .

She had been partners with Aubrey Ning for quite some time thus, Lexi was used at Aubrey Ning’s antics . Also, with the span of their formal relationship, the two women had also grown as friends — though there was still a line in between .

“Well, I just want to make sure that it wasn’t true — sorry, dear . ” Shrugging her shoulders, Aubrey Ning chuckled which made Lexi sigh once again .

Aubrey Ning was always careful with her words . She wouldn’t deliberately say careless remarks if there wasn’t a reason . No matter if it was about her own interest or other reason .

“Also, the coincidence of the rumor and your sudden sugar rush is interesting . You don’t tell this busybody more about your personal life so . . . ” In a matter-of-fact tone, Aubrey Ning justified because even if she’s friends with Lexi, she only knew one thing or two about her . Hence, what could she do to satiate her inner busybody?

“Well, because it’s the day Laurel Wang admitted that she’s my husband’s mistress . ” Lexi helplessly sighed as she somehow guessed the reason of the gossip .

“What?!” Shocked at the news, Aubrey Ning widened her eyes and her brows creased, loosing her poise for a second .

“Mhmm . . . it’s funny watching her lie . ” Lexi rested her jaw by the back of her hand as she recalled Laurel Wang’s lying face . Still, although her remarks was nonchalant, she felt otherwise .

“Uh oh,” When Aubrey Ning recovered from the news, she mildly cleared her throat as she stood from her seat . Lexi raised her gaze as it landed on the cunning smirk on the woman’s lips . “That’s very interesting, my dear Lexi . “

“So?” Arching her brows, Lexi somehow had a gut feeling upon seeing the glint in the woman’s eyes .

“Like I said, I’m always on your side and I don’t like that woman so, let’s scrub salt on her delusional heart . ” Aubrey Ning winked as she raised her brows in an up and down motion, suggestively .

Seeing that Lexi was at a lost, Aubrey Ning chuckled . “It’s a good day, my dear Lexi . Do you know who I saw earlier today?” 

Lexi stared at the energetic Aubrey Ning and watched her mouth moved as it stated, “Laurel Wang . “