Second Lead Syndrome: A Second Chance - Chapter 316

By the time they cleaned his office and got dressed, it was way past dinner. Everyone in the office was already gone.

Lena was too tired for dinner and she slept in the car while Kris drove them back to his penthouse. He carried her up but she woke up a few minutes later.

They took a shower together and then hopped to the bed.

“When is your flight?” Lena asked.

“8 a.m. I am leaving with Lay and Tye.” Kris hugged Lena. “I’ll pick my suit and have someone send your dress to you so you can have it by the time you fly out too.”

Kris’s gang were flying out to City H one night early so they can all have the bachelor’s party. Lena will be flying out the next day with Gary and James, finally using the private jet that Madam Li had gifted her.

“KRis..?” Lena called his name.

“Hmm?”

“Never mind. I will tell it to you another time.” Lena replied.

“You sure? I am not sleepy yet.”

“Yeah. Another time.” Lena closed her eyes as she snuggled warmly next to Kris. “I love you.” She softly spoke.

“I love you more.” Kris kissed the top of her head and closed his eyes too.

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The next morning, Lena woke up early to help make sure Kris got everything. And even if he missed something, she can bring it for him when she comes.

They had breakfast together and then Kris left.

Lena was already wide awake, so she back down to her apartment and started working on some sketches. Later that day, she called the real estate lady and rescheduled the showing for a different date.

Madam Li also called Lena to informed her that she was not flying out. She wanted to drive there instead and enjoy some scenery.

“Are you sure, I can join you on your road trip too if you want.” Lena asked.

“It’s alright sweetie. It will be a good time for me to have some time to myself.” Madam Li replied.

Lena paused and wondered. ‘Doesn’t she always have a lot of time to herself now that I have taken most of Kris’ time?’

“Alright then. Just call me or Kris when you arrived. We can go to the wedding together.”

“Yes. Have a safe flight.” Madam Li spoke.

After the call ended, Lena texted Kris so he was informed about his mother’s decision too. Kris said that the bachelor’s party was at 8 p.m. He sent Lena a nice photo of everyone but he cropped out Hugh.

It was the first time Lena had seen anything physical thing about Hugh. She still does not know why Kris does not let her see Hugh.

As Lena was preparing to spend the rest of her day at her parents, she received a text from an unknown person.

Unknown: I want to meet with you.

Lena ignored the text and grabbed her bags to head out. However, when she got into the elevator, she received another text.

Unknown: It’s regarding a life and death situation with Kris.

Lena: Who are you?

Unknown: Neither friend nor foe.

“…” Lena did not like that answer. She tried to call Gary but she noticed her phone was not going through. She tried calling Kris and several other people, even the emergency number, but nothing was going through.

Unknown: I jammed you’re signal.

Lena: You’re looking more of a foe than a friend.

Unknown: If I want you dead, you would already be dead.

Unknown: Cafe, across the street. You can bring James along.

Lena got down to the ground floor and spotted James already out front waiting for her. Lena continued walking to the car. She stopped and looked at the cafe across the street.

A part of her was telling her something was off… but another part of her was saying she needed to meet this… person.

Lena opened the passenger door and lowered her head.

“I need to go meet someone before we go.” Lena told James. “And bring your gun.”

James nodded. As Lena closed the door, he drove the car to a parking spot and parked there. He stepped out of the car and followed Lena as she heads toward the crosswalk.

“Who are you meeting with?” James asked.

“Unknown.” Lena replied.

Lena crossed the street and walked inside the cafe. As she entered the store, she looked to see if there was someone weird. But instead, one of the workers walked up to Lena.

“Miss. Shen?” She spoke.

“Yes, that is me.”

“Right this way, to our private meeting rooms.” The worker led Lena to a different side of the cafe. James followed closely. “Your meeting partner ordered you a cappuccino and some croissants, is there anything else you would like to order?”

“No, I am good.” Lena replied.

The worker nodded and then left.

Lena looked at the door and then James before opening it. James was on high alert, but when the door opened, he…. was confused.

RIght when Lena opened the door, there was a young man who was casually drinking his ice coffee. On the other hand, there was an older man acting like a kid and poking the other man.

“Uh… I am in the correct room right?” Lena asked.

The older man stopped joking around and instantly sat up on his seat. He nudged the younger man who ignored Lena as he was looking at a text from his phone. Without looking up, the young man replied, “Yes. Take a seat, Lena.”

Lena did one of her “okay then” smile and sat across from them. James also took a seat next to Lena.

The young man did not say another word as his eyes were stuck on his phone. Somehow, this unemotional reaction from this man kind of reminded of her…. Kris, the very first encounters they have.

“I don’t have all day….” Lena commented.

“Oh right.” The man finally looked up and get a good look at Lena. “You’re much more pretty up close.” He smiled.

Lena was caught off guard… not because the smile was genuine but she didn’t think such personality was very familiar.

“Have we met before?” Lena asked.

“I don’t believe so.” The man put down his ice coffee.

“Well then, Lena Shen, as you probably already know.” Lena stuck her hand out for a shake.

The young man looked at Lena’s hand and then just look back at Lena, without taking it. Seeing that Lena was left hanging, the older man grabbed Lena’s hand and shook it.

“Hello! I am Dr. Aid–Who, I mean. Dr. Who.” The older man replied.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door and the waiter brought in Lena’s drink and some baked goods.

After she left, Lena grabbed a muffin and passed it to James. She grabbed a croissant for herself but did not eat it immediately.

“It’s not poison. As I mentioned before, if I wanted to kill you, you would already be dead.” The young man spoke and then grabbed a croissant for himself and took a bite of it.