Love Contract novel Chapter 249

Too surprised to say anything at first, Aisha let herself be escorted to the table. 'Wow, this handsome guy is certainly straightforward!' She felt her face heat up.

"W-wait a minute!" Aisha stepped away from him. "If you're going to grab my hand, at least tell me your name first!"

"What?" William's smile dropped for a split second, only to spring back up. "Okay, silly girl! My name is William Lan. How's that?"

"All right!" Aisha nodded gingerly. William Lan... William Lan...

"Would you like a cup of coffee first?" asked William.

"Yes, sure."

"Got it. Wait a moment." He pulled a chair out for her before making his way back to the counter.

Ring...Ring...Ring...

Aisha's phone rang suddenly. "Hello?"

"Boss, something's wrong. Come back out!" "I'll be right there!" Aisha jumped from her seat and rushed out of the cafe.

William was confused when he walked back to the empty table. He looked around the cafe, but Mary was nowhere to be found.

Did she go to the bathroom?

William was standing by the table when his phone started to ring, interrupting his thoughts.

He picked it up immediately upon seeing the caller ID. "Hello? Where did you go?"

"I'm really sorry." Mary's voice crackled through the phone. "I still have a lot of work left. I won't be able to have lunch with you. Will you be okay by yourself?"

"What do you mean?" William furrowed his brows. "Didn't you come down just now? Did you go back to the office?" he asked.

"What are you talking about? Where did I go?" Mary laughed. "I've been in the office this whole time!"

Crack!

William could almost hear his heart breaking in half. His hairs stood on end.

"But didn't you come to the cafe a moment ago?"

"No, I didn't... I have to go now. I'm swamped. Talk to you soon!"

Beep...Beep...

William tried to process the information as the phone sounded in his ear. Grabbing his things, he darted out the shop.

'The hospital! Where is the hospital? I need to go now!'

"Lucas!"

William yelled, swinging the doctor's office door open.

"What's wrong with you?" Lucas was startled. "Are you okay? Calm down, William! You look all shaken up. Did something happen?"

"Yes, something really odd happened!" William panted, gripping the front of the table for support.

"Well, what was it?" Lucas urged.

"I think I saw an illusion... No!" William shook his head. "It wasn't an illusion. It was real! I saw Mary!"

"William... Are you joking right now?" Lucas clapped him on the back, not knowing how to respond.

"No! You don't get it!" William stood up straight. He steadied his gaze at Lucas. "What happened was..." William recounted his unnerving experience at the cafe, with Lucas nodding diligently along.

"Isn't it creepy?" William asked. "Did I really mistake someone for Mary? I even held her hand. It just seems so impossible..."

"That's how it sounds," Lucas said seriously. He shot the other man an incredulous look. "Oh, it was just your imagination! It was just in your head! Made up! Do you understand? Not real!"

"You..." William's stomach clenched at his friend's skepticism. "Do you really think I'd be that bored? Why would I have to imagine Mary when I could go see her any day? I saw someone, but it wasn't her!"

"Then, I suppose she isn't bored enough to play with you? Trust me, you're going crazy."

William gawked at him. How could Lucas not believe him?

"By the way," Lucas began, "I asked you to get information about Jazlyn Xu. How is it going?"

"You weren't even listening to me!" William exclaimed. He glared at the other man. "I found out about something."

"What? Tell me!" Lucas asked anxiously. "What does she do?"

"I hear she's a reporter."

"A reporter? Unbelievable! Are reporters that good at fighting?"

"Compared to you, anyone could be called good at fighting," William snorted.

"Hey, hey, hey!" Lucas yelled. "I can fight! I'm not a loser! Besides, it's not like reporters can bring weapons around."

"I never said you were a loser!" William jeered. "I don't believe she's a reporter either, but I couldn't dig up anything else on her."

"Really? Maybe she's a gangster!"

"I'm not sure about that, too," said William. He stood up and straightened his clothes. "All I know is she's attending the celebration party of Mary's movie."

"Who? Jazlyn Xu? She's going? I'll go too, then!" Lucas jumped up. "William, can I borrow some of your men to catch her?"

"She's only there for an interview. You want me to arrest her? You're the crazy one!" With a shake of his head, William headed towards the exit. "Bye!"

"You're leaving already?" Lucas massaged the bridge of his nose. "Just keep in mind what I told you. Go home and get some sleep. Don't imagine too much! Or I'll tell Mary!"