Trial Of Love Chapter 282 - Past Lover

Despite Jayden Stanford unexpected appearance, Elizabeth continues to focus on her work and ignored the man's presence. She dare not even glance at him at all worried that she might get distracted and lose her focus.

'Elizabeth, control yourself... Remember who you are?'

"Li Zi..."

Elizabeth and the photographer were perplexed when the producer called out her name. 

The producer suddenly approached them as they all stop what they were doing. Curious as to what the man has to say. 

"Yes, Producer Cane." 

"Well, me and the other producer thought of a great idea while you were shooting and we were wondering if you're up to it."

Elizabeth was curious as to what they wish for her to do now. A part of her doubt it's something good and she fears she won't be able to do it well. "Sure, what is it?" 

"Since you're dressed like a bride now why not take a couple pictures? Every bride needs a groom... Why not do a wedding picture?" 

Elizabeth's mind went blank from what she was hearing. She forced a smile on her face after hearing the producer's ridiculous suggestion as she tries to grasp everything, "With whom?"

"With President Stanford, I haven't asked him yet, but wait here..."

The producer walked away before Elizabeth could even speak her mind. She clenched her fist as she realized how horrible things are about to end. A part of her felt like the man planned everything himself. Since he was the only one who knew that she always dreamt of a beach wedding. 

'F***!!! So this is your plan all along.'

It didn't take long for the producer to come walking back with the man by his side. He beamed his satisfaction that the man agreed and explained to the girl.

"Li Zi, President Stanford agreed to do it." 

Elizabeth wishes to punch the producer as she thought; 'Did you even ask my opinion you b*stard? Of course, he'll f***ing agree to it, you idiot!'

She bitterly smiled, knowing her opinion in the end does not matter. She took a deep breath and sigh as she kept the same fake smile. "Well then, let's work hard together President Stanford." 

Both of them awkwardly stood next to each other. They dare not look at each other, nor touch each other as well. Even though Jayden Stanford wishes to hold the girl, he dares not cause more pain for her and decided to wait patiently. 

"President Stanford, would it be alright if you hold Li Zi's hand? I'm sure your girlfriend wouldn't mind holding hands at least." The photographer requested sarcastically seeing both of them seem detached and looked like a corpse couple dying and unromantic. 

"Don't worry, no one will get angry." Jayden Stanford answered, as he turned and face the girl. "May I?" 

Elizabeth was startled and was a little agitated when the man suddenly grabbed hold of her hands. She dares not looked at him and averted her gaze. Since she needs to be professional, she continued to keep her mouth lock. 

"If you put it that way, why don't you put your hands around her then."

Elizabeth was surprised by the photographer's obscure suggestion again. Her mind was going crazy as she wishes to kick and punch the man and beat him to his senses. 

'B*stard!!! What else do you want?'

President Stanford held the girl's hand as he slowly looked at her with such warmth. However, the girl continues to show no feelings towards him at all. How her heartfelt for him was written all over the girl's face. 

Bitter, cold, and frozen...

"Li Zi, is something wrong?" 

Elizabeth was taken aback for a moment as she shook her head. She didn't realize the man's presence suddenly overwhelmed her. 

The photographer laughed and said; "Are you that starstruck being with President Stanford?" 

"I-"

Elizabeth's mouth became tongue-tied as she could not respond to the man's sarcasm. She looked at the man and was surprised to see the gentleness in his eyes. The same eyes that used to look at her back then. Those beautiful chestnut brown eyes, as if they can see through your soul. 

"When was the last time you looked at me that way?" Jayden Stanford soft, gentle voice echoed into the girl's frozen heart as her eyes soon gazed directly into the man's eyes. 

Elizabeth did not realize what was happening as her eyes softened as she continued to gaze into the man's eyes. As her heart started beating, her cheeks soon started to blush as her mind went blank because of the moment. Soon the memories of the past were taking over her and all the bitterness she felt faded away like the tide of the sea.

Seeing the girl was totally in a daze of the moment, the man took the opportunity as he wraps his hand around her waist and slowly pulling her closer to him. The girl did not react at all, nor did she push him away. It was her long dream to be this close to the man and be held in his hand. To think her dream wedding by the beach was because of the man as well. 

And here they are now...

Here dream wedding was happening right in front of her that her emotions were taking control of her. 

The current situation soon confused everyone watching. The fact the way they looked at each other was simply didn't look like newly acquainted people. The more they looked at them the more they realized they looked like lovers. 

"Manager w.a.n.g, is something wrong with Sis Li Zi?" Liying worriedly asked, seeing a strange side of the girl which she's never seen before even towards the men she've worked with.

"I don't know..." w.a.n.g Ji answered, confused as well, why the girl was showing such a soft gaze and at the same time affection towards the man. He feared the man must be someone of the Young Princess past lovers.

No one dares to stop what the two were doing. The photographer only did his job and took the pictures from a different angle. He too was confused with the two's expression and wished to ask questions but he feared it might ruin the moment. 

Jayden Stanford slowly closes his face towards the girl as if he was about to kiss her on the cheeks. But instead, he went closer to the girl's ears and whispered, "I'm sorry."

With those two words snap Elizabeth back to her sense but surprisingly tears started rolling down her face. She pushed herself away from the man and continued to look at him with such confusion on her face. Her heart was aching so badly as if it was about to explode out of her chest, she didn't hesitate and took her leave without saying a word to everyone. 

It surprised everyone to see the girl suddenly running away. They wonder what just happened. 

"Wait, Li Zi..." 

"Is she done for the day?" Jayden Stanford asked the photographer with such a stern expression on his face. 

"Well..."

"Everyone pack up." He orders as he went and chased after the girl leaving everyone speculating of the two relationships. 

"What just happened?"

"Did President Stanford just chase after Li Zi?"

"Do they know each other?"

w.a.n.g Ji was not pleased with hearing what the staff were speculating. He worried about the girl, but the fact he knew who she is, he did not doubt that the girl has such a relation with the man. He nows understand why President Stanford came to visit them during their visit to France. He was surprised back then why such an elite person in the West got to do with someone like her. 

'Li Zi, I hope you're okay?'

Liying notices w.a.n.g Ji's expression. Seeing he was not saying anything she did not bother. But she to have already figured out who the girl is and kept to herself. 'Could President Stanford be an ex-lover of the Young Princess?'

Meanwhile, Jayden Stanford continued to run around the beach. He did not expect the girl would go that far. "Darn it, Liz, where are you?"

He unb.u.t.toned the top b.u.t.ton on his shirts as he speeds up and search for the girl. His phone continued to ring as he answered it.

"President Stanford, where are you?"

"Don't bother me, arrange a room for me tonight... We're staying here." He answered as he ended the call and continued his search for the girl. 

His mind continued to picture out the image of the girl earlier. How he wished to freeze time at that moment... It's been a long time since the girl looked at him with such affection. "Liz, could you possibly still like me?"

 The idea that the girl might still like him brought hope to Jayden Stanford's dark world. Since the girl left that day, he hasn't had the chance to see her, and his world has been so cold and dark. He murmured to himself as she continued his search for the girl, "Liz, I promise I won't let you go this time."