CHAPTER 337: CHAPTER 337: SHIFTING THE TARGET

Axel Yates hung his head low, making it impossible for Sienna Quinn to see his eyes, and his voice turned hollow and ethereal: "I’ve already injured him, does Landon Lawson really have no opinion at all?"

Since Axel Yates returned, he initially thought Landon Lawson would issue a wanted notice for him, especially since a gunshot wound is not something that can easily be concealed. But when he returned to town, he found himself walking down the street without anyone apprehending him, and his bank account was fully functional, showing no irregularities.

This leaves only one explanation: Landon Lawson chose not to report it to the police.

But why did he choose not to report it? Axel Yates chuckled softly; ultimately, it was out of guilt.

It was because of guilt that he didn’t dare to report, fearing that something about his parents would come to light.

"Actually, I’m not entirely sure."

With regard to this question, Sienna Quinn always had her doubts because Landon Lawson was wounded in the act of saving him, and the incident had already caused quite a stir.

However, when Landon Lawson was taken to the hospital, facing the gunshot wound, the doctors repeatedly asked, but Landon Lawson’s only response was that it was an accident at the shooting range.

Even under repeated questioning, he didn’t reveal what Axel Yates had done.

In these recent days, Sienna Quinn didn’t have much time to question Landon Lawson further. Hence, she remains unaware of Landon Lawson’s motives for his actions.

Axel Yates’ expression shifted, changing the topic, hesitating before finally summoning the courage to say earnestly: "Sienna, let me take care of you, don’t work yourself so hard."

As he spoke, Axel Yates even reached out to take Sienna Quinn’s hand. Shocked and alarmed, Sienna Quinn quickly withdrew her hand from Axel Yates’ grasp.

"President Yates... I... I just see you as a friend. Besides, I have my own career and family. Let’s just remain friends on a quiet note."

Just remain friends on a quiet note...

Initially, Axel Yates indeed thought this way, believing that spending a lifetime with the person he loves, living in mutual affection, would be the happiest life.

Before knowing who killed his parents, Axel Yates was bent on making Landon Lawson suffer.

Axel Yates’ gaze shifted as he looked at Sienna Quinn. For Landon Lawson, what might be most important now is Sienna Quinn and Evan Quinn.

And Axel Yates aims to leave him with nothing, making him taste the bitterness Axel Yates endured over the years.

Yet, in his pursuit of Sienna Quinn, the further he went, the more he strayed from his original intentions.

Immersed in the feud with Landon Lawson, he gradually lost his desire to settle down with Sienna Quinn.

So, during this moment, while Sienna spoke, although touched, none of it truly registered with him.

Humans are often born amidst adversity and die amidst comfort. When Sienna did not respond to him before, he strove with all his efforts to win her love.

Now having become an enemy of Landon Lawson, his life of happiness is about to begin, yet he’s lost his original self.

Sienna Quinn became a prize in Axel Yates’ hands, and he was exceedingly excited, but it wasn’t a relief of hardship followed by sweetness—rather, it was the pride of having defeated Landon Lawson.

Axel Yates beamed with joy, "I’ll let you know your final choice is me, how right this decision is, and I’ll also let Landon Lawson know, he’s nothing but what he is."

Sienna Quinn saw the smug expression of Axel Yates, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Axel Yates in front of her felt so unfamiliar; she knew her own life well enough—why try so hard for others’ admiration?

Hasn’t the misunderstanding been cleared already? Why is it still like this?

The Axel Yates she knew before—has he really disappeared?

Axel Yates’ eyes shone, resembling a starving wolf spotting a little white rabbit.

Sienna Quinn sighed in her heart, realizing it wasn’t realistic to expect Axel Yates to speak the truth to her now; she didn’t have the desire to argue further with him.

"President Yates, I can guess a bit about the facts, so can you please stop? Regardless of your motive to continue fighting with that person, it benefits no one."

Upon hearing this, Axel Yates’ expression changed dramatically.

Sienna Quinn had always been smart and resourceful. She had the capability to guess. He hadn’t considered it—could she really have predicted his actions?

Feigning composure, Axel Yates bypassed the subject of Landon Lawson, choosing topics advantageous to himself.

"Sienna, we’ve known each other for five years, you’ve been working under me for just as long, and it’s been such a belated realization that I’ve fallen for you. I just want you to be my girlfriend. I don’t dare ask more from you except to believe in me unconditionally, rather than standing in my way here."

Sienna Quinn was at a loss for words; the previously understanding, gentle-natured Axel Yates had become so aggressively pressing now.

"President Yates, I’m saying this for your sake..."

"I think not. If my rival in competition wasn’t Landon Lawson, would you still be so concerned? Face reality, wasn’t your original intention to come back for revenge? Why then talk about love? Aren’t you afraid of Landon Lawson causing harm to you again?"

Eager and passionate, Axel Yates voiced every thought within him.

Sienna Quinn stared in shock at Axel Yates and coldly said, "I know! I’m clear on my own affairs. If you don’t want to heed my advice, then pretend I didn’t say it. Since you’ve returned, I won’t meddle in company affairs anymore."

Axel Yates’ words had pierced through Sienna Quinn’s heart.

Every time when almost accepting Landon Lawson, she thought of the grudges of a past life.

Repeatedly convincing herself, just when she had begun accepting Landon Lawson, hearing news about Landon Lawson wanting to investigate the truth for Miles Grant’s sake.

Her small fists clenched tightly, Sienna Quinn’s heart trembled incessantly, and a look of pain showed on her pretty face.

After she finished speaking, Sienna Quinn pressed her lips stubbornly and turned to leave.

The waiter behind them watched the pair in a daze; Axel Yates, they had never seen before and didn’t know who he was, but it was clear that Sienna Quinn had left in anger.

Behind her, Axel Yates regretted deeply. Why had he lost his temper today? How could he speak such harsh words to Sienna Quinn? His goal hadn’t even been reached yet.

The previously calm and composed Axel Yates had genuinely disappeared.

Now he was eager to achieve quickly, wanting to attain his desired outcome.

But he didn’t pursue her; after all, both were heated with anger. Pursuing would likely worsen things.

Sienna Quinn noticed Axel Yates hadn’t chased after her, easing her mood slightly. She realized clearly that there was a problem between her and Axel Yates.

She sighed helplessly; she had planned to start a new life, but unexpectedly found it so difficult.

"Why has it become like this? Axel Yates, you weren’t like this before." Sienna Quinn furrowed her brows, the situation had exceeded her expectations, leaving her at a loss.

If things continued this way, no one would know what Axel Yates might do next; not even Sienna Quinn could predict it.