Chapter 307 - Gave Up

Feng Xiaotong approached the group of three after overhearing the commotion between them earlier. He was about to see the girl when he notices Jayden approach them unexpectedly. Instead of joining in, he decided to listen in and see what's about to happen. Who would have thought such excitement was about to unfold? He knew the relationship between the girl and Huang Ming, but seeing Jayden a young master of a powerful family showed interest towards the girl as well just proves his suspicion about the girl.

He continued to smile despite the pain he felt deep inside. 'To think you revealed who you were with me that day, yet I didn't listen. I thought when you said, love was something unreachable for you was all a joke. But now, seeing for myself... I can see why...'

The memories of the girl crying that day by the beach flashed in front of Feng Xiaotong. He bitterly smiled upset to recall such memories. On that day, he opened his heart to the girl and the girl shared her pains with him as well. Yet, he decided to be a supporting role in her life. But right now, the situation is different... The girl standing in front of him was no longer the Li Zi he knew. For she was the Legendary Princess whom everyone wishes to be with. His family right now has good connection with them. If he dares go straight to the girl's family and offer an arranged marriage between them, her family will surely approve. But, the girl was the woman his best friend is in love with too. At the same time, Little Yan treat the woman like her mother. The score is currently two versus one and he has already announced his surrender a long time ago.

Feng Xiaotong pushed the thought about the girl for a moment at the back of his mind and confront the real treat in front of him. "President Stanford, would my presence be a bother as well. I mean, I'm sure the Feng family is on par with yours, am I not right?"

Jayden Stanford clenched his hands into a fist restraining himself from saying or doing something unnecessary. A war between the Stanford and Feng family could be unpredictable. No one could easily say who would win. But, from what he knows and recalls. The Knightley elders seems to be fond of the Young Master of the Feng family. And right now, the boy is standing in front of him.

"Of course, President Feng, I just wish to talk to your artist. If you wish to join us, I won't mind as long as Liz does not mind."

"Don't call her that." Feng Xiaotong expression turned dark as he stared coldly at the man.

"President Feng, it was Liz herself you allowed me to call her by that name." Jayden Stanford stood his grounds and not let the man win him over.

"But it seems she no longer wished for you to call her and address her in such a manner. I mean, you already lost your chance didn't you."

Jayden Stanford bitterly sneered and responded proudly, "At least I didn't give up."

Feng Xiaotong's eyes dilated hearing what the man just declared. He wishes to say something, but the man was not over in belittling him.

"To think, she came into your life, yet, what did you do. Gave up, just because of your friends' happiness... I mean, for a child too?" Jayden Stanford notice Feng Xiaotong's expression turned dark. He smiled proudly, seeing he could take down the man easily. "The proud son of the Feng family, to think would lower himself..."

Elizabeth saw the pain in the man's eyes. She never rejected him, but the man gave up himself for the sake of his friendship and for her. The thought about a possible marriage with the man suddenly struck her. She ponders on her thoughts for a moment and interrupted Jayden jabbering. "At least between the two of you, he has the biggest chance..."

Her words were like cold water being poured all over Jayden to snap himself of the cold truth. That's right, her family would rather arrange a marriage between her and the Young Master of the Feng family. Despite his long friendship with the girl, just because he fooled her once cost him his chance of being with her. Like he was placed on Santa's naughty list forever. "How sure are you about that?"

"To be frank, between the two of you. Who do you think they'll approve? One of you has a clean record while you on the other hand..." Elizabeth didn't need to explain further for it was already written all over on Jayden's face the disappointment of his wrongdoing.

Feng Xiaotong felt the warmth inside of him when the girl continued to defend him. It put a bright glow around him when he heard the girl mentioned he has the biggest chance of pursuing her than Jayden. But, a small pain struck him off, the thought he already gave up on her was his biggest disadvantage. It made him wonder if whether he made the right choice in giving up on her.

'If only Shen wasn't around.'

Elizabeth continued to rave her thought and hope to bring Jayden's hope would crash for good. "Sometimes, not everyone deserves another chance."

Jayden was taken aback by what the girl just spout and without him realize, his hand automatically grab hold of the girl's arms. Due to his sudden action, the two men beside the girl reacted as well as they grab hold of her.

Those close by saw what happened and murmured to each other about the situation.

"What do you think is going on between them?"

"Wait, could they be fighting over Li Zi?"

"Did you forget rumors about Li Zi and President Stanford going to university together?"

"Do you mean, President Stanford is Li Zi ex-lover or something."

Soon the crowd closes in at them eagerly wishing to know the quarrel between the three men involving one girl. What excites them the most is the fact two power Young Master from top family showed a love interest to a simple girl. It's like Cinderella, but having two Prince Charming fighting over her.

"Jay, let go of me." Elizabeth coldly stared at the man noticing the group of people heading towards them.

"Why are you doing this?" He asked.

"She asked you to let go of her!" Huang Ming repeated the girl's words.

"President Stanford, it seems your forgetting which country you're currently at? You better let go of her." Feng Xiaotong too was already at his limit and found the man's action inappropriate.

"President Feng, are you challenging me, I thought you gave up already..." Jayden Stanford turned his attention at Feng Xiaotong and gave him the blood l.u.s.t look in his eyes.

"I'll never back down to someone like you." He responded.

"I wonder if President Feng will be true to his words... Or will you give up halfway again?"

"If you want me to prove it..." Feng Xiaotong grabs the girl away from the man and blocks the man from getting any closer to her. "Then, I'll prove my worth right now. Don't forget, I am the son of the Feng family. For you to challenge me in front of everyone. Are you insulting me and my family that we won't be able to take you down? Please..."

Jayden Stanford boiled in anger in how the man just treated him. He was indeed faced with someone on par with him and it was the first time he found himself so weak. But he can't give up that easily. He must speak and win the girl over... His plan must be put into action tonight before everything is too late. "Then, President Feng... We'll see who the best man is? But, let me ask you... was she even true to you since the day you've met each other?"

The words Jayden spoke of crumbled down the protection wall Feng Xiaotong build all over the girl. Who was he to defend and protect her when the girl didn't even trust him of who she is? He turned to face her and a bitter smile formed all over his face as the light of hope around him soon faded away.

Elizabeth felt guilty and pain with what Jayden mentioned. She knew her lies would hurt the people she loves. With all the things happening, she was sure Feng Xiaotong has realized who she is. What's worse, she was curious if whether he knew of what happened back then during Little Yan's kidnapping?

"Li Zi, let's go..." Huang Ming finally spoke up seeing both the girl and Feng Xiaotong seems to be in a trance of the situation all because of what the man stated. He too felt annoyed that the girl didn't trust him. But he understands she must have a reason to all the lies. "Li Zi, are you alright?"

"I-I'm fine..." Her shaky and low voice answered as she couldn't bring herself to look at any of them.

"Miss Li Zi, I hope you keep your words and talk to me in private?" Jayden Stanford continues to persist and pursue his plan into action. "I don't mind President Feng joining us, I mean, do you wish to join us?"

Before anyone of them could answer a sweet voice echoed towards them.

"Auntie Li Zi."

"Auntie Li Zi."

They turned around and noticed two cute little children dressed in the same colored attired running towards them.

Elizabeth who was feeling low of what happened saw the light in her darkness when she saw the two kids running her way. "Little Yan, Xiao Yang, what are you doing here?"

Little Yan: "Auntie, we miss you."

Young Master Yang: "Auntie, did you forget we also starred in the movie. Of course, Mr. Director called us and invited us to celebrate with you."

"Auntie is pleased to see you both and Auntie missed you so much." Elizabeth got down and embraced the two kids which brought some warmth and a big smile on her face.

Jayden Stanford was finally facing his biggest threat. The little girl in front of him is one of the biggest reasons as to why Elizabeth has fallen in love with the man. 'Damn it, everything is now ruined. Why did the child show up? And to think, the child is friends with the President's grandson. The Yang family is close friends of the Zhao. I see... This means, I need to break the good relationship between the two families to win the girl. Right now, the Zhao does not approve of him. I better take them one at the time, starting with you..."