"An adventure?" The younger boy tilted his head to the side. "Where to?"

Leonica gushed at his cuteness, gently placing a kiss on his forehead before she replied. "Norway, momm

hometown."

"Really?!" Ashely asked with sparkling eyes. "I get to see Grandma and Grandpa and uncle Leo?"

She nodded her head. "Yes,"

""Yay!" He exclaimed. "Let's go mommy."

once

Smiling at his enthusiastic nature, Leonica ruffled Ashely's hair once more. "Sure. Now how about you go out Betty with her new friends and I'll prepare dinner." "Okay." He nodded his head and quickly pecked his mother on her cheek before rushing up the

stairs.

Leonica watches him with a bright smile which immediately faded as soon as he disappeared from her sight.

She reached into her pocket and retrieved her phone, scrolling through her message list and finding Leonardo's number.

With her hand hovering above the call button, she bit her lower lip.

There was no turning back now. If she wanted her family to remain in peace, this is the least

she could do.

Pressing down on the call button, she pressed the phone to her ear and listened to the line

ring.

Seconds later, it was answered and she spoke with new found determination.

"Leonardo, I've made my decision."

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The President Of Romero Empire.

The next day, in the affluent district of Norway city, a meeting consisting of Romero Empire's main shareholders was ensuing.

Voices bounced off the four walls of the conference room, growing louder and rowdier by each passing second as one shareholder over another, had something more important to voice.

"The presidential seat has been vacant for far too long," Rodrigo began, opening his argument for the meeting. "Romero empire needs a capable president that can lead us to prosperity,"

"I agree." One of the shareholders present concurred, nodding his head at Rodrigo's statement. "But the question is who?"

"Perhaps the eldest son of the Romero family, Leonardo?" Another shareholder spoke up, however, instantly regretting her words when Rodrigo sent her a sharp glare.

"Impossible." He objected. "Leonardo is not fit to be the president of Romero Empire. He may have graduated with a business degree from oxford, but he's still too inexperienced to take over a company as successful as this. And besides, were not going to leave the fate of a company we've worked so hard to build in the hands of an adopted child, now are we?" He

asked.

The question quickly arouse whispers amongst the shareholders.

"I think he's right." One whispered to their seat partner.

Amidst the sea of voices, someone spoke up. "You might be right, leaving the fate of Romero Empire in the hands of an adoptive son may not be the right choice of action, however," All eyes turned to face the voice that was speaking-

suit. Having the undivided attention of his fellow shareholders, the

as well as everyone present, still remembers that Romero Empire

of objection to Rodrigo's ears and he felt

he barked a chesty laugh.

rather he kept quiet,

growing senile. I never expected you of all people to suggest that we hand over the presidential seat to a woman like Leonica Romero." Eric's

strain on his face,

prosper if it's being lead by a woman who cried and ran away

more than enough of Rodrigo's insult, opened

look at the

the other Shareholders and his mouth

"Leonica?"

walked towards the empty seat at the head of the table and sat in it. "Long time no see." She said, soaking in her uncle's shocked expression

causing thick silence to descend in the room. "But that's fine, I understand how important time is for

the table, fingers joined together. "As of today, effective immediately, I,

just as surprised as the other Shareholders who were now whispering

anything, she merely glanced at the male, a smile tugging the corners

Rodrigo clenched his teeth.

around. You're not fit to step inside the shoes of president!" He exclaimed

asked, a brow raised and unfazed by

back into his right sense of mind and he realized that

thing is, we

paused, struggling to

a woman and the company needs someone who can stand

didn't say anything and waited for her uncle

with vast amount of knowledge. Someone who can lead them to the top of the business chain. Someone

"You?"

soft, yet commanding voice interrupted

his blood run cold.

said, regaining his composure. "I'm the best fit

didn't speak. Instead, she took a deep breath, exhaling and closing her eyes, before turning around and gesturing for the male that had walked in

cooperation between Romero Empire and Colorado's very own

surprised gasps filled the room

enough to send not only the entire room, but also

He exclaimed, staring at the contents of the contract with

leaflet had been signed and sealed by the infamous Tyche Smith, the goddess of the business world, which without the knowledge of anyone in the room, was none

never cooperates with any company. So, how could she have accepted a

holding an indescribable

our agreement, however, the bottom line is, Tyche Smith has agreed to join forces with Romero Empire and bring it to a higher status. And the one who had achieved this feat was I, hadn't that proven my ability as a 'woman'? And

was fixed on Leonica,

won.

unable to utter another word

boiled in anger and embarrassment, Leonica having ruined the one chance he had

us proceed with the

shareholders walked out of the conference room after

and Rodrigo who was chewing the inside of his mouth trying to

in front of Leonica, otherwise, she would have a stronger hold over him. "Leonica." Rodrigo called,

look at him, her expression not giving off any

hope you realize that your appointment will cause some disturbance in the company, but despite that, I want you to know that you can always consult me." "Thank you, uncle Rodrigo. I'll be sure

the way she

wanted her to fail miserably. But for that to happen, he would have to put

did you achieve a recommendable feat such as convincing

disclose the details of my arrangement." She simply replied and crossed

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