"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-

dressed in an expensive black suit. Having

being in the picture, I, as well as everyone present, still remembers that Romero Empire has someone else to

of objection to Rodrigo's ears and

chesty

reply, rather he kept quiet, his eyes

senile. I never expected you of all people to suggest that we hand over the presidential seat to a

his face, Rodrigo

you expect The company to prosper if it's being lead by a woman who cried and ran away as soon as

insult, opened his mouth to

heads to look at the figure that was walking in. Instantly, surprise

equally as surprised at the other Shareholders and

"Leonica?"

Leonica responded gracefully as she 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

spoke one more, louder than the previous time, causing thick silence to descend in

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

Rodrigo exclaimed, just as surprised as the other Shareholders

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

Rodrigo clenched his teeth.

You're not fit to step inside the shoes of

why is that?" Leonica asked, a brow

back into his right sense of

he spoke once more. "Ahem. Well you see, the thing is, we can't just appoint you as

paused, struggling to find the

a woman and the company needs someone who can

say anything and waited for her uncle to

of knowledge. Someone who can lead

"You?"

voice interrupted his monologue, the sudden sound

his blood run cold.

right." He said, regaining his composure. "I'm the best fit to become the new

took a deep breath, exhaling and closing her eyes, before turning around and gesturing for the male that had walked in with her to pass around the leaflets he was

Empire and Colorado's very own Tyche Smith." She

surprised gasps filled the

was enough to send not only the entire room, but also Rodrigo into a frenzy, his

staring at the contents of the

the goddess of the business world, which without the knowledge of anyone in the room, was none other than Leonica

can't be!" Rodrigo stammered. "Tyche Smith never cooperates with any company. So, how could she have accepted a

eyes holding an indescribable confidence and

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

pair of eyes was fixed on Leonica, and it was clear, that

won.

left speechless and unable

boiled in anger and embarrassment, Leonica having ruined the one chance he had at becoming president of

there are no objections, let us proceed with

of the shareholders walked

her assistant and Rodrigo who was chewing the

the anger boiling in his veins, but he couldn't show it, not in front of Leonica, otherwise, she would have a stronger hold over him. "Leonica." Rodrigo called,

to look at him, her expression

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 to keep that in mind." Leonica politely responded, her face showing no signs

teeth, hating the way she

fool out of herself. He wanted her to fail miserably. But

me asking, how did you achieve

earlier, I can't disclose the details of my arrangement." She simply replied and crossed

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