If Gabriel didn't want her, then she'll make sure he will, and this time, she was certain, she'll completely capture his heart, bear his child and become the future Mrs. Bryce.

A smirk slowly curled up on her lips.

And this

time, there would be no one to stop her from winning.

4:29 pm, 4:30.

Leonica watches the moving hands of the clock on her work table with vacant eyes as she thought back to her conversation with Anastasia after they had seen the news of Gabriel's engagement.

"It's none of my business." She had told the Noirette with a nonchalant shrug as she handed her phone back.

To Anastasia, her action passed as someone who was unbothered by the news, but the truth was, Ever since seeing the engagement news the day before, Leonica had been feeling uneasy. The mere thought of Gabriel being engaged was enough to give her a headache, but knowing it was to the person who his grandmother had strongly objected against, was simply too much for her to swallow.

Leonica's jaw clenched.

What was Gabriel thinking, getting engaged to a woman like Angelina after all the talk his grandmother had given!

Clicking her tongue in disinterest, Leonica pulled her gaze away from the clock.

"Why the hell do I even bother thinking his matter," She muttered. "It's none of my damn business."

It was not.

Their marriage was over.

There was nothing tying them together, nor was there a reason for them to have a single conversation. So she need not worry herself with his matters.

at her convincing thoughts, Leonica pulled her computer close, planning to resume her work, when her phone

answered, the caller ID showing the

Ms. Romero," a familiar feminine voice spoke from the other

paused, pulling the phone back to glance at the number before placing it back

woman who was a nurse at Norway's

pleasure?" Leonica

However,

mom

moment she heard what Astrid had to

voice urgent. "Young master Ashely has

seems to be

reassured the distressed

breathed out and stood from her chair, immediately rushing

and as time passed, Leonica grew restless, her mind conjuring images

out, she was heading for the main entrance. "Ms.

Ashely, is he okay?!" Leonica asked, her heart

and lead her

called as

what's wrong." Leonica immediately rushed to his side and cradled his

hurts."

happened?" Leonica questioned Astrid, her voice

result of consuming ice cream,

much ice cream?" Leonica glanced

mother's gaze and admitted. "I...ate lots and

alright sweetheart, but remember, too much of anything is bad." She kissed his forehead. "From now on, eat only what's good for you, alright?" "Okay."

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