He Finally Found Her!

"Leonica, is that you?" Christian asked, his tone and expression filled with disbelief as he took a step forward.

The said female nearly shrank back at the sight of one of Gabriel's closest friends. She had not expected to run into him here, as a matter of fact, she had not expected to run into him at all. This was bad, she thought as he her on Ashely who was now sound asleep, tightened.

Maybe she could wriggle her way out of this..

"I'm sorry,

but I think you've mistaken me for someone else." She quickly dismissed him. "I'm not quiet sure I know who you are." With that, she turned and continued heading for the door.

Christian however, did not relent and rushed after her.

"It's me Leonica, Christian, Gabriel's friend."

'Of course I know that.' Leonica thought, increasing her pace.

She couldn't understand why the man was insisting on talking to her, or rather, she couldn't understand why the universe was working against her.

"You're not gonna believe me if I say I don't know who you are, are you?" Leonica asked, trying to remain polite.

"Nope, sorry." Christian answered and Leonica sighed.

"I'm sorry, but I'm kinda in a hurry right now, so could we do this some other time, perhaps?" She asked, her fingers crossing as she prayed the male would. agree.

Unfortunately, luck was not on her side, again.

"It'll be fast, I promise." Christian reassured.

Leonica could only sigh. "Alright."

The male smiled, "Thank you."

After that, he paused, his gaze drifting down to the child in her arms. He could only see the back of Ashely who was peacefully sleeping in his mother's arms.

"Who is he?" He asked. Leonica followed his gaze and her visage tensed. Sensing this, Christian tentatively asked. "Is he...by any chance yours and Gabriel's...?"

"No!" Leonica quickly interrupted him before he could finish. "No. He's uh, my...godson. His mother, a close relative on mine was busy so I'm just filling in for her." She added after calming down from her alarmed state. Christian blinked, a bit surprised at the speed of her reply.

"I see," He replied, although not quite convinced but not choosing to pry further either. Changing the topic, he asked. "How have you been this past few years?"

a brow, her eyes narrowing

was he acting like they were friends and not

fine," Leonica

opening and closing, as if searching for the

good. So uhm... you're back in town,

atmosphere around Leonica seemed to change. "Why should

like a harmless Dryad trying to protect it's groove, but now,

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strangers now, so I believe he doesn't have any right to

I was just asking. Don't get

pressed her lips into a thin line, not believing

all, I'll be going." With subtly bowed

standing in the lobby.

to her car, Leonica gently placed Ashely in the backseat, and she slid into the driver's seat. Before starting the engine, she fished out her phone and quickly dialed Leonardo's number. "Leonardo speaking." Her brother

can you do me a favor." Leonica began, not even bothering with

of course. What is

to run into some unpleasant company and I

request. After a few seconds,

turned on the engine and adjusted her top mirror,

for me, so don't bother yourself. No one's going to be

day of the banquet arrives in a blink of an eye. Influential figures were dressed in their best attires while walking

Maybach, dressed neatly in his custom made black

paparazzi alike were surprised to see his presence in a social activities for the first time in four years and rushed to snap photos of him and throw questions at him, however, he paid them no mind. With the help of the valet, he stepped into the venue and was met with the sight of hundreds of guests mingling about, some taking part in the games while others were conversing, or having their

who had called him.

person

middle and a deep plunging neckline. "Megan," he acknowledged the only one of Leonica's friend who had kept in contact with his despite everything that had happened five years ago. "What a coincidence." She smiled, stepping closer. "You're actually gracing us with

"Indeed, I am."

began, her eyes scanning the empty space beside him. "Where's your little. hussy?" she

gotten used to Megan's way of speaking, brushed off the insult."

let's hope she doesn't end up getting lost in the sea of people." Megan said with a hint. of sarcasm lacing her tone as she raised her

and he released

acting like Angelina was

their problem with

from a passing waiter. Just as he was about to drink it, a few businessmen that

surprise to see you here tonight." One of them

Gabriel's shoulder.

acknowledged with a light nod, taking a sip from his

perhaps one of those men who came here just to get a glimpse of society's hottest

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