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?"

brow, her eyes narrowing

was he acting like they were

fine," Leonica replied. "And

nodded, his mouth opening and closing,

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

the mention of Gabriel, the atmosphere around Leonica seemed

aback by her cold retort. Just seconds ago she had looked like a harmless Dryad trying to protect it's groove, but now, she

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so I believe he doesn't have any right

was just asking. Don't get

into a thin line,

that's all, I'll be going." With subtly bowed her head and turned away

standing in the lobby.

driver's seat. Before starting the engine, she fished out her phone and quickly dialed Leonardo's number. "Leonardo speaking." Her brother

you do me a favor." Leonica

course. What is

you make sure no one's keeping tabs on him? I happened to run into some unpleasant company and I want to be certain nothing

expecting the sudden request. After a few seconds, he asked. "You want

answered as she turned on the engine and adjusted her top mirror, glancing through it at Ashely's sleeping figure. "Can

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

in a blink of an eye. Influential figures were dressed

his Maybach, dressed neatly in his custom made black tux, his hair perfectly

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

who had called him.

person

brunette, who was clad in a stunning silver gown that had a slit down the middle and a deep plunging neckline. "Megan," he acknowledged the only one

"Indeed, I am."

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

of speaking, brushed off the insult."

people." Megan said with a hint. of sarcasm lacing her tone as she raised her

and he

like Angelina was

their problem with

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

what a surprise to see you here tonight." One of

Gabriel's shoulder.

light nod, taking a sip from

crawl out of your space today?" Carlos questioned. "Are you perhaps one of those men who came here just to get a glimpse of society's hottest cake?" He

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