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?"

raised a brow, her eyes

Why was he acting like they were friends and

Leonica replied. "And

closing, as if

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

mention of Gabriel, the atmosphere around Leonica

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

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no married. We're basically strangers now, so I believe he doesn't have any

just asking. Don't

her lips into a thin line, not believing his

going." With subtly bowed

standing in the lobby.

in the backseat, and she slid into the driver's seat. Before starting the engine, she fished out her phone and

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

of course. What is

on him? I happened to run into

few seconds, he asked. "You want

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

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

Influential figures were dressed

of his Maybach, dressed neatly in his custom made black tux,

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 pictures taken. "Mr. Bryce," a female's voice called him from his right and

who had called him.

person

clad in a stunning silver gown that had a slit down the middle and a deep plunging neckline. "Megan," he acknowledged the only one of Leonica's friend who had kept in

"Indeed, I am."

empty space beside him. "Where's your

had very much gotten used to Megan's way of speaking, brushed off the insult." Her vehicle experienced some slight delay,

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 glass briefly

clenched and he released

was the worst

was their problem with

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

see you here tonight." One of them stated,

Gabriel's shoulder.

with a light nod, taking a sip from his wine

you perhaps one of those men who came here just to get a glimpse

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