And it did.

Leonica's final words to him sank in the deepest, striking Gabriel's heart that was already occupied by the conflicted feelings, seeing Leonica after five years, had brought.

But one thing was clear, her transformation in the past five years, precisely, how indifferent she had began acting towards him, angered him. Yet, as he turned and watched her ascend the stage to give her speech, spot light shinning all around her, Gabriel couldn't help but feel mesmerized.

The Leonica he knew five years ago, would have never dared to talk back to him. She would have been so afraid, so broken, she wouldn't have the courage to stand up for herself, yet, here she was.

Her aura had completely changed and she wasn't the same woman he had married and divorced.

No, the woman who stood on stage, holding a microphone in her hand with a billion dollar smile, was a confident and strong individual.

She had changed so much in five years.

During his trans like stare towards Leonica, Gabriel had failed to notice Angelina beside him, who had noticed his gaze on Leonica.

Seeing the way he stared at her, clearly affected by her glow up, like the other, Angelina felt irritated and clenched her fist, manicured nails nearly digging into the flesh of her palm.

'Never.' She thought, directing her stare towards Leonica who was now starting her speech, unaware of the tremors in both their hearts.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen," She began, soft voice washing over the crowd and hushing the whispers. "My name's Leonica Romero, the President of the business chambers. and tonight's speaker. I hope you all are having a pleasant evening, 'cause I sure as hell am.

****

The rest of the Banquet had gone by in a blur in Angelina's mind, the only thing she had been focusing on was Leonica who was clearly not bothered by her starè.

After some time, she had grown tired of the banquet and bade her prospective acquaintances goodbye before leaving the banquet. Immediately she was gone, Gabriel announced that they were also leaving.

Angelina tried not to think too much of it, but each time she recalled the way Gabriel had stared at Leonica's throughout the female's time on stage, the more she became aware of the situation.

Threat Hus

A threat had arisen.

ten minutes past ten, however, as the chauffeur was about to

Gabriel was still

you coming?"

for now." Gabriel replied,

even bothering to

eyes twitched, clearly sensing the sudden

of

you sure? Why not stay the night. It's pretty late." She

me to rest at home. Thanks for the invitation though, I'll talk with

felt a

She thought, her eyes staring down at

Threat? Fear? Intimidation?

because of the

No.

"I have no reason to be afraid. Leonica's just a nobody

marched towards the entrance of her house, all

her contact list and once she spotted the number

she dialed.

line rang for only a

Langer, Evening." She

Fernandez, hello. How many I help you." The man on the

favor to ask." Angelina stated, passing the coat Gabriel had lent her to her butler who was

"Alright. Who's the target?"

Theat Has

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