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.

New Threat

A threat had arisen.

Angelina's manor ten minutes past ten, however, as the chauffeur was about

noticed Gabriel was still inside the

you coming?"

I'll head home for now." Gabriel

the window, not even bothering

clearly sensing the sudden change in

of that woman.'

not stay the

smile. "No, I think it would be better for me to rest at home. Thanks for the invitation though, I'll talk with you once I've rested." And just like that, he was

chauffeur drove away, Angelina felt a knot

is this feeling?' She thought, her eyes staring down at the diamond

Threat? Fear? Intimidation?

because of the same

No.

have no reason to be afraid. Leonica's just

marched towards the entrance of her house, all

list and once she

she dialed.

a few seconds before

Evening."

man on the other

had lent her

"Alright. Who's the target?"

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