"It was a dream?" He questioned, his mind still a bit dizzy from the whiskey and sleep.

"Preferably caused by too much whiskey indigestion." Christian chipped, holding up the bottle of said alcoholic drink.

Lloyd sighed and shook his head. He was aware of how Gabriel took things like sleeping pills and sometimes alcohol to put himself to sleep, after all, he suffered from chronic insomnia, but it still was concerning for the young man. "Hey, can't you cut down on the amount of alcohol you take." Lloyd said, his tone sounding stern. "You're gonna kick the bucket younger than any of us if you keep this up." He scolded. "And what's got you down in the dump?" "I'm fine." Gabriel muttered, running a hand through his hair.

However, Christian yet again chipped in. "He's not. Leonica's back in Norway." He informed Lloyd who's eyes went wide.

He cursed inside his mind for having had tremendous work to attend to during the day of the banquet yesterday.

"Short story, they met yesterday, and I guess you can image how it turned out."

"Sore I can predict." Lloyd muttered, sighing afterwards. "Why...what is she even doing back in Norway after all these years?"

At his question, Christian handed him the newspaper he had been reading. The headline, in bold letters, read; Eldest daughter of Romero family, Leonica Romero, returns as Romero Empire's newest president! "No shit." Lloyd gasped, Gabriel on the other hand, groaned and buried his face In the palm of

his hands.

Now it made sense why Romero Empire wanted to cancel their partnership. It was all Leonica's doing.

First of all she cancels their partnership and then springs up news of abortion in him?

No, as a matter of fact, Gabriel didn't believe her words.

He wasn't sure why, but Gabriel felt like Leonica had lied about the baby's fate.

After all, she had seemed a little too confident when she had uttered the words and he could tell, the woman standing on that stage, despite how indifferent she seemed; was not a baby killer.

It was either that, or his soul for some reason, couldn't accept the fact that she was indeed heartless enough to drag an innocent unborn child into their squabble.

Either one, he need to clear his conscience.

"Christian," He called out, cutting through the conversation that had been going on between. him and Lloyd.

"Yes?"

"Leonica's medical records from five years ago, up until now...I don't care how you do it, but bring them to me, today."

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"What?" Christian asked, blinking his eyes in confusion.

Had he just heard Gabriel right?

"Leonica's medical records, I want them." Gabriel repeated.

"That..." Christian hesitated. "I don't think that would be possible, Gabriel."

"Why not?" Gabriel questioned, not liking the fact that Christian was hesitant to grant him

his wish.

"Because they are private and that would mean I have to violate her privacy to get that information." Christian reasoned, hoping Gabriel would back off. However, it was a futile attempt.

"Invasion of privacy or not, Christian, I want those records."

Christian's jaws clenched, clearly displeased by his friend's decision. "And what do you hope to achieve by obtaining her medical records? What will this accomplish?"

"The abortion, her medical record will surely contain traces of an abortion."

"What?" Christian nearly chuckled at his response. Not only did he find it funny that his friend cared so much as to carry the matter over night, he found it equally disturbing how Gabriel seemed to have forgotten the fact that he and Leonica we're no longer together. It seems like he needed to remind him.

"Gabe, don't forget, Leonica is no longer your wife, you can't do as you please with her life."

Christian's words had been spoken calmly and logically, yet it irritated Gabriel and angered him at the same time. To top it all off, their dance scene from the previous night replayed in his mind, angering him all the more.

"Since when did you start standing up for her?" He accused, standing from his seat, grey eyes glaring down at his friend.

Christian's jaws clenched at his statement and the way he was looking at him, but he kept his calm and continued speaking. "I'm not siding with anyone here. I am merely pointing out the fact that Leonica is no longer a Bryce, therefore, you can no longer use your privileges to obtain her medical records."

Gabriel snorted, his eyes darkening. "That's bullshit. If that's what you mean then your words and actions aren't matching up."

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"I'm sorry?" Christian's brows creased.

Fatt

night of the banquet," Gabriel continued, the memory of Christian's behavior at the venue fresh in

the way you interacted, do you mean to tell me that I've been misunderstandings shit so

let out a chuckle. "Gabriel, I can't believe you." He laughed, shaking his head. "If that's how you think my interactions with her are, then

who doesn't

died down, his

himself. "What about you? Why the hell are

argument that was starting. "That's enough,

in the middle of their heated gaze off, not

whom to side with.

the building tension between the two was about, but he

down man. You're bristling over such a simple matter. So what if

Gabriel nearly snapped on his innocent friend who raised his

want to take his frustration out on someone who had nothing to do with Leonica's actions. But that didn't mean he was going to let the matter go and accept things as they

glancing over his shoulder at his two friends.

lord for his friend's change in stubborn attitude

on my own. With or

just like that, his hopes and reliefs went down

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moment he sensed the tension rising once more. "Both of you, break it off." He demanded, glancing between the two

on the battle Field.

he missed at the banquet yesterday? He

find some details out

mouth to speak as soon as the passing thought crossed his mind, however, before he could get so much as a word out of

did, he checked the caller

thought, letting out a sigh, and with his finger swiping the answer button,

you busy? Could you visit me at the hospital?" Angelina's voice sounded out from the other end

felt towards Christian and Leonica subsided and was replaced with worry after hearing Angelina's words. "Hospital?

the forecast station, I was recording a weather update, but the technical team had accidentally toned the wind blower up too much. It was a pretty strong wind, but I guess I got blown off my feet and landed on the ground. Nothing serious though, the doctor says

As Ang

of the forecast station had played in Gabriel's mind and the

is wrong?" He questioned, ignoring the looks Lloyd and Christian were

okay, it's just a minor injury." She

a rest, I'll

"Thanks, Babe, see ya."

and Christian, informing them of what happened, however, Lloyd

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again, running off at her beck and call." Christian

grabbing his car keys and heading for the door, ignoring what other sarcastic remarks Christian threw

he had driven off to

he asked for Angelina's room number. The receptionist who seemed to be a big fan of his, gladly informed him of her room number, before sending him on his way with a small wink. 'How tacky.' Gabriel thought as he walked down the hallway of

247, 249, 251," He counted, his eyes

corner, he was about to continue his counts when a small figure suddenly sprinted his way, bumping into his tights and falling

"Ouchie."

as he glanced down and

blonde locks, sitting on the floor, rubbing his head

Astonishing Discovery.

"Ouchie."

glanced down and his gaze landed. on the small male with

thought

Gabriel stated as he crouched down on one kneel, extending his hand so that the child who was still rubbing his head, could use

stopped rubbing his forehead and finally looked up

felt a strange

as if he was in a trans, feeling

was neatly combed, his grey eyes were round and filled with curiosity,

reminded him

he couldn't quiet put a

like state when the boy spoke once

where you're going, old mister." He said, causing Gabriel to raise a brow, watching as he got up without the use of his hand,

'Old mister?"

if the child was trying to

name is not 'Old mister', neither am I old." Gabriel

lips formed an 'o' shape and a look of understanding passed

excuse me for my rudeness, mister."

the boy's mannerisms made him look even

a liking to children - God, those noise producing beast had

he made at taking care of one, yet this

like you doing wandering around the hospital alone? Where's your guardian?" He asked, not able to hold back the urge to ask the question that had

separated from my nanny. She took me to the hospital because my new school was demanding fresh medical records. But as you

Gabriel replied, a chuckle escaping him as he recalled the time he

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