"No. Don't you get it, I love her, okay, I really do, Dad. And whether you give me that permission I'm going to release that speech. Owen stated sternly.

"You've grown to challenge me?" The frown on Taehyun's face slowly disappeared. "I was starting to wonder where those balls you got from your mother went." He said, confusing Owen

Leaning forward, elbows resting on his knees, he looked Owen deep in the eyes and asked with all seriousness. "I'll grant your request, but as you know, this world is all about give and take, are you ready for what's gonna be taken from you in other for you to give that - Speech?" Owen didn't hesitate. He didn't need a moment to think, because he knew whatever he lost, whatever he had today, it was all because of Leonica

He had pushed himself to the limit to impress her and only got here because of her. So he could just a everything back

""Yes." He answered in an every ready tone. "I'm ready."

as well see this as giving

Bitter Taste Of Defeat.

e press and their paparazzi has flooded into the conference venue the moment word of a conference from

Like hunger driven pests, thep

Leonica was released.

Sitting in the lounge, a few feet away from the stage, Leonica listened to the chatter of the crowd, their voices muffled by the sound proof wall and closed door.

"Five minutes still we make a statement," Kennedy announced, pacing the room with his tablet, sometimes having to bark orders at the staff present.

"Are you nervous?" A voice whispered close to her ear.

"No."

"She answered and turned her head to the side, locking eyes with the familiar brown ones of Arvan's. "I've had to face worse." Arvan smiled at her words, his expression softening. "True." He said, slipping into the chair beside her. "So, what do you intend to say? "What is meant to be said. The truth. Nothing but the truth'

"Sounds good."

have to move, Ms. Romero, Mr. Richardson " Kennedy

"Alright, two mi

Leonica exhaled sharply and stood up, keeping her mind calm and clear as she followed

stepped foot on the podium, her ears were greeted by

true that you're seeing Owen Lee?"

reporter asked.

the said man who was standing beside her. "Senator Richardson, care to comment on the rumors circulating around

Leonica raised her hand, silencing the room

person at a time, one question at a time and I promise, I'll answer all your questions to the

A hand went up and Leonica pointed at them, the young female standing up, a microphone

I are close. We lived next to each other when we were kids, but unfortunately, he moved away and we lost contact, and now that

despite the fact that Leonica knew she had said one question per person, she took the

As she paused, all their ears perked up, hands ready to write or record whatever Leonica may say." I'd be lying if I said there was no intent

at her response, but her attention was

you and Senator Richardson, what's the nature of

who offered her a smile

and I were nothing more than friends. Close ones who really enjoy hanging out in each other's presence despite social media and the press's attempts at painting us

question." Leonica spoke,

pointing at the nex

person

come, Lronica answering them one by one and settling

and Press microphone pressed equally close to Owen's face as he too drew his speech to a

my personal feelings. As an idol, I'm very much aware that it's part of my job, but as a person, and a man, I want to live freely, I can't do that under S.G Entertainment and for that, I want to say a big thank you, for helping me get

he had chosen to end his run with S.G entertainment, but they also understood his decision, and cheered for

looked at the people surrounding him, smiling and bowing as he was bombarded with more questions, Owen realized that solving his problems were easier than he

crazy enough to spray paint gates or send threat

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