They had barely settled down when the doors opened and Rodrigo stepped in, his smile seeming forced as he did so.

s things coming

"Lapologize, I had to take that call for a minute," He informed, pausing for a second when he spotted Cronica. "Leonica, it's good to see you. How's i about with Ashley now that you have free time."

His words, although sounding natural and normal, gave Leonica avibe that she could

much read.

Why are you here, Leonica? And as for bring jobless, how does that rel? she could tell that's what he meant, especially when he sat down and flashed her a smile. "Ah, don't worry about that. I'm already moving on, adjusting to the new routine, I'll be time she replied, giving him a small smile.

"Really?" He questioned, the condescending glint in his eyes shining brighter.

"Yes, I'll manage, just like I always do."

Rodrigo checked, a sound that made Leonica want to reach over and strangle him, but she refrained, not wanting to ruin her entire plan. Thankfully, the servants brought in the food, serving the delicacy around the table, while the family waited patiently. As they began to eat, Benjamin started the conversation.

"How's the company doing under your management, Melvin

Rodrigo suddenly chocked at the question and he was now in the spotlight rather than Melvin who had been questioned.

"Tapologice, it's been quite a while since we all sat down and ate like this, so I got nervous."

mason why he had choked. She barely held back her laughter, resulting in

She smiled.

is fine father, the company's doing well. "Melvin responded after clearing his throat, his attention then retuming to Rodrigo. "Uncle Rodrigo here has contributed abundantly in helping me manage the company. In

that so?" Benjaminsaid as he took a bite from his

towards securing a deal

add spice into the bland flow

Rodrigo laughed nervously and rubbed the

clear that he wasn't quite buying his awers, but

that you don't have anything on the table, have you decided to treat your

push her, she just

ago." Herlather pointed out. "Don't you want to marry? Give

respondled.

you can depend on and call your husband. "Her father went on and at some point, Leonica began to feel as though he was purposely attacking her. She dropped her spoon in an unceremonious manner and stood up before she could snap in

Loved some

walked out, heading towards the balcom. Meansdale, Rodrigo also stood up, taking this opportunity

the hulls,

his chair.

numbers that were typed out and he

pulled it open,

it into his pocket before

closed the vault and tumed around, he yelped in surprise upon seeing Leonica leaning

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