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."

understanding except for Leonica who actually understood the mason why he had choked. She barely held back her laughter, resulting in a cough that caused Melvin

She smiled.

his attention then retuming to Rodrigo. "Uncle Rodrigo here has contributed abundantly in helping me manage

he took a bite from his food, missing the way Rodrigo

securing a

the bland flow of the conversation, asked. "What company is

nervously and rubbed the back of his neck. "It's a

this time asound nodding his head as he started at Rodigo. It was clear that he wasn't quite buying his awers, but for the sake of the dinner going on,

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

push her, she just recently

in five years ago." Herlather pointed out. "Don't you want to marry? Give Ashley a father figure

respondled.

You need someone who'll take care of you too. A man you can depend on and call your husband. "Her father went on and at some point,

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anyone's response, instead, she just turned and walked out, heading towards the balcom. Meansdale, Rodrigo also stood up, taking this opportunity to see himsel i think Thave to make

the hulls, finding his way to Benjamin's office and heading straight for the security

his chair.

pulled out the code and dialed, the numbers that were typed out and he pushed his ear against the

open,

thought as he picked the paper out, stutting it into his

in surprise upon seeing Leonica leaning against the door frame, watching

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