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."

except for Leonica who actually understood the mason why he had choked.

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

as he took a bite from his food, missing the

working towards securing a

add spice into the bland

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

Rodigo. It was clear that he wasn't quite buying his

her instead. "Now that you don't have anything on the

don't push her, she just recently got

Herlather pointed out. "Don't you want

respondled.

"Her father went on and at some point, Leonica began to feel as though he was purposely attacking

think Loved some ait,

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 another call. Please excuse

was gone. He quickly sped walked though the hulls, finding his way to Benjamin's office and heading straight for

his chair.

dialed, the numbers that were typed out and he

it open, and just as he had expected, the files

it into his pocket

tumed around, he yelped in surprise

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