There was a knock on Gabriel's office door, momentarily distracting him from the paperwork on his table.

"Enter," He called. The door was pushed open and Billy, poked his head through the crack.

"Sir, sorry for the interruption, but I've got something urgent for you."

Gabriel glanced at the papers in his hands, before nodding. "Come in."

Billy did just that and shut the door behind him. Walking towards the male's desk, he placed a white envelope on the table.

"A while ago you asked me to look Into the individual whom had been digging into the Romero family's past," He stopped, waiting for his boss's reaction before continuing.

Gabriel, picked the envelope and opened it, pulling out the contents and his brows arched the moment his eyes landed on the picture in his hand.

"Who is he?" He asked, looking up at Billy.

"His name is Jamil Vanadas," Billy explained. "He's the current CEO of Herox Media and owns several branches and subsidiaries in the Middle East of Mexico and further investigation showed that he and Ms. Romero were quite...close in high school." Gabriel narrowed his eyes. "Close? As in best friends?"

Hesitantly, Billy shook his head. "Not exactly, but they were more than just friends, they were...well, lovers."

"Lovers?" Gabriel asked calmly, but the look in his eyes was anything but calm.

"Yes. And," The assistant quickly scrambled to change the subject before the air became any more tense. "It is suspected that Mr. Jamil is the mastermind behind the recent events."

"How is that?" Gabriel questioned, finally tearing his eyes off the photo in his hand and looking at Billy.

"Like I said earlier, Herox Media owns many subsidiaries, which includes media, a few of the news articles published recently, were all published under IP addresses linked to the company."

"Hmm," Gabriel hummed as he placed the papers down. "Good job Billy. Please tell me when you have more information."

"Of course sir," The man bowed, but before he could leave the office, Gabriel asked.

"And Doctor Bailey? Have you been keeping an eye on him?"

"Of course, Sir, I've kept an eye on him as you requested."

"Good. Be sure to inform me if he tries to reach across to Leonica."

Billy hesitated in answering. He for one, wasn't a huge fan of keeping tabs on strangers phone calls, but at this point, with Gabriel's recently weirdly developed attitude, it was clear to him that his obedience was the only thing keeping his job intact. One wrong move and he could say goodbye to his cushy job and hello unemployment.

So he simply nodded his head.

"Yes sir."

Even though Leonica had been aware that something of sort was going to happen, she found handling the press's constant interview invites, media's unrelenting probing in her life and everyday watchful eyes, more annoying than she had thought. If anything, she could tell her father was having it the worst, not knowing how much his family and family name would be affected after this whole thing was over.

had been getting a lot of calls and letters, some from the shareholders of his

was, because his family, his children, were his first

the woman was quiet, keeping everything inside while monitoring Irene's every step in

she had other things to think of, namely the press conference she was currently getting ready

to her hair. The lady had done a good job, she

hair had been combed till it shined and her

was a plus

the makeup artists which had

you, madam. It was an

returned the smile. "Please, the honor is all

at the door and Kennedy, who was waiting

Romero, the conference starts in

"Understood, thank you, Kennedy."

the room. Leonica glanced back at the mirror one

offered as Leonica walked towards the door. "You're

a soft smile as she left the

the conference Hall was buzzing with reporters the moment

deep breath, steadying herself, before making her way to

you all for

her voice, the room became dead silent and

you may already know, I'm here to speak on the behalf of my family, to clear up as many things as possible concerning the circulating rumors." She looked around the room, making eye contact with as

Rosewood is indeed, the first daughter of the Romero

was interrupted by gasps and murmurs, but Leonica paid them no mind. She kept her mind straight, sticking to the script

Rosewood was a child

say that we won't welcome her into our family. In fact, as I speak, she's already settled

all, isn't it hard to accept the sudden appearance of a stranger?" Leonica chuckled and shook her head. "To us, she isn't

the press didn't know this and they happily gobbled

rose her hand. "How is the first

a little shocked at first,

questions were

at her watch and realized it was time

stood up when she said this and it only took her a few seconds to recognize the

the conference

first place. Either have you mentioned anything about her birth mother, and so I was wondering what exactly happened? Did Mr. Romero heartlessly turn his back on the family he had irresponsibly began building in a bid to marry

the room was filled with a deafening silence. Everyone's eyes

didn't know how to answer that question. Out of everything she had planned for, Florence showing up

given by Leonica's lack of response. "Is the Romero family perhaps hiding something? Do you, yourself, have an ulterior motive for being so accepting of your father's illegitimate child?" At the sound of the accusation, Leonica narrowed her eyes. Florence wasn't going

Do you, by chance, have a grudge against the Romero family? Or, are you perhaps trying to impose something?" Now all eyes were on Florence. The female was taken

just doing my job as a reporter and making sure that Ms. Irene's

getting the justice she deserves, so, please respect the Romero family's privacy and know your boundaries." This time, it was Florence who was speechless, and as a result, Leonica took the

I hope to see you at the introduction party this coming Saturday. Goodbye." With that, the

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