She kissed his forehead and lett. Once outside and seating in the comfort of her car, she pulled out her phone and fetched a tiny phone book that she stored unnecessary number.
Scrolling through the contacts, the searched for the one she needed. When she found it, she dialed the number and waited.
It took the rings for the cell to be answered.
"Hello," A female voletered through the line.
"Hello, am Tonto Florence Winbow? "Yes, you are. May Task who's calling" "Who I am doesn't really matter," Alegraced her lips as she spoke, knowing fully well of the storm that was going to brew in Rodrigo's plans once she dumped her 'anonymous' tip to the joumalist she was speaking with "What matters is the story I have for you." Silence took over the other and for a few seconds. "Cantat least have something to address you with?" "Okay, Mica what type of story are we talking about here? "Business and money. You've heard about Rover Empire's recent situation, haven't you? "Recent situation?" The noise of scribbles followed after her question "Care to elaborate just called to top you about the Vice President of Romero Empire, Mr. Rodrigo Romero, word on the street has it that Mr. Rodrigo is brokering a deal with Mrs. Tyche Smithto sell the Empire off." "Tyche Smith?!" Florence's voice beld enough surprise to be shown on her face. "And she wants to buy Romero Empire? on this good news." She mumbled the last part to herself, the sound of scribbling getting louder.
"Indeed it is. So, do you find the story worthy to be published by your company? underse, and it would be a great honor to have you as our Monymous souere, Ms. Nica" "Great" [asndra ended the call and pulledet It wouldn't take long before the story was published, and just like she had plained, Rodrigo would be put under pressure to sell the company because of the Financial state and the news clemulating all around. And when that happens, Leonica was sur to swoop in and purchase the company at an unbelievably cheap price "Oh yes," she chuckled. "This is gonna be good." The next day, while in the process of getting ready, Leonica cacross I ssher tablet and realized, Oh, she was yet to check the message Kennedy had sent her Seating down, she took a moment to open her mail account, and just as she had expected, there was a message from the man.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was short and simple..
Kennedy: Here are the details you wanted Attached was a document, the contents of which had tennica raising her brow in slight surprise.
"Wow, this is impressive. I can't believe he actually planned on doing this." She mumbled to herself.
In the document, were all the information inpanding Rodrigo's latest plan. She had to admit, it was quite genius the way he planned to take over the company after using Melvin to secure it only to boot him out.
But alas, his plan's would eventually tail and as for Melvin, he could thank her when she saves the company from its demise, once again.
"Madame," The sound of Grace's voice had her looking towards her door to find the caretaker standing there. "Mr. Lee just arrived." She announced, Owen's here already? Glancing at the clock, she realized she had been engrossed in her own world to realize the tticking by..
"we. Please tell him I'll be down in a minute." Grace bowed and turned around to deliver the message.
With a few seconds window, Lronica examined herself in the minor, nodding in agreement to the gown she had worn which matched the shade of her eyes. With that, she made her way downstairs She was just on the last stairs when Owen sarbet and he seemed speechless.
"Wow lucemia," He breathed out almost inaudibly, his eyes trailing from the top of her head to her feet, admiting the sight. Leonica smiled at the nand the reaction she had gotten. "You look gorgeous," "Thank you," she said as she finally joined him, smiling when he placed his hand on her waist and cheek and pressed a kiss in between her brows, "You also look handsome, OwIL" "Really? Do I now?" He teised "Yes, you do." Leonica playfully swatted him and Owen's chest rambled in laughter.
"Thankyou. Let's get going, shall we?" stepping back, he offered her his ann and she took it, linking "Where exactly is your family's vila?" She questioned, casting a glance at him as they both settled in his car. own am through his "About an hour and thirty minutes drive from here, you'll see once we get there." Owen flashed her yet another smile. Leonica nodded at his words, while wen moved onto another topic. "How's things going with the company? Any development?" "Well, no and yes." "No and yes?" He arched a brow.
*No as in, there been no notable development in the company and yes as in, I've finally thought of a way to fix this little loophole," "Is that so?" Owen responded, intrigue clear as day in his voice.
For the next hour and a half, he asked her to explain and Leonica happily did. By the tshe was coming to the final stage of her well thought out plan, Owen had already pulled into the drive way of his family Vila. "We're here" He announced.
Looking through the windshield, Leonica took in the sight of the mansion.
Beautiful" She whispere *Yeah, my grandfatherbuilt this with his own two hands tight before he passed away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"So you moved here after leaving the neighborhood?" Leonica asked an he held the door open for her to step out.
In response to her question, Owen shook his head. "No, I went to go stay with my mother in Italy, her birthplace."
As they walked inside, Owen explained the history behind them mansion and the meaning of the different decorations that were used to beautify it They had I just walked past the main sitting coom, when a man voice caught their attention,
"Charn, it was about tyou showed up" Tachyon walked towards his son, his steps slowing a but when he realized there was an Umwanted guest. "And who do we have bee the stories she had head, she placed a smile on her lips and responded as respectial as possible. "Hello sig, Allboogh Leondica didn't really like Chan's father from th Pui Leonica B's a pleasinertolinally mert you." "Etually meet me?" "Talvensmuted "Are you implying that Owen has spoken about me? Bad things issue, after all, he takes alter Enjoy in While it Last.
"Father." "Don't 'tather' me, boy. The least you can do atter showing up an hour late is keep your damn mouth shut." Leonica's brows furrowed. That was certainly sway to speak to your SOIL.
"You've once again disgracedin front of my guest." Owen remained silent as he spoke, but from the way ΟΠ his hand constantly squee could tell he was holding himselt back from punching his father square in the jaw.
"And this," He pointed towards Leonica. "Why did you Because I wanted to, tather." Owen answered calmly.