Returning back to her office, Florence felt frustrated over the fact that all her efforts, from approaching Gabriel to scoring an interview with Leonica was futile. She had expected to get a few good stories out of them but no, her plans had gone haywire. Her period of self rumination was interrupted by the sound of her supervisor knocking against h her cubicle Hey Florence, how did that outing go-?" The rest of his question died down as he looked at her computer and was surprised to see Leonica's face. "Whoa, is that the Leonica Romero? Was she the one whom you had the interview with?" He asked, clearing gushing over how pretty Leonica looked "Yes," Florence answered, bet tone cum, "Can I help you?" from his unceremonious state. "Well, we need an article by the end of the week, so maybe you can use that The man scratched the back of his neck, snapping away to interview you had with her." "Not possible," Florence quickly responded. "I don't think this interview can alr, at least if we don't want our asses sued." she mumbled.
The supervisor examined the paused video for a second before reasoning, "Well, except there anything confidential said in the video, it's good to air." Florence gave him a look "Listen, whatever she might try to sue us for, no matter the cost of the money, we're going to make it back from all the sales. You feeling me?" When he saw that Florence was still hesitant, he said. "Alright, give it here. I'll run it by the boss in Mexico, if he gives it a greenlight, I'll have your nremoved but you'll still get paid " That, was a good deal, Florence thought. She could score sbucks while releasing the interview she had worked her to get.
"Unplugging the drive, she handed it to her super He collected it with a smile. "I let you know what the boss says." And like that, he was gone. Florence leaned back in her chair and sighed, great, now all the needed to do was wall Little Red Mark Somewhere in Mexico, He had just finished a business conference call, dressed in a fancy bathrobe when he got a video call request from the person he had appointed as supervisor somewhere in Dilo.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe nread, Jaxson, and so he took the call without besitation A few seconds later, the picture was up a huge 75 inch Television which he had connected his phone to, and fasson, who was smiling widely, greeted him. "Hello Bis, how have you been doing?" He asked, his gaze not meeting the screen, but rather, at the floor. and geta good story?" "Pleasant." Chis pale response. "How's things with the journalist department? Were you people finally able to be competent and "th, about that Sir," The head jumalist stuttered a bit under his boss's gaze. "We were able to secure the company a story, a rather juicy one at that, but along Line white rosiding with the client, Jounalist Winslow had a issue, now she's being restricted from uploading the story" The man in the bathrobe raised a brow, not too pleased with what he was hearing. "An issar?- Jasson nodded. "Yes Sir. Apparently, if the interview is to go live, the client would sue us. As explained by Ms. Winslow, but I took the liberty to explain to her that the company would benefit a thousand times more than it would lose." He explained efficiently before asking. "Would you like to see the story, Sir Jasson nodded and immediately, the video started playing revealing the interview with the one and only Leonica Romero.
The man, although he was quite annoyed by the whole debacle, couldn't help but stare at the woman on the screen That of course didn't surprise Jaxson, what did was when a smile suddenly graced his boss's lips Why was he smiling? Did he see something he liked? Was the interview perhaps done to his lilding? He couldn't help think "So sir, what do you "stop." He ordered, interrupting Jaxson who immediately shut this mouth.
He was watching a particular scene, one where Leonica was explaining her relationship with Owen Lee, his face, her face, everything was visible, clear and in a perfect shot "Sir," jaxson called, not daring to interrupt him, but still, he had to speak, "Shall we.. Proceed with the release?" Jaxson didn't get any reply up until the video had ended "No." He simply said and Jaxson, confused as ever, could only watch as his boss continued. "I'm not satisfied with this, findanother interview." Did I stutter? I want another inreview and have it done by tomorrow evening or else you'll be out of a job." He said and without waiting for a response, ended the call.
But even after the video feed had been out, the video of Leonica still continued to play on the screen.
He looked back at the television, watching it and studying the female who had underwent an interview, before a smirk tagged at the corners of his lips, exposing his perfectly white teeth. "Never thought I'd see you again, Lesnica." After her interviewwith Florence, Leonica had handled a few other conference ad business related works, before she was informed that Gabriel had requested her audience.
"Let him up." She instructed, barely taking her gaze off the computer as the aimed to finish her current work before night fall and binge watch Ashley's favorite show with him, without any sort of interruption Kennedy retumed as quickly as he had left, but this taround, he had Gabriel and Billy, Gabriel's assistent by his side. "Ms. Romero," He called her attention, finally being able to gain her attention for a split second She flashed cabriel a smile, putting her work in hold for a few minutes. "I wasn't expecting you today. What brings you here?" Taking the brow folder from his assistant, he raised it up as if to give her a vague idea. "Thave a few things that I think we need to discuss. Face to face." Face to face, he says, Leonica thought, and pressed her lips together, clearly still skeptical about being friendly towards Gabriel.
"It's just business, Leonica.' The little voice in the back of her mind, that she didn't trust all to well, whispered "Alright," She pointed at the free chair in front of her table. "Please seat. While Gabriel obeyed her command, she instructed K Kennedy to give them space and Gabriel eventually instructed Billy to do the sGabriel began explaining the reason he had chere once they were alone, however he was interrupted by the sound of Leonica sneezing "I apologize "Are you alright?" He asked, the concem clear in his voice even though his expression remained stoic.
"Yes," She answered and briefly looked around the room. "Perhaps it's just an allergy." Or this damn shirt that she's been wearing all moming, Leonica couldn't help but think as she adjusted the collar side.
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Gabriel nodded "Of course. So, as 1 said, I plan on changing the target of the lawsuit, Instead of Romero Empire, I plan on suing Rodrigo alone. He continued to
explain. Since Romero Empire is now under new authority, it's safe to say that it has no connection with Mr. Rodrigo, thus the court can hold him as an individual accountable for the damages and losses that were suffered during the breach of contract." Leonica couldn't help but smile. It sounded like a brilliant idea, and since they were filling the lawsuits for the past six months, it should be easier to prove the case.
"Brilliant "She commented, which eamed her a small smile from Gabriel. *So, will that be alright with you? Leonica nodded, "Yes, please go ahead with that. I'd like to see Rodrigo get his dues."
"Will do. And as to the "There was a sudden pause in Gabriel's words as his gaze landed on her neck and spotted a little bruise sticking out from underneath her However, a realization soon struck him. That wasn't a bruise, it was a freaking love bite and he very much knew who had created it.
He clenched his fist, God, just the thought of it alone was making his blood boil.
"Is something the matter?" Leonica asked, her brows knitted in confusion, which caused Gabriel to snap back to reality.