He was jealous
“Nothing important,” She brushed it off. “Anyway, mough about me, how’s your trip going
Ownshrugged. “Same as usual, boring and firing. Although the shot is meant to wrap op next week
“I see,” Leonica hummed as she reached out and grabbed her laptop. “So, you should be back home by next week, right? Wanna get dinner with me when you’re back?
“Would love to lucemia. I have rehearsals to get back to, but
the sure to call me if you need anything.”
“Will do.” Leonica said and reached for her phone, about to end the call when Owen spoke up
“Do me a favor, hoce mia?” when she hummed, giving him the green light to continue on, Owen added. “Please be careful around jail. He’s up to something, I can
tell.”
Leonica smiled. “I know, but don’t worry. I can handle myself.”
“I know you can, but I can’t help but be conceed. After all, with everything going on, he can suddenly decide to capitalize on the opportunity.”
*Capitalize on the opportunity?” Leonica repeated more to herself rather than asked a question, as a bunch settled in.
“Yeah is everything alright.”
“Yeah, I just.chought of something. I’ll talk to you later.”
*Sure hace mia. Good luck at the party.”
“Thanks, Bye.” She said and hung up, instantly proceeding to flipping her laptop open and pulling up one of the articles concerning trene’s appearance. Then she checked the IP address from where the article was sent and compared it to the other IP addresses and all of them lead back to one single culprit. Herox Media Company’s IP address
“Damn it, Vanadas.” Leonica mumbled to herself. “You’re just too desperate, aren’t you?
The more she thought about it, the more her anger boiled
It was just too obvious. Jamil’s been using Florence and his media company as a way to smear her father’s name and make it so that the public would turn against The Romero’s
But what did he hope to gain from this?
Her affection? Surely he didn’t think that if her family suffered such a tiny blow he could show up as her light in shining armor, save her and have her falling into his arms, begging for his love
Ha, just the thought of that was fucking revolting!
But thankfully Leonica didn’t have the attention to ponder all about her scummy ex boyfriend, instead, she wondered; just how many people were in on Irene’s appearance.
After the security fred she had watched, it was obvious that trene had an accomplice, so just who were they?
And what was famil’s involvement in this entire thing? Was he a pawn like me? Manipulated like she was to release all those posts?
Leonica sighed as her brainstared to hurt. So many things were going on, and it was hard for her to keep track of everything.
She really hated it when things got out of hand like this.
“Ah, I just want peace already she thought as she closed her laptop and tacked herself underneath her duvet.
Fire accomplices, tem, oreventwenty, all of them would be the same.
As long as she had the means to take them down, then that’s all that mattered.
And she did have the means,
So all shhad to do was wait patiently for them to slip up
And her target imparticular was their lose end, en osewood.
The day of the introduction party had arrived in the blink of an eyes. The venue, a large manor built on the hills in a far comer of Norway, was beautifully decorated and big enoughto accommodate all the guests and reporters that had been invited.
It was a sight that would have made trene feel like a fish out of water, if not for the fact that she had been getting a taste of this sort of life while being married to
However, het mood wasn’t as bright as her soundings. She had a scowl on her face, the moment she spotted Leonica wallding through the entrance double door, Benjamin and Cassandra both at her side, smiling lovingly at their dangghter.
Their legitimate daughter.
Although she had test entered the Borero family with intentions of pulling Benjamin clown, which hadn’t changed, Irene couldn’t help but feel of the family Leonica had
They seemed, no, they were perfect. Too pr
perfect.
And that, was supposed to be hers, the thought once again crossed her mind, blooming like a rose in its blooming season.
she, along with her mother, was the one meant to have such a happy life. So what right did Leonica and her mother, have to come and steal that away fr Her hands tightened. She wanted it back, all that belonged to her and she was going to get it back.
from her
“Miss Irene, are you alright?” Meredith, who had been standing beside her, asked after having watched her expression of hatred directed towards Leonica “I’m fine.” Irene replied, her words coming out harsh as she turned and noticed a few people whispering and pointing at her.
F
the resemblance is evident, I’m sure she’s the illegitimate child. One of the elites closest to free, said
“I dont know,” Another shook their head, giving trene a look of scrutiny that she did not miss. “She’s not as pretty as their original daughter ”
“Oh please,” The aristocrat who had started the conversation laughed loud enough for her to hear. “No one can compare to Ms. Romero, especially an illegitimate
The conversation, or rather the insults, had her blood boiling and her hands shaking
Illegitimate child. Falur. A child born out of wedlock.
The words were endless, and all of them were thrown at her at her very own welcoming party!
Inne was buming from head to the with embarrassment. So much so, that she had to chug down an entire glass of wine to calm herself down.
But even that, the aristocrats found fault in
was just a few meters away from her. She drinks wine like a barbarian.
“New unctured” Another woman mustered under her breath, not knowing Irene was “It’s not surprising, seeing as she didn’t get a good education, much unlike Leonica Romero.” Aman, a noble from one of the big families, spoke, causing others to laugh.
tene felt humiliated and enraged. The nerve these people had, talking shit behind her backwhen she was just right there!
And the cause of it all, the person they were constantly comparing her to, was Leonica
The
As it once with her thoughts, Irene’s eyes scanned the crowd and found Leonica, except she was a bit taken aback when the younger female was already staring at her, asmickplaying on her lips, almost as if she knewall that was being sold.
No, she knew all that was being said!
And to make matters worse, she gently raised the wine glass in her hand and gave it
gave Irene a toast
This act caused a nerve to snap in Irene’s brain, tipping on a switch that gave only one command at the moment,
To get back all that Leonica had stolen from her. Her perfect family, reputation, daughter’s attention and even her ex husband, all of which Leonica had taken away from her to brown pleate
she was not going
to let Cronica will. No, not again.
It was her tum to shine. To have it all while Leonica was left with none.
Act Fast Fire Bonys Time is Running Cut!
Stripping Her Of The Reputation She Had Built On Lies.
sen her daughter for the first time in two days. “You handled those reporters
50h Leonica, you did wonderful!” Cassandra exclaimed the moment she laid hereves en like a true Romeco
“Thank you mother,” Leonica soaked in her mother’s praise, putting her into a right hug before facing her father: “Hidad.”
“Leonica,“Benjamin walked up to his daughter, placing his hand on her shoulder and giving in a protle squeeze. “I’m sorry for having put you though something
Shaking her head, she offered him a smile. “Don’t be dad. And besides, 1choose to handle the press confere
Hearing her words, Benjamin couldn’t help but minor his daughter’s smile. “Thank you.”
e, it’s the least I can do during this situation.”
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