The meeting abruptly ended. Leander glanced around the room and spotted Brianna making a hasty exit, with Rex right behind her.He quickly ran to close the space between them, but Rex returned to the room where Emma and Robert stayed, leaving Brianna and Leander alone.Leander approached her from behind, feeling the tension in the air. With a deep breath, he couldn't help but feel both excited and anxious. He halted and called her name, his expression glum. "Brianna!"The familiar masculine voice made Brianna whip around, muttering softly with a sigh, "It's you, Leander. How are you doing?"They quickly hugged each other as if nothing has happened between them.Leander, who had been staring at the floor, abruptly turned his attention to her with a smug look on his face. “Not well”“Why?”“Brianna, I must plead with you again in the name of all you believe in. Why are you avoiding me? Your phone went to voicemail when I called. At the gala, you treated me harshly. It’s like you have n

Under shimmering lights, guests mingled at Emma and Robert’s residence, creating a lively ambiance. The vast garden became a magical party venue, decorated with sparkling fairy lights and elegant ornaments. The air buzzed with laughter and the clinking of glasses, creating a palpable sense of joy. Max, Benjamin, and Lindsey joined Leander as he arrived with his assistant, Elaine. Dressed in a sharp suit, he exuded confidence and pride. Brianna, wearing a beautiful gown, walked next to him, bringing both comfort and excitement with her presence. As they made their way through the crowd, Emma and Robert approached them, beaming with gratitude. “Leander, thank you so much for everything,” Emma said, her eyes glistening with tears of joy. “You’ve given us back our daughter. We can never repay you" Leander smiled warmly. “It was a team effort. I couldn’t have done it without Max and his team, and everyone else who supported us" Robert extended his hand, shaking Leander’s firmly. “

One early weekend, Leander jolted awake. He yawned and stood up, noticing the sun had set. He let out a loud groan as he stretched his body, feeling the lingering pain and stress from the past few days.He laid back down, hoping to catch more sleep, but his phone rang, startling him. Driven by curiosity and a sense of urgency, he frantically searched for his phone, finally discovering it buried among the bed linens.Noticing the heart emoji, he let out a breath. "Hey, Brianna. How was your night? I suppose you woke me this morning""Sorry for all the calls, but you were MIA," Brianna's voice tinged with apology.Leander's eyebrows shot up. "Really? Missed calls?" he said, his fingers already tapping on the screen to check."Guy, I have something important to discuss, and I'm dead serious," Brianna stated firmly, her words laden with authority and unwavering confidence.Her stern words sent an electric jolt through Leander's heart. His nerves heightened as he wondered what she wanted t

Leander, with shaking hands, showed Brianna the message on his phone. His blood ran cold as he stared at the threatening words on the stark screen. ‘Hey Leander, it's Rex,’ it read. ‘I heard the way you insulted my parents and took my certificate. I saw everything. Just remember, your doomsday is coming. The choice is yours: apologize and release the certificates, or bear the consequences. Poisoning Lindsey was just a taste of what I can do. Don't push me any further, or I will make sure you cease to exist’"Rex is becoming more dangerous than I ever could have imagined," Brianna exclaimed, her voice a mix of surprise and worry. "I can't believe he's willing to go as far as threatening someone's life. But, I don't think he's capable of actually doing it"Leander looked at Lindsey, who was still asleep on the bed. A surge of anger and pity overwhelmed him as he replayed the incident in his mind. He turned to Brianna and said, "I think it's time we sever our ties with Rex. He shouldn't

After leaving Brianna’s residence, Leander made his way to a nearby local restaurant. Fatigued from the day's events, he sank into a seat, trying to rest before confronting Rex's looming threat. He couldn't handle another attack right now.Sitting among passing customers, Leander hurriedly grabbed his phone and messaged Lindsey to ask where she was. There was no response; she was offline.Deciding it was late and his mother awaited him, Leander swiftly opened his contact app and dialed Max Masterson's number.The line clicked, and Leander was taken aback by the unfamiliar, feminine voice on the other end."Hello, am I speaking with Max?" he inquired swiftly.The voice responded, "Sorry, he is not with his phone. What do you want from him?"Frustrated, Leander asserted, "Uh, I just need to speak with him. Tell him I'm Master Leander, okay?"“Okay, hold on please,” the feminine voice boomed, soft yet authoritative.“Max, you have a caller on the line. The person needs your attention. He