Melissa seized the opportunity to whisper loud enough for nearby ears, “Seems some people have their own sense of timing, don’t they?” Her words, tinged with mockery, were directed at Mia, suggesting that Logan’s tardiness reflected poorly on her. “He is not even hiding the fact that he has no regard for our family, what can we do with a man like this in our family. Grandpa, you should do something about him before he stains our name in public.” Lord Leihart was quiet and only took a sip of his tea. “Other son-in-laws that are from other reputable families have been here since yesterday but a nameless one chose to come late on the D-day. He doesn’t deserve to be in this family. It is a shame that Mia chose to marry someone like this.” Meliss’a mom said to support her daughter. Maliya was fuming in her seat but she had promised her husband to remain calm at the event and not exchange words with anyone. She knew that the best revenge would come whenever she returned to her position.
The room fell silent, the earlier whispers and giggles faded. Lord Leinhart’s eyes widened with genuine surprise and delight, a rare occurrence for someone like him.The Leinhart saw that he was impressed with the gift, that was the only time he was an happy expression since everyone presented their own gifts“Isn’t that the most sought after Jade that you missed at the party in France,” the butler exclaimed. “How did you get it??.” He faced Logan.The butler is close to Lord Leinharts so he was aware of how much his boss had longed to have the Jade for himself. It was the best gift that Lord Leinhart had received from anyone in a long time.It was a blue dragon Jade that was so rare, that is why the topmost people own it. “An old friend of mine gifted it to me.” Logan said. His answer spiked up murmurs amongst the Leinharts.“He has a friend that can actually afford a Jade? Maybe he is a unknown rich man, look at suit, it looked like an handmade suit that cost more than a fortune.’
“Let’s put a call through to the auction committee and find out who bought the real Jade,” The Butler suggested.“Do that right away.” Lord Leimhart instructed with a frown on his face. If Logan had brought a Jade to him, he could issue a fraud report against him and ask him to divorce his granddaughter right away. Though he wasn’t going to get his beloved Jade, he could marry his Favorite granddaughter to a good and reputable family. It was a win-win situation for him, except if the Jade was legit, he might have to bring himself to accept Logan as his in-law.“You should get a seat while we wait.” Lord Leinhart said to Logan.”He bowed to them then walked to the last table, not failing to give Mike a deadly glare and he drew a line across his neck. Logan joined Mia and her parents on the last table, he sat right next to Mia and she pulled close to him. “Hey!” She whispered.“Hi.” He replied to her. Then noticed how she was holding onto him, he didn't know if she was acting like s
Mike and Melissa wore the same disappointed look on their faces. They had expected the jade to be fake so that Logan will be kicked out from the eventsHe was pissed that Logan had been proven right and it dawned on him that he might gain more points with Lord Leinhart and at this point he might not be able to talk to Mia at all.He looked at Melissa who gave him the invite to the party. She looked like she was so lost in her thoughts. Melissa hated that her cousin still had the chance to compete with her for the position of the CEO, now that her boyfriend had brought a Jade for their grandfather he might just change his mind and make her the CEO right away.She knew she had to do something to change his mind or else she would lose to Mia once again.“The Jade might be real but it
As Logan walked quietly behind the butler, he wasn’t scared or afraid. He went there with the intention of having a conversation with Lord Leinhart.The butler opened the door for Lord Leinhart to go in. Lord Leinhart faced the butler. “Wait for us here.”“Yes, my lord.” The butler remained outside and shut the door after Logan went in.Logan bowed lowly before Lord Leinhart, it had been a while since he last bowed before anyone. Many rich people and their families were always at his beck and call but he was paying respect to Lord Leimhart because he was his wife’s grandfather. “Who are you?” Lord Leinhart said in a stern voice. “You may fool anyone including my granddaughter but you can’t fool me.”Logan thought of what to say, he knew that if he exposed himself as the president of starfall group, it could make Lord Leinhart discredit Mia’s effort in getting the contract. Also he could not tell him that he was a secret agent.It would be a ridiculous thing to say and he doubted that
“That was faster than I thought, I knew he wasn’t going to leave after all. How did you guys figure out his base?” Logan asked.“He got hit by your bullet, so they brought in a private doctor for him, the boys followed the doctor down to his base.” Sam continued.“Hmm, Are you sure that is his actual base or his passing time there? Remember Savini is a smart sneaky ass bastard, That might just be one of his plans to distract anyone who is watching him, my bullet did not hit him or his men.” Logan said.“But….” Sam was about to say another word but Logan spoke.“I used the guns we use for practice, just rubber bullets that have no effect.”Sam chuckled after hearing what his boss said.“Did you just laugh? I wonder who didn’t put my actual gun in my pouch?”“I am sorry sir.”“Keep your eyes on him. Hie is using the doctors to find out how many people are after him,” Logan stroked his chin “One more thing if any case I am not home, the mail man will bring in contract for me, drop it in
Mia stood before her grandfather in her his study, he had asked his butler to summon her into his study after she and her parents had settled in. “Good evening Grandpa.'' Mia bowed slightly. She was wondering why he had asked her to come to his study that time. He never does that unless it was something important.Like if he had an emergency situation he wants her to attend to.“Thank you for letting us back in.” She said sincerely even when she was still curious as to why he had asked them to come back home after speaking to Logan. “Where are you still at home?” Lord Leinhart asked. That question caught Mia off guard. What did he mean by why was she at home when he asked her to clearly come back home with her parents.“What do you mean Grandpa? You asked us to return home.” She said with fear in her voice. She didn’t know what he was going to say. Though he had given them access to all their stuff, she wasn’t sure of anything at that point.“In the history of the Leinharts, no
Mia sat in her room and palmed her face. Trying to withhold her eyes, she grabbed her phone from her bedstead then she sent a text to her husband. “Can you come pick me up from the Villa?” “What’s going on? Did something happen?” Logan replied almost immediately. He was in the middle of planning his next move on Savini. He was in his hideout, which was close to one of his family buildings. “I will let you know the details when I come. Please rent a car that can take my boxes, I don't have the strength to drive my car tonight.” Since he still had a lot to do in his hideout, he decided to have Mia stay in the family building that was near instead of taking her to his own place. “Are your parents coming too?” “No.” She dropped her phone on the bed and brought out three suitcases, she packed all her important files that she was working on, her clothes, her makeup and shoes then she went to the mini lounge where her parents were staying. “Where are you heading to this night with th