Most of the guests began to praise Amanda, not to mention the wealthy scions who had their eyes glued to her. There was a couple in their late sixties standing beside Amanda. They were her parents, Jason Clinton and Melissa Feng. Jason walked up the stage with his family and stared smilingly at the crowd below. "We're really delighted that y'all took out time from your busy schedule to come honor our invitation. Thank you all. " Melissa was dressed in a presentable red gown looking graceful and elegant. " Thank you all for coming to join us in the celebration of my daughter's 25th birthday. I hope you enjoy yourselves tonight!" " It's an honor to be here, Jason! " " I really do love your dress Melissa. Amanda, happy birthday darling! " … Instantaneously, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely lively as countless guests greeted Jason and Melissa, as well as the beautiful Amanda. Leonard and Mary sat down on their seats, not mingling along with the crowd. Leonard did find A
For a moment, countless gazes were on Leonard. The guests were whispering to themselves and guessing who Leonard was with disdain in their mouths. Most of them found it annoying that they were breathing the same air with a lowlife like Leonard in the hall. Amanda's eyes beamed with delight when she saw Leonard. Handing over the red box to a servant, she walked gracefully towards Leonard with a wide smile on her face. "Leonard, you came." Leonard nodded. "Yes, I did. Happy birthday, you look beautiful." Amanda blushed shyly like a little girl. Her eyes landed on Mary sitting beside him. "Hello Mary, thanks for honoring my invitation." Mary waved her hand perfunctorily, "You don't have to thank me dearie. Happy birthday." Seeing the peculiar gazes her guests gave Leonard, Amanda felt a little embrassed. "Everyone Leonard here is an honored guest of mine. So please treat him with the respect you would give to me." Roman suddenly said, " Hmph, it happens that everyone here has p
"What a beautiful set of emerald jewelry! The color and transparency are so beautiful!" "I saw this set of emerald jewelry in the Lovable Legacy before, and I remember that was their most expensive jewelry. It costs over 2 million dollars!" " What?! Are you serious? It's costs over 2 million dollars?! It's really expensive! " " This set of emerald jewelry is so beautiful that I'm tempted! If I had known, I would have asked my fiance to buy it for me when I saw it! " Many people especially women who were lovers of jewelry, couldn't keep their eyes off Leonard's gift as they speculated and discussed the price and value of the green emerald jewelry. After Jordan heard the price, his face twitched vigorously before turning sullen immediately. Nicholas clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, feeling extremely furious. He thought that his gift which was worth more than a million dollars, was extremely expensive. He didn't expect this worthless man's gift to be more expensive than hi
Nicholas felt utterly embarrassed. Clenching his fists, he walked out of the venue with the sullen Jordan. Although, Amanda had only threatened to send them away, they left on their own. There was no way they would be able to stay here anymore. How would they hold their faces? It was better to leave than keep on staying here. They weren't really that thick skinned. The Mcee took his time to calm down the crowd and soon the party resumed. … "Hey waiter!" Roman said, snapping his fingers at the nearest passing waiter. The waiter walked towards their table with a tray of drinks in his hand. "Yes sir. Is there anything you would like to drink?" The waiter asked with a smile. Roman glanced at Leonard with his left eye which didn't go unnoticed by him. Let's see how you'll get yourself out of this. Roman still didn't believe that it was Leonard who had purchased the gift, after all Mary had followed him to Lovable Legacy. Maybe they were in cohorts to save Leonard's reputation s
Roman stared at Justin with confusion. What does this old man think he's doing? Is he trying to tell on him? They had both planned to humiliate Leonard and make Amanda chase him out of the party. But, what Justin was doing wasn't part of the plan. Roman gritted his teeth and murmured, staring at Justin with menace. "What are you doing? This isn't part of the plan!" Justin ignored him and turned to face Leonard with a sweat-drenched face. "Mister, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to speak so rudely to you." Justin kept on apologizing that he made Leonard furrow his brows in confusion. What's making this man feel so frightened at the sight of him? He had never met him before? Leonard inhaled sharply and said coldly, "Who asked you to do this?" Justin immediately exchanged glances with Roman and swallowed. "It was Mr Roman," he muttered. Although Justin's voice wasn't that audible but due to the pin drop silence in the hall, the guests heard him. "Oh my! Roman Reigns actually
The party ended at 1am in the early hours of the new day. Amanda saw Leonard and Mary off to the parking lot."You didn't have to come out here, Amanda. There are still guests in the hall, " Mary said with a smile as they walked towards the car." Well, I'm not complaining, am I?" Amanda raised a brow cheerfully. The reason she had followed them out was because of Leonard. He was an esteemed customer at their bank so she couldn't let him go out of the hotel without a proper escort. " Leonard, once again I apologise. "Leonard waved his hand indifferently. " You don't have to, okay? It's not your fault that some people choose to look down on others and be stupid."Amanda heaved a sigh and nodded. Leonard was really a good man and if everyone was like him, the world would have been a better place.Rich scions often look down on the poorer folks, seeing them as people who can never reach their heights without remembering that their fathers had also tasted poverty before. But Leonard w
Leonard took slow steps, narrowing his eyes at the two damaged cars. Five burly men in black came down from the car which had collided with the tree. They didn't seem to be injured at all. Leonard glanced at the other unmoving car, he felt a very powerful aura in the car, much more powerful than these men. Who could be in that car? "Are you Leonard Marshall?" One of the burly men asked with a raised brow. Was this the man who had killed Ademaro's son? Leonard was a tall, handsome and skinny man. The burly man couldn't believe that he was the one who had defeated Ademaro's son. Leonard released a smirk from both corners of his lips. "What do you think?" "Punk! You killed the only son of our master and you still have the audacity to be arrogant! Today, you die!" "Attack!" The man yelled with fury. A wide invisible burst of murderous aura exuded from Leonard. His eyes were filled with murderous intent, the smirk on his lips made him look like a demon let loose from hell. Th
Leonard kept mute staring at her with a surprised look on his face. "You don't have to worry about how I knew that though. I'm actually well learner." "I'm not with them." Leonard sneered and furrowed his brows. "You're not with them? Do you take me for a fool?" " Well, not really. It may be true that I tried to harm you but I just wanted to test your strength." " Someone who is able to kill Ademaro's son without batting an eyelid must be very formidable. So I wanted to get to know you." " If we end up fighting, I may lose my life in the process and I don't want to risk it. I have a proposal for you. " Leonard's expression was unfathomable. " And do you think I would have any interest in your proposal? " Natasha chuckled slightly with a sly smile formed at the corner of her lips. " You know, I never make a move without thinking first. So think about it, if I wanted to propose a deal to you, do you think it wouldn't be of interest to you? " Leonard found her words quite inter
Unknown to them, Leonard had seen their gestures and as soon as their eyes met, Justin couldn’t help but turn his gaze away, intimidated by his sharp gaze. At a dark corner, a man stared at Leonard with interest as he sipped his drink.…New YorkKeith had been introduced to Bella who granted him audience. “Miss Hadid, I have come here to see for your help as I can see that you are the only one who can help me.”Bella had switched to professional mode instantly and looked up Keith and said, “What kind of help would a model offer to an influential man like you?” “Miss, I am sure you must have gotten information about our ongoing projects from your agency already and I will like to collaborate with you to help my company.”“There are other A-list models in New York, Mr. McDonald. Why did you decide to come to me?”Keith inhaled sharply and responded. “I didn’t think that they will be fit enough to battle with our competitors.”“The Maldivians” Bella said with a small smile. “They are yo
Harry’s eyes widened in shock. He was shaking terribly. If Leonard wanted, he could wipe out the Hades family in seconds and now his foolish daughter had probably gotten him angry.The guests were confused at Harry’s disheveled posture. They glanced at Leonard, some of the guests remembered who had met him outside recognized him.“He was the one who said he trampled down on the Hades family and destroy them in seconds,” One of them said to her friend.“Such audacity! He doesn’t even look like a rich scion; he looks like an ordinary man to me. I’m very sure Mr. Hades is going to teach him a big lesson.”“But he has a gold card and can’t you see how slightly bent Mr. Hades is.”“Why would he be covered in sweat?”The guests bean to murmur, wondering who exactly Leonard was to make Harry so visibly frightened. One of the heads of the four great families was scared of a man? Then his identity definitely wasn’t going to be simple.Vanessa stood at one section of the hall, listening to the
Everyone gasped in shock.Leonard actually rejected Agnes. Agnes was really pretty and had right proportions in the right places; her skin was as white as snow and also flawless. She had the height and looks to pose for a model but she opted to working for her father in the company. Many men will die to have her but Leonard had rejected her instantly. Roman also thought Leonard to be stupid for rejecting the young miss in that manner, but he couldn’t swallow the fact that his woman had taken the initiative to ask him out. Once again, Leonard had the attention of the woman he wanted.Agnes stared at Leonard’s disappearing figure and felt humiliated. No one has ever rejected her in such a manner, making her feel so insignificant. This action from Leonard even made more interested in him so she went in, completely forgetting about Roman who had no invitation and was merely tagging alone.…Inside, Leonard found a spot away from the crowd and sat down. He spotted Justin and the other head
“Go on, apologize to her,” Roman ordered.“You seem to have forgotten how you were chased out of Amanda’s party and humiliated. Do you want another dose of that?” Leonard said with a sinister smile.“You…” Roman was furious. He didn’t expect Leonard to bring that up in front of Agnes. “If anyone is meant to be thrown out, then it will be you! Agnes, don’t even bother letting him in. Order your guards to throw him out and break a few bones as well for insulting your family.”“Gladly,” Agnes sneered, motioning at her bodyguards to throw him out.Roman searched Leonard’s face to see any trace of fear but he saw none. He couldn’t help but sneer.Still trying to act tough!Agnes’ bodyguards were heavily bodied compared to the slim-looking Leonard. They were so trained from renowned boxing rings in the world and were professionals in martial arts.Leonard narrowed his eyes as they approached him. He wasn’t in for this, all he wanted was to go in but Roman had decided to cause trouble for hi
“Leonard, you must apologize to my fiancée immediately,” Roman sneered, his eyes narrowing. Back then, he had known Leonard wasn’t an ordinary person but that was in New York, he wouldn’t have that power in Oklahoma after all Amanda and Mary were not here to save him.The lady looked up at Roman, “You know him?” “Yes. Back in New York, he had caused a lot of trouble for me. But that doesn’t matter; he must apologize for almost running your dress. I promise you that Agnes.”Agnes glanced at Leonard. Her eyes were clearly filled with scorn as she stared at Leonard’s wears. He was dressed rather shabby, dressed in a brown leather jacket and a dark wash jean trouser.What can of man would dress so shabby to a party filled with distinguished guests? He looks so ordinary. I won’t wear this dress anymore. It has been stained!Leonard sighed and said, “If you look at me, you bumped into me and I have no reason to apologize to you because your dress isn’t ruined in any way.”“How
7pm,Oklahoma.“Mr. Leonard,” Gabriel said with courtesy as he opened the door of the car for him. Leonard nodded a greeting and they drove out of the estate.“From the invite, I’m sure you already know the venue of the party. Mr. Justin had thrown the party to celebrate his granddaughter’s graduation from college.”“So we are going for prom?” Leonard asked.Gabriel couldn’t help but chuckle. “Not really. Justin’s family is one of the four great families of the city; the party is trying to bring the families under one room to discuss the impending danger and also to introduce his daughter to the business circle.”Leonard nodded at Gabriel’s explanation. The four great families of Oklahoma City comprises of: The Davison, The Hades, The Brighton and The Wades, Justin’s family.The recent attack has been on the Hades and the remaining two families were also attacked by the same person. There was a high possibility of an attack on the Wades which might even happen during the party.“The
“Leo?” Keith called out, comporting him. “I wasn’t expecting to hear from you so soon.” “I apologize for not calling earlier.” “Leo, you don’t have to apologize to me for anything. I understand that you will be quite busy there,” Keith said with a smile.“I saw the news.” Keith went silent. In fact, it was everywhere. He had already contacted some media houses to pull it down or he would sue them. Not hearing a word from him, Leonard said, “You are a brave man, Keith. For coming out to face the public and protecting your son. My company is in good hands.”Keith went cold at the mention of the company. If all things don’t go as planned, e would lose his seat and who knows what action the board will take. If he loses the seat, Leonard would be removed as the chairman. No, he won’t let that happen.“Keith, is there anything wrong happening in the company? If you need my help do not hesitate to ask for it.”“Don’t worry Leonard. Everything is under control, we are just waiting for your r
All the while Keith was on phone with Seth; Marilyn was attending to the reporters so no one took notice of him. Keith stared at her with disgust on his face. This time she truly went too far.He glanced at the board members who were staring at him and he sighed deeply. “My son will like to speak to his mother,” Keith announced.Marilyn looked at him with amazement as well as the reporters. “I thought he said he was never going to talk to me again.”“Well, if you know he said that, why did you put on this show? You are embarrassing his father publicly!” Keith fumed. “But I’m also his mother!”Keith ignored her words and stared at Seth on the phone. “Are you ready now, son?”Seth nodded. “I will do anything to kick that woman out of our lives.”Keith turned his phone screen in such a way that it would face the ground.“My name is Seth Donald and I am Keith’s son. That woman over there is not my mother.”Marilyn immediately went closer to Keith in an attempt to grab the phone but Keith w
Wills Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma.The plane arrived at the airport and passengers streamed out. Leonard walked out the airport and spotted a black car waiting for him. A man dressed in black suit walked up towards him with a mysterious air excluding from him.“Welcome to Oklahoma city, Leonard. I’m Gabriel Pierce.”…The car drove through the city of Oklahoma with silence. Leonard stared at his phone and saw 5 missed calls from his parents and he couldn’t help but smile. Once, he’s done with this mission and he was sure that there were no impending danger; he will take them both out for a family vacation.He sighed deeply and tired.“I’m taking you to house we have prepared for you. I’ll come pick you up tomorrow evening for the party. Everything you will need to know about the family is in this flash drive,” Gabriel said, giving him a purse containing the drive.Leonard nodded, not seeing a word, feeling Gabriel’s eyes on hi. At this point, her still couldn’t let his guard down.