"Well, since it been proved that this woman is innocent, I will have to apologize ma'am. We weren't aware of the shrewd practices of our manager," Mr Daniels said to the woman. However, the woman was too immersed in thinking about how to thank Leonard to notice Mr Daniels apologetic gesture. Leonard had come like an angel and helped her when she was just a total stranger. There were indeed still good people in this world. "Mister, I really don't know how to appreciate you for what you've done for me. Here's my business card just Incase. Please don't hesitate to call me whenever you get the chance to," The woman said with a smile, handing him a small golden card. Leonard smiled and nodded, collecting it. "You don't have to thank me ma'am. It's always good to stand up for what's right." The woman smiled widely and looked at everyone with a 'thank you' gaze and left. Leonard turned the card in his hands over. "Oh my! She's the president of Megan Conglomerate. Miss Vanessa Bryant!"
The lady who just laughed was an attendant with a badge on her left side with her name boldly written 'Jessica.' "And what's so wrong in him wanting to buy he most expensive item in the store? Isn't he a customer?" Davida asked angrily. Witnessing what had happened in Mr Daniels store, Davida held Leonard with high regard in her heart. "Davida, don't tell me you've gone dumb suddenly. Can't you see that this man has no penny in his pockets?" Jessica said with disdain in her voice, glancing at Leonard's clothes. Mary was also confused. Leonard wanted to buy the most expensive item in the store? Where would Leonard get up to a million from? Leonard narrowed his eyes at Jessica, staring at her with an icy-cold gaze which sent chills down her spine. This poor man's eyes are terrifying! " You haven't even checked my pockets to know if I have money or not." " Tsk, " Jessica clicked her tongue against her teeth in disgust. "Someone like you shouldn't even be let in here. " "Mr Mars
The next day. Leonard and Mary arrived at the Clinton's manor in his blue jaguar. The party was just about to begin by the time they had arrived. Most of the guests had already arrived, so Leonard could see that the extremely spacious parking lot outside the Clintons' manor was basically full of all kinds of luxury cars. It seemed that most of the guests attending Amanda's birthday party were from prestigious families. Leonard found an empty parking spot and casually packed his blue jaguar. He got out of the car and went around, opening the door for Mary. "Thank you," She said with a wide smile. Mary was clad in a sleeveless red long gown which formed a fit at the upper level and a full skirt (flare). Her black emerald hair was curled up, bouncing on her shoulders as she walked. Her face was made up in simple makeup. He nodded, carrying the gift bags in his hand. They walked towards the entrance of the Clintons' manor. "Hey, look who's here," A voice sneered behind them.
The guards immediately looked apologetic. They had embrassed a man because of indulging silly folks. "We're really sorry sir," They chorused. Leonard nodded. "Hmph, I'm not annoyed. You're only doing your job." Then, the guards immediately glared at Jordan and Nicholas, who were filled with shock and surprise. Leonard actually got an invite from Amanda personally while they who were rich scions of influential families didn't even get an invite. This was a big slap to their faces! "You both, you had better get lost or else we would have no choice but to beat you both up and throw you out of the gates!" Mary chuckled slightly, seeing how stupefied they looked. She walked into the hall with Leonard. Nicholas clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He won't let this slide! Leonard must have a taste of his own medicine! … The Clintons really lived up to their reputation as one of the second largest shareholders of the most reputable banks in the city and also owners of luxurio
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