"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
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.