The silence between the two of them created an atmosphere filled with tension. Ella held onto the handrest on her wheelchair tightly in reply, “She was….talking about how you are always considerate of the people around you.” “She complimented you.” the smile on her face wasn’t going to persuade anyone. As she herself knew that it was fake. Leo gulped, the pain on his chest started feeling heavy. “I see….” “Did you take your medicines by the way?” “Uh…hm….” “Go and take a shower. You didn’t had dinner yet, did you?” “Hm…sure.” Leo grabbed a pair of change of clothes and entered the bathroom without facing Ella. He leaned onto the door and looked up at the celling as his eyes followed into the distance. “There was no need for you to lie to me Ella.” “Even if you had told me the truth, I wouldn’t have felt bad about it at all.” “Cause being hated by others has become my second nature.” “I thought honesty was the one of the first things that I liked about you, and admired i
After having some coffee, Leo left for his house right away. He started walking through the street filled with people aimlessly.“Just who was that man following me around?”.“And what about the accident? Was that preplanned or a random accident only?”.“If it was, then why did the person run away from the spot without waiting?”.“It only makes me even more suspicious.”Leo was lost in thoughts trying to find a clue.His phone rang in his pocket.The sound drew his attention and he took it out. The name on the screen was Mom.Cassandra called him after waiting for a few hours.He picked up the call right away.“Yes?”.“Yes, I’m coming. I’m almost home.”He ended the call and started hurrying back.When he took the route of his home, he noticed a car following him from behind. And it seemed to be just the car that was trying to hit him.He took precautious measures and shared his location with Kayden before rushing towards the small alleys.“I’m not letting you catch me today!”.But, o
For two days Leo stayed at home because of Kayden's warnings. On the third day, Cassandra asked him to get Ella’s medicines which she ran out and need immediately.So, Leo left the house in a few minutes.After crossing the gate, he looked sideways, and checked to make sure no one saw him.Having no signs of people on the street, he started walking.He checked the time on his phone.“It’ll take me twenty minutes to reach the nearest pharmacy by foot. I hope no one is following me at the moment.”It was 5 p.m. around the evening, so everywhere near him was starting to get dark out of nowhere.He managed to go to the store, and bought the medicines and walked out of the store.The lights turned red, so he was waiting to cross the road.And then, he glanced at the car which stood in front of him. The window was down so he was able to see someone standing across the street, staring at him intently.Leo didn’t stare at him for too long and pretended not to see him.“Is he following me? I n
“We don’t know what is your uncle up to at the moment. Do you think is it alright to let him know about your whereabouts when he can hire someone to kill you off any moment!” Kayden retorted with an serious face.Leo’s eyes widened in surprise.“You…..are right…”.“You will be exposing your wife and in-laws to danger without knowing it.”Leo lowered his eyes, recalling Adam’s smiling face flashing at the back of his head.“You are too naïve for this world.” Kayden sighs, placing his hands in his pocket.“Always remember, that not able to hold a grudge against someone is also a weakness. Which you must overcome in near future.”“Till one week, you shouldn’t go out of the house too often, and even if you do, be careful.”“You don’t know who might be following you around.”“These 15 years, your uncle wasn’t aware of your existence.”His eyes narrowed on Leo. “Now that he knows, he’s going to make sure he doesn’t repeat the same mistake twice.”“Your existence is dangerous for him to, and
Leo became confused. “Uh…not exactly. I’m more of like….”.“The future owner, perhaps,” Kayden addressed with a smile, staring at Leo.“Future owner?” The woman asked, becoming perplexed.“Can you specify it for me?”.“Is boss leaving this company perhaps?”.“Not exactly!” Leo asserted. “Well….it’s going to be soon. I’ll be able to answer your question properly in future if we meet.”“I…see…”.“You aren’t hurt anywhere are you?” Leo asked.She nodded sideways.“I’m alright.”“What’s your name by the way?” she asked with a light smile.“Me? I’m Leonardo Kingston.”She was a bit stunned for a second.“Leo…..”.“You share the same surname as our boss. Are you related to him somehow?”.Leo nods awkwardly. “Yes, he’s my uncle.”Her eyes widened for a second.“Your…uncle?”.“I see….”.“I’m Marie Bluebell. Nice to meet you,” she introduced with a smile, holding out her hand.He shook her hand feeling a bit hesitant.“Nice to meet you too.”“So, will you be coming to office more often now?” s
Leo walked down the hallway with Kayden next to him.“Are you angry?” Kayden asked, placing his hands in his pockets while looking around observing everything closely.Leo glared at him. “Do you even have to ask?”.“Yeah, I expected that.”“Why do you think he told us to go and eat something? His behavior seemed quite suspicious, right?” Leo retorted.“Yes.”“That guy named Davis seemed a bit suspicious as well.”“Do you think your uncle has some sort of dirt on him?”.“Most probably. He was going to say something without thinking that’s why he sent us away.” Leo asserted, staring down at his feet.Kayden paused for a second then replied, “Maybe, he knows about the accident, and knows your uncle caused it.”“That’s why.”Leo clenched his fists out of frustration.“We came this far. We can’t lose yet.”“Let’s go to the cafeteria as your uncle suggested.” Kayden said, placing a hand on his shoulder.“You must be hungry.”Leo nods. “Cheer up. I’m with you. We can talk while eating and s
Leo’s eyes widened in shock as he stood there staring at the nameplate for a few seconds.“Dad’s office?”.“No need to stand here,” Adam grunted. “Let’s go, I’ll show you the other wing.”“Can you open the door for me?” Leo pleaded to the secretary.The secretary nods. “It’s not a problem for me.”“But, the keyhole must be rusty and it’ll take a lot of time to search for me.”“We need people to search for it.”Leo’s face became a bit saddened to hear that.“Is that so?”.“Leo,” Adam came up to Leo’s side.“No need to open your dad’s cabin. It’s been closed in ages.”“Let’s go.”“Uncle! Can we-“.“I know you are feeling emotional to see your dad’s office. We can open it after finding out the key, got it?”.Leo wasn’t agreeing to his decision.“Young Master,” Kayden came from behind, and placed a hand on his shoulder.Leo looked into his face.“I understand what’s going on in your mind.”“But, don’t let it discourage you.”“The future is still waiting for you.” "Let it pass. You can ch
Leo became puzzled. “Are you alright, Uncle?”. He nods awkwardly, and glances down at the floor, watching his handkerchief. “Uh…yeah…I’m fine.” “Is the office, the same as before?” Leo asked, looking everywhere. Adam observed his face, “Kind of….we haven’t remodeled it.” “I don’t remember anything from the past.” He added. “So, I don’t remember whether I know this place or not.” “But, it does have a familiar feeling, I must say.” Adam’s eyes narrowed. “Then…how did you recognize my face?”. Leo turned to him with a puzzled expression. “Well, I-“. “It was me who brought him here,” a voice addressed, drawing their attention. Leo and Adam looked at the door to see Kayden standing. Adam got up from his seat. “You?”. Kayden came over to their side and gave a light bow. “Yes, I have brought him.” “How did you two meet?” Adam yelled, pointing at Kayden. “How did you find him!”. “I met him on the night of Christmas, and recognized him immediately,” Kayden said with a smile.
The car stopped in front of a big building.They both got off, and started walking towards the door.There stood two bodyguards. Leo stood next to Kayden. “Come.” Kayden called, walking over to the side of bodyguards.He took out something from his pockets, and showed them to them.They allowed them to go inside.“The dealership is happening at the 10th floor,” Kayden mentioned, placing his hands in his pockets.“You asked them?”.“Yes.”Leo was carrying the picture-book in his hands.They stepped inside, and noticed the rows of seats filled with media and reporters who were taking pictures of two men sitting on top of the stage.The man with the black hair, was not known to Leo. But, as soon as his eyes fell on the other man with brown hair with grey lines forming at the front, his eyes widened in shock.He recognized that face, as it was none other than his uncle, Adam Kingston, and the killer of his parents.“U-uncle….”.Two men were standing at their both sides, who must’ve bee
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