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
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
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
Inside the big mansion of the Heartfillia family a big part of the crowd from renowned families, and corporations had arrived for the annual Christmas party. The clock strikes 11:55. The atmosphere is very much lively and joyful. The Christmas tree sat at the center of the room, decorated with lights and bells and a big star at the top of it. Under it lies a big bunch of presents lying on top of one another. Party music was playing while everyone was enjoying the drinks and food. Among the middle, stood Caroline Heartfillia, the first wife of George Heartfillia, the owner of the Heartfillia real-estate business. Her neck is decorated with a diamond necklace, followed along with the expensive leather coat, and branded watch. However, none of it outshined the wrinkled face she had making her look relatively older than her actual age, along with her shiny grey hair which reached up to her ears. When the clock struck 12, she raised her glass of wine for a toast.“Merry Christmas!” sh
Tom tried his best to shuffle his laughter. Daisy laughed at him as well.Except, Diana, she looked at him with earnest eyes.Ella adverted her eyes, not wanting to see anything.Leonardo raised his head, and gave a satisfactory smile to Jeremy.“I actually did bring something for grandma.” He added, taking out something from the pockets of his coat. “Though, it doesn’t cost that much. And it may seem useless and may seem not worthy to you.”Caroline narrowed her eyes, “What’s that? Did you bring a stone you picked up from somewhere or something?”.“Or maybe some tissues,” Jeremy remarked with a laugh.Cassandra could hardly contain her rage.“This is why I had told him not to show up in here till the party was over. Why didn’t he listen to me?” Jade retorted.The atmosphere around them became tense.Leonardo handed out a box to Caroline.Caroline glanced down, and took it. When she opened the box she saw a pair of pink gloves. “What’s in there, Mom?” Jeremy asked.Caroline showed
“She’s only not able to work at the company because of her legs. Other than that, she still has the ownership of 80% of Grandpa’s property and company rights.” “She’s still a member of the board of directors.” “We couldn’t achieve anything by plotting the accident! All of it went in vain!” Lucas cussed, sitting down on the sofa. He fisted his hands in anger. His words rang in Leonardo’s ears. “What are they saying? Plotting the accident?”. Tom sighs. “Well, we are trying to convince the directors at least, to remove her ownership from the company and shares.” “It’s not working out in any way!” Lucas retorted back. Tom narrowed his eyes, his pupils went dark. “I told you that we needed to kill her off. Afterward, all part of her property would be given to us to take.” Lucas comments, fisting his hands on the table. Leo covered his mouth with his hands. “Well, Daisy and Diana are still here, and they are also taking part in our plan. If the rest of the property is divi
His going quiet made her worry. “Leo?” she called his name softly. “Are you alright?”. He sighed, removing his hands from her body, he pulled away and stood behind her. “Sorry for hugging you without your permission.” “I’m alright.” She glances back at him in confusion, observing his face. “Are you sure?”. He nodded with a forced smile. She adverted her eyes, staring down at her hands. “Good to hear that.” His eyes narrowed, as the smile on his face faded away as he fisted his hands in anger. “If only I had power, a power which was greater or equal to them, I would’ve been able to prove their crimes, and give them the punishment that they deserved.” During the evening, he started walking towards the destination location told by the man who contacted him. He looked back at the snow-covered Christmas tree from a distance, blurring everything out of his sight. “But, where am I going to get such power, anyway?”. “I’m just a jobless orphan married to the granddaughter of a r
“And, you are his grandson, Leo.” Kayden addressed firmly. Leo looked at him with eyes full of suspicion.“How am I his grandson?”.“I’ve been living in the orphanage till 2 months ago.”Kayden sighs. “Yes, but you hadn’t been living there since birth.”“It was me who had sent you there in the first place.”Kayden’s reasoning made no sense to Leo.“Why did you send me to the orphanage? Who are you?”.“Who are my parents?”.“Why are you telling me about them right now?”.“That’s because, this is the right time to tell you about it,” Kayden’s eyes narrowed as he glanced at the picture in Leo’s hands.“Your parents had died in a car accident 15 years ago. And I had witnessed it.”“My parents died?” Leo gasped.“Yes.”“It was 15 years ago! And why are you telling me this right now? Where have you been all these years?”.Kayden looked away. “Gathering information about the accident.”“From what I had noticed, the accident was pre-planned and was done intentionally.”“That’s why, after res