As Anastasia's efforts to get closer to Leo became more noticeable, it didn't go unnoticed by Jessica."What the hell this bitch is doing here?" Jessica sniffed rudely, not even an ounce of respect for the woman throwing herself on Leo."Jessica, please mind your words" Leo retorted immediately. Both Anastasia and Leo stumbled at the sudden comment. When looking at each other, those ladies were in a different phase of the Cold War. Anastasia felt that somewhere, that girl before her, Jessica had harbored feelings for Leo and was hostile to Anastasia because she found her being close to Leo. She understood that if she wanted to win Leo back, she had to push Jessica apart from him.Moving closer to Leo, one of her hands reached his chest and the other on his arm, she moved her fingers towards his neck seductively and then asked Leo in an intimate tone, "Who is this, Leo?"Leo had noticed how Anastasia was behaving near him, but he also knew that it was her habit to talk to others lik
Leo walked away admitting his mistake when James fumed in anger over him and they had an argument. It was a common thing for an employer to scold his employees and James and Leo were not just employer and employee, they shared a unique bond. James was like a big brother to him. Leo never takes his harsh words to heart. But this time, there was someone who intervened in their purest relationship. Anastasia was a girl with less or literally no patience. Even though James had just helped her clear her bills, she was ready to take unnecessary revenge on him just to get Leo's attention. Unknown of the fact that he would never forget her if anything happened to James.She strode towards the counter and grabbed a coffee pot nearby with boiling water in it.Her intentions were dangerous, what else could someone expect from a girl like her?Though no one noticed it, Jessica who had been keeping an eye over her had seen it coming. However, before Anastasia could carry out her reckless act, Je
Leo held Jessica in his arms, a mix of emotions swirling within him. He could feel her pain, both from her wound and from the emotional turmoil she had gone through. It was his fault, after all, she was just trying to save James from that treacherous woman and, instead of supporting her, he scolded her. Though the day was rough on her, the warmth of his embrace was a stark contrast to the cold day she had and she felt as if it was the only comfortable thing that had happened in the whole day. But as they were lost in each other, the cool air brushed his cheeks. It was then he noticed that his mask had just fallen to the ground. He startled but didn't let her know, he had to be careful, for his secret was at stake. "Jessica," he whispered gently while reaching out for the mask with his other hand, "I feel so sorry for what happened to you, and how they all acted earlier. They should have trusted you from the start. It was their mistake, and of course, they will deeply regret it soon
As Leo approached the other damaged car, he noticed a middle-aged woman, motionless in the driver's seat, badly injured and unconscious. Concerned for her well-being, he struggled and carefully opened the car door, and reached out to check her pulse. His fingers gently touched her neck as he searched for a sign of life.Suddenly, to Leo's surprise, the woman's eyes fluttered open, and she weakly grabbed his hand, her grip surprisingly strong given her condition. Her voice was shaky and filled with desperation as she pleaded for help. "Help me...Please... help me," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Though a little perplexed, Leo placed his other hand over her hand filled with blood. "Don't worry ma'am, you will be fine" he said assuring her that help had arrived and she would be soon in safe hands. But she was hardly able to breathe properly.Leo's heart raced as he realized that this woman's life hung in the balance. He immediately called out for the paramedics nearby, urgen
It was dawn already and Jessica slowly strode down towards the injection room to check on Mr.Conner. She had been in the waiting room all this time and didn't get the time to see how he was doing, now that the doctor confirmed that it may take longer for her aunt to be out of the operation, she decided to go see him first.Well, actually, that was not the only reason that she wanted to meet Mr.Conner, because when she phoned her aunt's family, they disclosed that Helen had been missing for days and no one was able to reach out to her. Listening to their words, Jessica found it so weird that they didn't bother to search for her even if she was missing. It was suspicious, and in her aunt's family, she trusted no one except her son. So Jessica opted to keep it from them that she had seen Helen.Jessica wanted to be sure about Helen's safety. Helen was not only her aunt but also the CEO of Longsfire Corporation, a multi-billionaire company with many industries and enterprises spread acr
Leo and Jessica stood unexpectedly close. Caught in a moment can't be described. Though they were in the waiting room of the hospital, it wasn't less than a beautiful and romantic garden as their eyes locked in a tender moment. There wasn't anyone to disturb them not even the hospital staff.The soft hum of the fluorescent lights overhead seemed to fade away as their hearts beat in unison.Just as Leo was about to take the initiative and their lips were about to meet in a loving kiss, the door burst open, and a sharp and furious voice echoed in that room. "You bloody bitch...!" For a second both were startled and stunned looking at the door from where that voice jolted them.An elegant high-society elder woman barged in."So it was you who did it...!" she continued.That woman exuded timeless grace and sophistication. She carried herself with regal poise, her posture impeccable, and her movements deliberate. Her silver hair, styled with meticulous care, framed a face that has aged
"Meet the only heir of the Longsfire Corporation," Except for Jessica's voice echoing deep into everyone's ears, the whole room was deserted right when Leo walked in, "Mr. Leonard Edward Connell."She introduced Leo as the long-lost son of her aunt, Helen, and the heir to her Empires and Properties.The waiting room turned into turmoil and silence eroded by a humm of shock as if there was a whirlwind that had lifted the surroundings in the air. All of them, who heard Jessica were now gaping at Leo and her in disbelief. Trying hard to assemble themselves back from the shock that what they heard was true.Leo grabbed Jessica's hand and clutched it tightly, if he didn't halt himself, his fingers were ready to make bloody marks on her wrist. He jerked her towards him, glaring at her face but before he could confront her, her eyes stopped him.Her beautiful eyes were begging him, begging him to continue, to help her just this once.He took in a deep breath and closed his eyes. The silence
When the doctor called for Leo and he followed him inside the operation theater, the junior doctor asked Leo to wait near the lobby inside the operating room. It was exactly when everyone circled Jessica and him for confrontation. He was on the brink of telling them all the truth but he was saved when that doctor looked for him. It may also be a fate, a god's will not to expose Leo."Please stand here, gentleman, our chief wants to talk to you," that junior doctor said and walked away into one of the operating rooms. Leo nodded in agreement and stood in the lobby silently. Though out of that mess, his mind was still pacing on how to prove his identity as Helen's son not just because Jessica wanted him to, but because he had already read the minds of all those so-called relatives who claimed to be Helen's family. And to his astonishment, he couldn't find a single genuine concern in their minds, except for Jessica. He felt pity for that woman, there was nothing in this world that sh