The Launch started and a variety of food was displayed on several tables with the most exclusive and expensive ones being displayed on tables with the Elites seated round them.The table Camille sat in coincidentally had Aaliyah and Lisa seated there along with several of the young men and women Ric had met at the Artificial Intelligence launch."Oh Brother you came!" Gregory Martinez said when he saw Ric.Gregory was also a second generation rich man whose family was into interior decoration, he was also familiar with Ric from that day so most on the table easily accepted Ric since they were quite acquainted with him already.The Launch went smoothly and everyone had a bite of variety appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Ric had barely picked his plate most times and same with Aaliyah, the duo often glanced at each other during the event.Meanwhile Lisa tried her best to keep her mouth shut in order not to ruin Aaliyah's mood, Lisa had noticed that Aaliyah often got upset whenever s
Lisa was the first to jump on the statement but one look at her friend Aaliyah and she immediately kept calm."Yes he is," Lisa had already said what she said before she realized that Aaliyah had cautioned her to be discreet about Ric's past."What?" Camille was shocked at the revelation but he asked to be double sure."What right do you have to slander someone like that?" Gregory was so angry that he didn't care if what Leonard said was true or false.Ric sighed, he knew that sooner or later the information about his past was going to come out, he was already used to this kind of slander so it barely made him feel uncomfortable even as a lot of people were present."Actually what he said was --""You don't have to justify or defend anything he said, what gives him the right to talk about people's private lives in public?" At this time, Gregory was already raising his voice and people began to pay attention to the scene being created."I was just giving the Gullathova mistress a warni
At the front, Leonard pleaded for Greg and Camille to remain till the end of the launch, he knew that the restaurant was just a privilege and the last thing he wanted was to offend both men.“What he said was true,” Ric confessed shocking everyone across including Camellia and GregThey had all thought Leonard was the one forming the story against him just to pull him down, they didn’t expect to hear Ric admitting to his words.Ric never expected Leonard to spill that out in public out of jealousy, but seeing how things were going he had no choice but to clear the room.“What do you mean? You went to jail for killing someone?” Grey eyes widened out of shock.However, Ric shook his head negatively a littleRic turned to the crowd, and a soft smile escaped from his lips.“I would like to clear the rumors about me right here.” He said grabbing the attention of everyone even more.The whole room fell into total silence anticipating his next words.Lisa glanced at Aaliyah’s face trying to
Leonard's eyes widened in shock. Ric left his side, he walked over to Aaliyah's sideAaliyah was in her seat paying full attention to what was going on in the room. Seeing Ric walking close to them, Lisa who had a little smile on her face scampered away from her friend Aaliyah giving her some privacy with Ric“Do you want me to drop you home now?” Ric gently asked her again, sitting on the empty seat right beside her.“Are you finally taking your chances?” Camila teased Ric interrupting the scene. “Woah, I can’t believe someone is making his moves behind us.” Greg’s voice also came in.They had ignored Leonard leaving him to deal with his shit by himself. After all, they weren’t there when he caused it and he had completely denied that his family was keeping the secret too not until there was sudden news about it.“You should give them some privacy at least.” Lisa was so fast to pull both Camila and Greg away, leaving the two on the seat.Aaliyah had a little smile tugged at the co
Seeing his face it was obvious he held a lot of grudges towards him.Leonard had always hated him at first, but he hated him even more at the thought of him being behind his sudden misfortune.His family reputation which he was trying to build and improve suddenly crumbled completely to the groundAt this rate, no one will want anything to do with them. Even his fixed appointments with the men of the higher class are automatically canceled. Leonard's anger increased even more at the thought of it. Ric massaged his face that hurt and watched Leonard who had a smirk across his face towards himLeonard walked close to Ric and suddenly grabbed him by his collar again. “What on earth did you do?” He yelled at his face out of anger.Ric only chuckled. “I did nothing, After all, I wasn’t worthy to be here just a few minutes ago, I was nothing but a killer.” He shrugged innocently at his face annoying Leonard completely.He wanted to punch Ric again out of anger but he was stopped by Gre
“Ok, fine, I will beg,” Leonard said, falling to his knees, he couldn't bear to look at their faces for a couple of seconds, because he needed no one else to tell him that he had fucked up. Deep down he was feeling shitty, seeing the expression on their face will only make the way he is feeling worsen. “I am sorry. I am on my knees, begging from the depth of my heart, whoever it is that did this, should please forgive me,” he pleaded, his voice filled with conviction. He raised his head to stare at Ric, “Please,” It was him, it had to be him, ‘cause no one else left the room, he was the only one that excused himself and in a couple of seconds, his life was already in ruins. “Wait, you guys want me to place my head on the floor and beg, huh?” he asked with a desperate tone, still keeping his eyes glued on Ric, “sure, I will” he added and placed his forehead on the floor. “Please, forgive me,” he cried out. “Well, I am not the one that did it and even if I am the one, I am not su
"Your smile is beautiful," Ric left a comment for Aaliyah and her cheeks heat up several degrees."Thank you," Aaliyah turned her face and stared outside the window avoiding Ric's eyes.The ride was quiet with each of them stealing glances at the other at different intervals. Ric always caught Aaliyah staring at him and she often averted her eyes when caught."I suppose it's a bit too early for you to go home, do you want to see something fascinating?" Ric asked wanting to spend a little more time with Aaliyah. "That would be great," Aaliyah avoided his eyes as she responded. She also wanted to get to know him a little before getting married to him.Their engagement had been fixed and her grandfather was on top of all the preparations, the date was going to be announced soon but Aaliyah barely knew who Ric was."Where is this?" Aaliyah asked when Ric pulled up the car in front of a building. She had expected he would take her to a small Cafe to have a drink or grab a bite but what w
The young officer suddenly paused as though controlled and his face paled.“Are you saying?” He didn't dare to complete the statement“Yes! We're all fired!” The captain screamed in sheer anger as he looked at the young officer.Ric was a bit surprised by the sudden news but he wasn't in the least concerned about it.The crowd had suddenly gone silent. It was so silent that you could hear a pin drop from miles away.The officers were all staring at Ric. Everyone was staring at Ric, their mouths wide open and the silence was suddenly broken when a young officer stepped towards Ric, his arms rubbing together in a begging stance.“Please…” he pleaded, his eyes wide with regret Ric who was taken aback, moved a step backwards and his eyes widened.“ What are you doing?” He asked feeling embarrassed.The officer looked like he was ready to burst into tears“Sir, I'm really sorry. I can't loose this job. It's my everything” The man pleaded.The captain buried his head in his hands, the car l