The shopkeeper approached the supervisor and stopped the action. "Sir, but I don't think you should be careless in calling the police before he is proven to have stolen," she said.The supervisor lowered his cell phone from his ear with a sigh. He looked at the shopkeeper in annoyance. "Didn't you see that he was proven to have stolen the ring?""Yes, I see, sir. But we can check the CCTV footage to see whether he actually stole it or not.”“Yeah, you're right. We'd better check the CCTV first," another shopkeeper chimed in.The supervisor wanted to prevent them from checking the CCTV, but all the shopkeepers present agreed to the decision. He was silent and let them check the CCTV footage. “What are they going to do with the CCTV? Besides, I also turned it off earlier," the supervisor muttered, grinning.Leon didn't feel guilty at all because he didn't steal the ring. Two shopkeepers watched him so he wouldn't run away.Not long after, the shopkeeper on duty, checking CCTV footage, r
"Welcome, Mr. Alessandro.”Leon turned his body to face them. He believed the man the employees referred to as Mr. Alessandro was an important person in this shop. He walked over to him."Excuse me."Leon's voice made Alessandro turn his head to look at him. He saw Leon carrying a paper bag with the shop's brand name on it, so he immediately identified Leon as a customer. Alessandro smiled friendly at Leon."Is there anything we can do to help, sir?"Leon glanced at the supervisor, and the man looked uneasy looking at Leon.“This is my first time going to this shop, but I got very bad service. While I was shopping, suddenly he deliberately put a ring in my bag. He also deliberately turned off the CCTV camera," said Leon while pointing at the supervisor.Alessandro looked confused when he heard Leon's accusation. "Sorry, sir, but he is the supervisor at this shop. He couldn't have put the ring in your bag," he responded.Leon snorted. “But the truth is, he actually did it. He has a gru
Edward and Elora were at a restaurant having lunch while discussing their wedding. Elora's gaze seemed fixated on her iPad."Edward, what do you think if I choose this theme?" Elora asked while showing a picture of the venue on her iPad.Edward looked at the picture, then responded, "I don't think it's suitable, but if you like it, we can choose it."Elora's expression suddenly turned sullen. She sighed as she went back to choosing other themes."I told you if you like it, we can choose it," said Edward."I'd better look for something you like better," replied Elora.Max came to the restaurant to meet Edward. Wilhelm asked Max to talk to Edward about the company's new project.Seeing Max's arrival, Edward and Elora looked up at him."Sorry if I disturb you, but Uncle asked me to meet you," said Max with a small smile."You can sit down, Max," Edward ordered.Max took his seat between Edward and Elora. The atmosphere became a little awkward after Max arrived. Seeing that Elora was busy
Edward pulled a chair and sat in it, but his eyes were still glued to Chelsea's table.Elora noticed Edward looking at another woman, then rebuked him.“Ehem! Can't you just stop looking at her for a second?” Elora quipped.Edward immediately turned his gaze to Elora in panic. "I'm sorry, I just—" He looked confused, and his mind suddenly went blank.“Elora, I—”Elora rolled her eyes as she looked away from Edward. She was angry with her fiancé.“You're really annoying!” Elora complained.Max turned towards Chelsea's table to see the face of the woman who made Edward keep staring at her."I think Elora is prettier than her," Max muttered, then his gaze returned to Edward.“Elora, please forgive me. I saw her by accident, but I don't know who she is.” Edward continued to persuade Elora, but the woman didn't want to hear it.A man wearing dark glasses, a polo shirt, and matching color trousers stepped into the restaurant. He was a tall guy with an athletic body. His arrival immediately
Leon nodded his head, confirming Alessandro's question.Alessandro bowed his body and smiled at Leon, not caring that the man didn't look according to the dress code. He was very happy to see that Leon was willing to attend his birthday party.“Welcome to my party, Master. I've been waiting for you for a long time, and now I'm very happy to see you here," said Alessandro, showing his gratitude toward Leon.“But I don't want to take off my mask. If you mind, then I'll leave right away," said Leon, giving him two options."Sir, you can wear whatever you want; my party is still open for you," replied Alessandro with a smile."Thank you, Alessandro."Leon stepped into the ballroom. His arrival, walking side by side with Alessandro, immediately caught the attention of the people there. Seeing Alessandro being so respectful towards him, they could conclude that he must be a very important guest. There were many guests from high society at the party tonight, but they didn't see Alessandro gr
Leon realized that Edward was watching him. He also changed his position so that his back was facing Edward.“Do you know where Edward Lackner lives?” Leon asked Alessandro.“As far as I know, Edward Lackner doesn't live in Wellington, sir. He came to Wellington on business. If I'm not wrong, tomorrow he will return to his hometown, Auckland," answered Alessandro."So he'll be back there tomorrow?" Leon responded.Alessandro nodded. "Yes sir."Leon immediately took his cell phone and sent all the evidence to the butler, including information about Edward, who was flying to Auckland tomorrow. They couldn't make Edward suspicious, or else Edward might run away.The party was over. Leon was seen rushing to leave the ballroom, but Alessandro stopped him.“Master.” Alessandro's voice made Leon stop in his tracks. He turned to the man."I'm sorry, Master, I just wanted to give this to you," said Alessandro with a little bow, and he handed over a box to Leon.Leon frowned. "What's this?" He
“We almost died because of them!” Elora exclaimed, glaring at Edward, who had forced her and Max to follow the taxi.Edward was lost in thought; he was still surprised and didn't say a word. Elora looked at him irritably."I think it's better if we go back now," said Max. Without waiting for his cousin's approval, he turned the steering wheel to leave there.Meanwhile, Leon looked at the taxi's rearview mirror and didn't see the white car following him.“It looks like they managed to get the car to stop chasing me. Good job," said Leon, satisfied with the results of his subordinates' work.When Leon arrived home, he immediately approached Elena, who was asleep in bed. He sat on the edge of the bed while looking at his wife's tired face. He hesitated to wake her up, but Leon had no other choice because they had to get ready to go back to Auckland tomorrow morning."Elena." Leon patted Elena's cheek slowly.Elena opened her eyes slowly, and she rubbed her eyes. “Leon? You are already ho
Max approached his uncle and tried to calm him down. "I believe Edward is innocent. That loser is the one who reported Edward," he said, glancing at Leon.Elora was also there. Since earlier, the woman had been crying, thinking about Edward and the news about him that had spread throughout the country.Leon stepped forward to face Wilhelm. His eyes stared intently at the old man, without the slightest fear.“Your son must take responsibility for his crime! He's the person who killed my grandmother," Leon exclaimed.Wilhelm looked at Leon with an indifferent look. He snorted and grinned. “I want to know what made you brave enough to confront the Lackner family.”"I have strong evidence that Edward is truly guilty. He will rot in prison to atone for what he has done!." Leon spoke in a high tone, surprising several people there, because the person facing him was Wilhelm Lackner, a person who had power, while Leon was just a loser to them.Wilhelm raised an eyebrow, looking at Leon search