Leah sat at her desk, frustration evident on her face as she scrolled through her emails. Ted approached her, concern etched in his features as he observed her demeanor."Hey, Leah, what's going on?" Ted asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.Leah sighed heavily, glancing up at Ted with a mixture of annoyance and resignation. "It's Derek," she replied, her voice tinged with frustration. "He rejected my proposal. Said it was trash."Ted frowned, sympathy evident in his expression. "I'm sorry to hear that," he said softly. "But hey, maybe I can talk to Derek for you. See if I can convince him to change his mind."Leah hesitated, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. She knew that Ted had connections, and his offer was tempting. But she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of her mind."I appreciate the offer, Ted, I really do," Leah replied, her voice hesitant. "But I'm not sure if that's such a good idea."Ted raised an eyebrow, curious about Leah's sud
Flora and Ted nervously entered their grandfather's study, unsure of what to expect. Their grandfather sat behind his desk, his expression stern as he regarded them."Sit down," he said, gesturing to the chairs in front of him.Flora and Ted exchanged a worried glance before complying. They sat down, fidgeting with their hands as they awaited their grandfather's words."I've called you both here because I have some concerns," their grandfather began, his voice serious. "I've heard about your relationships with Jamie and Leah, respectively. Can you explain to me why you've chosen to date individuals who have been divorced?"Ted, ever eager to defend himself, spoke up first. "Grandpa, I met Leah before I knew about her divorce. I was drawn to her ambition and success. Our relationship has nothing to do with her past."Flora nodded in agreement. "And as for me, Grandpa, I didn't start dating Jamie just for clout. I genuinely care about him. He's been there for me in ways you can't imagin
Salvador, Roxy, and Flora gathered around the table, their expressions grave as they discussed the looming threat posed by the Smith family. Roxy took the lead, laying out his findings with a sense of urgency."Alright, guys, we need to talk about the Smith family," Roxy began, his voice firm. "I've been doing some digging, and what I found is not pretty."Flora leaned forward, her brow furrowed in concern. "What did you uncover?"Roxy pulled up a file on his laptop, revealing a series of documents and articles detailing the dark history of the Smith family. "It turns out, the Smith family has been involved in some pretty shady dealings over the years."Salvador's eyes narrowed as he scanned the information before him. "Like what?"Roxy clicked on a particular document, highlighting a headline that sent chills down their spines. "Back in 2015, there was a high-profile kidnapping case that resulted in the murder of a young woman. The Smith family was suspected of being involved, but th
Leah stood at the entrance of the event venue, her eyes widening in shock as she watched Jessica and Flora approach. Her heart sank at the sight of her enemy, Flora, standing beside her newfound ally, Jessica. Leah's mind raced with confusion and a hint of jealousy as she tried to comprehend why Flora was at her event."Jessica, what a surprise to see you here," Leah greeted, forcing a smile onto her face as she addressed Jessica.Jessica flashed Leah a bright smile, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "I wouldn't miss it for the world, Leah!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasm.Leah's eyes flickered towards Flora, who stood beside Jessica, her expression unreadable. "And Flora, what brings you here?" Leah asked, her tone tinged with suspicion.Flora met Leah's gaze with a cool demeanor, her lips curved into a polite smile. "Jessica invited me," she replied simply, her voice calm and collected.Leah's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Jessica invited you?" she echoed, her
Salvador and Roxy sat hunched over their laptops, frustration evident on their faces. They had been searching for hours, but they couldn't find any trace of the anonymous tipper who had given them the riddle."This is hopeless," Salvador muttered, rubbing his temples.Roxy sighed, leaning back in his chair. "We need to focus on the riddle first. Maybe if we solve that, we'll have a lead on who the tipper is."Just then, Flora walked into the room, a determined look on her face. "What are you guys up to?" she asked, noticing their somber expressions.Salvador explained the situation to her, and Flora nodded thoughtfully. "Let me take a look at that riddle," she said, moving closer to the computer screen.As Salvador pulled up the riddle, Flora furrowed her brow in concentration. She read it over a few times, mulling over each word.Suddenly, her eyes lit up with understanding. "I think I've got it," she exclaimed, a triumphant smile spreading across her face.Salvador and Roxy leaned i
The Divorced Billionaire 43. 𝐌𝐫 and Mrs maroon reason for not accepting Leah’s invitation for her masquerade party was because they had found out that she was the woman that their son, They knew something was going on in the shadows because if she didn’t know who Salvador really was , Why was she so interested in the Maroon family, They had no idea what it was but they didn’t want to get involved with Salvador’s personal life . “ Mom ! Dad … I think it’s high time we talkto kelvin , it’s beginning to get on my nerves” Salvador walked in , He was paranoid and kelvin was making it even worse for him , He was no longer taking it easy on him and he wanted his family to be aware of his decisions to deal with kelvin . “ What are you going to do Salvador? I’m not afraid of you … You already took the project away from me so don’t think I’m afraid of you “ Kelvin scoffed from behind and Salvador filled the room with laughter .“ I have less than a month to make my entrance … That projec
Salvador sat at his desk, his brow furrowed in concentration as he worked on the gallery project 2.0. He was deep in thought when his phone suddenly rang, startling him out of his focus. With a sigh, he picked up the phone, expecting to hear the voice of a client or colleague on the other end. Instead, he was met with silence for a moment before a chilling voice spoke. "You're going to regret crossing us, Salvador," the voice hissed menacingly. "You and your family are in danger." Salvador's heart pounded in his chest as he listened to the death threats being whispered into his ear. His mind raced as he tried to comprehend who could be behind such a cruel and senseless act. Before he could respond, the line went dead, leaving Salvador feeling shaken and vulnerable. He knew he needed to protect his family at all costs, but he had no idea who his enemies were or what they were capable of. With a heavy heart, Salvador tried to push the threatening call out of his mind and focus on get
The day of Leah's masquerade party finally arrived, and the mansion was buzzing with excitement as guests arrived in their elaborate masks and costumes. The grand ballroom was adorned with sparkling lights and elegant decorations, setting the stage for what promised to be a night to remember.Leah greeted her guests with a radiant smile, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment at having organized such a grand event. She moved gracefully through the crowd, exchanging pleasantries and basking in the admiration of her guests.As the evening progressed, Salvador and his team arrived, their faces hidden behind intricate masks. They blended seamlessly into the crowd, their presence unnoticed as they discreetly observed their surroundings and strategized their next move.Salvador leaned in close to Roxy, his voice barely above a whisper as he outlined their plan. "We need to move quickly and quietly," he said, his tone urgent. "Keep an eye out for any suspicious activity."Roxy nodded i