One early weekend, Leander jolted awake. He yawned and stood up, noticing the sun had set. He let out a loud groan as he stretched his body, feeling the lingering pain and stress from the past few days.He laid back down, hoping to catch more sleep, but his phone rang, startling him. Driven by curiosity and a sense of urgency, he frantically searched for his phone, finally discovering it buried among the bed linens.Noticing the heart emoji, he let out a breath. "Hey, Brianna. How was your night? I suppose you woke me this morning""Sorry for all the calls, but you were MIA," Brianna's voice tinged with apology.Leander's eyebrows shot up. "Really? Missed calls?" he said, his fingers already tapping on the screen to check."Guy, I have something important to discuss, and I'm dead serious," Brianna stated firmly, her words laden with authority and unwavering confidence.Her stern words sent an electric jolt through Leander's heart. His nerves heightened as he wondered what she wanted t
Driving his Rolls-Royce Ghost Prism, Leander marveled at the glittering neon lights that adorned the city streets at night. Brianna sat beside him, adjusting her earrings, while Lindsey, in the back seat, hummed along to the music playing on the radio."Are you guys ready to have some fun?" Leander asked, glancing at Brianna.She smiled. "Of course. We deserve a break"Lindsey leaned forward, her eyes sparkling. "I can't wait to hit the dance floor"Leander parked the car near a popular outdoor dance spot known for its lively atmosphere and diverse crowd. As they left, they felt the cool night air blend with the warm, rhythmic beats playing from the nearby stereo speakers.Brianna hooked her arm through Leander's. "Ugh, let's show them how it's done"Lindsey laughed, catching up to them. "You two better keep up with me"They made their way to the center of the dance area, where a DJ was spinning energetic tracks. People of all ages were dancing, cheering, and enjoying the night. Leand
Leander, with shaking hands, showed Brianna the message on his phone. His blood ran cold as he stared at the threatening words on the stark screen. ‘Hey Leander, it's Rex,’ it read. ‘I heard the way you insulted my parents and took my certificate. I saw everything. Just remember, your doomsday is coming. The choice is yours: apologize and release the certificates, or bear the consequences. Poisoning Lindsey was just a taste of what I can do. Don't push me any further, or I will make sure you cease to exist’"Rex is becoming more dangerous than I ever could have imagined," Brianna exclaimed, her voice a mix of surprise and worry. "I can't believe he's willing to go as far as threatening someone's life. But, I don't think he's capable of actually doing it"Leander looked at Lindsey, who was still asleep on the bed. A surge of anger and pity overwhelmed him as he replayed the incident in his mind. He turned to Brianna and said, "I think it's time we sever our ties with Rex. He shouldn't
The room presented Leander with an unexpected surprise - it was perfectly clean when he arrived. Leander scanned the living room and other rooms for Brianna. "Hey, Bri," he snapped, "Every room's clean but it looks... too clean" However, Brianna was mute as she inspected a travel bag for flaws.Leander exclaimed, "Brianna, you are not answering me""Oh, sorry, dear. I—I’m lost. Just daydreaming," Brianna blurted out, her face etched with a hint of apology. Leander sat down on the couch next to her and repeated with a warm smile, "Okay, I was asking why your apartment is so neat?""Oh really?" Brianna smiled, her eyes sparkling mischievously. "Your baby is going soon," she teased. Right after she finished, Leander furrowed his brow, attempting to decipher the meaning behind her words.Leander sprang to his feet, spinning towards her, his curiosity overtaking him. "Wait... wait. Is someone on their way here? What the hell is happening?"Brianna's eyes locked onto his with a sly grin.
After leaving Brianna’s residence, Leander made his way to a nearby local restaurant. Fatigued from the day's events, he sank into a seat, trying to rest before confronting Rex's looming threat. He couldn't handle another attack right now.Sitting among passing customers, Leander hurriedly grabbed his phone and messaged Lindsey to ask where she was. There was no response; she was offline.Deciding it was late and his mother awaited him, Leander swiftly opened his contact app and dialed Max Masterson's number.The line clicked, and Leander was taken aback by the unfamiliar, feminine voice on the other end."Hello, am I speaking with Max?" he inquired swiftly.The voice responded, "Sorry, he is not with his phone. What do you want from him?"Frustrated, Leander asserted, "Uh, I just need to speak with him. Tell him I'm Master Leander, okay?"“Okay, hold on please,” the feminine voice boomed, soft yet authoritative.“Max, you have a caller on the line. The person needs your attention. He
Another working week had just begun when Leander's new Range Rover glided into Veritas Conglomerate headquarters. He wasn't in the car alone; two convoy vehicles flanked him.As the cars came to a halt, retired Navy SEALs, now serving as Leander's bodyguards, emerged from the convoy cars. One opened the door for Leander, while another collected his stylish Louis Vuitton bag.Leander confidently entered the Veritas Conglomerate penthouse, emanating an air of significance. His bodyguards followed closely, a silent but imposing presence. Employees scurried to and fro, creating a buzz of activity in the lobby.Upon arrival, Elaine, his assistant, warmly welcomed him with a smile. "Good morning, Master Goldstein," she said."Good morning, Elaine," Leander responded. "Do we have any meetings today?""Yes, sir. You have a meeting with Mr. Johnson in an hour," Elaine replied."Thank you, Elaine. I'll be in my office," Leander said, heading toward his workspace.He entered his office, the body
Leander, accompanied by his new team of bodyguards, arrived at the embellished event hall situated in one of the city’s most high-end hotels. He wouldn’t miss his mom’s birthday for anything. As a billionaire, he was no stranger to the grandeur that surrounded him. Overhead, the twinkling crystal lights created a lovely ambiance, illuminating the elegantly set tables that were adorned with breathtaking floral arrangements. Despite having a very important appointment earlier, he had rescheduled it to meet here.As he walked in, the hall buzzed with laughter and chatter. He spotted his mother in the center, looking radiant."Leander! Over here!" his mother called, waving him over with a warm grin.He smiled and made his way through the crowd. "Happy birthday, Mom," he said, hugging her tightly."Thank you, dear. I'm so glad you could make it," she replied, beaming."Uh, I wouldn't miss it for anything," Leander assured her. "How's the party going?""It's wonderful. Everyone's having a
After his mother left, Leander returned to the event hall, accompanied by his bodyguards. Inside the hall, he came into a familiar face surrounded by henchmen.Leander looked at her sharply before greeting her with a warm smile. “Hey there!”The lady stepped forward with a respectful grin. “Nice to meet you, Master Leander.”“Same here.""Do you like how the birthday party is going?” Leander asked, his curiosity piqued.“It’s lovely. It was amazing,” the lady replied with a sense of urgency, her face beaming with a smile.“Sorry, are you Zara Buchanan, the popular Australian actress?” Leander asked, his tone sharp.“Yes, I am,” Zara responded, extending her hand.Leander shook her hand. “It’s a pleasure. I’ve seen many of your movies. You’re quite talented.”“Thank you, Leander,” Zara said, looking genuinely pleased. They then exchanged a brief hug. “Your mother’s party was spectacular. She must be very proud of you.”“She is,” Leander replied. “Would you like to join me inside?”“I’d