The next day, as early as the sun was up in the sky, Leon was already navigating the highway leading to the small town whose location had been sent to him the previous night. Leon finally understood why Miti had said that Alex couldn't be found and that the only way to get to him was to let him find you. A few hours after he had returned home that night, with his head still buzzing with countless thoughts, Leon had managed to call the man he'd been told about and he didn't get any response. He tried again and sent several blocked mails. Truly, he was an enigma and very hard man to find. There were several Alex Renee but none fit the description he'd managed to get off one of the bouncers in the club for a good wad of dollars. "He's a sneaky man, the boss has worked with him once or twice and no one ever reaches hin, he changes home like a freaking bird and he can't be found in one place for a long time," that had been the description that he'd gotten from the doorman. Almos
Fiona snorted, "I should be asking you that, I didn't expect to see someone like you here," she said with an undertone of scorn. "What does that mean?" Leon asked, looking at her oddly. Fiona walked past him and went to Alex, slamming an envelope on his desk. "Are you willing to work for me now?" She asked. Confused, Leon walked to her and pulled her away from Alex. "Why are you here? How do you know him?" He asked, nodding at Alex. Fiona sighed, "I have something I need him to do for me, I have been trying to get someone but all to no avail," she replied. "I heard he really is a hard man to find, I'm wondering how you found this place, what's going on?" He asked. "Clinton has been up to a lot more than I can imagine. We all thought he'd given up on trying to get my company but I guess it was all a fluke. He's back and he won't stop," she replied with a sad face. Leon wondered why he was just hearing that. He expected that Fiona would seek his help if anything went
It was just a few minutes later before they were on their way back to the city. The town was a good distance away from the heart of the city where Leon's new mansion was. Fiona was out of the car the moment Leon turned off the engine. Hector, who was following closely behind, also stepped out of the vehicle to welcome Leon home. "It must have been a successful journey, sir, I noticed you didn't need our help with anything," Hector said. "Yes, thank you for being on standby," Leon replied. Fiona stood at the porch, very surprised at the new house that now belonged to Leon. "This doesn't look bad," she commented dryly. Leon smirked and grabbed the front door for her. Fiona stepped inside and was even more fascinated with the grandeur of the furnishing as well as the paint on the walls. Two plush sofas that looked like Turkish fur sat at the center of the living room and she could see a granite countertop peeking out from the adjoining kitchen. "Welcome to my new home," he said.
Fiona struggled against the hold of the brawny man that had her held down in the van. She couldn't move her arm beyond the length of her own knee. The ropes were so tight that she knew she'd be bruised when they eventually came off. "Do you know who I am?! Let me go right now!" She snapped at the muscular man that stood before her. "Save your breath! We don't care who you are, we're here to make sure you both arrive safely where the master wants you," he answered Fiona. Scared, she jerked back a bit but quickly composed herself. She knew that it would be detrimental for her to act like she was terrified or hive off her fear. She had to be strong if she was even thinking of getting out of the situation in one piece. "You will be in big trouble for treating one in this manner! I don't care who your filthy boss is! He is a nobody compared to Leon, do you know who Leon is?" She asked with a mischievous glint in her eyes. She knew that Leon just had to wake up and once that happened
Fiona was the bargaining chip that they used to keep Leon attentive and doing their bidding until they arrived at the compound. All through the drive, Leon couldn't help but wonder how Gideon had found him and Fiona of all people. "Gideon is freaking coward if he has to drag a poor girl into this," Leon sneered as they parked in front of a large compound and the men hurriedly began to move them down from the van. "A coward you said?!" The leader snapped at Leon. "You can call my boss anything but a coward, do you know how long he took just to make sure he got you? A coward would have grown tired and let it go, but not my boss, no, he's hell-bent on taking his revenge," he sneered. Leon scoffed as they dragged him down from the van and shoved him through the small tunnel that led inside the compound. He could hear Fiona whimpering right behind him and for a second, he felt very guilty. As much as he knew that it wasn't his fault she was taken, he still felt responsible for e
Fiona was the bargaining chip that they used to keep Leon attentive and doing their bidding until they arrived at the compound. All through the drive, Leon couldn't help but wonder how Gideon had found him and with Fiona of all people. "Gideon is freaking coward if he has to drag a poor girl into this," Leon sneered as they parked in front of a large compound and the men hurriedly began to move them down from the van. "A coward you said?!" The leader snapped at Leon. "You can call my boss anything but a coward, do you know how long he took just to make sure he got you? A coward would have grown tired and let it go, but not my boss, no, he's hell bent on taking his revenge," he sneered. Leon scoffed as they dragged him down from the van and shoved him through the small tunnel that led inside the compound. He could hear Fiona whimpering right behind him and for a second, he felt very guilty. As much as he knew that it wasn't his fault she was taken, he still felt responsible f
Xavier slouched on his seat, his left hand clutching a glass of Bourbon. Beside him was one of his trusted security men, looking through the security footage of the past three nights. "I still can't find anything," the man said, shaking his head. Sighing, Xavier nodded at the man that stood beside him, "You said there was someone here to see me?" He asked, his tone a little dull and resigned. The man nodded and bent down to whisper something into his ears. Xavier nodded and asked them to send in the visitor. It was a man dressed in a cloak and thick boots that walked in. He wore a hard look on his face and didn't smile as he walked in. "Is this Professor Xavier's estate?" He asked and Xavier nodded, looking at him warily. The man pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to Xavier but the security man stood up and intercepted, taking the file instead. "It was meant for the professor's eyes alone," the strange man said, glaring at the security man. "In case you haven't n
Leon was at the mansion the next day when the gateman arrived with a message that he had a visitor waiting to see him. Because he had never come to visit nor indeed had anyone come to pay Leon a visit since he started living there, the security man saw it fit to inform Leon first. From his past life, Leon believed that just a few people like Tracy and Fiona knew where he now lived. He has very few friends and very few acquaintances that he knew beyond business meetings that he forced himself to attend at XLT. "Do you know him?" He asked the man who shook his head. "Send him in, I have a meeting at the office in a bit, it might take most of my day. Send him in and let me get that phase done with," he said with an exhausted sigh. The gateman nodded and went off. Shortly after, the door opened and a man that was at least 6"5 walked in, wearing a hoodie and glasses that were far too large to be fashionable. He looked a little like a clown and without being told, Leon could guess
Leon stepped out of the party with Tracy right behind him. He hadn't been in the same place with such elite people in such a long time and he had mixed feelings. Tracy was so proud of what she had done. She wanted to create a new name for herself. No more was she willing to be the daddy's girl that did everything that her parents wanted even when it had nothing to do with her own career goals and aspirations. "Tracy!" A voice called to her from behind and she turned to look at her mother who was really dressed and coming to her with a fierce frown. "How could you do this!" She snapped. Tracy looked at her sternly, she didn't look remorseful at all. "What did you expect mum? If you really think that I would go ahead and marry that man that had nothing to do with my destiny?" She asked with a scowl on her pretty face. "Even if you're disrespecting your father, do you have to do it in such a crass manner? I know that I raised you better than this. I raised you to be more
Leon and Tracy arrived at the party in a short while. They both stepped out of the Maserati and heads turned in their direction. Tracy's dress turned out to be the most lovely and unique in the entire place and this made the ladies stare in envy and the men in lust. "I'm glad that you came with me tonight, I would not have been able to fend off all these men on my own," she said and shook her head. At the door of the party, the bouncer did not even have to ask who Tracy you was because she was the only daughter of Sylvester Caden. But apart from coming as her date, most people in the club already knew Leon and he would not have had a hard time gaining access anyways. "Welcome Miss Tracy. Your mother has been looking for you all evening, kindly take the front seat please," one of the many ushers at the event said and let Tracy to her seat very close to the podium. Settled down and with a table and several bottles of expensive wine before them, Tracy and Leon could not help
Stepping out of the car, Leon came face-to-face with a very nicely dressed Tracy. She looked magnificent in her black dress and curled hair. The bags framed her face beautifully and he had to admit that she was really pretty. "Hello, Leon, it's been forever since I last saw you," she said and walked up to him to give him a hug. Leon bit her and then pulled away just as she looked like she was melting right in his arms. "It's just been a few days, Tracy, I'm sorry I haven't called, I've been busy," he said. Tracy looked at him and chuckled. "I should be the one apologizing for not being able to meet you or even give a call. I apologize but I've been very busy and I have good news," she said all in one breath. Leon was glad to hear that she had good news. So far all he seemed to be hearing in his life was one bleak story or the other. It felt great to await something good for a change. "I'm all ears, what news do you bring?" He asked. Tracy smirked proudly and walked back
Leaving the premises, Leon couldn't help but feel like a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He no longer had to worry about XLT and the mess that Hopkins and his cohort had made of it. "Fucking corrupt bastards!" Leon sneered from the backseat of the car as it rolled down the street. He didn't think it could be so easy to actually steal from the company, but clearly he'd been very wrong. Both the accountant, the clerical officer and Lily, his secretary had a lot to answer to. "Sir, where to?" Hector asked as they moved out of the place. He was glancing at him through the rearview mirror. "I don't know, Hector, just drive away from here," he urged with a glare. The driver nodded and sped off, out of the neighborhood completely. It was going to be a very long and tiring procedure to fish out everyone that was involved in the embezzlement but Leon was ready for it. There was no way he was going to allow them to take what belonged to the company and go scot free.
Walking out of XlT with his head held high, he couldn't help but notice all the stares that different members of staff were giving him. He was done trying to please everyone, he was done trying to make them all agree with him being the boss. Power had to be taken and Leon was damn rich to grab it with both hands. Leon was outside the premises, all the other staff were still lurking in the lobby, trying to get a better view of what was going to happen outside without being outrightly lookers. "Sir, you have to reconsider, we can't let all the members of the board go," Lily said, running after him, her high heels clicking on the tiled floor.Turning to her with a sharp gaze, he asked, "Which would you rather prefer, a team of old men who will revolt at the slightest chance or no one at all on the board?" He asked. Lily knew that was a tricky question to answer. For as long as she had been working for XLT, there was always a board of directors, Leon dissolving it all in one day as well
Hector sat in the car, glancing at Leon through the rearview mirror. He has doubts about his master's readiness to face the big sharks at XLT again - especially so soon after all that he'd faced. But Leon wasn't acting like he wasn't ready for them, he seemed to be ready for anything at all. Right from when he woke up from the hospital bed, he'd gone straight down to help Fiona and it seemed he wasn't getting any good sleep in-between. "Master, are you ready to go in?" Hector asked and he didn't even miss a breath when he added. "I could call the secretary immediately to have the entire meeting rescheduled, if you're not up for it," he said. Leon chuckled at the speed with which he quickly said he wouldn't mind rescheduling. "It seems you're hoping that I'm not ready for the meeting so that you could quickly reschedule," he stated. Hector sighed, "If I may speak freely, sir, this has been one of the hardest weeks for you. I don't know how you've been able to fire through the
Fiona was shaking as the cops took Elsa out of the building, kicking and screaming and she said that she didn't do anything. At the bar, as she picked up her purse and was walking out the front door. Her other two friends walked up to her and asked what had just happened. "What happened there? Why is Elsa being taken away?" One of them asked. "I don't understand. One minute you were in the bathroom and she offered to bring you a glass of wine and the next thing the cops are taking her out?" The second one inquired. . Leon shook his head at Fiona, telling her that she shouldn't say anything unless the investigations are over. "I know.that you still have your reservations because you know my powers and you dont think I'm very certain of what I saw. I don't want you to ruin your friend's name and reputation on my account. Although I'm certain of what I saw, I'm willing to wait until the cops are done investigating," he stated slowly, just for her hearing. The rest of the friend
Fiona was shaking as the cops took Elsa out of the building, kicking and screaming and she said that she didn't do anything. At the bar, as she picked up her purse and was walking out the front door. Her other two friends walked up to her and asked what had just happened. "What happened there? Why is Elsa being taken away?" One of them asked. "I don't understand. One minute you were in the bathroom and she offered to bring you a glass of wine and the next thing the cops are taking her out?" The second one inquired. . Leon shook his head at Fiona, telling her that she shouldn't say anything unless the investigations are over. "I know.that you still have your reservations because you know my powers and you dont think I'm very certain of what I saw. I don't want you to ruin your friend's name and reputation on my account. Although I'm certain of what I saw, I'm willing to wait until the cops are done investigating," he stated slowly, just for her hearing. The rest of the friend
Fiona stared in awe as she recalled that Leon had insisted on coming to the party even after turning her down the first time. It was quite unlike him to come to any party, especially one that he was sure would be filled up with ladies and music and as it actually turned out - strippers. She didn't understand why he had suddenly changed his mind. "Leon, it's true that you didn't want to come to the party in the first place, you're right," Fiona said and looked at him worriedly. Elsa was still defensive and tried to convince her friend that the man was lying and she would never want to hurt her for any reason. "Fiona, how could you believe this man over me? You left you at the party and went elsewhere, isn't it clear that he's trying to ruin your good time?" She asked, trying to play the emotional trick on her. "Leon, talk to me, why did you show up at that party? Why did you change your mind?" Fiona asked him, this time her eyes were fiercely on him, she believed that there was