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. "Actually what he said was --" "You don't have to justify fire 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 commotion. "I was just giving the Gullathova mistress a warning so ---" "The audacity he has to continue talking instead of apologizing." Camille stood to his feet furious. The turmoil continued, Ric suddenly got on his feet catching the attention of everyone, he looked like
Leonard's eyes widened in shock. Ric left his side, he walked over to Aaliyah's side Aaliyah 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.” Grey’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 Grey away, leaving the two on the seat. Aaliyah had a little smile tugged a
Ric face hurt from the unexpected punch he received from Leonard. He wasn’t expecting Leonard to punch him so hard. 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 ground At 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 him Leonard 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 s
“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
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 w
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 w
Ric dipped a hand in his hair, ruffling it while the police officers checked the car over with their notepad in their hands while talking in hushed tones. He cursed silently and he crossed his arms impatiently while staring at the officer next to him who was sending him glares. “Sir, if I may…” Ric said in an attempt to defend himself again when the officer raised a hand to indicate him to stop. “No, no you may not” The officer cut him off gruffly while the other person tried to listen to Aliyah's father who was yelling something on the phone. Ric sighed and looked on, trying to know what would come out of what was happening. The officer who had the phone to his ear flinched slightly as something was barked in his ear and Ric watched the officer's face pale. “What is he saying? Give me my phone” Ric said annoyed as he stretched a hand out to recieve his phone while the officer handed it over with trembling hands. Ric cautiously put the phone to his ear while watching the faces o
The air crackled with tension as Captain Helmer, his face regaining a sliver of authority despite the fact that he had been stripped of his position, held up a hand silencing the sputtering neighbor. "Sir," he addressed Ric, "would you be willing to open the car so we can access the security footage?" He asked, his arms crossed. He knew that he had been sacked but he still felt it his job to get to the bottom of this matter. Ric's lips curved into a satisfied smirk. "Of course, Captain. Transparency is key in situations like this, wouldn't you agree?" He said with a smile. With a dramatic flourish, Ric unlocked the car, pressing a button on the key fob. As the sleek black doors hissed open, the crowd leaned in, a collective gasp escaping their lips. The neighbor, however, shrunk back, his face drained of color. Ric shot a look at the man who looked like he wanted the ground to open up and swallow him. He looked really suspicious. Captain Helmer, along with his remaining officers,