The following day.Adrian still couldn't believe his eyes as he kept staring at the computer screen in front of him in disbelief. The numbers displayed on the screen reciprocated his gaze unwavering, indicating his eyes weren't playing tricks with him. Adrian was astonished, his lips slightly parted as he blinked severally. A million-dollar profits made in just three weeks since Leonardo joined MF Arts. He couldn't believe it.Adrian felt like jumping for joy and rushing over to Leonardo's office to embrace him, but he managed to restrain himself, coercing himself to contain his overwhelming happiness. As he sat back on the seat, his grin widened as his eyes continued to stare at the computer screen. Leonardo had worked a miracle indeed. He had just saved Adrian and his company from bankruptcy. Adrian couldn't fathom how he achieved such success in that short time. But he couldn't help but feel grateful for the day he had decided to employ him as the new executive.Leonardo was not o
Leonardo was seated in his office, his phone against his ear with an expressionless gaze etched on his face as he spoke into the gadget indifferently. "It has come to my knowing, brother, that you blackmailed one of my subjects and coerced him into stealing from me, Lorenzo. Have you lost your mind?" Leonardo bit out, in a calm yet annoyed tone, his anger palpable. After receiving the text from Bob the previous day about Paolo's confession, Leonardo asked Bob to investigate and uncover the truth. It didn't take long before they confirmed Paolo's story, that he was telling them the truth, revealing it was indeed all Lorenzo's doing. For the first time in a long time, Leonardo heard anyone's plea for mercy as he decided to have compassion towards Paolo and let him off the hook. But not without striping him of his position and title in his company, and further banishing him from Clasold City. Despite the punishment, Paolo was grateful and relieved he could return home to his family wi
Speaking of the devil, a rap came on his door, disrupting Leonardo's thoughts as his gaze trailed to the entrance. He wanted to respond but the door already opened before he could utter a word, revealing his furious ex-wife. However, the expression on Hayley's face was evidence enough that he was in trouble again. But he couldn't help the relief that surged through him as his eyes locked onto her.He sat up straighter, staring at Hayley, his previous stern expression dissolving into a faint smile."Mi reina..." He called out softly, grateful to have her in his office. But Hayley wasn't having any of it. "Stop!" She barked, closing the door behind her as she made her way toward his desk, her eyes blazing with annoyance and irritation. "When will you stop? When will you put an end to all of this, Leonardo? For fuck sake." Hayley asked him angrily as she stood before his desk, glaring daggers at him.Leonardo felt a pang of remorse as he thought Hayley was referring to what happened
"Urgh… L-Leo… Arghh, I love it. Fuck me harderrr.. Argh.. B-babyy," Lilian moaned loudly with her eyes rolling into her head, and her slender fingers digging into Leo's hard back as he thrust into her repeatedly. She stood before them, speechless. * If someone had asked Hayley Forbes before now who she loved most in the world, She'd say her husband. And if someone else had asked her who she trusted most in the world, She'd say her husband. Yeah.. It's like that. But something she should have had in mind a long time ago was that, men are deceitful and we can never trust them. But how could she believe in that saying, when Leonardo Anderson was literally the kind of man she had prayed for. He was handsome, caring, loving, well-mannered, kind-hearted, and even on top all of these, he was a multi-billionaire, and the CEO of the second biggest company in Clasold City. He was every woman's dream, and she was his only wife. Hayley wouldn't say she married him for money. She was forced to
"It's been two weeks, Hayley. You need to stop crying over him. He is not worth a single tear that falls from your eyes." Emily, Hayley's best friend consoled her. Emily sat down beside Hayley on the couch, gently patting her shoulder as Hayley lay still with tears streaming down her face. She was tired of everything. The anguish was too much to bear all at once. It had been two weeks since Leo and her divorced, yet she still couldn't get over him. Hayley had gone to her family to seek their help to help her plead with Leonardo, but instead of supporting her, they abused her and kicked her out. Hayley knew they never truly cared for her or considered her as family, especially her foster mother, Wendy Forbes. She despised Hayley so much that Hayley often wondered why she even adopted her in the first place. Hayley was aware that she had no place in that home, but she never imagined that in her time of need, they would turn their backs on her and leave her helpless. They made it clear
"Are you fucking serious right now?" Emily lashed out as they walked out of the doctor's office. Hayley had just revealed her plan to win back her husband with the news of her pregnancy. Needless to say, Emily was not on board with the idea. Hayley paused at the entrance, attempting to justify her decision to her. "I have to, Emily. He'll be happy to have me back." But Emily wasn't having it. "He kicked you out!" "I left on my own," Hayley said in defense. Trying to placate her, she added, "Everything will be fine, Em. He's my husband, he'll take me back. He only cheated because I couldn't have children, which I completely understand. But now, I'm pregnant. Once he knows, he'll apologize and reverse his decision. He won't marry her. He won't marry her anymore!" Emily looked at her in disbelief. She must have thought Hayley had lost her mind and was completely delusional. "When will you get it in your head that Leonardo didn't divorce you because you couldn't have a child! He d
**FIVE YEARS LATER**"Come on, Daisy. We are going to be late!" Hayley called out to her child, making her way to her room and lingering by the doorway when she saw her. Daisy was standing in front of her dressing mirror, struggling to fix her bow."I'm coming, Mommy. I just need to fix this!" she murmured.Hayley watched her, her heart melting at her cuteness. Her little angel. She approached Daisy and knelt to her level, embracing her and admiring her."Let Mama help you, baby," Hayley pleaded, but she stubbornly refused."No! I can do it myself!" Daisy protested, her grey eyes sparkling with determination. Just like Hayley, Daisy had an independent spirit and liked doing things on her own."I know you can, baby. But for today, let me help you. We're running late and you know today is Luna's birthday. She wouldn't want her best friend to be late," Hayley persuaded.After a moment of consideration, Daisy finally gave in."Okay, fine.""Good girl," Hayley praised, patting her head wit
"L- Leonardo?" Hayley gasped out, her eyes widened in shock, still staring at him in disbelief. She absentmindedly pulled Daisy close to herself like she had seen a ghost, trying to shield Daisy's eyes with her hand so she wouldn't see him. "Damien?" Hayley heard Clara call out, heading towards them with her focus solely on Leonardo. Hayley watched her as she approached them."Damien?" Hayley repeated in her mind, as if she didn't hear Clara right the first time."Damien... Oh my God, it's really you!" Clara exclaimed, her eyes alight with excitement as she recognized Leonardo, Hayley's ex-husband!Damien?? Who the fuck is Damien? Hayley asked inwardly, staring at the two of them confused, as they exchanged pleasantries. They seemed to be familiar with one another and it fazed Hayley even more. "Oh my God, I can't believe this!" Clara exclaimed, addressing him cheerfully, "You were the stranger who found the kids?" Before her very eyes, Leonardo nodded his head in confirmation, a c