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Chapter 158 Exposing Rodrigo.

Author: BELLA
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

After leaving Gabriel behind, Leonica and Owen had made their way back to the table where everyone had gathered, Rodrigo included.

As she sat down, he gave a look that Leonica knew all too well. She responded with a confident smile that confused Rodrigo momentarily.

Before he had the chance to decipher the smile, Benjamin had already drawn his attention away.

“I think it’s about time that we start with the announcements.” His brother said, looking around the room and gauging how crowded it had become in less than an hour since the party began.

“Yes, that’d be a good idea.” Rodrigo agreed, and Benjamin stood up, kissing C*ssandra on the cheek before beckoning that his two sons and Leonica follow him up the stage.

“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming to this very important day.” He began, drawing the attention of those present. “Today, we’re all gathered to welcome back my son, Melvin Romero and witness the inauguration of a new president into the seats of Romero Empire.”

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