After Divorce, Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant-Chapter 105 No, They’re Trying To Control Him!

Alistair’s words had taken a good couple of minutes before it sank into the heads of both individuals present.

“What?” Leonica was the first to question, finding what he had just said utterly ridiculous.

“What the hell do you mean cut contact with Leonica or have my contract terminated?” Owen joined in, showing anger as he had been kept in the dark with the recent developments.

Sure, he had been scolded once or twice about the speech he released, had his pay cut for an advert or two, but he was cool with that, at least if that was what it took to reduce the public pressure on Leonica, he didn’t mind.

But right now, the higher ups demands was too unreasonable. Asking him to pick between Leonica and his job. They wouldn’t dare put those options on the table if they knew that Leonica was the reason why he was who he was today. She had shaped the star that was keeping their damned company afloat, yet they dare do what they were doing.

Just the sheer thought of their demands alone angered Owen.

“It’s either you curb contact with Leonica... Ms. Romero,” Alistair quickly corrected himself after getting a warning look from his Idol. “Or the higher ups are going to pull the plug on your career.”

“They can’t do that.” Owen states the obvious. Them pulling the plug on his career was impossible because even without their help, he would still be the people’s Idol if he decided to start his own entertainment industry.

His eyes narrowed at the thought. It was a good idea, why hadn’t he thought of that until now.

“You gotta understand where they’re coming from here, Owen,” Saying, Alistair sighed and too a gulp from his previously untouched wine. “They’re trying to help you.”

“No, they’re trying to control him.” Leonica objected with a pointed stare. “And are you, as his manager, just gonna allow them do so?” She asked. From beside her, the ghostly outline of a smile made it’s way across Owen’s face as he was happy to see Leonica speaking up for him.

Alistair, at Leonica’s question, let out a defeated sigh and fell back into his chair, no longer bothering to mind his seating etiquette. “And what would you have me do?” He quizzed, glancing between the both of them, silently asking them for answers.

And Answers she tried to find. Seagate Entertainment, Short for SG entertainment or sometimes SGE had it’s long line of employees abuse cases, which of course, ended with their side winning after they had the case swept under the rouge.

One time, an employee, idol trainee to be precise, had passed away due to the intense diet she had been put on. To say their ways were evil was an understatement. Saying that she was cool with Owen working there, would be an even bigger understatement.

With an idea fleeting through Leonica’s mind, she glanced at Owen. “I have an idea, but you’ll have to work with me to achieve this.”

Her words were returned with a gleaming beam from Owen. “I’m always on tour side, Leo.” He said, staring at her a bit more intense than Leonica would have liked.

“And you?” She questioned Alistair. When he remained silent, she added. “As much as I don’t want to admit it, your cooperation would mean an awful lot to what I have, so are you in?”

Alistair remained silent and sighed at what Leonica had asked. Even though he does Agree to whatever she has planned, he wonders how she’s going to take care of the more pressing matter. And now that he was thinking on the topic, he wondered when those two were going to realize that fans are way more scary than people give them credit for.

*~*

By the time the meeting had come to a close, the sun has long disappeared, leaving the city of Oslo to bask in the glory of the moonlight and little additional from the stars.

As they exited the restaurant, Leonica had the time to glance at her phone and realized just how late it had become.

The meeting had taken a bit longer than the usual meeting she attended. And not to mention the extra few minutes they had added to the end to discuss their little plan.

Shit, Ashley was definitely going to be pissed with her.

She thought as she quickly sent a message to Anastasia, asking how Ashley was.

[Pissed.] Came her reply.

Leonica sighed. Of course he was, and of course Anastasia would use the opportunity to hound her, seeing as Ashley was her godson.

She sighed and pocketed her phone, deciding it was better to talk things over in person rather than on the phone or over a text.

Turning to walk to her car, Owen approached her, stopping her.

“Leo,” He called, his hand reaching out to stop her from walking away. “Can I... drive you home? We haven’t had the time to catch up in a while.” He said, a small smile tugging on his lips.

Leonica wanted to say yes. She really did, you know, catch up on the past days event like he has suggested, but her thoughts went back to the meeting they had just concluded or more importantly, the reason for the meeting that had been held.

The higher ups at SGE were threatening to pull the plug on Owen’s career all because he was getting to involved with her. Now until her plan was concluded, she wanted to avoid that happening.

So, with a regretful sigh, she shook her head. "Thanks, but I don’t think that’s a good idea."

Owen’s brows furrowed. "Why not?"

"Because it’s what’s best for you, Owen." She said, looking away from his face when his expression became sour.

"Is it really, though?" He asked, his voice low.

Leonica didn’t answer. She didn’t have to. The silence was all he needed.

"For now, at least. Please understand Owen."

With a sigh, the male nodded his head and stepped back, giving her enough space to turn around and walk to her car, his eyes never once leaving her frame until she had slipped into the car. Only then did he hesitate, but turned around and headed for the car Alistair was waiting for him in.

*~*

After half an hour of driving, Leonica arrived at Anastasia’s place and was greeted with a sleeping Ashley and a very much pissed off Anastasia.

"Hey, I’m sorry." She apologized the moment she had stepped into the living room of Anastasia’s penthouse.

Anastasia, however, wasn’t having it. She raised a finger and pointed at her godson, who was curled up on the couch with a blanket covering his body.

"What happened to the park? Having a talk with him?" She questioned repeating the exact same words Ashley had told her when she had picked him up.

Leonica opened her mouth, wanting to say something to defend herself, but in the end, she closed her lips, realizing that nothing she says would make her actions seem better.

"I’ll take this up with you later." Anastasia added upon her silence.

"Thank you for watching him." Leonica said and walked towards the couch, bending over the back and staring at her sleeping son.

Carefully, she moved the strand of hair that had fallen onto his forehead, tucking it behind his ear and placing a gentle kiss on his forehead.

Ashley stirred, his sleep being disturbed by his mother’s affectionate gesture. "Mom?" He groaned.

Leonica pulled away and watched as Ashley rubbed the sleep from his eyes and sat up.

"Hi sweetie." She greeted him, moving around the couch and taking a seat beside him.

"You’re late." He pointed out, a pout settling on his lips instantly.

"I know," She agreed. "I’m sorry."

"And we were supposed to go to the park."

"Yeah,"

"So why didn’t we?" He quizzed.

Leonica let out a sigh and glanced at her son. "It was important." She answered, hoping he wouldn’t press the matter any further.

"More important than me?" He questioned.

"Of course not," Leonica answered, shaking her head and leaning forward to stare at her son. "Never more important than you."

At her words, Ashley looked away and downcast his eyes, a sign that he was upset.

"Hey," Leonica called, tilting his chin up to meet his gaze. "Don’t think that. You’re very important to me, more than anything, okay? It’s just..." She hesitated, glancing in the direction where Anastasia stood, sipping on her cup of coffee while giving her the nasty look. She offered an apologetic smile, both to her son and best friend. "I had to help Owen on something."

Ashley’s entire expression brightened at the mention of the familiar name. "Owen? Is something wrong?" He asked.

“No, not at all. At least not something I can’t handle.” She told him and once again placed a kiss on his forehead.

“Mommy can handle everything?” Ashley tentatively asked.

“Yeah, I’m Larissa, aren’t I?”

“Including daddy?” He quizzed, the smile fading.

Now, at his question, Leonica fell silent, unable to come up with a suitable answer.

“When can I see daddy? You said we’ll talk about it today.”

“And that we would.” Leonica said as she picked the child up and places him on her lap. “You see,” She paused and briefly thought of a way to break things easily to him. “Daddy sustained serious injuries before he had been hospitalized...” The rest of her words trailed off as Ashley gasped as his eyes watered.

“Is daddy dead? Is that why you don’t want me seeing him?”

“What? No, of course not, your daddy is alright. It’s just... He had amnesia.”

“Amnesia? What’s that?” He asked, his head tilted to the side in confusion.

“It’s a condition in which the patient can’t recall memories.” She gently said and watched as her words soaked in before adding. “You daddy can’t remember a lot of things.”

“Including me?” The child asked after his mother’s words has sung in.

Leonica nodded her head. “Yes, but,” She quickly added when she saw the tears gathering in his eyes. “He knows of you. In fact, he has a picture of us, from when you guys went gaming, remember that?” She asked.

Ashley nodded his head.

“Yeah, well, daddy has a picture of us two, but doesn’t have the memory of when it was taken. So he wants to meet you and try and create new memories.”

“But what about his old memories? Doesn’t he want them back?”

“That’s up to him, Ash.” Leonica told her child, who has suddenly gotten curious about the entire matter. “But, he still wants to see you. Do you want to see him?”

Ashley quickly nodded at her question. “I’ll help daddy create wonderful memories.”

Leonica smiled and patted the child’s head. “I’m sure you will. So let’s go tomorrow, okay?”

“Alright,” Anastasia’s voice filled the empty space and made both Leonica and Ashley turn their attention to her. “It’s high time you both head home. I’ll love your company, but I’m not gonna get anything done with you both around.” She said, nudging her head in the direction of her study which had piling court cases.

Leonica sighed and got up from her seat, placing her son on his feet and taking his hand. “Come on, sweetie. Say goodbye.”

“Goodnight aunt Annie.” Ashley greeted and hugged his godmother.

“Good night sweetheart, have a good sleep and behave for your mother.”

Ashley nodded and walked off to retrieve his things, leaving the two woman alone.

“You’re really lucky I love the kid.” Anastasia stated.

“I know,” Leonica smiled. “I’ll try to make it up to you.”

“Please do, you’ve got a lot to explain.”

“Yeah, I’m aware.” Leonica said as she leaned in and kissed her best friend’s cheek, bidding her goodbye as soon as Ashley returned.