After Divorce, Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant-Chapter 151 Playing Right Into Her Palm.

Leonica sat in the out door garden of her house, sipping on a cup of juice as she watched her second phone, waiting for the moment that it would ring.

And it did.

Smiling as she saw Rodrigo’s name flashing across the screen of her second phone, knowing fully well that her actions up until now had caught up to him and he was now buckling under pressure, she tuned on her Romania dialect and answered the phone.

“Hello, Mrs. Smith I apologize for calling abruptly, but I just wanted to find out, does you offer still stand?”

“Its alright Mr. Rodrigo, I was expecting your call. And yes, the offer still stands.”

“Perfect,” Rodrigo said and Leonica could almost gear the shitty grin in his voice.

Unfortunately for him, he won’t be smiling this exact was in a week’s time. So he best enjoy it while it lasts.

“But we’ll have to make a few touches to everything.” He added, earning an arched brow from Leonica even though she was aware that he couldn’t see her.

“Like?”

“I still want power in the company. Rather than throwing it all away, I want the sum of 2.5 Billion dollars and have a spot in the company. If that’s fine by you, then let’s move on with that deal. Are you still interested?”

Leonica couldn’t help but snort inwardly at the words that had come out of his mouth. 2.5 Billion and a spot in the company? He must really have some screws loose.

That or his greed for money has driven him towards a state of lunacy.

“I see,” She said. “Then I have a condition of my own.”

“What?”

“The amount, I can provide you with that, but I won’t be giving you major position in the company. That’s something that will be earned, not given.”

Her words seemed to set off some sort of hesitant reaction in Rodrigo. But after taking a moment to think about the company’s current situation and realizing that he could easily take the money earned from selling the company and start off elsewhere, leaving Tyche Smith to face Gabriel’s law suits rather than him, he quickly agreed.

“Alright.”

“Then it’s a deal.” She confirmed, smiling as she took yet another step towards Victory.

“Great,” Rodrigo responded. “I’ll get the papers ready and then we can decide on a meeting place.”

“That’s perfect. Thank you, Mr. Rodrigo.”

“No, thank you. This is a great opportunity and I don’t plan to mess it up.” freēwēbηovel.c૦m

“I hope not.” Leonica ended the call and placed her phone down, smiling triumphantly as she did so.

With her fingers interlaced together, she stared into the distance, thinking of ways to execute the next stage of her plan.

She needed someone to ask in her stead as Tyche, at the same time, she needed to pave a way for Rodrigo to get his hands on the company’s originals without messing things up and getting caught.

Hm, how exactly would she go about that?

Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a text message entering her phone.

She smiled genuinely upon seeing that the message had come from her mother, the smile however, craved into a sinister one after reading said message.

[Dear, the family’s having a little dinner get together tomorrow to celebrate your brother return and thank your uncle, before doing anything big, could you possibly show up?]

A dinner get together, with the whole family, Rodrigo included. What a perfect way for her plans to progress.

Leonica smirked.

She’ll be more than happy to show up.

~•~

It was the following night that the Romero’s were gathered together, the only ones missing being, Leonica and Rodrigo.

“Leonica might have gotten caught up in something,” Cassandra voiced her opinion, earning a nod from her son.

“Perhaps she has. Or perhaps she’s just being rebellious again.” Benjamin said and shook his head, sighing tiredly. “Why can’t she be more like her brother?”

“Please stop it, Benjamin,” Cassandra uttered, no longer liking the way her husband constantly compared her children. “They’re different, so is there any need to compare them?”

“But you’re the one who always complains about her. And the way she acts,” He countered.

“That’s because I care for her, Benjamin and I want nothing but the best for all of my children. How can’t you do the same.”

“Of course I care for her, I’m her father, aren’t I?”

Cassandra shook her head, not wanting to argue further. At that moment, the door opened and in stepped Leonica.

“Ah, the guest of honor is finally here.” Melvin muttered sarcastically.

“Good evening everyone,” Leonica greeted as she walked in, smiling, however, the smile was far from genuine.

Melvin could tell.

“Leonica,” Cassandra smiled and got up to hug her daughter. “Welcome my dear.”

“Hello Mom,” Leonica accepted the hug, giving her mother a few pats and circle sooths on the back before pulling away. “You’re glowing more these day, I can see father is more care of you.” She complimented.

Cassandra couldn’t help but blush, especially when she turned to look at Benjamin.

“Thank you, dear. Let’s have a seat shall we? Rodrigo just stepped out, but he should be here soon.”

Before seating down, she scanned the table, noticing that one important person was missing. “Where’s Leonardo?”

Her question caused a sudden twitch in Melvin’s eyes.

Even though he appreciated all his best friend had done over the years, he didn’t take too lightly to the fact that Leonica realized and preferred him more that she preferred her own brother.

I mean, she hadn’t even greeted him, talk less spare him a glance, yet she was already asking about Leonardo.

“Ah, Leo already had plans today and he couldn’t cancel.”

“I see.” Leonica mused as she slipped into her seat, hiding the true meaning behind the smile she offered them.

She understood Leonardo’s reasons for not showing up, she too would have declined if not for the need to monitor Rodrigo’s movement tonight, which she was certain he was going to make.

“Alright.”

They had barely settled down when the doors opened and Rodrigo stepped in, his smile seeming forced as he did so.

“I apologize, I had to take that call for a minute,” He informed, pausing for a second when he spotted Leonica. “Leonica, it’s good to see you. How’s things coming about with Ashley now that you have free time.”

His words, although sounding natural and normal, gave Leonica a vibe that she could very much read.

Why are you here, Leonica? And as for being jobless, how does that feel? She could tell that’s what he meant, especially when he sat down and flashed her a smile.

“Ah, don’t worry about that. I’m already moving on, adjusting to the new routine. I’ll be fine.” She replied, giving him a small smile.

“Really?” He questioned, the condescending glint in his eyes shining brighter.

“Yes, I’ll manage, just like I always do.”

Rodrigo chuckled, a sound that made Leonica want to reach over and strangle him, but she refrained, not wanting to ruin her entire plan.

Thankfully, the servants brought in the food, serving the delicacy around the table, while the family waited patiently.

As they began to eat, Benjamin started the conversation.

“How’s the company doing under your management, Melvin?”

Rodrigo suddenly chocked at the question and he was now in the spotlight rather than Melvin who had been questioned.

“I apologize, it’s been quite a while since we all sat down and ate like this, so I got nervous.”

Everyone nodded in understanding except for Leonica who actually understood the reason why he had choked. She barely held back her laughter, resulting in a cough that caused Melvin to arch a brow at her.

She smiled.

“Everything is fine father, the company’s doing well.” Melvin responded after clearing his throat, his attention then returning to Rodrigo. “Uncle Rodrigo here has contributed abundantly in helping me manage the company. In fact, by this time next week, you should be hearing good news.”

“Is that so?” Benjamin said as he took a bite from his food, missing the way Rodrigo became a tad bit nervous.

“Yes. I’m working towards securing a deal with a company.” He lied.

Leonica who at that moment, decided to add spice into the bland flow of the conversation, asked. “What company is it? Does anyone know?”

“Ah,” Rodrigo laughed nervously and rubbed the back of his neck. “It’s a secret.”

“Is that so?” Benjamin repeated once more, this time around nodding his head as he started at Rodrigo. It was clear that he wasn’t quite buying his answers, but for the sake of the dinner going on, he chose to let it slide.

“So, Leonica,” Benjamin turned to face her instead. “Now that you don’t have anything on the table, have you decided to treat your personal life? Perhaps get remarried?”

“Benjamin, don’t rush her. She just recently got out of a marriage.”

“Recently, as in five years ago.” Her father pointed out. “Don’t you want to remarry? Give Ashley a father figure in his life?”

“He has Owen.” Leonica responded.

“Yeah, but last I checked, a boyfriend isn’t a husband. You need someone who’ll take care of you too. A man you can depend on and call your husband.”

Her father went on and at some point, Leonica began to feel as though he was purposely attacking her.

She dropped her spoon in an unceremonious manner and stood up before she could snap in a disrespectful manner at her father.

“I think I need some air, please excuse me.” She didn’t wait for anyone’s response, instead, she just turned and walked out, heading towards the balcony.

Meanwhile, Rodrigo also stood up, taking this opportunity to excuse himself. “I think I have to make another call. Please excuse me.”

And with that, he too was gone. He quickly sped walked through the halls, finding his way to Benjamin’s office and heading straight for the security vault behind his chair.

With shaky fingers, he pulled out the code and dialed, the numbers that were typed out and he pushed his ear against the door, listening.

There was a beep followed by the sound of the vault clicking open. Rodrigo pulled it open, and just as he had expected, the files that had Romero Empire’s originals were sitting there.

‘Perfect,’ He thought as he picked the paper out, stuffing it into his pocket before replacing it with a fake copy.

When he closed the vault and turned around, he yelped in surprise upon seeing Leonica leaning against the door frame, watching him.

“Jesus Christ Leonica.”

“What are doing in my father’s study?” She asked, stepping inside, the sound of the heels of her shoes clicking against the tiles of the floor echoing around the room.

“I could ask you the same.” He countered.

“I have the right to be here, I was born into this house, you weren’t.” Her eyes drifted to the vault behind and it clicked.

Once again hiding her smile, she allowed her eyes drift towards a set files on the table. “Did father ask you to bring this up?” She naively asked, giving room for one of Rodrigo’s flimsy excuses.

The male turned his head back and spotted the papers. Seeing this as a chance to go away unnoticed, he quickly nodded his head. “Yeah, he was discussing something important with Melvin when this came in, so he asked me to bring them up.”

Leonica purposely gave him a look of doubt.

“You can go ahead and ask him if you want.” He added, smiling to himself when she shook her head.

“That won’t be necessary.”

“Good, now I’ll be heading off.”

“Mhm, go ahead.”

Without further ado, he was gone and Leonica sighed as she walked over to the vault, putting in the family password and pulling it open and taking out the papers that she had seen him stuffing in there.

Looking at the obvious fake, A laugh escaped her lips.

Oh Rodrigo, if only he knew that he isn’t as smart as he thinks he is and was just playing right into Leonica’s palms.