After Divorce, Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant-Chapter 158 Exposing Rodrigo.

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 Cassandra 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.”

“New president?” People questioned in whispers, glancing at their companions before glancing at Leonica who stood with her head held high.

Wasn’t she meant to be the president of Romero Empire? Was she getting kicked out? People thought.

“We’d like to begin the inauguration ceremony by introducing our new President-“ The rest of Benjamin’s words died down as Rodrigo placed a hand on his shoulder and whispered in his ears.

“Please let me have the honors of announcing the new president.”

Benjamin looked unsure. He glanced at Melvin, but when the young adult nodded, seemingly aware of what his uncle was about to do, he agreed.

“Sure. Go ahead.” He said, but still watched his brother with a skeptical gaze.

It was clear that Benjamin didn’t trust Rodrigo. Leonica who was quietly watching them from in between Leonardo and Melvin, could easily see this.

“Thank you.” Rodrigo said and then cleared his throat, raising his microphone as he turned to face the crowd. “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Rodrigo Romero. I’m the vice president of Romero Empire and the brother of our beloved founder, Benjamin Romero. Today, I’m honored to welcome the new President of Romero Empire, someone who I believe is qualified to continue the work that my brother has passed onto his children to carry on and someone who has worked so hard to prove their worth. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, your new President...” Rodrigo paused, glancing back at the three siblings, one of which looked unfazed, another expectant and the last one, totally uninterested.

Rodrigo knew that it was now or never.

“Tyche Smith!”

The gasp that came after his announcement was loud and filled with utter shock.

“Did he just say Tyche Smith?” Someone in the crowd whispered in disbelief.

“Tyche Smith? She’s the new president of Romero Empire? How possible?” Another person whispered.

The look of confusion and surprise was not limited to the attendants today. Benjamin and Melvin both equally looked utterly lost and confused, staring at Rodrigo as if he had gone crazy.

But Leonica...

She simply smiled, her face not reflecting even an ounce of the surprise the rest of her family members had expressed.

“Rodrigo, what have you done?” Benjamin questioned as he stepped forward and snatched the microphone from his brother. “This most certainly had to be a joke!”

“But it’s not.” Rodrigo responded as he took the microphone back, looking Benjamin in the eyes with heated hatred. “This is the truth, and as much as you’d like to deny it, I’ve made a deal with the new president of Romero Empire. I’m merely here to make her the inauguration announcement.”

Benjamin’s eyes grew wide, and his hands were balled into fists.

“You... What have you done?”

“I’ve simply done what’s right.” Rodrigo responded and turned back to face the crowd who was just as expectant as he was to see Tyche walk up the stage.

And she did. Megan, or rather, Tyche, walked confidently up the stage, causing and uproar of whispers while, Leonardo, Gabriel, Cassandra and Benjamin alike, all of which was aware of the females true identity, stared at her in disbelief.

Leonica who stood at the back was the only one who did not seem surprised at all.

In fact, the look in her eyes was of a woman who had won the lottery. Except she hadn’t won this game by chance or luck, she had won it by skill and strategy.

“Ladies and Gentlemen,” Rodrigo began once again when Megan had settled beside him, “I present to you the new president of Romero Empire, Mrs-“ With a single hand raised, Megan interrupted him.

“Actually, I’d like to introduce myself.”

Rodrigo hesitated. “Oh, okay. Go right ahead.”

Megan took the microphone from his hands and turned to the crowd, a smile plastered on her lips.

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen,” She began, remembering every bit of what she, Leonica and Anastasia had discussed the days prior. “My name’s Megan Rivers and it’s with great pleasure that I introduce to you, Mrs. Tyche Smith.”

Rodrigo’s entire brain almost exploded when Megan, who up till this point, he had believed was Tyche Smith, turned around and gestured her open palm towards Leonica, who stepped forward, smiling sweetly.

The entire crowd was stunned into a state of silent confusion. But it was the look on Rodrigo’s face that Leonica relished in.

She could literally see the wheels of his brain working overtime, trying to comprehend the situation, trying to figure out how he had been fooled so badly.

But he couldn’t and this ultimately led up to him looking like a constipated fish.

How satisfying, Leonica thought as she turned to face the crowd.

“Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. As you all know, My name’s Leonica Romero, the eldest daughter of the Founder, Benjamin Romero. But, my most known alias is Tyche Smith.”

Whispers of confusion erupted, and Leonica could hear several questions being thrown at her, the loudest ones being;

“What rubbish is this?”

And it came from none other than Rodrigo, her dearest fuming uncle.

The shame of being fooled right under his nose angered him so much that he no longer cared about appearances and forceful snatched the microphone away from Leonica, tossing it on the floor.

“You, Tyche Smith, don’t make me laugh.” Pointing at Megan he said. “She is Tyche Smith, not you!”

The crowd erupted into whispers once again and Leonica had to hold back a chuckle.

“Really?” She asked, raising an eyebrow at her uncle’s claim before confidently turning to Megan. “Meg, please tell this, are you Tyche Smith?”

Megan smiled, and her gaze drifted to Rodrigo.

“No, I’m not.”

“Huh?!”

Rodrigo was stunned into silence, and Leonica’s smile grew.

“I’m not Tyche Smith, I’m her best friend. I was merely a stand in for her the day of the meeting because she happened to be busy.”

“You... You deceived me!” Rodrigo growled, his rage directed at the two best friends.

“Oh no, we didn’t.” Leonica responded innocently, almost as if she saw nothing wrong with what she had done. “We simply played by the rules you created.”

Rodrigo’s eyes grew wider, and the veins in his forehead were throbbing, ready to pop.

“What?”

“I offered you a deal Uncle, no pressure at all applied, but it was you who took it, stole the Company’s originals and even signed on the selling documents. In other words, you were the one who made this deal with the devil.” Stepping forward she brought her voice down to a whisper. “Oh and dearest uncle, next time you receive a cheque, you should probably confirm that the signature is legit.”

With that said, she stepped back and smiled while watching as Rodrigo’s anger had nearly reached its peak, but before he could say anything, Benjamin interrupted him.

“So, this is what you’ve been up to Rodrigo?” He shook his head. “I can’t believe I really allowed myself trust you again.”

At this point, knowing his plans had failed, Rodrigo decided to chummy up to his brother.

“Ben, Benjamin, listen to me. It was she who deceived me. She-“ Before he could finish, Benjamin called.

“Security!”

“What?” Rodrigo questioned in disbelief as two bodyguards approached him and grabbed him by his arms. “Let go of me!”

“Take him out of here, but do not let him leave this building as I’m sure he has a date or two with the police.” Benjamin ordered and Rodrigo’s eyes widened.

“Benjamin, you can’t do this to me! She deceived me, can’t you hear!” He screamed and flared around as the securities dragged him off. “She the real villain here, I’m the victim! I’m the victim-!”

The rest of his words were silenced as he was dragged out of the venue. The people who had just witnessed everything began whispering amongst themselves in confusion.

The entire Inauguration event which was meant to have been a beautiful day was now in total chaos.

Benjamin could only sigh and shake his head, disappointed at himself that he had trusted Rodrigo for the shortest time, even after everything he had tried doing in the past.

That disappointment however, couldn’t match up to the feeling of pride he felt when glancing at Leonica. Unlike him, she had seen through Rodrigo’s act, fought him with everything she got and won him.

She had proven that truly, she was worthy of ruling Romero Empire, be it as Tyche Smith, her alias, or Leonica Romero, his daughter.

And this, was more than enough to show him the right thing he was meant to do.

Stepping forward, he picked the microphone up and turned to face the crowd.

Leonica, angled her head a bit as she watched him, wondering what her father was going to do this time around.

“I apologize for that unexpected interruption, ladies and gentlemen.” He began, gaining everyone’s attention. “But without further ado, let’s a welcome the new president of Romero Empire,” He paused and turned to face Leonica, hesitating a bit before he placed his hand out and beckoned her over.

Leonica who knew things were going to turn out like this, didn’t hesitate to claim her new title, walking over to where her father stood. freёnovelkiss.com

“Tyche Smith,” Benjamin introduced. “The new owner of Romero Empire, the youngest and smartest businesswoman.”

Claps sounded in the hall, and the crowd went wild.

“Congratulations Tyche Smith.”

“Hooray to Tyche Smith.”

“Long Live the new Owner of Romero Empire Tyche Smith.”

As the crowd cheered and congratulated her, Benjamin stretched his hand out, offering his daughter a hand shake. “Congratulations Leonica.” He affirmed with a thin smile on his lips.

Leonica accepted his offer at a handshake, mirroring his smile as she responded. “Thank you, Father.”

At last, she had taken back what rightfully belonged to her and exposed Rodrigo.