Chapter 19 A New Threat Has Arisen.
And it did.
Leonica’s final words to him sank in the deepest, striking Gabriel’s heart that was already occupied by the conflicted feelings, seeing Leonica after five years, had brought.
But one thing was clear, her transformation in the past five years, precisely, how indifferent she had began acting towards him, angered him. Yet, as he turned and watched her ascend the stage to give her speech, spot light shinning all around her, Gabriel couldn’t help but feel mesmerized.
The Leonica he knew five years ago, would have never dared to talk back to him. She would have been so afraid, so broken, she wouldn’t have the courage to stand up for herself, yet, here she was.
Her aura had completely changed and she wasn’t the same woman he had married and divorced.
No, the woman who stood on stage, holding a microphone in her hand with a billion dollar smile, was a confident and strong individual.
She had changed so much in five years.
During his trans like stare towards Leonica, Gabriel had failed to notice Angelina beside him, who had noticed his gaze on Leonica.
Seeing the way he stared at her, clearly affected by her glow up, like the other, Angelina felt irritated and clenched her fist, manicured nails nearly digging into the flesh of her palm.
‘Never.’ She thought, directing her stare towards Leonica who was now starting her speech, unaware of the tremors in both their hearts.
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen,” She began, soft voice washing over the crowd and hushing the whispers. “My name’s Leonica Romero, the President of the business chambers and tonight’s speaker. I hope you all are having a pleasant evening, ‘cause I sure as hell am.”