After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant (Leonica and Gabriel)

Instead of completely staying silent, Alistair handed the phone to Owen, as if saying 'You handle it; this is your problem after all." And no sooner than a few seconds after Owen took the phone and caught Glimpse of the caller, did his expression crumble. It was his father calling and as much as he wanted to end the call and toss Alistair his phone, he knew he had to pick up. He had to uphold his end of the deal.

With a heavy sigh, he swiped right and placed the phone against his ear. "Yes... Father." The last words rolled heavily off his tongue. and into the silence that settled on the other end.

It seems like Taehyun was yet to get used to hearing his own son call him by his title.

A few more seconds went by before Taehyun spoke. "I see you've been too busy to take my calls these past few days."

Not exactly. "Yes and as a matter of fact, I was in the middle of a shot when you called me, So,"

The rest of his words were interrupted by a deep chuckle coming from his father. Even if it had just been a mere sound, Owen read deep

into its meaning

His father still wasn't pleased with the fact that Owen had left his company to join Leonica's.

But what was to be expected after all the trash treatments over the years. He had it coming.

"Well then, I'll keep it brief. You're coming over to the family estate for the weekend. We have a few things i to be upheld."

to discuss, a few promises

The last words sent cold chills down his spine. The only promise that was left to be upheld was the one he had made in other to quit the

company.

The promise in short, was granting his father Taehyun Lee, the right to set him up on one blind date with one of his wealthy, single and well behaved friend's daughter, who, in his words, didn't have a unfortunate specimen, called a child.

Just thinking about how he referred to Ashley angered Owen enough to clench his fist, but he reminded himself to stay calm before anything drastic would happen.

"I see. Expect me this weekend then

"Alright." With that, the line went dead and Owen handed the phone back to his manager.

Alistair could instantly read his emotions and with a sigh, he walked over and patted him on the back. "His still your father-" He began, but the rest of his words died down when he received a sudden glare from Owen, that disappeared as quickly as it came. "Sorry," He mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck with a sigh. "I'm just pissed off at the entire situation. He keeps trying to meddle In my personal affairs and at this point, it's really getting too much."

"I understand." Alistair gave him another gentle clap on his back. "But don't let it work you up too much." Heading towards the door,

be announced. "You resume set in 15, get some rest"

And with that, he was gone, leaving Owen to slump into one of his comfortable cushion and stare at the roof, thinking about how he was going to handle his father, something he should have done all these years but refused to. Back then, he had been too Scared to do so.

But now, he had something he wanted to protect. Someone he was willing to go to any length for. Someone he actually cared about.

In that moment, an image of Leonica's smiling face flashes in his mind and he smiled. But then it faded when he thought about the blind date his father had set up and how he had not told Leonica about it for the past month. "Ah," He mused at the realization.

Perhaps it was time to tell her.

Leonica had returned to her office to handle a few official matters after hanging out with Arvan. Her encounter with Irene was still fresh on her mind, making her chuckle every now and then.

However, she still couldn't come to terms with how much Irene looked like her. Or was it she who looked like Irene?

A face job perhaps? She found herself pondering after having just ended yet another one of her meeting and was on her way up to her

office.

She had only taken a few steps out of the elevator when her phone began ringing. She fished it out of her pocket, taking one glance at the screen to confirm the caller before she answered it and pressed the phone close to her ear. "Doctor Bailey, Hello."

"Ms. Romero, Good afternoon." Doctor Bailey greeted politely before moving onto the main subject. "I'm calling in regards to Ashley's checkup. It's due today

Leonica glanced at her calendar as she stepped into her office, confirming his words. "So it seems. What time today are we meant to come in?"

"Once the young one is back from school." Doctor Bailey responded before asking "Would that work for you?"

"Of co

course. I'll drive straight to the hospital after picking Ashley up." She informed.

"Good." There was

was a short pause, as if the doctor wanted to say something else, but was hesitant. Finally, he decided to just ask. "Has there been any progress with Mr. Bryce's memory as of late?" Leonica paused her steps, arching her brows at the Ludacris question.

How the hell was she supposed to know that? Wasn't he Gabriel's doctor? Didn't Gabriel visit him?

Of course he didn't. Leonica barely held herself back from rolling her eyes. It was such a Gabriel thing to do.

"None that I know of "She answered honestly, pressing the phone to one ear as she shrugged her coat off and passed it to Kennedy who had been walking behind her.

"Is that so? Alright, I'd await you and Ashley's arrival then."

"Please do Bye."

"Goodbye Ms. Romero."

With that, she ended the call and slid into her seat, deciding to occupy herself with some work before having to pick Ashley up. But before she began looking through documents, her eyes found Kennedy and she asked. "Anything on Rodrigo yet?" The assistant shook his head. "Not y yet Ms. Romero. I apologize."

"It's alright. Leonica sald and turned her attention to the stack of papers on her table, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't fully concentrate on them as her mind lingered somewhere between them and Rodrigo's sudden move about

Up until three months ago, his movements had been confined to specific locations, with purpose to each suit it, but now, he suddenly went to the bank and more especially, to the family vault

What exactly was be looking for there and who was the second person that had followed him?

The next few hours went by with her working and wondering. By the time she had come to terms with time, afternoon was fast approaching

"Ms. Romero," The voice of her assistant had her snapping her head up.

"Yes?" She asked.

000

"It's time to pick the young

ung master up-

"

One look at the clock and she mused. "Ah, Right you're right." Leonica said and stood up, stretching her hand to the side as she yawned. "Let's go." Kennedy nodded, grabbing her coat as he stood up and followed her out the door. They began the journey, first stopping at Ashley's school to pick him up. The youngster was more than delighted to see his mother and quickly ran into her arms. "Mommy!"

Leonica picked him up, gently spinning him around before placing him down. "How was school?" She asked the moment his giggles subsided

"School was boring. Mrs. Harper made us watch the Lion King and last I checked, mom, Lions don't talk." Ashley explained his day as Leonica led him back to the car.

Kennedy held the door open for them, receiving Ashley's school belonging with a bow. "Welcome back, young master."

"Hi Kenny!" Ashley greeted, hopping into the car before going back to his explanation. "The lions were talking about something called" the circle of life' and they kept talking about how everything in the world had a cycle. It was really boring to watch." "Was it now?" Leonica questioned with narrowed brows, surprised that Ashley actually hated the cartoon. She enjoyed that stuff at his

age

"Yeah." He nodded then peered out the window. "Huh? Where are we going mommy?"

"Oh, Doctor Bailey called," Ashley's expression wasted no time in turning grim at the mention of hospital. "It's just a few check ups, Ashley, just to make sure you're alright." She assured.

"Nothing painful is going to happen?"

"No, nothing at all." She reassured and flashed her son a smile.

It took Ashley a few seconds, but he eventually bought into his mother's words, "Alright."

A couple of minutes later they arrived at the hospital. As Kennedy held the door open, Ashley was the first to hop off, Leonica followed

after.

"Young master, your bag." Kennedy presented him with his bag, but Ashley refused.

"No need for it. We'll be back in no time." He informed and started pulling Leonica ha determination to have the check up completed as soon as possible.

the wrist, heading inside the hospital with

"Ashley, slow down." Leonica said but her son was determined. He continued to pull her along and just when she was sure nothing could get him to stop, not like she couldn't easily pick him up and put an end to this, he did stop and let go of her wrist Before she could question his action, his entire demeanor brightened up and in a matter of seconds, he rushed forward, spreading his arms as he exclaimed.

"Daddy!"

Leonica's eyes narrowed. What did he just-

"Ashley," The familiar voice of her ex-husband had her head snapping up, only to see Gabriel standing right there. He was dressed in a business suit, hair combed back and glasses perched atop his nose.

When his eyes met hers, he gave a simple and friendly wave, smiling like the most innocent divorcee on the planet. "Hey Leonica."