“I saw the conference video today, luce mia.” Owen’s voice boomed from Leonica’s phone as she had him on FaceTime. “You did great.”“I know.” Came Leonica’s answer as she finished changing into her to be and sat in front of the camera. “I know I did good because everything went according to plan. Well, everything but Florence’s appearance.” She muttered the last part, but Owen caught on quickly.“Florence Winslow? The reporter who you had an interview with? What of her?” He asked.Leonica contemplated telling the entire story. For some reason, she felt like telling Owen about Jamil wasn’t the smartest choice. It was like Owen held an unspoken vendetta for the male.But then again, maybe she was over thinking it. Owen wasn’t that type of person, and holding a grudge for someone he barely knew wasn’t something he’d do.So with a shrug, she spoke. “Florence works for Jamil Vanadas,” This words were enough to get Owen feeling more alert than he previously was. “Her questions seemed kind o

Irene should have been happy, after all, she was getting the reaction she wanted out of Leonica, but she couldn't be.No, not when the wine bottle had been empty, and all eyes were on her, trying to phantom what wrong she had done.Why weren't they judging Leonica who had poured the wine over her, she thought with gritted teeth, her eyes burning with anger.She was the victim here, so why were they not showing any pity."She must have crossed her boundaries." Someone said with a click of her tongue, the distaste evidence in their voice."Well, what's to be expected of an illegitimate child, who's a commoner at that. Disgraceful." Another chimed in."I'm sure Ms. Romero was provoked by her, or else she wouldn't have reacted the way she did.""That's true. After all, the Romero's are known to be very well-mannered."Whispers of such went on, only a few people expressed their distaste for Leonica's action."I've warned you several times, watch your mouth." Leonica said as her eyes scanne

The introduction party ended on a grand note and everyone who was invited went home happy and content."Leonica, thank you once again." Benjamin gently patted his daughter's back as she saw him off."Anytime father," She offered him a smile before turning to her mother and hugging the woman."Come visit us sometime," Cassandra said as she squeezed Leonica hard before pulling back and holding both of her shoulders. "That place is still your home even though that child now lives there."Leonica smiled. "Of course, mother." She bade both her parents goodbye, waiting until their car had driven off before she turned to address Irene who had been watching her with a smug look. "You have a habit of popping up in the most unexpected places." She regarded her from head to toe, noticing that Meredith was not by her side as usual.The poor maid probably couldn't stand her after all the rubbish she heard Irene spout."What do you want Irene?"Irene chuckled, amused. "How can you act like this? Di

Waking up to her phone buzzing had become a normal for Leonica. So, the following day, when she was awoken by the sound of her phone rumbling, she was in no rush to answer it."Ugh," She groaned, reaching over and grabbing her phone, swiping right to answer the call. "Hello?""Good morning, Ms. Romero," It was Kennedy."Kennedy, why are you calling on a Sunday," She complained, raising herself up into a sitting position and trying to rub away sleep from her eyes."Forgive me Ms. Romero, but it's a pressing matter.""What could be more pressing than my sleep," She grumbled."It's about the article that has been released today," Kennedy answered."Article?" That immediately woke her up, sitting her straighter up in her bed."Yes. It was published in the tabloid magazine, but I'm afraid this one has made its rounds to several news sites."Leonica was quiet. So Jamil wasn't wasting time, eh?"What's about?"Kennedy hesitated to answer. "I'll send you a link, Ms. Romero."Things were never

The one thing Leonica knew she had and could utilize to its full potential was her family's unwavering love for her.No matter what happened, no matter how many mistakes she made, they'd always believe her.This was the sole reason she had no doubt that Irene would be kicked out of the house sooner or later, all because her mother would not stand to hear that the very child she refused to accept had just pushed her daughter off the stairs, 'out of spite'.And sure enough, Meredith was the first one to arrive, running over to the fallen Leonica with worry, while the other maids gathered around after hearing her shriek, asking if she was alright."Madam!" Meredith knelt beside Leonica, gently caressing her head as her eyes looked over her body, making sure there weren't any injuries. "Are you alright, what happened?"Although the fall from the fifth stairs wasn't all too painful, Leonica's ankle did sting from being twisted wrong and the back of her head hurt a bit. But nothing she coul