After Divorce, Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant-Chapter 156 She Was Definitely Hiding Something.

“This is beautiful,” Staring at the golden engagement ring on Leonica’s finger, Anastasia and Megan alike, both couldn’t help but gush.

It had al started when they settled things and had put Ashley to sleep. Afterwards, Anastasia had spotted the ring and erupted like a volcano, squealing at the top of her lungs.

“I can’t believe you’re engaged.” She said and Leonica smiled softly.

“To think that the old Leonica who wouldn’t even dare look at a man after coming back could become the first one to get engaged,” Megan teased, shaking her head in a playful manner.

“Well, that was the old me, this is the new me. I think it’s safe to say this change was for the better.” Leonica defended, watching as Anastasia continued to marvel at the ring.

“Wow, Owen sure does have taste.” Anastasia mused as she finally pulled away, giving Leonica’s ring finger some much needed taste.

“Of course he does. He chose her after all.” Megan chimed in, earning a playful nudge from Leonica.

“Stop the flattery. It won’t get you anywhere.”

“It’s not flattery, it’s the truth.” Anastasia agreed and Megan nodded, the two agreeing on the matter.

Leonica couldn’t help but shake her head. But deep down, she was burning hot with a blush caused from her friends teasing.

“So, when’s the wedding?”

Leonica looked up, meeting her friends eyes and they could see the uncertainty swirling in her Green eyes.

“What?”

“Well,” Leonica hesitated, but the pause in her sentence was enough for her friends who knew her too well, to know the reason behind the uncertainty in her eyes.

“No, you did not do that to that sweet man.” Anastasia gasped, and Megan looked at Leonica with disappointment.

“Leonica...”

“I wasn’t sure if I was ready.” Leonica defended, holding her hands up. “With everything going on I wasn’t sure if it’d be the right time to start planning a wedding.”

“Are you kidding me? You should have at least said yes.” Anastasia stated, placing her hands on her hips.

“That’s a bit inconsiderate. If she wasn’t ready, then she wasn’t.” Megan defended.

“Well, thank you for standing up for me.” Leonica smiled, looking at Megan.

“You’re welcome.”

“Oh, whatever.” Anastasia groaned gulped her entire glass of wine, before getting up to fetch another one.

“Don’t mind her,” Megan spoke, noticing Leonica’s look. “So, how did Owen feel about this? Your answer I mean?”

Leonica thought back to their conversation after they had left his family Villa and a smile graced her lips. “He was okay with my answer. He even promised he’d wait till I was ready.”

“And are you?” Megan asked while glancing at the same engagement ring which now adorned her ring finger.

Leonica smiled widely and nodded. “I think so.”

Megan mirrored her smile. “I’m glad you’ve found someone like Owen, Leonica. I’m really happy for you.”

“Thank you, Meg.”

The rest of that conversation died down when Anastasia’s phone vibrated a few times with several text messages and then a call entered.

“Ana, you’ve got a call.” Megan called out to her.

“Leave it,” Anastasia called back almost as if she knew who was calling and as the call ended, Leonica briefly caught sight of Lloyd’s name written across her screen.

Lloyd? Her brows furrowed as she tried to process why Lloyd was calling her friend like a mad man.

Was it a business call?

If not, did Anastasia ignore her warning that one time?

Leonica’s questions were answered when Anastasia turned to her.

“Hey Leo, have you ever slept with someone you’re not in a relationship with?” She asked.

The question was a shocker, not just to Leonica, but Megan as well.

When a memory was triggered, Leonica chocked on her wine, coughing a few times. This caused both of her best friends to give her a look of suspicion.

“Leo, did you-“

“What?!” Leonica was quick to respond. “I would never!” She paused, recalling the time Gabriel had gotten drugged and things escalated quickly after she found him. “Not intentionally...”

Anastasia and Megan exchanged a look before both sighed.

“Leonica Romero, you’d never seize to amaze me.” The latter stated.

Thankfully, it seemed like either of them had the zeal to pursue the matter. The moment Anastasia was back in her seat, and after silencing a few more calls, she moved onto a new matter.

“So, Leonica, are you ever going to reveal the fact that you’re Tyche?” She asked.

Her question got Leonica thinking for a while before she nodded her head. “Yes, I plan on doing so at some point. Perhaps when the company has fallen into safe hands.”

“You mean out of Melvin’s hand?” Megan asked.

Much to her surprise, Leonica shook her head. “Melvin isn’t the enemy. Rodrigo is. He always has been.”

“Huh, if Melvin isn’t the enemy, then why’d you want to take the company from him?” Anastasia asked.

“I have my own reasons for that.” Leonica said after a few seconds taken to ponder the question and offered her best friends a smile that they could see didn’t quite reach her eyes.

She was definitely hiding something.

But neither Anastasia nor Megan had the will power to try and probe any further.

Instead, they both nodded.

“Is that so? Well whatever it is, I wish you luck.”

~•~

The days leading up to the inauguration drew closer and closer by the day, and with each passing minute, the air of anticipation grew stronger.

Rodrigo, the most eager out of all of them, couldn’t contain his excitement, which was evident on the day of the inauguration.

Even though it was still the morning, his mood was already at an all time high.

“Oh, good morning Mr. Rodrigo, are you prepared for your nephew’s inauguration?” One of the workers fixing up the venue’s decorations greeted as he passed him.

“Sure am. Today’s going to be a great day.”

“Great! We’re excited to see you up there on stage today, Mr. Rodrigo. Your nephew is a lucky guy, having you by his side.”

The worker’s comment left Rodrigo smiling as he nodded. “Thanks, I’m excited to be here.”

As the worker went on his way, Rodrigo’s smile turned sinister.

Today was indeed a great day.

A great day for him and he couldn’t wait until it started.

~•~

Later that evening at Leonica’s Vila, she stood in front of the mirror, admiring the outfit she had chosen for the inauguration today.

It was a red long sleeveless evening gown that went down as far as her ankles, silk elbow length gloves and a white snow scarf. With her hair tied in a half ponytail, a single gold necklace and most importantly the gold engagement ring she was getting used to, her attire was complete. frёewebηovel.cѳm

And now, it was time for her to take back what rightfully belonged to her.