THE RETURN OF THE BILLIONAIRE'S LOST HEIR

Chapter 6

The next day, Leonardo and Estella drove to the company in a dark BMW car. Once the car stopped, Leonardo felt a strong sense of nostalgia as his eyes took in the sight of the sleek and modern grandiose of the building. 

The memories of the time he used to come here with his parents filled his head and now, fifteen years later, he still appreciated the contemporary architecture of the company and the air of luxury and sophistication it exhibited. 

“Seems like you still remember what the company looks like.” Estella smiled at him, impressively. 

“A little.” He answered while clapping his hands together feeling a little odd from his dressing. 

“Are you sure about this?” Estella asked him, gesturing to his choice of clothes. At the same time, one of the security guards opened the car door, and Estella and Leonardo exited the car.

“Yes, I prefer it this way for a start. You know,” Leonardo insisted on wearing casual clothes on the first day of resumption. He even noticed the disapproving stares of the guards, but he cared less.

Estella stared at him, amused, and gestured for them to go in together. “Shall we?”

Leonardo, who was busy looking around the grandiose building before him, suggested she go ahead, and he would tag along.

“Really?” She asked, smiling at herself before nodding to leave. Leonardo sighed in relief; he wanted a break from how fast things were moving. He had a slight flashback of his life and the thought of the circumstances surrounding his divorce, which caused him instant headache. He tried to stay calm for a few minutes when a familiar voice jolted him from his thoughts.

“We need to finalize the deal today; I heard there's a board…” Sophie's voice trailed in shock as she looked at the figure before her in disgust.

“What the hell are you doing here, nuisance?” Kevin's voice was sharp at him.

“For real? Are you tailing us, you loser!?” Sophie scoffed in disbelief.

Leonardo just stood there and rolled his eyes in regrets. These were the last set of nuisances he wanted to see now.

Kevin walked up to him like he wanted to tower over him, but he realized that Leonardo was more muscular than him and couldn't be intimidated.

“Why are you here? To steal? Your type doesn't have any business here, get lost,” he grinned at the nonchalant Leonardo.

“Guards!” Kevin beckoned on the security guards as he stepped back to wrap his hand around Sophie's waist.

“I can't believe seeing this pipsqueak just ruined my day,” Sophie bellowed. The guard rushed there, saluting Kevin. He recognized him as a very important personnel of his company since he always frequents here for business deals. This particular guard is so enthusiastic because on several occasions, Kevin had tipped him previously before leaving.

“Do you just allow touts in here? I've known this to be a very noble place… Why is this tout here?” He yelled, which made the security guard more confused.

The person referred to as "tout" is the same person who came in with Estella some minutes ago.

“I'm feeling sick already. Don't just stand there; take him out now. You know we're important partners of this company,” Sophie barked in frustration.

Kevin peaked at her chin and gestured her to allow him to handle the situation. “Allowing this tout here could pose a risk to potential investors like we… so I suggest you chase him out now.”

“I'm also here for important business,” Leonardo chimed in calmly. His words almost made Kevin choke on his breath.

“Business!” Kevin and Sophie chorused together in mockery.

“Yes, business,” Leonardo affirms, "...and you both will regret this.”

“Is that a threat?” Sophie asked, obviously disappointed by the cheap stunts Leonardo was pulling.

“Honey, there's no point wasting time with this loser. Now, you throw him out. His appearance disgusts me,” she ordered.

The guards obliged; Leonardo's clothes were too shabby for the caliber of people that were welcome into the prestigious company.

Kevin and Sophie were also delighted to humiliate Leonardo. They had initially come for business, and the sight of Leonardo surprised them, but they thought he had miserably followed them to beg.

“Hey, Mr, please respect yourself and leave this minute,” the guard urged Leonardo respectfully initially but was ready to rough handle him if he doesn't cooperate.

“Didn't you see who I came in with earl…” Leonardo tried to protest 

“Take the fool away,” Kevin commanded, and it made the guard proactive to jack Leonardo out but stopped at the voice of Estella.

“Jayden, the board members are wai...” she stopped at her sight of the scene in front of her, and she asked confusingly.

“What in f*ck's name is going on here? …..who are these people?” she asked, eyeing them suspiciously.

The guard stuttered, seeing her furious demeanor and cold eyes that shot at him, and he immediately left Leonardo. “I… I…”

“Who are these?” she cuts him abruptly, waving her hands as she walks forward graciously, intimidating them with her elegance.

Sophie sized her up instantly and internally felt insecure that the woman was more beautiful than her. Sophie instantly was curious to know why the lady was interested in Leonardo and the name she referred to him earlier.

Kevin cleared his throat instantly with a smile. “We're here for an important business deal when we noticed this clown was here.” He poked his fingers disgustingly towards Leonardo and continued. “He shouldn't be here, for a noble company as these,” he finalized, adjusting his suit because he perceived Estella to be one of the staff of the company.

Estella glanced a quick glance at her secretary; she understood instantly who they were and wasted no time dismissing them.

“Shall we,” she approached Leonardo, ignoring them like they never existed.

Sophie's eyes widened in disbelief, although she was jealous that the beautiful woman gave Leonardo attention.

“Woah! Great, look who has found another woman. Such an opportunist,” she said, catwalking forwards as she sized Estella up with her eyes.

“Pardon?” Estella turned, curious to know if she actually referred to the CEO in such a manner, although she wasn't aware of who Sophie was to Leonardo.

“Really, Leonardo? You instantly got another tent to perch so soon. You're nothing but a lazy gold digger,” Sophie sneered hard, taking it too personally. She doesn't know who Estella was, but she was clearly jealous.

Estella faced Sophie with keen stares, contemplating the right answer to throw back at her, but she thought against it. She didn't have time for them, so she turned back and faced the guard with a cold order. “Kick them out.”

“What! This is unbelievable. Who the hell do you think you are to kick us out?” Kevin retorted in a small yell. He felt disrespected as a potential partner to the company.

Estella cared less. She turned to Kevin with a cold look and asked him, “You're from Primer Company, right?” He nodded, confused as he narrowed his gaze.

Her words came out colder now as she faced her secretary. “Starting from today, we will not have any cooperation with this company.”

She walked away with Leonardo, who observed quietly. Kevin furrowed his brows, confused. He had never seen this lady before, although she was bossy, but he had expected the other lady he always discussed business with to intervene. To his shock, she just nodded at her instruction submissively. Unknown to Kevin, she was just a secretary, and Estella was the CEO in charge.