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

"Stronger," Rodrigo scoffed and shook his head at her words. "Leonica, the person you're planning on going up against is The Business prodigy, do you think we will stand a chance if he decides to retaliate?!" Murmurs of agreement from the rest of the shareholders was heard, but Leonica wasn't affected by them.

"Romero Empire is not as strong as it was before, but Bryce Empire on the other hand, they're stronger. You should have taken this opportunity to join forces with him instead of trying to go up against him. Now because of your actions, the company's reputation is dropping."

"Then so be it." Came Leonica's sharp response. The Romero Empire I know was built strong enough to withstand a couple of rumors and social dropping. If we can't withstand that now, then I don't believe we're worthy of being Norway's too business entity." Her words quieted a few people, while the others weren't afraid to show their objection to he'd

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"That's total bullshit," one of them said. "Going down a path like this would only lead to doom.""Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

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suggest we have a change in presidency."

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More and more people started to add in their two cents, their voices getting louder and louder as they continued talking and discussing amongst themselves, making Leonica feel frustrated and annoyed.

From where Rodrigo stood, a smirk made its way up to his lips as he kudos to the scene internally. It was exactly as he wanted it.

Things were going exactly as he wanted it. Now it was time for him to step in and play the good cop.

"Please, everyone calm down." He requested, his voice silencing the entire room. "I understand everyone's worry, I myself would be lying if I said I don't have several. And," he turned to face Leonica. "I can also understand my niece's way of thinking. That's why I have an idea. Rather than cooperating with Bryce Empire for along period of time, why don't we have a one off deal with them. A one time thing that can ensure a smooth severing of ties between both companies?" He suggested and just like dumb puppets, the shareholders began agreeing to his words. "Yes, that's a brilliant idea."

"We could make them agree to a one time deal, and if things get better, we can cut ties with them."

"Brilliant, yes, that's exactly what we need!"

To say Leonica was surprised by their stupidity was an understatement, but at the same time, she couldn't voice those words, seeing clearly as Rodrigo had more people on his side than her and automatically, she had lost the battle, for today.

Sighing to herself, Leonica leaned back against her seat and folded her arms, glaring at the man before her. "Rodrigo, in this company I call the shots and when I say we won't partner with Bryce Empire for anything, then we wouldn't. If it's the company's reputation that you're worried about, leave it to me, I'll handle it."

"How so?" The male challenged.

"A partnership better than that of Bryce Empire." She confidently told him.

Rodrigo chuckled on the inside, knowing fully well that Leonica couldn't leave up to her words. and was simply trying to prevent herself from getting eaten in today's meeting.

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But very well, he was going to play along and even use it to his advantage.

"Alright, you'll call the shots. I'll leave you to provide a better partnership deal, but under one condition." Holding his index finger up, he announced. "One week, I'll give you one week and if in that time span, you fail to bring a better partnership deal, I'll become a co president of Romero Empire." "And if I do?" Leonica questioned, tilting her head almost innocently. "Would you resign from Romero Empire?"

"That...that's too much to stake."

"And you think half of the company's control isn't? Put your right cards in the table here, uncle." She retorted.

Her unwavering determination made anger pull in Rodrigo's stomach.

She has the guts to act all brave now because she's in the presidential seat, just she wait, he'll make her pay for her behavior.

"Excellent then," Rodrigo forced a grin and turned to face his colleagues. "Let's do it that way. So, is everyone in agreement? Shall we go ahead with the plan?"

"Yes, let's."

"Then, the decision is final. We're going through with this."

"Good, good," Rodrigo nodded, happy that the decision was settled.

"If that's all, then meeting dismissed." Leonica said and stood up. She had walked towards the door before stopping and looking over her shoulder to speak. "Oh, and bare this in mind; today would be the first and the last day you all would you all would show up at MY company and cause such a ruckus, or else I would personally see to it that you are all replaced, no matter how long it would take."

With those words hanging in the air, Leonica stepped out of the room, her assistant training behind her as she walked towards her office, while thinking of the one person who could fit the bill for her plan.

And then an image flashed in her mind.

"Kennedy, get Mr. Richardson on the phone." She instructed.

""Yes Ma'am."

While Kennedy was doing his job, Leonica suddenly wondered what had happened to Arvan after she had gone to look for Gabriel.

They had come together yet she had abandoned him to scold bastard that wasn't even worthy of her time.

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"Ms. Romero, there's a little issue."

Leonica turned her head to face the assistant who had returned with the news. "Ms. Chloe just informed me that Mr. Richardson had been sent to the hospital late in the midnight."

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Eye brow knitting at his words, Leonica allowed her brain register the situation for a while before she questioned.

"Hospital? Why?"

"Supposed stomach ache," Kennedy answered with the exact words Chloe, Arvan's assistant had told him, all the while watching as his employer stopped in her track, turning around and heading in the direction of the elevator. ""What hospital?" She demanded.

Kennedy was silent for a while, typing away on his phone before replying. "Midway international hospital." He informed.

Leonica nodded her head, mapping the exact location in her head as she stepped into the elevator once it arrived on her floor. "I'll leave now, you handle things over here, Kennedy." She instructed, watching as The assistant bowed his head before the lift door closed. When she stepped out of the lift, she rushed towards her car and quickly drove towards the location Kennedy had relayed to her. Arriving at Midway international hospital, Leonica walked up to the reception, knocking her nails against the counter to get the female's attention.

The sound jolted her away from her phone. Quickly putting the device away, she faced Leonica with a gingerly smile. "Good day Ma'am. How may I help you?"

"I'm here to visit someone. Mr. Arvan Richardson." She informed, watching as the receptionist expression became serious at the mention of an influential figure.

"Do you have a reservation?" The receptionist asked with a stern expression.

Hearing the question, Leonica felt like giving herself a slap on the head. Of course she didn't have a reservation. She had just waltz her way into the hospital, too worried to realize that a figure like Arvan was well guarded no matter where and even if she was the president of some big business entity, she'd still need permission to enter, after all, he was the Senator.

"Ma'am, do you?" The receptionist questioned once again when her silence dragged on. "If you don't, then I'm afraid I'll have to decline your request.

"There won't any need for that, Carly," Chloe's voice boomed from behind.

Turning around, Leonica watched the female approach, two guards on either side of her. As soon as she had gotten close enough, she bowed her head, surprising the receptionist who was further surprised upon hearing the way she addressed Leonica. "Ms. Romero, I apologize for the shabby reception."

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"M-ms. Romero, as in the president of Romero Empire?!" The receptionist squealed in surprise, earning a glare from Chloe, followed by an apology.

Leonica waved her hands and shook her head. "It's fine, you were simply doing your job." Turning to Chloe, she questioned. "Where's Arvan?" Gesturing towards the elevator, Chloe began to explain as they moved. "Mr. Richardson is in