Chapter 12 His Enemy
At the scene of the birthday banquet, chaos erupted.
“Just a moment ago, Grandfather was perfectly fine. Why did he suddenly fall unconscious?”
“Yeah! There were no signs. He didn’t drink too much, either. How could he suddenly collapse like this?”
“It must be because of Leones. He said those strange things and irked Grandfather. He’s a harbinger of misfortune!”
Watching her unconscious grandfather, Gloria was in a state of distress, not knowing what to do.
Then, someone mentioned Leones, and people joined the chorus condemning him. It was collectively agreed that Leones‘ words had caused Orlando’s collapse.
“On this joyous occasion, that troublemaker cursed Grandfather with his strange words. He should be condemned for it!”
“If something happens to Grandfather, we, the Baker family, won’t let him off the hook!”
“Alright, enough complaining! Call an ambulance quickly!”
Medical personnel soon arrived at the scene and took Orlando to the hospital.
“Leones…”
Gloria couldn’t help but recall Leones‘ words from earlier, claiming that he would never dine with people who were about to die.
“Someone who’s on their deathbed… What does that even mean? Could he have figured something out? Or… does he have a way to save Grandfather?”
Gloria regretted not asking Leones for more details. When she went downstairs to look for him, he was long gone.
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So, she called Darius to ask for help in checking nearby surveillance cameras to find Leones‘ whereabouts.
She was surprised that Darius had happened to just drop Leones off at his home.
“Gloriland Manor?”
Gloria wanted to rush over immediately to find Leones.
“Ms. Baker, you’d better not come right now.”
Darius, on the other end of the phone, advised after understanding the situation, “Even if you go find Leones, what good would it do? He’s good at fighting, but he doesn’t know medicine. It would be better for you to go to the hospital and check on your grandfather’s condition first.”
Darius was worried that if something happened to Orlando that night, Gloria might not get to say her last goodbyes if she kept running around.
“It’s too late today. Even if you rush over, Leones might not be available to meet you. Moreover, I haven’t confirmed which villa he lives in. How about I accompany you to find Leones and get things cleared up after your grandfather’s condition stabilizes tomorrow?”
Gloria thought Darius’s suggestion made sense.
She should get her priorities straight. Watching over her grandfather in the hospital was more important. She could find Leones tomorrow.
“By the way,” Darius reminded, “You know how Hero is. He doesn’t help for free. Maybe you
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should prepare a gift for him and visit him tomorrow?”
“Right…” Gloria suddenly realized that she couldn’t just ask someone for help while going in empty–handed.
She wondered what kind of gift she should prepare. Money didn’t seem to be appropriate. “Just now, Leones was treating his friend to a meal and asked me to offer his friend a position,” Gloria mentioned.
“That works out perfectly, then,” Darius laughed. “You’ve helped him out, so you can also ask for his help tomorrow in return.”
“All right!” Gloria immediately made a call and arranged for Susan’s employment right away.
At the same time, Brian and his father were waiting at the police station for the officers they had sent to arrest Leones for questioning.
However, no one showed up even though they had spent a long time waiting.
“Where are they? Where is the person you’re supposed to catch?”
Brian’s father, Leonard Jackson, called over the officers and learned that Leones had been taken away by Darius.
“Mr. Timon?”
Brian was surprised. He hadn’t realized that Leones had such extensive connections.
Not only was he acquainted with Gloria, the daughter of the Baker family, but he also knew the son of the mayor, Darius.
“Who was it that you got into trouble with?” Leonard became nervous. “Why would he be acquainted with Mr. Timon?”
If Darius decided to investigate this incident, even Leonard might get into trouble.
Just as Brian was at a loss? he received a call from his company.
“Weird… Why is the company calling at this hour?” Brian was puzzled. “Do they want me to work overtime?”
“Mr. Jackson, sorry to disturb you at this hour,” said the caller in a calm voice. “I regret to inform you that the board of directors has suddenly decided to terminate your employment with the company.”
“What?” Brian shuddered. “Can you say that again?”
“You have been fired. I’m not sure about the specific reasons. You can come in tomorrow to collect your belongings.”
“Wham!”
Brian’s phone fell to the ground, and he felt a chill run down his spine.
“What’s wrong?” Leonard saw his son’s unusual expression and immediately inquired about the
situation.
“I… I was suddenly fired by my company…” Brian muttered. “What is going on? Why is this happening?”
“Smack!”
Leonard delivered a slap, knocking his son to the ground.
“Look at what you’ve done, your scoundrel! You’ve crossed someone who’s above you when you
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should’ve kept your head low! It could be Leones, who we’re looking to arrest! I might also be in trouble because of you!”
Just then, a commotion could be heard from outside the room.
“Your Excellency, the person you’re looking for isn’t here with us!”
A group of officers dressed in black uniforms rushed in, ignoring the policemen outside.
Leonard’s heart skipped a beat when he saw them.
They were officers of Sherland Guardians!
He hurriedly got up and bowed.
“Apologies for not greeting you properly, Your Excellency.”
The woman at the forefront exuded confidence, her demeanor gallant and proud.
She was none other than Veronica, the commander of Sherland Guardians.
“Chief Jackson, we heard that you’ve arrested a suspect named Leones Bloom?” Veronica questioned aloofly.
“Where is he? Hand him over! From now on, all case files related to this person will be transferred to our department for review!”
Leonard’s heart sank. He was shocked that more people had come to take Leones away.
First, Darius had personally released him, and then even the commander of Sherland Guardians came in person to get him.
“Just who is Leones? How could he have such extensive connections?” Leonard wondered.
He grew increasingly anxious upon realizing that his reckless decision to arrest Leones was him kicking the hornet’s nest. He broke out in a cold sweat.
“Your Excellency, please spare us. The person has already been released… It was Mr. Timon who released him. I won’t make the same mistakes again. Please forgive me…”
“He was released?” Veronica thought with a frown when she heard that.
Having come all the way there for nothing, she felt annoyed.
“Leones, consider yourself lucky this time. You won’t escape me the next time!” she thought.
“Let’s go!” Veronica turned around and led her team away.
Terrified, Leonard got up from the floor and gave his son a good beating.
“You brought a disaster upon us! You’ve even alarmed the commander of Sherland Guardians! Are you trying to get me into trouble? I’ll beat the crap out of you!”
