Chapter 72: Chapter 72 - I Hate Him!
Chapter 72: Chapter 72 - I Hate Him!
Chapter 72: - I Hate Him!
Laura stood in front of the mirror in the restroom, touching up her makeup. As she smoothed lipstick over her lips, she couldn't help but smile. It was a rare feeling of happiness that she hadn't experienced in a long time, especially since losing her father. Was it because of Leon? But he was no longer anyone special to her. Could they at least be friends again? A pang of guilt gnawed at her heart as if she were ready to kneel down and admit her mistakes. Was it possible that he still harbored anger? What she had done was truly awful, wasn't it? So, it was understandable if he held a grudge. Could she do something to make amends?
Suddenly, her phone rang, and she answered to find Bob on the line.
"Yes, Bob?"
"Laura, you've met with Leon, haven't you? That idiot has caused me losses, and I want you to help me get back at him. I know he's a pathetic person and deserves to be treated that way." "I did say I was going to meet Leon, Bob, but I won't entertain your idea, you know... this is my personal matter with him," she said firmly.
"Do you know? He's a fraud. I'm sure the money he's getting is through dishonest means! Do you know how pathetic he is? There's no way he could afford nice things, let alone hold onto that much money! Lure him into doing something stupid, and record it. I'll humiliate him. I know you hate him too, don't you? At least you can get back at his past foolishness for making you look foolish as his girlfriend."
"Bob, I hope you keep all your nonsense to yourself. Let me talk with him in my own way. Your problem is not mine!" she asserted.
"I've helped you secure your home! Your old home, the one you're living in now... I know you have memories there because you used to live with your late father in that place. I've helped you! You should repay me! I want you to help me embarrass that idiot Leon!" he threatened.
"No, Bob, I'll repay your kindness but not like this," she reaffirmed.
"Do you think you can treat me like this?" he insisted.
"I think you're right about him, Bob," Laura said. "He has changed, he seems cooler, but I think he got it all from the game."
"Do you really think someone can suddenly become rich in a matter of days in Immortal Legacy? Are you that naive?"
Laura suddenly heard hurried footsteps, and she quickly checked to see Leon walking quickly and leaving. Instantly, she felt shocked and frozen for a moment, closing the phone and chasing after him. "Did he overheard my conversation with Bob? He must have
misunderstood!" she thought.
She had to catch up to him and explain! She didn't want this moment to be ruined because of a misunderstanding. Hopefully, he would listen to her explanation. Laura chased after Leon, who had left the cafe. "Leon, please... I don't want to make things worse," she said to herself, panic setting in, her hands trembling.
"Then why did you waste time and not explain what happened immediately, Laura?" he said firmly.
"I will explain everything. I will apologize to you until you're satisfied. I regret what happened, but please give me time to tell you everything."
Leon shook his head. "Laura, I've forgotten everything, even your name, until you suddenly contacted me and started bringing back those memories," he said.
"Leon..." Laura said softly, turning back to look into the car where there was a beautiful
woman, elegant and poised. "I understand if you hold a grudge against me and bring your girlfriend in front of me to retaliate for my behavior," she said.
Leon didn't attempt to explain anything.
Freya felt that this had dragged on long enough. She stepped out of the car and removed her sunglasses, immediately wrapping her right arm around Leon's and getting close to him.
"So, who is she, Leon?" Freya said softly.
This made him slightly uncomfortable, and he glanced at Freya, who was pressing her side against his arm. "Freya?" What kind of acting are you trying to do?! he thought, puzzled. Laura looked towards Freya, panic evident in her expression as she shook her head. She took a step back, trying to hold back the tears slowly welling up in her eyes. "Sorry... I just wanted to explain something to him," she said, lowering her gaze.
She then looked back at Leon. "Do you still want to be friends, Leon?" she said.
Leon shook his head, then gently pulled Freya's wrist back into the car. He opened the passenger door for Freya and moved to the driver's side. The car rumbled and reversed, then quickly turned, passing by Laura, who stood stiffly on the side of the road.
Onlookers, who had been watching with curiosity, chuckled and walked away from the scene.
"So... weird!"
"That guy surely is a playboy!"
"But two women fighting over that guy are really beautiful."
"Damn, that guy is so lucky. I hate him."
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