Chapter 48
For the next couple of days, Agnes was on edge because Leopold hadn't come back. At school, his classes were put on hold, and no one knew when they'd start again.
When Robert finally told her that Leopold was on a business trip, Agnes got even more pissed. Turns out, he had already made it to NovaStraits that night but kept it from her.
She had been beating herself up about it for the past few days. What a jerk, that Leopold!
For some reason, Bella and Clara's shopping trip got canceled, and it wasn't until today that they could finally go. At the mall, Agnes, still fuming, used his card to buy clothes and makeup without a second thought.
At the checkout, Bella leaned in with a smirk, "Agnes, you've been acting kinda weird lately. Makeup, crazy shopping sprees, and even your style's changed. Are you in love or something?"
Agnes looked at the shopping bags and shook her head, "Trust me, I'm not in love; I'm just really pissed off!"
She had tried to get Leopold's attention, but he ignored her, making her doubt herself.
"Alright, how about we hang out tonight?" Tomorrow was the weekend, so no school to worry about.
The crew gathered at Tranquil Haven Estates, and after shopping, they were about to hit the supermarket when an ad on an LED screen caught Agnes's eye.
On the screen, Ella was in an off-white dress, cozying up to Leopold in a dark blue suit, both smiling like they were the happiest couple ever.
The host's voice chimed in, "Mr. Neville and Ms. Garcia are truly a match made in heaven!"
Ella just smiled, her silence saying it all.
Bella shook Agnes's arm excitedly, pointing at the screen, "Isn't that Mr. Neville? And the girl next to him— it's Ella again. Are they really getting married?"
Clara sighed, "Ella doesn't deserve Mr. Neville! He's not only handsome but also talented. Ella's really lucky!"
Agnes felt a storm of emotions, and her good mood vanished. She glared at Leopold on the screen and cursed him silently, 'A married man still flirting with other women, Leopold is such a scumbag!'
Bella noticed Agnes's eye roll and said, "Agnes, don't hate Mr. Neville so much! Even though you have bad ties, at least you have ties. Unlike us, we don't even have the chance for bad ties!"
That night, the villa was buzzing with a group of young people: Justin, Jeremy, Clara, Bella, and Agnes.
They were used to eating, drinking, and having a blast at the villa, making it super lively.
Around ten o'clock, they had downed quite a bit of beer, and the living room was a mess. Agnes and Bella were singing loudly, while Clara and Jeremy were whispering in the corner of the sofa, making the single Justin super jealous. He kicked Jeremy, "If you keep showing off your love, I'll go after Clara!"
Jeremy shot back, "I've been single for over twenty years and finally got a girlfriend. If you even think about it, I'll haunt you forever!"
Justin shivered at the thought, rubbing his arms like he was warding off a ghost.
Clara laughed so hard she nearly fell over.
Just as they were all getting tipsy, Agnes stumbled and fell into Justin's arms. As they awkwardly tried to untangle themselves, the villa door creaked open.
To the onlooker, this scene looked a lot different.
Leopold's sudden appearance at the door made everyone jump up from the sofa. Only Agnes stayed put, messing with her hair and muttering, "No way, it can't be Leopold!" She was sure he wasn't supposed to be back for another two days!
She must've had too much to drink.
Leopold stood at the door, dressed in a black suit with a matching vest. His coat was draped over his arm, and his eyes scanned the messy living room with a cold glare.
Behind him, Dennis watched Agnes wobble up from the sofa and thought, 'This is bad. Leopold rushed back from NovaStraits, only to be greeted by complete chaos.'
He silently prayed for everyone in the room.
Leopold's powerful presence was like a tornado, instantly sobering everyone up. Various greetings erupted.
Justin blurted out, "Mr. Neville!" How did Leopold suddenly show up at Agnes's place?
Jeremy and Clara chimed in together, "Mr. Neville!" Jeremy had met Leopold at the Office of Student Affairs and always felt there was something deep between Agnes and Leopold, but never said it out loud.
Bella was in shock, "Mr. Neville!" 'Am I dreaming? Why is Leopold in Agnes's villa?'
The same question popped into all their heads, 'Why is Leopold here?'
Finally, a clear voice broke the silence, "Leopold!"
Agnes actually called him by his name.
The living room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The tense atmosphere was almost suffocating. Justin's legs started to tremble; he had never been this scared, not even when facing his dad. He almost wet himself from the fear of this man who was only five or six years older than him!
After the initial shock, Justin snapped back to reality. 'Why is Leopold in Agnes's house?'
Leopold's face was dark, his eyes locked on the now-sober Agnes, and he stepped closer to the center of the room.
Everyone was on high alert, their bodies tense. They stood in a line, even breathing cautiously. Justin was so scared he cowered like a frightened rabbit, losing all courage to lift his head.
"Have you been drinking?" Leopold's deep voice cut through the silence, and they all quickly nodded, not daring to lie.
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