Filed to story: The Regretful Billionaire: An Unpredicted Reunion
“You could let them meet him and see what they think.They’re spot on when it comes to reading people, you know,” Danika teased.
“And you’re older than me.So if you’re not in a rush, then I shouldn’t be too.”
“Fine, fine.Pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Sadly, Danika was indeed getting old.
Celebrate Next Year
As the sky darkened and stars lit up among the clouds, Eustace’s food orders were delivered to his doorstep one after the other, to no one’s surprise.
It would be unreasonable to expect him to have cooked single-handedly for so many people.
The usually-quiet villa was now colored with movement and cheerful sound.
The guests all sat together in the dining room around two tables.
Old Mr.Quincey was pleased by the sight.
He had been worried Eustace might end up lonely after he passed away, but that worry had now dissipated.
It looked like Eustace had both friends and those he loved.
Old Mr.Quincey knew his grandson was in good hands then.
The old man seemed to relax just like that, no longer having to burden himself with those worries.
As everyone conversed while eating, the warm, bubbly mood continued into the night.
Eustace, who sat beside Danika, said, “I hope we can celebrate like this next year too.”
“Me too.”
Danika nodded.
Though the future was unpredictable, they both held high hopes for what was to come in the new year.
Evan saw them speaking to one another, hushed below the cries and laughter of the guests but said nothing.
Sadness clouded his heart at the sight.
He started wondering if Howard’s suggestion could be put into action.
At the other table sat Stephanie, wedged between Paul and Leonard, respectively.
Melanie had wanted to sit beside her, but Paul had swiftly stolen the seat, much to her displeasure.
Paul didn’t give a damn, though.
He gave Stephanie some black- eyed peas.
”Here.They’re your favorite, right?”
The atmosphere instantly grew awkward.
Before Stephanie could speak, Leonard immediately swapped his plate with Stephanie’s.
‘Why don’t you take care of your companion instead, Mr.Wagner? I can look after Steph.Plus, she isn’t as fond of this anymore.”
With that, Leonard shoveled the portion of peas into his mouth.
Paul clenched his jaw, suddenly wanting to punch the man in the face.
“You think you know Stephanie?”
“Was I wrong, Steph?” Leonard asked gently.
Knowing it was his way of helping her, Stephanie shook her head.She looked at Paul.
“He’s right.I don’t appreciate this dish anymore, Mr.Wagner.”
In other words, I don’t like you anymore.
“If your plan was to piss me off with him, Stephanie, then you’ve succeeded,”
Paul sneered contemptuously.
“I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean.”
“Steph!”
Paul growled out.
“Do you want to switch seats with me, Stephanie? That way, you can enjoy your meal in peace.”
“Okay.”‘ Stephanie nodded, then swapped places with Leonard.
It was a pretty amusing sight seeing the two men shoulder-to- shoulder with one another.
While Leonard was nonchalant about it, it was evident Paul was near boiling point.
“Alright! You better watch out!” he hissed, glaring at Leonard.
One could see the desire to kill in his eyes, and so could Leonard.He didn’t mind.
“Oh? I’ll be sure to wait and see what you have in store, Mr.Wagner.”
If Paul really did try to do something to him, it would be Leonard’s greatest chance to arrest the man for his crimes once and for all.
I Don’t Want to Lose You
If Paul really did do something illegal, no way would Leonard hold back.
This dinner wasn’t sufficient for them to make peace yet.
Knowing that, Paul shot the man a final glare before leaving the table.
It looked like someone lost their appetite.
No one else said anything as he left, all knowing the feud between him and Leonard.
Eustace was about to leave the table and check on his friend before Danika pulled him back down to sit.
“He’s taken care of for now.”
Sure enough, Melanie rose from her seat and went after Paul.
Clearly, Paul had his share of those who cared for him now.
Dinner then went on, Paul’s absence not seeming to affect it.
An hour later, when dinner was over, everyone helped clean up, though no one left afterward.
Eustace had arranged for an outdoor barbecue session, and since it was New Year’s Eve, it didn’t make sense to leave before the clock struck midnight now that they were all there.
In the study, Eustace was staring fixedly at Paul.
“You want to do what to Leonard?”
“He deserves to die!”
Paul hissed, not bothering to hide his intention in front of Eustace.
Eustace rubbed his aching temples.
This was not good.
“You know who he is.
Are you sure you want to sacrifice the rest of your life just to get back at him? In jail, too?”
Paul snorted, “You know what the rest of the police force in Bardoff City is like.As long as he’s the only one dead, no one else would bat an eye.”
To Paul, money could solve everything.
“You can’t do this.He’s important for my endeavors, you know this, Paul.”
Leonard was the only person Eustace could rely on when it came to official business.
Things would only go south if Paul insisted on killing him off when they hadn’t produced any results yet.
Paul shot him a look.
“There are better candidates than Leonard Sullivan. You can’t control him, nor can you bribe him.It’ll only get you in trouble.”
*Paul—“
“I know why you’re saying this.
