Chapter 44: Newlywed Couple
Chapter 44: Newlywed Couple
-Why is Mr. Durán here? Is it because of Se?orita Solís?
-I think so! Who else could Se?or Durán go to if he did note to see Se?orita Solís?
-But, I didn''t expect Mr. Durán toe across this kind of thing, I think, after her father made such a
mess, Mariana will not be able to stay on the set, Mr. Durán always dislikes such meddlesome people,
he will definitely fire her!
Lionel, who was standing behind Leopoldo, could not help but burst outughing.
"Each and every one of them has thought wrong!"
In the next instant, what happened in front of them took the crowd by surprise.
They saw a dozen stout men, dressed in shades of ck, suddenly emerge behind the chief, striding
neatly and noisily, distributing themselves in two rows and cing themselves behind Leopoldo.
The crowd was taken aback, somewhat overwhelmed by the sudden change.
The man stretched out his slender fingers and pointed to Mariana''s father, who was standing in ce
looking surprised and suspicious,
-Stop it.
Mariana''s father stuffed the money in his hand into his pocket as he stared in panic at the men in ck
running towards him. He stepped back in fear, his legs shaking.
-What are you going to do?
In the next instant, Mariana''s father was lifted and held. Both hands tried to grasp at something, but he
could only cling to the air in vain. This strong feeling of fear made him scream in terror.
-What are you doing? What right do you have to keep me? My daughter is from here! Tell her toe
out!
Leopoldo looked with disgust at the struggling man and said in a cold voice:
-Gag the mouth.
In the next second, the world fell silent.
-This is a Grupo Durán project, no provocation from anyone is tolerated, whoever this man may be.
After a pause, Leopold''s eyes scanned the crowd one by one before he spoke coldly and sternly:
-Hand this guy over to the police and tell him not to go out again these days.
Lionel answered yes in a low voice.
"This means that you will be charged at random, so you can be in jail for these days and you won''t be
able to go out and bother Mrs. Ortiz, right?"
-Return the money.
After exining this, Leopoldo just turned to leave.
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On this side, Mariana''s cell phone suddenly rang, the ringing interrupted her bewilderment.
It was Ana''s.
She looked at Leopoldo, who was enjoying the beer, and asked in a soft voice:
-What''s wrong?
-Mari! After you left, Mr. Duran came here! He let a dozen people get rid of your father, it''s really
unbelievable!
Then, Ana told everything that Leopoldo had done on the set.
Mariana couldn''t help but look at the man again as excited and curious voices rang in her ears. At that
moment he looked up, their eyes met, Mariana''s heart skipped a beat and her cheeks flushed.
-Good.
-I think that since the boss has already taken him away, you... that person shouldn''te looking for
you in the near future, don''t worry.
Anaforted Mariana with slightly hesitant words on the other end of the phone. She didn''t really
know how to console her for such a matter.
-Then Happy Birthday, Mari....
-Thank you, Anita.
During her long gray period, Ana, who was her best friend, was simply like a dazzling light that shone
on her and kept her from sinking deeper into the mire.
Hanging up the phone, Mariana turned her head to look at Leopoldo. Lionel, who was behind him, had
long since disappeared, leaving Mariana and Leopoldo alone at the table.
A quiet, gentle atmosphere existed between the two, and Mariana was a little reluctant to interrupt such
a peaceful harmony for a while. The corners of her mouth curved into a slight smile as she too ducked
her head in silence.
The food she had at that moment was delicious,forting her hunger and the heart that had been
growing cold little by little. When she had swallowed thest mouthful of food, Mariana put down her
fork with satisfaction and smiled kindly at the old woman who hade to clean up her things.
Leopoldo had finished eating some time ago and was now looking at her.
When she saw his deep eyes, Mariana was slightly stunned, then turned her head and looked away.
However, her beautiful cheeks were already slightly flushed.
-Just now, when you ran in here alone crying, you were really pitiful, your tears fell on the te when
you were eating!
The old woman looked again at the man next to her, a few wrinkles on his face did not give her the
slightest sense of vicissitude, but a sense of kindness.
-Once this man arrived, everything was different again.
-You must have a good rtionship? Are you the newlywed couple?
The old woman looked at Leopoldo and asked affectionately.
Hearing this, Mariana''s heart trembled, a little worried, and she was about to speak, when the man said
from the other side of the table.
-Yes.
The sound fell softly in her ears with the wind, as if her whole body wasforted and the air was
cooler at that moment. This was something she had not expected.
"He really recognizes their marriage, such a marriage."
After the old woman left, Mariana''s turbulent mind still hadn''t calmed down, and after a long while, she
only said one word:
-Thank you.
It was as if he didn''t know what else to say besides this word.
-I heard that today is your birthday.
The words came from his thin lips, which made Mariana freeze for a moment before reacting:
-Yes, my colleagues were going to celebrate my birthday, I...
-Happy Birthday.
His words were abruptly interrupted, an emotion very different from the coldness and harshness of the
past contained, giving a surprise.
She raised her head and looked at the man who was also looking at her. His eyes were full of affection.
Mariana did not expect to receive a birthday wish from Leopoldo here and now. Her heart instantly filled
with warmth, she couldn''t help but give him a smile.
-Thank you," the voice was soft and gentle, and Mariana''s eyes held infinite gratitude and appreciation
for this man.
It was as if the ice between the two had melted.
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Standing at the entrance to the room, Mariana looked at the man with a smile, and there was affection
in her eyes.