Paying The Price

An undescribable expressions displayed in Nikki's face. Was Diana kicking her out of the house for staying out late?

No. Nikki shook her head to dismiss such thought, she had done worse but had only been harshly scolded and punished, Diana chasing her out was out of question. She tried to call but the line was not available, immediately she felt a chill run down her spine, her thoughts wander.

The failed attempt to kidnap Pearl in New York came to her mind. Were they back? Did they succeed this time? Again and again she called Diana's number and each call made her pale with fear. Leon became perplexed "What's wrong?" He asked as Nikki tried to call again, her facial expression and shivering hands worried him, he had hoped she would be better in his home and wouldn't think much about last night's event.

"I can't reach Diana." Nikki said in tears but her hands were busy trying to call again.

It suddenly hit Leon he was supposed to call Diana and explain about Nikki's whereabouts, his rage and anxiety had kept him occupied that he didn't even know when it became day even when he didn't fall asleep.

Although the text clearly mentioned for her not to go home, that was exactly what Nikki had in mind to do. She got up with the intention of leaving but Leon gently pushed her back to the bed before she could announce her departure.

"Stay, you're not well, I'll go check on her. I'll be back before you know it, I'm sure she's fine." With the last word out Leon called in the housekeeper to take care of Nikki, leaving some instructions he ran out immediately.

Nikki could only watch him leave, she squeezed the blanket and buried her face. She so badly wanted to run after him but was aware she was a little shaken by yesterday and today's misfortune and that could slow him down.

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With his limited edition sports car, Leon arrived at Diana's building swiftly.

His rough appearance was a chick's magnet, turning heads and stealing attentions. A hot guy wasn't a rare sight, but a he was one of a kind.

Leon didn't even notice the stares, now his priority was Diana and Pearl. He rang the doorbell, no one responded, tried to open but it was locked.

Something definitely was wrong, Leon dialed his assistant's number and when the line went through he said "Get me the footage of last night in Diana's residence. I'm on my way to your house." then hanged up.

Normally he would have his assistant bring it to his home but not with Nikki in the house, she would freak out and that was what he was trying to avoid.

Leon zoomed off to Timothy's house. Timothy was smart enough to know that this August visitor wouldn't like to wait, so he was amazing quick to get the clips before Leon arrived.