223 A Friendly Warning.

After almost two hours of intimacy and reconciliation, Leon and Ella walked out of the bedroom fully dressed and looking like couples enjoying a perfect honeymoon. They casually walked down the hallway towards the stairs that led to the sitting room.

On their way, they were met by the terrified mansion butler; who happened to be one of the house staff members to join in the earlier rescue mission attempt. He politely greeted them and led the way, amidst a high level of alertness.

The mansion butler couldn’t stop himself from repeatedly checking his back for danger. It was already public knowledge that the male intruder-turned-guest had a vile temper and a gun in his possession.

Even some of the mansion staff members, who came across the advancing couple, quickly scurried off to the respective work stations; amidst frightful stares and whispers. They didn’t want to infuriate the handsome devil behind their beautiful red hair guest.

“Leon! Ella!”

Ivory stood up and ran towards them immediately they stepped into the sitting room.

Mr. and Mrs. Richmond and Justin, who were seating and chatting, instantly stood up to welcome the couple.

Ivory hugged both Ella and Leon together, almost knocking the air out of their ribs.

“I’m so sorry, guys! I’m sorry for putting you both in this difficult situation! I never knew you saw us leaving, Leon. I would have told you immediately.”

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“It’s okay, Ivory!” Leon gently pulled her away from crushing them with her choking embrace. “Everything is fine! Although, I didn’t see you and my wife leave with your new friend, because I was busy with mum.”

“If you didn’t see us, then who told you?” Ivory asked with an alarmed expression.

Leon could sense the dangerous direction of Ivory’s questioning so he smartly switched her mind to something productive.

“Is that the handsome young man that recently got your attention? The same man I mistook for making a move on my baby?” Leon pointed to a slightly fidgeting Justin with a devilish smirk on his face.

“Leon!” Ella nudged him playfully on the shoulder and gently slid her hand under his arm, trying hard to suppress a chuckle.

“Yes! That’s the same person.” Ivory smiled shyly as her cheeks turned pink with embarrassment. “I hope you’re no longer mad at him because I asked him to come out of hiding when you took forever, to come out of Ella’s bedroom.”

“Forever! Is that how long we took, babe?” Leon turned his attention to Ella; who almost shrank into herself in mortification.

Leon chuckled due to Ella’s reaction. He raised her hand to his lips and kissed it before leading her to the Richmond family.

Mr. and Mrs. Richmond couldn’t stop admiring the beautiful couple before them. Their raw and unpolished love for each other was contagious and electrifying.

Mrs. Richmond, who had been privileged to witness Leon’s dark side, marveled at the sudden transformation in him. This made her reaffirm one of her favorite love quotes which say; ‘there is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in the madness.’

“Hi Mr. Leon,” Mrs. Richmond excitedly walked up to Ella and Leon to welcome them. “I’m thrilled to see you and your beautiful wife looking happy together.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Richmond and I’m very sorry for everything I have put your wonderful family through this night,” Leon said pleadingly. “If there’s any way I could repay you and your family for all the trouble...”

“That’s water under the bridge!” Mrs. Richmond interrupted Leon. “Let’s not talk about it anymore! I’m just so thrilled to meet Miatisa’s grandchildren.” She beamed from cheek to cheek.

She quickly introduced her husband, her son, and her husband’s aging parents to Leon and Ella. And before long, everyone was chatting and laughing happily.

After a while, Leon excuses Justin out of the midst of the ladies and his parents. They both strolled to the terrace and chatted for a while about business, career, and life generally before Leon stated his real intention.

“Justin, thanks a lot for looking out for my wife and sister. But, take this as a friendly warning, apply wisdom next time you offer to help another man’s wife.” Leon shook hands with him.

“You are welcome, Mr. Leon!” Justin smiled feverishly.

“Just address me as Leon, you have earned it.”

“Okay, Leon, thanks!” Justin said in a slightly tense tone.

Although Leon’s face was void of anger and his bodily expression was casual, Justin still felt a bit jumpy in his presence. He felt intimidated by Leon’s domineering aura and at the same time, he was worried about Leon holding a grudge against him.

Aside from the incident that almost resulted in a deadly affair, Justin was worried about having a man like Leon to be his new girlfriend’s brother. He knew that a horrific fate would await him if he ever hurt her.

Hence, Justin felt the need and urgency to formally state his love interest in Ivory. He didn’t want Leon visiting him in the middle of the night and impaling him to the wall when Ivory sleeps over at his place.

“Leon, I umm... I have feelings for umm... Your sister and I are...”

“Relax man!” Leon smirked. “You’re not the first guy my sister is dating. She has a wide spectrum of boyfriends.”

“Phew! Thanks!” Justin breathed in relief.

“But!” Leon’s lips curved into a wicked smile when he observed Justin’s stiffened expression. “Any man who dare break my sister’s heart would have me as his worst nightmare.”

“Gulp!” Justin swallowed hard and felt a boulder drop at the bottom of his bowel.

“Come!” Leon playfully slapped Justin on his shoulder. “Let’s join your family inside.”

“Umm... Leon,” Mrs. Richmond called softly when Leon strolled back into the living room “Ella just told me that you both are living this night.”

“Yes, we are,” Leon replied in a placid but dismissive tone. “As a matter of fact, we are leaving right now.”

“Oh!”

Mrs. Richmond wanted to plead for them to stay the night but the resignation in Leon’s voice made her reconsider her suggestion.

“Well, since we can’t convince you all to spend the night in our home, at least we can offer to give you a ride to yours.”

“That will be much appreciated!” Leon smiled. “My love, shall we?” He stretched his hand toward Ella, who was still seated and feeling reluctant to go back to Nana Esther’s house.

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“Sure!” Ella beamed as she stood up and took his hand.

After exchanging pleasantries and saying their goodbyes, all three left the mansion for home.

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Yvonne was just about to retire to her bedroom when she heard the sound of a car pulling over in front of their house.

She ran over to the window to take a peep at who it was but the sight of Ella laughing cheerfully in Leon’s arms almost gave her a heart attack.

“How many times must one strike this tramp before she takes a bow?” Yvonne gritted her teeth in agony until her gum started to throb.