290 A Floral Disaster

“Are you sure about this?” Denise couldn’t hide her worries due to Ella’s present condition. She was scared that her already broken heart may further shatter if she discovered something new.

“Denise, you have nothing to worry about.” Ella placed her hand on Denise’s hand and stroked it gently.

“I know I didn’t handle yesterday’s situation properly but going forward, I promise to manage my emotions. I won’t put my health or that of my developing child in jeopardy because of my cheating husband.”

“Exactly, I don’t think I would forgive myself if you have another meltdown again,” Denise said sternly.

“I won’t, dear. I just need to confront that brat, who thinks she can sleep with my man and get away with it, a good lesson. I need to understand the complication in her relationship with Leon before dealing with her squarely. When I’m through with her, I will confront Leon with all my proofs.”

Ella’s firmness and level of determination gave Denise no other choice than to allow her to be. She clearly understood Ella’s anger and resolution to seek revenge on Leon for betraying her love.

However, as much as Denise wanted Ella to teach Leon a bitter lesson, she didn’t want the couple to spilt. She wanted Leon to learn his lesson and become a better husband to Ella and a great father to his kids.

“Just for the fun of it, your husband almost strangled me earlier this morning when you were still asleep.”

“Really!” Ella’s widened as she slowly dropped the berry she was about to chew. “How come?”

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Denise scoffed before replying. “You know me, I just couldn’t stand close to him and watch him try to show love and affection to a wife he cheated on. He was all over you, kissing your forehead, kissing your hand, and doing all those tender things lovers do. So, when I came in and saw him doing all that stuff, I lost my cool. Thank goodness Tom was around to restrain me otherwise your husband would have buried me alive.”

“Hahaha!” Ella roared with laughter. “Oh, mama bear, you never cease to amaze me. Anyway, thank you for not spilling the beans. When I’m done dealing with Leon and his arrogant mistress, they will regret the day they decided to mess with me.”

“So tell me, how do you intend to deal with them? Do you want to call them out in public before everyone?” Denise inched closer for the gossip.

“Relax, mama bear. It won’t be fun if I spill the beans now. However, I can’t afford to humiliate my husband before his colleagues by ridiculing him with his mistress in the open. Nooo! I plan on doing something juicier but private. You will be opportune to see a little and I’ll give you the gist when I’m done with both of them.”

“Nice, I can’t wait for the action to begin.” Denise clasped her hand together and rub them against one another like an animated scheming fox.

“I hope you’ve not said anything to Tom,” Ella’s queried as a little panic lined her forehead.

“No, I haven’t told him anything,” Denise said reassuringly. “Although he kept bugging me last night to open up to him, due to my terrible mood, I didn’t budge.”

“Good because I know Tom would give Leon a hint and that would ruin everything.”

“Yeah!” Denise paused for a bit as though she was lost in thought before she finally spoke up.

“You know, Tom has an amazing personality. One might think he is as ruthless as his friend but he is a harmless bunny. He is currently not in support of Leon’s actions. However, he is careful not to upset Leon.”

“You don’t need to say much about Tom because I already know that he is a gentleman,” Ella smiled. “I’m just grateful that my husband’s promiscuous lifestyle didn’t rub off on Tom.”

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Ella and Denise were still in the middle of their discussion when Paul tapped on the door lightly and stepped inside the room holding an enchanting bouquet made up of red and white rose flowers.

Right behind Paul were some florist workers, dressed in customized uniforms and bringing in vases of beautiful flowers and more white and red rose bouquets.

“Paul, what’s the meaning of this? Do you intend to open a florist shop in my ward?” Ella questioned angrily. She already had a feeling that the flowers were from Leon and this provoked her so much.

“What a floral disaster!” Denise mused incoherently

“I’m sorry ma’am,” Paul bowed politely. “The boss instructed me to bring these to you. He also gave me this card to give to you.” Paul stretched his hands toward Ella as he came close to her bed.

“You all should take these disgusting flowers and get the hell out of my sight, now!” Ella boomed fiercely. She didn’t bother to even receive the card, as she ordered both Paul and all the florist workers trooping in her ward with more flowers.

“Sorry, ma’am!” Paul said pleadingly.

“Just get out and don’t come in here again if your boss gives you any more foolish task, Ella sneered.

Paul, who felt as though he was between the devil and the deep blue sea, bowed and slowly retreated. His only prayer was for Leon not to shred him on this failed assignment.

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After almost an hour of meeting with the Clitino brothers, Leon calmly escorted them out of his office amidst cordial discussion and laughter.

However, his mind had already teleported to the hospital to be beside his angry wife. He had instructed Paul to send some flowers to her and he was hoping to get positive feedback because he knows how much she loves flowers.

Immediately the Clitino brothers waved their goodbye and left Leon, he got a call. He happily lifted the phone to his face to check if it was either the doctor or Paul calling but scowled when he observed it was Xia.

“Why is this girl trying to piss me off with her stupid calls?” Leon’s face scrunched in fury as the fleeting thoughts of her pestering him when his wife was bedridden in the hospital fuelled his anger.

Ignoring the call, he strolled back to his office. However, when he got to Lily’s office that led to his, Xia was already seated at the visitor’s seat, waiting patiently for him.

“You told me you would see me this morning based on our previous discussion, remember?” Xia quickly spoke in her defense when she observed Leon glowering at her.