Chapter 31: Leonardo’s POV
I continued my investigation on Jordan’s company in my study. Elena was helpful in taking notes as I found more and more information. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, my colleague Benjamin called me. Benjamin worked in architectural contracts with my company. He would sift through pending deals and finalize arrangements before production started.
“Leo, I hope things are well. I have some shocking news and I thought you’d want to hear this.” Benjamin usually called when contracts were going to be delivered to me. Whatever he had to say was important enough for him to call on such short notice.
“Is something wrong, Ben?” I ask quizzically.
“Well I’m sure you know about Claire’s growing reputation as an independent architecture?”
“I do.” Except Claire had also decided to work for Jordan.
“Well some of her designs are being offered on a contract bidding that’s set to go live on Monday. But there’s one problem – Claire isn’t the one offering them. They’re being offered by Jordan under his company.” Ben stays silent as he waits for my response and direction.
“Call my attorney and have him file a cease and desist on terms of stolen property. I want this stopped now.” I would never allow anyone to extort Claire.
“Consider it done. I’ll also put word out to other companies.”
“Thank you, Ben. I’ll call you if I have any other questions.”
“Of course.” I hang up without so much as a response. I had to get to Claire.
I call my driver to meet me outside and take the tow car to Jordan’s office. I stroll in through the front doors and head straight to his small office where I find him sitting behind his desk.
“Where is Claire?” I ask sternly as I stand in front of his desk.
“I wish I knew. She left and took my blueprints with her.” His blueprints? He said in a stressed tone. He dared to lie in my face and accuse Claire of stealing?
“Her blueprints.” I correct him.
“Is there a reason for your visit today?” He asks in a form of annoyance.
“I’m here to tell you directly – if you harm Claire in any way, you will regret ever having stepped foot in this state. I will personally ruin you.”
“Is that a threat? Because – “He says with a smile until I reach around the desk and grab him by the neck.
“That is an oath. I will use every resource in my power to make sure you never work or walk again.” I seethe at him as I throw him back against the wall behind his desk I squeeze onto his
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neck and watch the redness form on his face as he claws at my hand for breath.
“I don’t want to have to come back here again. Stay away from my wife.” I let go and watch as he doubles over, gasping for air. I show self out as he shouts after me.
“She isn’t your wife anymore!” He may have a point there. Claire had left me but she will
always be my wife and I’d never allow this prick to harm her.
I reach my car and give my driver the last known address I had for Claire.
Jasmine’s house.
