My Wife is a Sassy Queen

Lester tried several times to get close to either Liliana or Leonardo. But each time, his efforts were thwarted by others.

Rose was not faring any better. She could tell the people were coming in her way deliberately, but she had no proof.

Lydia was increasingly angry, but Rose kept a lid on her temper. They could not afford to make themselves look uncultured in such a company.

On the other hand, Liliana and Jonathan flitted around the venue introducing Leonardo to everyone.

They stopped close to two women, and Liliana continued the introductions.

“Brother, meet Mrs. Cadewell. Her management of Cadewell Textile is very commendable. You should learn from her.”

“And this is Miss Jessica. She got married half a year ago. But she is still maintaining her husband’s anonymity. I envy you.” She joked and added, “That’s an impossible feat for someone as successful. Try to emulate that.”

“Lovely ladies, this is Leonardo. He is still young. Please guide him.”

Leonardo greeted them both and said affably, “Please take care of me, Mrs. Cadewell, Miss Jessica. I have so much to learn from you.”

The two ladies stood flustered by his humility.

Liliana added, “Mrs. Cadewell, last time you mentioned that you were trying to bring the traditional fabric into mass production. Leo had a similar idea. Why don’t you two collaborate? He has enough money for investment.”

Leonardo got excited on hearing that, “That’s wonderful, Mrs. Cadewell. My initial inspiration was to mass-produce banana fabric. Hopefully, we can get to a point where it can replace silk. Do you mind if I visit you sometime this week?”

Mrs. Cadewell was overwhelmed. She stuttered.

“It would be my pleasure, Mr. Leonardo. Here’s my card. Please give me a call whenever you are free.”

Leonardo scanned her card in his phone and passed it to his assistant.

“Thank you, Mrs. Cadewell. Please enjoy the party. I will make an appointment with your assistant.”

He turned to Miss Jessica and added.

“Miss Jessica, I am not sure if you remember me, but we ran into each other three months ago in an alumni meet.”

Jessica looked at him in astonishment.

“I thought you looked familiar, Mr. Petrova. I was not sure. So, we are alumni.”

She added with a laugh.

Leonardo smiled, “Yes, we are both the survivors of Doctor. Diva.”

Jessica raised an eyebrow but did not say a word.

Leonardo continued, “She was the one who told me to get acquainted with you in the alumni meet. She is a wonderful woman and highly talented. Despite all the name calling, she had held her head high.”

“For her to recommend your acquaintance, you must be exceptional.”

Jessica relaxed, “I never knew my reputation preceded me. And it is with great honor that I say I have been lucky enough to be mentored by her.”

Leonardo looked at her in awe, “You, Ma’m, are amazing.”

He joked in light humor, “I am so co-operating with you. I will start a new company if I have to.”

Liliana rolled her eyes, “Childish!”

“Please enjoy the party, Miss Jessica, Mrs. Cadewell. I will see you next week.”

Mariana showed up just in time to ask, “What’s next week?”

Liliana introduced them and explained.

“There’s a women entrepreneur summit next week.”

“Mrs. Henley, who could not make it today because of a family issue, was invited to a woman-speak week in the capital. She worked extremely hard to organize the same in P city for all of us.”

“I am expecting to see a great deal of talent there.”

Mariana grumbled, “Why am I not invited?”

Leonardo teased, “You are yet to take over Uncle Andrew and truly become an entrepreneur.”

After a few more introductions, the friends moved towards the buffet.

In most banquets, people did not eat dinner. But Liliana was not like that. It was such a waste of food and effort.

Since she made her way to the buffet, most others did as well.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.