My Wife is a Sassy Queen

Liliana and Jonathan returned to the Petrova Mansion the next day.

Jonathan asked, “Any news?”

Leonardo updated him on the progress.

Liliana asked, “Did you find Jonas Kent’s father? Edward Kent?”

Alice answered, “Yes, he is in the P city hospital now. Thankfully, Jonas came clean before anything bad happened.”

Jake said, “There must be spies inside the Mansion. Don’t let Jonas know the truth for now.”

Jonathan seconded him, “Either they have spies everywhere – Aprice Mansion: quite likely but inconsequential, Smith Mansion: I doubt it as everyone went through extensive background checks, the Villa where we are currently staying: also doubtful, and this Mansion. Or someone very close to us is helping them.”

Liliana nodded thoughtfully.

Leonardo laid out his guess, “I think it’s the latter. I doubt they have managed to rope in our assistants or butlers. Besides, everyone’s roles are distinct. Apart from Alice and Vincent – no other person is involved in everything. And I don’t have a shred of doubt about Alice and Vincent.”

“In which case, the only possibility is someone close to us.”

Liliana changed the topic, “Leo, what are your plans? Where do you plan to complete your studies? L&L Enterprise is doing great – but you still need to complete your studies.”

Leonardo looked at her agape.

“Sister, we were talking about serious stuff here.”

Liliana gave him a stink eye, “And your future or academic progression is not important?”

Leonardo stammered, “But I want to help. It’s my turn to take over your burden.”

Jonathan sided with his wife, “She is telling the truth. We have so many people here to help us. You should focus on your studies. There’s an appropriate time for everything.”

Jake, however, had a different idea.

“You can’t shelter him forever, Lil. They were his family too. He should know the blood and gore, not just the glory of his lineage.”

Leonardo understood something and asked, “Did you already guess who did this?”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Liliana and Jake stared at each other, neither willing to back down.

Jonathan answered on their behalf.

“They both have a good guess on who is behind this and who helped them from behind.”

Leonardo asked sulkily, “Let me handle this, please. I also want to know. You can’t always protect me.”

Liliana sighed, “You are still young. I don’t want you to deal with the grudges of the previous generation. They are my legacy because I knew them and learned from them.”

“You, my dear brother, never met them. You did not get their love or companionship. You did not get to make memories with them. You did not learn from them.”

“I think it’s unfair that you should get their grudges and enemies.”

Leonardo stopped talking.

It was a sore subject between them.

Jake had a different perspective.

“You are right, Lil. But they are his ancestors. Wherever Leon and Kathy are, wherever Ann is – I am sure they must be watching over him. Don’t stop him from being a part of their stories, even if it is only posthumously.”

“You don’t want your younger brother to face hardships and leftover evil from their time. I respect that, but I disagree.”

“He should get a chance to be part of their story, even if it’s a footnote at the end. Don’t take it away from him.”

Liliana asked Leonardo, “Are you sure, Leo?”

Leonardo nodded, “Yes! Grandpa’s enemies must be from his time. Don’t you think it’s a great learning opportunity? I also want to hear their side of the story. Get to see the past from a different perspective.”

Liliana shook her head in resignation, “So be it, little brother.”

Jonathan piped in, “We will leave everything to you. We won’t ask what you are up to or interfere. But if you need help, you know we are just a phone call away.”

Leonardo smiled at him and winked.

Alice rolled her eyes.