LEONARD OSTRANDER

"Why are you telling me this is Veronica?" I sat on a park bench in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a lovely park in the 19arrondissement of Paris.

Veronica put on a disguise and met me two days after my engagement party. Meanwhile, Odette and Odelia are not far around me. Alexander insists on adding two more people to my escort team, two male legions vampires are coming, but they are watching without being seen. Only Odette and Odelia can be seen escorting me. Meanwhile, the two new people were watching silently.

"Simple Miss Alexa, I want to clean myself, and I know it is more profitable to support you. Ostrander is an ally of our clan because you are a woman ruler. They are just bitches who think of themselves."

Veronica without looking at me. She just told me it was Julia and Bella who attacked me at Saint Martin.

"They are planning something else after this?"

"No, they realize you are hard to touch right now. Besides, you always have bodyguards near you, and they also know you are not a weak mortal. I'll let you know if there's anything they're up to, Miss Alexa. You can rely on my information."

"Very well, thanks for the information, Miss Veronica." I will leave.

"You're not asking anything from me?" I asked again to confirm the motive.

"No, Miss, I make sure I want to clean myself up because I have been involved. The cooperation of my clan and Ostrander is more important than the bitches' scheming."

I nodded. I don't know what I believe in the words of these vampires. I guess their every word could amount to deception.

"Okay, let me know if there are any more developments. I rely on you."

I greet Veronica and leave. Odette and Olivia rushed to follow me.

"Miss, any new information?" Olivia immediately asked when we reached the car.

"No, other than what we already know. Veronica said that they had not yet decided on a new attack plan. She will let us know if there are any further developments."

"She wants something from you, Miss?"

"No, and that's a little weird." I'm still thinking about the other possibility he gave this information, or maybe she would try to approach me and then approach Alexander. This is an opportunity for her.

I arrived at the Mansion. William, our butler, said there is a guest in the living room, someone named Leonard Ostrander and will live here. Odelia then says that Leonard is the leader of Ostrander's business in America, while Alexander is more focused on overseeing Europe and Asia.

I saw a dark-haired man sitting behind me while holding a book in his hand in the library room, which is attached to the inner living room.

I entered the room, the man immediately noticed and stood facing me. An exotic masterpiece stood in front of me, athletic body, tanned skin, blue eyes, piercing gaze and a masculine jaw decorated with a few sexy beards. He wears a typical British men's suit and sweater. If you could say, Alexander had enough of his aura of intimidation. But this man looks more mature and bold. Somehow to describe it, even with just a glance at you won't be able to turn away from it.

He smiled, and the Creator knows how this perfect creation can make your heart beat faster with just a slight smile. For a moment, I was stunned like a fool caught in the charm of the man in front of me before his deep baritone voice threw me back into the real world again.

"You must be Miss Alexa, and we haven't met. At the time of your engagement, I was in Buenos Aires. I'm Leonard Ostrander, and I'm sorry I haven't congratulated you on your engagement. Nice to meet you, Miss Alexa."

Leonard, a fitting name for his charismatic appearance. I was bewitched, smiled and welcomed his helping hand.

"Alexa Aegis, Mr. Leonard is honored to meet you."

I thought he would greet me as usual but then was surprised to find him kissing the back of my hand. I got goosebumps when that sexy little beard touched my hand.

"It is my honor to be able to meet a woman as beautiful as you."

And it was clear that this man had a better mouth than Alexander. Suppose Alexander made women curious with his cold attitude. So the type in front of me is the one who knows how to flatter a woman and make her heart flower before leaving her to cry broken with hope.

"Thank you. You are very polite".

It's rare for a man to kiss a woman's hand. Even though we in the UK rarely do it now.

"Are you here on a business visit?" I invited him to sit back.

"Alexander asked me to help oversee some work here. Meanwhile, he will focus more on preparing for battle soon."

"I understand Alexander will focus on leading the legion of war."

"Ahh, yes, I forgot, I brought an engagement gift for you. Think of it as a gift for our meeting."

Leonard took out a black gift box decorated with red ribbons from his briefcase and gave it to me.

"Open it" He smiled sweetly.

"Thank you very kindly."

I smiled broadly, accepting it, which woman is not happy to receive gifts. I opened the box. Inside was a black velvet jewelry box. Is this jewelry? I opened the box. And that's right, a beautiful diamond necklace adorned with beautifully sparkling pearls. I took a breath. This is a costly gift.

"Mr. Leonard, this is a wonderful gift. Thank you. I appreciate it. You shouldn't have bothered yourself like this." I give the sweetest smile to this beautiful gift.

"You don't need to hesitate, and we are family. The gift is nothing compared to a good relationship. And diamonds have always been a woman's best friend, especially a girl as beautiful as you."

The man in front of me must be very good at seducing women and boosting their feelings.

"Thanks again." I closed the box.

"Where will you live in Paris?"

"I wanted to stay at the Ostrander Mansion, but Alexander offered to use his Penthouse, which is closer to Alexander's main office."

He paused for a moment.

"I heard you come from a military education background."

I don't remember telling anything other than Alexander. Is he investigating me on purpose?

"You know? Where did you hear it?"

I wonder where he got the information about me, isn't he rarely in Paris.

"I heard you are leading a rescue mission in Syria. The incident raised your name as among the legions and recently another humanitarian mission in Yemen. I must say that even though you recently joined our family, you have a reputation because of your role. You are both beautiful and a very reliable woman. Alexander is fortunate to find a beautiful woman as tough as you." He praised me again, and I think I'll get drunk hearing his compliment.

"You praise Mr. Leonard too much, and it was only a humanitarian operation to save a hospital."

I smiled a little and was humbled, and humanitarian duty is not something to be proud of anywhere. You do it because your heart calls.

"Hahaha, what happened in Yemen is no small matter. You can even use the political power of your clan to stop Saudi Arabia's recent airstrikes. You are the one driving it. I am dealing with a man who can change the course of world politics if he wants to. Am I wrong?"

He looked at me with a severe look. Behind the compliment, it turns out that he has been observing me.

"We are doing it for a humanitarian cause, Mr. Leonard. And our clan does not get involved in political movements for the benefit of a group. We are tasked with maintaining the balance of the world and moving on with a humanitarian mission. Humans sometimes cannot be completely controlled, they have destructive tendencies, and we sometimes participate in them without us knowing it." I answered his question with a brief description. The man in front of me stares at me silently.

"And now I know I'm also dealing with someone who is very diplomatic in answering." He smiled faintly while I laughed at his words.

"You are too good at praising. Now I believe the Ostrander business leader in front of me has too much experience in successful business lobbies to make an ordinary girl like me fly to hear your words of praise. You are more dangerous than anyone I have met before. In a positive sense, of course."

Now this charismatic man was laughing broadly.

"I take your word as a compliment. Thank you for praising this old man." My turn to laugh because of the way he laughs at himself.

As expected, Leonard is the type that is good at bringing up the conversation. I don't know how he relates to Alexander. Because there has been no talk about this man in front of me. I was careful not to get caught up in her questions about personal relationships and to keep it public. Could it be that he also knew about the assault incident at Saint Martin? It seems that he is a person who keeps up with political developments. Behind his friendly attitude, there may be another plan.

We were laughing at a joke when Alexander came.

"Alexander, brother, how are you?" He stands up, seeing Alexander entering approaches. Alex smiled at Leonard.

"Hello, Big Bro, welcome to Paris. You're already acquainted with my fiancé, huh." Alexander shook hands and hugged Leonard intimately. The two of them look close, and it seems their relationship is delicate.

"I'll talk to Alexa for a bit. I'll see you later."

"Of course, take your time Alex, I'm not going anywhere. Miss Alexa, nice to chat with you. Next time maybe we can talk again." He politely greeted me.

"Of course, Mr. Leonard. And thanks again for the gift. It is gorgeous."

He smiles, and I follow Alexander, who is holding my waist.

"Leonard gave you a present?"

After we walked a little further and headed for Alexander's private study on the second floor.

"Yes, he gave me a beautiful diamond necklace. He's acting very cute."

I showed him the gift I received.

"I can buy you better than this."

He closed the jewelry box and placed it on his desk. He sat on the table, grabbed my waist and pulled me closer and soon, his lips made a mound which made my legs weak.

"Are you jealous?"

I twisted the tie and pulled it with one hand on the nape of my neck.

"Leonard is very handsome and good at complimenting women, not like you who imposes his will."

I grinned and told the truth to tease him.

"Aren't you glad I force you to love? Even you said my name with satisfaction afterward. You are only mine. And your praise for that man is not allowed, you have to learn it quickly, and this time you should be punished for trying it." A melting kiss followed his words.

"Alex, what are you doing? This is your office, and you have Leonard waiting for you."

"I thought about you all day at work and lost my concentration. You drive me crazy, honey, and this is punishment to praise the other man in front of me".

"Alex." I leaned on him to win myself.

"Honey, I'm not done yet."

Alexander's eyes wiped. And now I give up, let what he wants to do to me. Since I'm the same, I want it now.