CEO Leo’s Baby Mama Is Back

Chapter 85 Anonymous Tip

ROBIN MOTORS COMPANY, LOS ANGELES.

Chewing on the tongue as he stared blankly at the computer screen, Leo kept replaying the situation he was in with Chloe during breakfast. He had no intention to throw an accusation at her with so much confidence but he just could not accept the fact that she is carrying his child. It’s possible that she isn’t even pregnant and thinks she is. He couldn’t fathom the basis of the situation. There is no way in hell he would accept that so easily. They would have to visit a doctor to be sure she is pregnant. It won’t be surprising if Chloe is just using the pregnancy as an excuse to get to him.

He rubbed at his forehead in frustration, trying to process his thoughts. He should have known Chloe coming back from Pennsylvania with an odd attitude was going to breed nothing but trouble for him. Still reeling through his thoughts, Leo’s phone rang calling his attention. Sighing at the caller, he answered the phone.

‘Hey, mum.’ He mumbled.

‘What is going on with you? What’s all this bants about?’ Grace bickered into the receiver.

Leo coughed lightly, adjusting himself on the chair. ‘What are you talking about ma?’

‘Have you seen the tabloids this morning and your name popping up everywhere?’

He got more confused at her words and didn’t know how to respond to her. The office door opened letting in Kingston. He looked distraught, motioning towards Leo for an important discussion.

‘Let me call you back in a minute mum.’ Leo said hanging up before she responds. “What’s going on?”

Kingston puffed out a strained breath before placing the tablet in his hand on the table. “We are in a deep shit at the moment sir. If I can be allowed to use a curse word. Pardon me sir.” He apologized.

Not saying anything, Leo read through the content of the tablet. The caption read,

“CELEBRITY FASHION STYLIST RUNNING A FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN BETWEEN THE CEO OF ROBIN MOTORS AND SAN FRANCISCO FASHION STYLIST, ZAC LEWIS WITH HER SON, SINCLAIR.”

The writeup had a picture of Zac with Darby and Sinclair coupled with the one he took with Sinclair on the LA times. Not just that but the writer called him a fool for thinking the child whose pregnancy he denied at first could be his child. Gritting his teeth at the writeup, Leo got up abruptly and snatched his car keys off the table.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Where are you headed, sir?” Kingston asked rushing after him.

“I need to get to my son. Call the blogger and ask whoever the fuck it is to bring it down. And find me the bastard who spread such filtered rumors.”

“Sir, about five blogs already posted this. Asking all of them to bring it down will be controversial.”

Glaring at him with the most pissed face he could muster, Leo walked towards him with an intimidating stance. “You had better find a way around it. Don’t make me ask twice.”

“Y… yes sir.” He stuttered in response.

Leo pulled at his tie in frustration as he made his way to the car. His day was already fucked up with Chloe, now this. He can’t just keep up with the games life appears to be playing with him. His phone was burning up again and he didn’t bother to answer. All that mattered to him was seeing Darby. It didn’t take long for him to get there stepping into the Fashion House. He saw Zac and Darby seated on the couch looking through a tablet. The news had reached them too. Leo wasn’t too pleased with Zac near Darby.

Darby looked up from the tablet and without thinking she ran towards Leo to hold up his hands. “You know they are all lying right? Sinclair is your son, I promise.” She said with tears laden her eyes.

“I know.” He mused pulling her into a hug with his hand caressing her hair.

“Let’s do a DNA test, I need to prove them wrong. I’m not doing anything with Zac, we are just friends.” She blabbed hysterically.

“Shh, shh. It’s okay. We are not going to do anything like that. I trust you and I know you would never lie to me. I will make sure to bring those bloggers down, just trust me.” Leo assured embracing her to himself.

Zac nose flared at the closeness between them. He didn’t look too pleased, clearing his throat he stood up. “Don’t you think it’s best you stay away from her for now, before they accuse her of snatching someone’s husband again.”

Leo didn’t let Darby off his hold as he responded to Zac. “This doesn’t concern you. I will handle it my own way.”

“My name is also involved, so it concerns me as much as it does to you. And I have called the blog houses.” Zac sounded boastful.

Darby sniffed releasing herself from Leo’s hold when Zac’s words dawned on her. It would be wrong to be seen so close to her baby’s daddy truly. It would only result in more scandal for her. Some of her clients had called to relay their doubt in her as a result of the tabloid post.

“Zac is probably right. I really don’t think I want to deal with such controversy right now. Let’s just leave it at this. I will do my best to handle it.”

Placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, Leo looked into her eyes. “There is no need for you to worry about anything. I’m not going to leave your side until every accusation pointed at you is cleared. I had left your side one time before, I am not going to do that to you again. Whatever happens we get through it together. The name of Sinclair and I is being dragged and I won’t just sit back and watch it happen. First I need to know who spread such malicious rumor and have them dealt with mercilessly and-”

His talk was interrupted by the ringing of Zac’s phone. Zac stared at the phone screen and cursed loudly under his breath. The call was from Essence, he has no other choice but to show up. He looked towards Darby with a sorry look on his face.

“I’m so sorry that I have to leave now, Darby. It’s urgent. I promise to give you a call as soon as I am done.” He said.

Darby walked towards him, “I am so sorry that I had to drag you into my mess. This is all my fault.”

“It’s not your fault Darby.” Zac told her sending a glare to Leo who he feels he is at fault. “I have stood by you from the very beginning I am not going to back out now. You are a woman of dignity and deserve to be honored. I will work towards finding out who the perpetrator is and they would be brought to book, trust me. I have to go.”

Nodding her head as she waved at him, Darby slumped into the couch feeling the tears rush to her face. She had woken up good spirited only to have it all crashing down on her in less than an hour that she came down to the fashion house. Leo sat next to her doing his best to not get too close to avoid discomfort.

“Talk to me, Darby. Do you know of anyone that would do something like this? Probably someone who knows about us?” He asked.

“The only person I can think of right now is, Abi-” She didn’t get to finish her sentence as they got interrupted by the entry of her parents.

Emma had a worried look on her face as she rushed towards Darby while Anthony exchanged pleasantries with Leo. “I just read the tabloid. What’s all of this about?”

“I can make some calls if you need me to.” Anthony added.

“Calm down, everyone. I promise to have this sorted.” Leo assured, motioning for them to sit down. “I was asking Darby something before you both walked in. Do you know of anyone that might be involved with this?”

“Abigail.” Darby blurted. “She is the only one who is hell bent on making my life miserable.”

Huffing in frustration, Emma tossed her hair to the back. “It’s probably Abigail. I won’t be surprised that she is behind this.”

Leo’s phone rang as he attempted to respond, he picked up hurriedly after excusing himself. ‘What do you have for me, Kingston?’ He said into the receiver.

‘I had the bloggers threatened with a lawsuit after contacting the company’s lawyer. He had them give out the anonymous tip contact after assuring them there would be no court case if they also bring down the post. We have a number and it has been sent to the network providers. We should have a name and address latest evening.’ Kingston laid out on the other end.

‘You are really good at what you do, Kingston. I promise to make it up to you. Thanks.’ Leo hang up with a smile on his face as he turned to the trio seated. “It’s alright, guys. All of this will roll over soon. The posts have been brought down and they are on a hunt for the anonymous tip.”

Darby let out a long breath of relief. “Thank you so much, Leo.”

He nodded at her joining her on the couch. “You don’t have to thank me. This is to protect the future of our son and ours too. We don’t deserve to be dragged around by anyone like that.”

“How will you handle the press?” Emma asked.

“I think it would be best you do a DNA test, Leo. Darby said you won’t agree to it.” Anthony chipped in.

Leo rubbed at his forehead. “I don’t need to feed those bastards, it will only feel like I’m lapping up to them.”

“The media never forgets, Leo. This is about Sinclair’s future and Darby’s dignity. They won’t let it go so easily even hough the posts has been brought down. Try to understand, I know this better than anyone else.” He said.

Biting on his lower lips, Leo tried to see reason with what Anthony said. He never would have agreed to it, because he doesn’t doubt Darby one bit. However, if it would be a problem to his son and mother. Also the board members of his company might want clarification. It would be best to let sleeping dog lie.

“Alright then. Is it okay to do it now?” He asked.

Anthony nodded, “Sure, but what about Sinclair?”

“That wouldn’t be a problem. I will call Isabella.” Darby said hurriedly. “Thank you so much, Leo.”

“Anytime, Darby. Anytime.” He assured patting her back.