Chapter 65: A Resolution

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After more check-ups and tests for the past few days, I was finally released from the hospital.

When we got to the Yu mansion, I never thought that I'd feel so nostalgic just by seeing it.

Maybe, in one way or another, I've considered this as home deep inside my heart.

Before arriving at the dining area, I went to my room to dress myself up. I was the last one to arrive at the dining hall.

Naturally, it was Zeus Costales who sat at the head of the table. On his right side, Katrina and Kenneth Yu were already sitting comfortably.

On the other hand, there was an empty seat next to Zeus on his left side. Precisely, it was a seat between him and Lennox...

I tried to contain my smile upon seeing the scene, but I just couldn't. Just seeing all of them like this, makes me feel joyous.

"Thanks..." I murmured as Lennox pulled my seat for me.

I stared at him to give him a coquettish smile, not noticing that everyone else had their eyes on us.

"Finally, it is a pleasure to have you visit here, Mayor Lennox." Zeus Costales spoke in a teasing tone.

"No, it should me who should be thanking you for the invitation, Senate President." Lennox replied formally.

Zeus let out a hearty laugh before replying.

"Senate President? That's too formal. Call me 'Grandfather' instead."

"Now that father has mentioned it, 'Madame' is too formal for me too. 'Auntie' would be fine."

"Stop calling me 'Sir' too, 'Uncle' is okay."

Hearing Zeus, Katrina and Kenneth warmly talk to Lennox, it actually makes me want to laugh.

Just how charming is this man?

Well, I couldn't really blame them too, for treating him warmly. Aside from his good reputation, he was the one who helped this family, after all.

From the details I know, Lennox played a key role in rescuing me from the kidnapping incident.

I also read articles from my tablet while I was still in the hospital. From that, I found that everything was almost publicised.

Everyone who was involved in the kidnapping case also had estafa cases, and they were finally charged for their crimes, spending their time at prison.

Even the drug scandal was exposed, and even though a lot of those who were involved were children of rich businessmen, they were not exempted from being jailed, including Juli.

That was actually quite a revelation, since many people finally found out the truth about that music festival. Not only Millen 'died' from that incident, but also several other people. Some of them were just common people and even younger than Millen.

Honestly, I do not trust the justice system in the country. For the elite and those in power, it's very easy to get away with major cases.

I mean, just look at the politicians in this country. They could have a graft case charged against them among other cases, but they are never persecuted. They can easily get away from anything just by using their wealth and power...

But it turns out that with the estafa and drug festival case, the Zevallos lawyers helped out. These are several lawyers, including Lennox's parents, who are internationally-recognised diplomats.

With their help, even those in power and the elite could not get their selves out of the punishments given to them by the law.

That's really amazing, hmm...

As for the senators, it was a bit more difficult to get them penalised.

I was actually surprised to find out that they were also involved in the kidnapping case in the first place, especially that Senator Banzon...

Ugh! I knew there was something fishy about him. By just looking at his alligator face, he looked like someone who can't be trusted and I was right.

How dare he?

From Millen, to Kenneth, to Zeus... why are they all surrounded by backstabbers?

I wouldn't even be surprised if Katrina Yu also had some in her circle. However, she was the queen of the social circle so she can survive. She was probably backstabbing them back too, anyway.

An international news story was actually published, which featured how some of the senators were involved in trying to harm me, in exchange for ransom and for Zeus Costales' reputation to taint.

A lot of evidences were included in that story, making it reliable.

I heard that it wasn't published in the country in the first place, since the national government may repress it.

It was honestly a good move...

It received not only reactions from the locals, but it also made an impact in international media.

The international news article gave a heavy blow to the senators' reputation.

It didn't help that I was kind of famous in Instagram, as a socialite. Aside from that, Lennox announced that I was his girlfriend, which he explained to be the main reason why the Zevallos clan helped my family.

Everyone sympathised with me and my family, as they condemned all the people behind the whole thing...

However, it was not exactly specified that it was 'kidnapping', since they were worrying about the possible damage it may bring to my reputation.

It does make sense to hide it, since brainless people are able to create rumours quickly just from that. Even from now, I could already imagine the endless rumours they'd probably spread on social media...

All in all, I'm just amazed at how everything played out.

Truly, it was his influence that saved us, huh?

"I thought that I would be overprotective once my granddaughter finally takes a guy seriously." Zeus Costales suddenly said.

"I agree. But it is Lennox, so I have no problem. But you know, I don't like secrets that much. You two should have told us from the start. It's not like we're a primitive family." Kenneth Yu added.

"Exactly. Aside from that, I'm just happy, because I knew that Millen admired you even before you became a mayor." Katrina Yu quipped.

I bit my lips, trying not to say anything. I'm just genuinely happy about their reactions and Lennox getting along with them.

"I'm sorry..." Lennox murmured.

They all scoffed at his reaction, amused at his expression.

"Take it easy. We're just teasing you two. But seriously, I am happy that you are the man that granddaughter decided to take seriously. She's lucky to have you."

"No, it is me who is fortunate to have found her..."

The dinner ended peacefully and surprisingly, we actually had a lot of topics to talk about.

It was a harmonious time, and who knew that I would feel that much joy, just to see all these people together in one place?

It was so different from the first time Lennox dined with us, which is also the fist time I saw him.

Back then, I felt like everything was just formalities. He was pretty quiet and only gave polite pleasantries. However, now, he was truly having fun, spending time with us.

With my new phone, only Lennox's and my family's numbers were saved. It's good this way too, I guess. At least all of the 'friends' that Millen had before would not be able to contact me again.

Once I opened my social media, I was surprised to suddenly see 'shippers', who are netizens that support my relationship with Lennox. I thought that this only happens with celebrities, why do they do something like this for socialites and politicians as well?

Hmm... whatever. It was not that much of a bother anyway. Admittedly, some of their posts also makes my heart warm a bit.

After browsing for a bit more, I finally opened my messages. Upon seeing Zaynah's name, I clicked it right away so I can read her message.

Zaynah Ferrada: Hi! I only see news about you from the media and I don't know what's happening, but I can't contact you through your phone. I just hope that you're safe. Let's catch up soon. My mum is also coming home in a few days, so shall we have lunch with her? :)

I re-read her message a few more times before finally making up my mind to send her a reply.

No matter what... this is something I must face. Even though I am in a different body now, I wish that there could be a resolution between me and that person...

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