Guilt consumed Brendon as he saw the tears in his father's eyes. They had lost so much time together because of hurt and resentment. He approached the bed and hugged Leon tightly, letting the tears flow freely down their faces.
The embrace between father and son was a mix of tears and emotional smiles. Brendon knew he couldn't change the past, but now he had a second chance to write a new story with his father.
"" Dad, don't push yourself too hard.
Brendon asked with a worried look, sitting down in the armchair beside the bed.
"" Brendon, do you forgive me for betraying your mother and still acting like I was right when you questioned me? Son, today I know how much I wronged your mother and you.
"" Dad, I've already forgiven you. Let's leave our quarrels in the past "" Brendon wanted to have unity in the family again.
While they talked, emotional, Bruno stealthily tried to listen from behind the door. It was Bruno who managed Leon's medical clinics alongside Italo. But because of mismanagement, Leon was thinking of putting Brendon in Bruno's place, and this made Bruno very worried, because in the time he had been in charge of the clinics, he had embezzled a lot of money, stealing from his own father.
A tremor ran through Bruno's body upon hearing the words of forgiveness between father and son. He felt cornered by his own lies and deceit. Knowing about the financial embezzlements at the clinics, he feared the justice that would inevitably reach him. Meanwhile, his mind worked frantically, seeking a way to escape this complicated situation unscathed.
"" Dad, I'm so happy about our reunion.
Brendon had forgotten the distressing past and was joyful about his reconciliation with Leon.
"" Son, why don't you stay a little longer and have lunch with us? Actually, I can't get up. But you can join your brother and nephew at the table.
"" Thank you for the invitation, Dad. But unfortunately, I can't stay. I have a meeting scheduled abroad and my private flight leaves in an hour.
Leon looked sadly at Brendon.
"" You, always so busy. It's time for you to get married and have your own family "" Leon argued in a low, trembling voice.
Brendon looked at his father and then at the watch on his wrist.
"" You're right. But so far I haven't found the perfect woman to be Mrs. Willians "" at that very moment, he remembered Gabriela's charming face, and without even understanding why, he gave a discreet smile.
Brendon's discreet smile piqued Leon's curiosity. He looked at his son with a mixture of surprise and suspicion.
"" Who is she, my son? By any chance, have you found someone special?
Brendon looked at his father, impressed, and hesitated for a moment before answering:
"" Maybe, yes... I met a woman last night. But I don't know anything about her, not even her name... I only know she has an angelic and charming face that caught my attention.
Leon was moved to hear his son's words and noticed the sparkle in his eyes as he mentioned the unknown woman.
"" Then go after her, my son! Happiness is something precious, and you deserve to find someone special to share your life with.
"" I just helped her last night. She was at a nightclub, and they tried to drug her. But I managed to prevent it. I took her to a hotel and asked an employee to change her clothes, which were wet. I don't think I'll ever see her again, Dad.
Leon looked at Brendon, perplexed.
"" Brendon, you're one of the most successful men in this country, but you don't have the same gift with women. You could have at least left your name and number for her to contact you.
"" Dad, I didn't want her to think badly of me. After all, she had been drugged for someone to do bad things to her, and that's why I didn't leave my number and name, I just wrote a note and signed it with the initials BW.
Leon frowned, letting out a muffled sound.
"" Well, there's no helping it now. Next time you're interested in a woman, don't be so nice... Tell her your name, ask for hers.
Leon had always been a man who understood women very well, and seeing Brendon so awkward with them left a pang of disappointment.
"" Dad, we'll talk about this later. Anyway, being charmed by a woman doesn't mean I'm going to fall in love or marry her. If the woman I mentioned had been sober and aware of everything last night, maybe at most, I would have slept with her, or maybe not even that.
Brendon argued, getting up from the chair.
"" Son, don't tell me you still have feelings for your ex-fiancee? I heard she's getting married to the CEO of Lopez Industries.
Brendon was silent for a moment, but soon changed the subject.
"" Dad, I need to go now. My flight leaves soon.
"" Alright "" exclaimed Leon with displeasure, "" when you get back from your trip, come by.
Brendon gave his father another tight hug. He felt a strange sensation inside him and began to feel distressed. Even though he wanted to stay there, the CEO of the Willians group knew he needed to fulfill his business commitments.
Upon hearing Brendon's footsteps towards the door, Bruno quickly ran to his room, which was next to Leon's.
Brendon went downstairs and talked for a moment with the nurse who was taking care of his father, and soon after left the mansion heading to the airport.
That casual encounter with Gabriela had affected Brendon deeply, much more than he could confess. Even on the plane for his business meeting abroad, he couldn't stop thinking about her...
The trip abroad lasted a little over a week. After meetings and signed contracts, it was time for Brendon to return to Sao Paulo.
Upon arriving at his apartment, the CEO was startled to find the door of his apartment unlocked, and upon reaching the living room, he heard loud moans coming from one of the rooms.
Brendon bit his lip, already suspecting what it could be.
He walked to the bedroom door, Brendon kicked it open, already imagining who would be there.
The bedroom door was flung open abruptly... Marcos, Brendon's personal assistant, was in bed with Aline, the CEO's secretary.
Anger invaded every cell of Brendon's body upon seeing this unexpected scene.
"" What kind of shamelessness is this? "" Brendon exclaimed, very irritated.
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