306 Farewell Speech

Before Leon left the villa with his belongings, he called for a brief meeting with all the mansion staff and addressed them in the friendliest manner that left most of them dumbfounded.

"John, and Paul, you two are by far the oldest and the most loyal workers I ever had the privilege to work for me. So, I want to say thank you both, for your patience, dedication, and above all your loyalty."

Leon's tone was placid and his eyes bore no hostility or anguish for a man whom his wife had just kicked out of his home. This new attitude of his got most of the house staff very anxious and slightly jittery.

"Thank you, sir!" John and Paul chorused in a slightly quivering tone. They were both inwardly worried as they wondered if Leon was about to relieve them of their duties.

"I know you all are aware that my wife and I are having some issues and we both have decided to live apart from the main time."