Chapter 30
Victoria’s heart nearly stopped as Leon suddenly grabbed her. For a split second, as he yanked her off the ledge, she had the terrifying illusion that she was plummeting from the 18th ce
Before she could even react, he
Breach dragged het back into the bathroom and tossed her onto the floor.
She steadied herself, just barely avoiding collapsing onto the cold tiles.
“If you truly don’t want this, I won’t force you Aaron shut off the water. His expression was unreadable as he kept up the act
“But was it seally worth risking your lite over?
“How would I know whether you’d for me or not? Victoria’s heart was still racing
cast a wary glance at Leon “You’ve already crossed the line. What’s a little coercion compared to that?
Aaron was speechless.
He glanced at Lean, clearly questioning whether he was supposed to keep playing along.
Leon stepped forward. His towering figure cast an oppressive shadow over her. “If I really wanted him to do something to you, do you think you’d still be standing here, unharmed?
Victoria’s bewath hitched Fear curled in her chest, and she took a small step back.
And then-
Before anyone could react, Leon suddenly lifted her agam and strode toward the window. In one swift motion, he dangled her hathway out of
“If you’d rather be out here than in that room, then stay out here and enjoy the view.”
“Teen““”” Aaron shouted, startled.
Victoria’s body went weak with feat.
Victoria was paralyzed with fear. Earlier, the had at least been in control when she climbed out on her own. She had been carefully finding footholds to keep hersell steady,
But now, her life was quite literally in Leon’s hands. If he let go, there would be no saving her.
“Victoria!” Susie’s anxious voice suddenly echoed from outside as she searched for her.
“Sunce, I’m here!” Belief Blooded Victoria’s chest as she immediateh called back. “Hesel”
She tried to break free hom Leon’s grasp, but with nowhere to gain leverage, she had no choice but to let him hold her
Moments lates, Susie burst into the room. When the saw Victoria hanging hallway out of the window, she went pale with terror.
Here trembled with barely–contained panic “Leon, what the hell are you doing? Put her down!”
Leather glance, and his expression was unreadable. He hadn’t expected her to show up here.
“If you don’t let her go right now, I’ll call the cops Susie held up her phone.
Leon remained unfazed. He kept his grip firm as he met het glace. His voice was calm, deliberate. “Go ahead and try. Let’s see if you’re faster at dating or if I’m faster at dipping!
Susie’s hand clenched around her phone. Her eyes flashed with fury. If looks could kill, Lean would be dead already.
The room med No one was backing down.
“Enough” Aaron sighed. He was clearly irritated by the standoti.
Have
you “Scaring her is one thing, but if your precious son finds out you did this to his mother, he won’t be too happy
Saifi, Leon didn’t let go
Aaron Book matters into his own hands by yanking Victoria out of Leon’s grip and pushing her toward
“Are you day?” use immediately checked on ber. She scanned her for any pories. “Did be hurt you?”
“I’m fine.” Victoria exhaled. The tension in her chest rased
Only when Scir was pure Vita was unharmed did she turn her sharp, furious gaze on Leon Hesresponse was fast Le barely raised his eyes. His expression was unea
and old “umbag
