Chapter 27
Aaron stated at him in disbelief. “You’re not titious, are you? If this is how you’re pinna play it, don’t ever ask me for help again. I’ve already been made the villain and the scapegoat—I’m
Lensesponded rody, “Pathetic”
Aaron was speechless. If Leon wasn’t his friend, he would throws him straight out the window
“Take your men and leave,” Leon ordered. His gaze dakened at the thought of Victoria in the nest room. She was most likely trembling in fear. “No one comes upstairs without my permission
“pot it I won’t get in your way”
Aaron’s voice was chipping with sarcasm, but befour walking out, he added, “Still, maybe go easy on her. She looked really scared
Leon shot him a warning glance.
–
“Fine, I get it. 11 shut up and leave.” Aaron muttered.
Without another word, he walked out of the conference room with his bodyguards and Harrison. Only after the elevator doors closed did Leon finally make his way to the room where Victoria
was locked
The moment the door opened.
ned, Victoria flinched. Her bound body was trembling uncontrollably. She wanted to speak, but the tape over
over her mouth muffled her words into desperate, panicked
As the sound of leather shoes approached, her fear intensified. Unable to see anything, her senses heightened. Every little noise was amplified.
Leon stopped at the bedside. He stared down at her for a moment, a flicker of hesitation crossed his face at her terrified expression
But then he remembered–the had dared to sell the ring he gave her, without his permission. His frustration burned hotter.
His lingers brushed against her face. His rough fingertips trailed her delicate sin.
She let out a muffled my while shaking her head furiously. She tried to move away, but the restraints held her in place
Moments later, two silent tears slipped out from beneath the blindfold, sliding down her face.
Leon’s fingers stilled His gare darkened as he felt the warmth of her tears against his skin.
Leon pulled out his phone, tapped on an app, and typed in a sentence before pressing play. A deep, unfamiliar male voice came from the speaker. “Did you know that tears work like an aphrodisiac for men?”
She thought, “Who is this? Is this the so–called distinguished guest Aaron mentioned
Before the could process it, a warm breath walted over her neck. Then, a series of hot, damp kisses trailed along her skin.
Maybe it was the overwhelming terror, or perhaps the sheer disgust of being touched by a stranger, but suddenly, Victoria found it hard to breathe.
A crushing tightness spread across her chest. Within seconds, her flawless, pale face flushed bright red.
Leon noticed immediately. He ripped the tape from her mouth, trying to help her breathe…
But she was too panicked. The fear, combined with being tied up, made her breathing even more erratic. Her head felt heavier, her vision darkened, and dizziness took over
“Victoria,” Leon called. His deep voice was sharp with urgency. He patted her face.
She still couldn’t breathe.
Without hesitation, be pressed his lips to hers, transferring air into her lungs. At the same time, his fingers worked swiftly to untie the ropes binding her. He finally freed her body
It took over ten seconds before she finally managed to inhale properly again.
She gasped, gulping down air as though she had been downing. The redness on her face slowly faded as her breathing steadied.
Leon watched as her breathing evened out. Then, without hesitation, he reached up and removed the blindfold from her eyes
The fleeting concern in his expression vanished it was replaced by his usual distant, unreadable demeanor. “Teeling better?
Victoria opened her eyes and saw him looking down at her from above. The fear from moments ago still lingered, and a fresh wave of anger surged within her. “Was that fun for you?” she asked. Her voice was and with accusation, and her gaze filled with a growing sense of detachment.
