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Leudochuckled. “Bought ing young and beautiful is even better.”
Delove she could speak, Leonando continued, “Aren’t you here for a meal? Why are you still hanging around my table? We’ve almost finished eating. I don’t suppose you’d like to eat
Yene bit het lip. There was no way she could stay there after being shut down like this.
She is from her seat. “Tally have a lunch meeting to attend, so I take my leave. This meal is on me. Think of it as my treat to this little woman.”
“That phrase=“Tittle woman“-ring oddly in Samantha’s ears. Why did Yvette keep furating her like a naive younger woman?
Just then, Lemando cut in “I don’t need your money”
“It’s a kind gesture.”
Then thanks for your kindness.”
Tvette’s smile chinned “You’re really not cutting me any slack today. Fine, invite her for a mealexiead”
With the finally left. The second she was gone, the atmosphere in the private room lifted, Samantha let out a sigh of relief. Leonardo–chuckled. Were you scared of her? Weren’t you holding your com pretty well?”
Samantha purged her lips. “That was just me talking sought
“Yeah, you talk really tough“:
“have to
Samancha continued gobbling down her meal. She didn’t spare even the last remaining scraps on the plates. She was determined to clear them all.
i do watched as she was about to finish everything on the plate. He was worried that she was still hungry. “Shall we order more?
She studied the final be into her mouth, her cheeks paling up like a little hamster. The sight made warmth spread through Leonardo’s chest unexpectedly.
He poured her a cup of brands it over. Drink some to help with digestion.”
“Clay.”
Maybe it was the rea, or maybe it was all the drinks she’d had before, but Samantha found herself meeding to use the stroom. Leonardo remained in the private room while she stepped out. Ja Samantha finished washing her hands, Tvette coincidentally makedin.
The sharp click–dock al her high heel on the marble floor echoed through the restroom Samantha glanced up at the mirror, and her eyes met Yvette’s
Gane was die warm, grade smile. Yvest’s face was cold and expressionless, as if she’d been waiting for this moment.
She stepped to the sink beside Samantha and tumed on the faucet. The sound of rushing water drowned out her voice
“Samantha, right? I’ve seen plenty of women you trying to get close to Lea. Not one has succeeded. I admit, you’re better than most. At least you got a meal out of him
“but let me give you a piece of advice. Don’t overstep your boundaries You’ll never belong in bis world. Don’t make a fool out of yours.”
Samantha finished washing her hands, then calmly pulled out a paper towel and deled them all. She turned to Yvette with a smile.
Yet’s rows used. She’d real expected a differentiation. She switched the act and apbed a paper towel to wipe her own hands as well
“Alright, name your price. How much will in talar for you to leave Lea?”
Samantha blinked She’d never thought she’d the to experience a moment straight out of a soap opera
