Chapter 39
The minutes ticked by, and just as the clock neared the 30–minute mark, a sleek silver Maserati pulled up in front of Samantha.
She’d never seen that car before, but as soon as the window rolled down, revealing a sharp, coldly handsome face, she instantly recognized who it was
“Hop in ”
Samantha hadn’t expected Leonardo to drive himself that day, Without hesitation, she opened the passenger door and stidin.
Leonardo smirked. “That was qukk
“Of course. It’s freering out there!”
“Have you been waiting there this whole time?
“Amri risk someone finding me and forcing me to work overtime? No, thanks.”
“Touche
The casually turned up the car’s heating. It wasn’t coactly the best idea for this weather, as it would get a bit stuffy, but considering Samantha had been braving the cold wind for such a long time, the warmth was just right. Finally, she started to feel human again.
“Are we going to the same place as last time?” be inquired.
“Let’s with it up today.”
This time, she took him to a small bistro downtown that specialized in steaks and closed at am
It was almost 2:00 am by then. When they walked in, the waiter greeted them with a polite smile and reminded that that the bistro would close at yoo am, so if they’d like to order, they had to do soon.
Leonardo’s expression immediately darkaned. He looked just about ready to use money to solve the issue, but before he could speak up, Samantha caught on and stopped d him in his tracks. She flashed the waiter an easy smile. “Don’t worry, an hour is more than enough.”
“Alright, you can place your order through the tablet. Since there aren’t many customers, the food will arrive quickdy”
“Thank you”
Samantha had no idea why Leonardo was getting all worked up. The waiter was just doing his job. Then again, he was used to being treated like royalty. So, he wasn’t accustomed to people setting boundaries with him
“Earry employee has the right to go home on time, you know,” abe reminded
Leonardo thought about how upset amantha got when she had to work over time. Realizing what she was getting on,ba let it go without saying another word
Samantha slid the tablet over to him like a proper host. “Go ahead and place your order
Without hesitation, he selected a preindum ribeye, a day–aged salain, and a few extra sides before handing it back to her
Samantha glanced at the total on the screen–278 dollars. Her soul nearly left her body. He’d ordered the 95–dollar Wagyu steak twice, and he hadn’t just stopped there. He’d ordered extra muffle fries, lobster mac and cheese, and a full charcuttle board.
Meanwhile, she usually debated whether or not to plage on a single us–dollar filet mignon She quietly teared up. To impress him, she was going all out this time!
“I’m placing the order now.
Leonardo’s eyes flickered toward her tapping lingers you haven’t ordered anything for yourself.”
*1. I’m not that hungry.”
“Dad onder too much?” He was geply puzzled, his gaze clear and sinerty. After all, money had never been an issue te hart
Noticing Samantha punse lies lips, looking as it she wanted to say something but was too embarrassed, Leharde took the initiative. “I’llower IL”
“noway! I endit’s my treat, so l‘(n firating!”
“Il m’s too much, just temuove some items.”
If you want it, we’ll get it” samantha said though printed teeth, pressing the oder
button like she was living on borrowed tra
Leonardo couldn’t help but chuckle,
He’d never paid attention to small expenses be this before, but seeing Samantha look like she was making prace with her financial death made him realize that maybe he should hold back a little. He didn’t actually want to bankrupt this adorable little thing
