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Chapter 78

BETA stepped back, sensing that Leo was on the verge of another outburst.

He had seen this pattern before, the way Leo's mood darkened whenever Elizabeth was involved.

It was as if she had become his anchor, and without her, he was adrift.

But then, as if on a whim, Leo picked up his phone and dialed a number.

BETA watched in surprise as Leo's entire demeanor shifted, his voice softening as he spoke into the phone.

s the first day in Serevia City," Leo said, his tone gentle, almost tender.

"How are you feeling? Are you adjusting to everything?"

Panther, Leo's BETA was stunned by the change.

The gruff, irritable man who had just thrown papers across the room seemed like a different person now.

Whoever was on the other end of the line had managed to calm him, to bring out a side of Leo that few ever saw. Beta stood quietly, unsure of what to make of this transformation.

He didn't know what

Leo's mood had been soothed, the

once been feared for his cold-bloodedness, now struggling with emotions he had long tried to

As I sat

said that had calmed

words had stirred within me, my phone

over me, offering a

take the call and

at the screen, I was surprised to see Leo's

familiar, hearing his voice brought an unexpected warmth to

yet laced with a hint of concern, "It's nighttime where you are, isn't it? Why aren't

little touched by his concern, a softness creeping

night," I repli

insomnia, I guess. It's been a lot

some rest, Liz. You need to be at your best for the competition," he advised, his tone serious

then I heard him cough

I frowned, worried despite the

smoking while I'm away. It's not good for you," I found myself saying, the words

case, hesitating for a moment before tossing it into the bin with a resigned

in a low voice, "Talking to you always calms me down, even if it's just

Chapter 78

bit more, the conversation lighter now, filled with small reassurances

turned back to Rolin, who was still

soft glow of the moonlight illuminated his figure, making him appear almost ethereal, yet