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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

had been

who had once been feared for his

As I sat

that had calmed

emotions that Rolin's words had stirred within me, my phone rang,

over me, offering a much-needed escape from

I needed to take the call and moved to

at the screen, I was surprised to see

familiar, hearing his

a hint of concern, "It's nighttime where you are, isn't it?

concern,

night," I repli

bit of insomnia, I guess. It's been a

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

pause, and then I heard him cough

I frowned, worried despite

you've got to remember to cut back on the smoking while I'm away. It's not good for you," I found myself saying, the words slipping out before I could think twice. "Alright, alright," he responded, a soft chuckle in his

the line, I imagined him picking up his cigarette case, hesitating for a moment before tossing it into the bin with a resigned

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

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bit more, the conversation lighter now, filled with small

back to Rolin, who was still seated at

figure, making