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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

mood had been soothed, the storm in his eyes

the man who had once been feared for his cold-bloodedness, now struggling with emotions he had long tried to keep buried. He was a little curious.

As I sat

had calmed down such an

had stirred within me, my phone rang, abruptly cutting through the thick,

washed over me, offering a much-needed escape from

to take the call and moved to the

the screen, I

this strange place, far from everything familiar, hearing

he began, his voice steady yet laced with a hint of concern, "It's nighttime where you are, isn't it? Why aren't you asleep? How

his concern,

night," I repli

guess. It's been a lot to take

best for the competition," he

a pause, and then I heard him

frowned, worried despite the

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

him picking up his cigarette case, hesitating for a moment

a low voice, "Talking to you always calms me down,

Chapter 78

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

up, I turned back to Rolin, who was

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