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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

a deep sense of unease as he watched Leo, the man who had once been feared for his cold-bloodedness, now struggling with emotions he had

As I sat

said that had calmed

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

me, offering a much-needed escape from the

that I needed to take the call and moved to

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

everything familiar, hearing his voice brought an unexpected

nighttime where you

his concern, a softness creeping into my

night," I repli

of insomnia, I guess. It's been a lot to

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

was a pause, and then

frowned, worried despite the

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

line, I imagined him picking up his cigarette case,

"Talking to you always calms

Chapter 78

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

back to Rolin, who was still seated at

his figure,

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