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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

said, but it was clear that Leo's mood had been soothed, the storm in his eyes receding

with 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 long tried to keep buried. He

As I sat

other man said that had calmed down such an

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

washed over me, offering a much-needed escape from the intensity of the

to take the call and moved to

I was surprised

this strange place, far from everything familiar, hearing his voice brought an

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

little touched by his concern, a

night," I repli

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

You need to be at your best

pause, and then

I frowned, worried

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,

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

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

Chapter 78

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

finally hung up, I turned back to Rolin, who was

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