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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

clear that Leo's mood had been soothed, the storm in

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 was a little curious.

As I sat

other man said that had calmed down such an

the tangle of emotions that Rolin's words had stirred

inexplicable relief washed over me, offering

take the call and moved to the side, grateful for the

glanced at the screen, I

everything familiar, hearing his

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

his concern, a softness creeping into my

night," I repli

bit of insomnia, I guess.

be at your best for the competition," he

a pause, and then I heard him cough

frowned, worried

found myself saying, the words slipping out before I could think twice.

case,

a low voice, "Talking to you

Chapter 78

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

turned back to

moonlight illuminated his figure, making