Chapter 117

I offered him a small smile, careful not to let too much emotion slip through.

"I've been really busy with work lately. We'll see how it goes."

His eyes clouded with disappointment, but he nodded, accepting my answer without protest.

I could feel his gaze following me as I left the room, but I didn't look back. I had other things

on my mind.

As the elevator doors closed behind me, I pulled out my phone and quickly searched for Leon and his team.

e results surprised me.

Leon's team had just won a major tournament, and he had been a starter in the final game.

The articles were full of praise for his skill, highlighting his contributions to the team's victory.

A small, amused smile tugged at my lips.

Leo had clearly downplayed Leon's accomplishments out of jealousy.

The thought was both amusing and endearing in its own way.

The next evening, I dressed up for my dinner with Leon.

The Silver Crescent Hotel was one of the most luxurious venues in the city, known for its romantic ambiance and stunning views.

As I arrived, the scent of freshly cut flowers filled the air, and the soft glow of candlelight bathed the restaurant in a warm, inviting light. Couples filled most of the tables, their low murmurs and soft laughter creating a soothing backdrop.

Years

place like this would have

would have envied the couples around me, wishing for Leo to bring

idea of a romantic dinner at such a high-end establishment had once seemed like a

But

now,

As the

the entire restaurant if I wanted to, and the novelty

table, I glanced out the large windows, taking in the breathtaking

beauty of it all still held a certain charm, but the sense of

about who might

power to shape my

when I arrived, looking

up as he saw me, and he stood, pulling out my chair with

you look stunning," he said, his voice

taking my seat. "You clean up

dinner started off pleasantly

dish a masterpiece of culinary

charming, his boyish enthusiasm

the way he kept glancing at me, his gaze lingering a

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his eyes, raising

Leon? You've been staring at me

the color rising quickly to

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