After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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

this would have left me

would have envied the couples around me, wishing for

such a high-end establishment had once seemed like a

But

now,

As the

if I wanted to,

I glanced out the large windows, taking

beauty of it all still held a certain charm, but the sense of longing I used to feel

about

power to shape my

seated when I arrived,

he saw me, and he

stunning," he said,

I replied, taking my seat. "You clean up nicely

dinner started off

food was exquisite, each dish a masterpiece

his boyish enthusiasm

I couldn't help but notice the way he kept

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his eyes, raising

wrong, Leon? You've been

the color rising quickly to