Chapter 170

"You look like you've got a response." Leo said.

"Of course, this is an opportunity for me." I replied confidently, "A chance to prove myself to the world."

Leo paused, studying me for a moment before nodding thoughtfully.

"You've changed," he said softly. "I didn't expect you to handle it like this. I thought you'd be more... vulnerable."

I smirked. "I've always been strong. You just didn't notice it before. My most vulnerable time was when I was with you. But even that's in the past now."

expression faltered, a flicker of regret in his eyes. "I'll tell the PR team to back off," he said quietly.

"Good," I replied, turning away to give him space to make the call.

Once he hung up, he made no move to leave.

I turned to him, raising an eyebrow. "It's late. Why are you still here?" my look clearly said.

Leo stood in front of me, his expression firm. "You had a big incident today. I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone. I have to stay with you."

I couldn't help but let out a small laugh, mixed with frustration. "I'm not in any trouble at all. Really, you can go back."

But he was insistent, his voice calm yet unwavering. "No, I'm staying."

There was little I could do against his persistence, so I finally gave in, waving my hand in a gesture of surrender. "Fine. Stay, if you must."

That night, I retired to the master bedroom while Leo took the guest room.

the dead of night, without my noticing. Leo crept

me as he slept, making me feel

morning broke, I slowly stirred, feeling the weight of an

my eyes open, I found myself lying in Leo's arms,

eyebrows, my voice filled with mild

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words, and

everything that happened yesterday, I was worried. I thought you might have nightmares again, so I came over to make sure you

sound annoyed, but

at all, and I definitely

softened as he looked at me, eyes full

have to admit, being good-looking is quite

with those eyes, filled with such tenderness, it

a playful glare. "In the future, no more sneaking into my bed in

unbothered by my

not around you, I'm always worried that someone else might take you from me." I rolled my

and rumors about me had

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I Amazed the World, the

smirked at the screen, feeling more

expected," I muttered

later,

voice was calm, but I could hear the

and right,

paused for a moment, then answered

Grand Prix is in a month. I'll clear everything

"Are you sure? These rumors are getting out of

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