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.

thought. Sometime in the dead of night, without my noticing. Leo crept into my

wrapped around me as he slept, making

broke, I slowly stirred, feeling the

myself lying in Leo's arms, his face serene as he slept beside

my voice filled with

1

my words, and he offered me

worried. I thought you might have nightmares again, so

trying to sound annoyed, but

feel irritated at all, and

gaze softened as he looked at me, eyes full of affection. "I was just worried

admit, being good-looking

yet with those eyes, filled with such tenderness, it

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

smirked, clearly unbothered

I'm always worried that someone else might take you from me." I rolled my eyes, picking up my phone to scroll through the latest

about me had only

10:17

the World, the Cold Alpha

at the screen, feeling more determined than

expected," I muttered to

later, Gregor called

voice was calm, but I

left and right, asking what's

moment,

Prix is in a

you sure? These rumors are getting

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