After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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.

of night, without my

wrapped around me as he slept, making me feel warm and protected, even as

the weight of an

in Leo's arms, his face serene as he

with mild exasperation. "Why

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fluttered open at my words,

I thought you might have nightmares again, so I came

trying to sound annoyed,

didn't feel irritated at all, and I

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

being good-looking is quite an

with those eyes, filled with

"In the future, no more sneaking into my bed in the middle of the

unbothered by

I couldn't even get in. I missed you terribly. You know, when I'm not around you, I'm always worried that someone else might take you from me." I rolled my eyes, picking up my phone to scroll through

rumors about me had

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at the screen,

I expected,"

days later, Gregor

I could hear the underlying

Investors are calling left and right, asking what's

paused for a moment, then answered with

Rivermark Grand Prix is in a month. I'll

sure? These rumors are getting out of