Her Tears Are His Weakness

Her Tears Are His Weakness 16

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The next second, Samantha's wrist was seized in a firm grip, yanking her owed with undible force

She was already sitting on Leardo's lap, but now, with the sudden pull, the thin fabric between them was the only thing keeping their skin from touching

The closeness unsettled her. Instinctively, she pressed a hand against his chest, trying to put some space between them.

Leonardo wore a faint smile, though his voice was low, almost as if he were holding back irritation. "You've got some nerve, turning me down.

Samantha shrank back slightly. Her heart pounded, but she refused to back down. "I'm not rejecting you. I just think marriage isn't something to rush into, and it's not just about

Both of us have to agree. You can't just force me

“That's true. I don't like forcing people Lead chuckled as he released her hand. Hecasually pushed her off, creating just the right amount of distance between them.

It was like a switch had flipped, turning intimacy into indifference in an instant.

"Sooner or later, you'll need someone in your comer. Those who are smart know how to choose an ally who benefits them."

Samantha had to admit that he had a point. Having the right connections.could make all the difference.

But how could she be sure Leonardo was someone she could muly rely on? She never kon what to expect with him. One moment, he was all charm. The next, he was seething.

She didn't really know him, and she certainly didn't believe he would develop feelings for someone like her. She was just an ordinary woman with no power or influence. It was probably just a passing fascination, or maybe he just found her amusing at that moment

When she didn't respond, Leonardo pulled out a business card and handed it to her. "Call me if you ever need anything"

Samantha took the card and glanced at it.

Leonardo Garrett, Founder of Evergreen Corporation"

Evergreen was the fashion brand Leonardo had built from the ground up five years ago. it had skyrocketed to success, cementing itself among the top luxury brands. Young people passed me it, and as its vahur soared, so did Leonardo's wealth. He was now a regular on the Forbes t

Suddenly, Leeando said, "Of course, you can also add me on WhatsApp"

That was no small offer because not just anyone could get the personal contact of someone like him.

"Okay," she replied

until you've made

only word you

few words. Yet somehow, in front of Samantha, he found himself talking more

finally speaking. "I got it I'll keep that in

she knew how in provide some emotional

that, silence settled between them. There was nothing left to say,

eager to start a

can go now," Leonardo

sure? I

a Ente too smoothly. More importantly, she had made it through without a starch. It was

Imagining things, or if some hidden masochistic side

don't want to leave, you're welcome

right way she quickly

w second.

fast she didn't even lock bark.

ay if she learned Leunardo might change his mind at

speechless. Was

probably not

pissed Mr. Garrett was. He nearly killed Layla. You really think he would

it, didn't I? A young woman her age should know better. Pursuing men like that always leads to trouble, and look, I was

a few days ago about all the money she made. Now?

onestly, it's better this way. Lesa trouble for the club. Iwas scanal int of my mind just now, worried

full of concem as

who got tired. I didn't even get my two million. How the hell am I supposed to go back to my boyfriend like this? She's

off Mr. Garet Goodrider, if you

sharpe "shut the

retorted. "You're no better than ham. Your best friend screwed us all over, and you're still defending

then, the plate room door swung

poking her head inside with a tace full of glee "I can't wait to see what happens to that batch. She probably have to be carried

with random tasks. However, the estner of their eyes were fixed on the doorway,

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things would unfold.

standing at the door completely unharmed. There were no broken limbs,

ascratch.