The Black Swan's Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along by Kylie Homme

Chapter 71

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Chapter 71

Laura’s POV

“How are you feeling, Mr. Leo?”

Leo’s deep eyes with crimson specks stared back at me blankly, he looked drained due to sickness. The drastic change in his appearance was indeed shocking.

Now, I understand why his fans were so outrageous.

Silently waiting for his response. I sat on a chair His meek voice made me feel a bit sad.

“I–I am good, Laura.”

Followed by formal pleasantries, the awkward silence prevailed in the room, I found it hard to continue the conversation. Leo’s intent gaze was piercing through my soul, searching for something, it was difficult to perceive what was going on in his mind.

Tapping my fingers in my purse, I remembered the latest development about our collaboration. I got an idea.

“Your fans are eagerly waiting for you to hit the rink, Mr. Leo. So, we have arranged a special ‘Logo reveal party‘ this weekend…

My professional statement was cut short by Leo’s hollow laugh, he struggled to speak up.

“I am afraid that I won’t be able to attend the party this weekend.

You can reschedule it with another player’s logo, I bet no one will notice.

His indirect taunt towards Bright turned my mouth bitter, helping me to get over the rush. of sympathy for him. I couldn’t suppress the annoyance in my tone while stating the facts.

Mr. Leo. But you are responsible for this delay. As a grown–up man, you should

is the basic responsibility of a

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not rising any objection, but his accusing glare said it all. He was like. “Hey, I hired you for my chedules, not advice, making

reschedule the logo launch. Please take a

system, I am sure that

was about to say ‘Have a nice day‘ to leave when he finally spoke.

got sick in the very first place, Miss

Any idea?”

me out of nowhere, flipping my insides, it took me a moment to

myself.

sheer carelessness on your part, Mr. Leo. There are

rain…

feigned ignorance disappointed Leo, he closed his eyes

arguing when you aren’t admitting it…”

was also blaming me?

Blimey!

mind; however, my fury was abruptly halted by Leo’s coughing. The shortness of breath and his habit of retorting back wasn’t a good combination in his current condition,

rushed towards him as he raised

“Water!”

“Oh, right!”

I even forgot the bell and picked up the glass from the side

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back, taking deep breaths. I adjusted

breeze in the strong stench of hospital. That similar perfume paused me for a second, gnawing my mind

warmth in my hand shattered the delicate connection of the past and present. I flinched and

the time turned back and rendered that lovesick Laura speechless in this proximity. Even Leo’s voice

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