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.

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

is the basic responsibility of a

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with a straight face, not rising any objection, but his accusing glare said it all. He was like. “Hey, I hired

launch. Please take a rest and follow the

system, I am sure that you

about to say ‘Have a nice

got sick in the very first

Any idea?”

out of nowhere, flipping my

myself.

part, Mr. Leo. There are many other

rain…

ignorance disappointed Leo, he closed

of arguing when you aren’t admitting it…”

also

Blimey!

piece of 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,

towards him as he

“Water!”

“Oh, right!”

and picked up the glass from the

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and laid back, taking deep breaths. I adjusted the pillows behind him

smell of his cologne invaded my nostrils like a gust of fresh breeze in the strong stench of hospital. That similar perfume paused me for a second, gnawing my mind with the memories.

of the past and present. I flinched and glanced at the magnified view of Leo’s pale yet oddly alluring face.

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

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