Twin Tormentors By RARE

Chapter 23

LORENZO POV

“Can you tell me why you are here?” Leigh-Ari intoned from the seat opposite mine. The dinner table was the only barrier between us and the light from the candles danced, causing ghost shadows to flicker on her face. Her eyes would flutter close when she blinked, she would occasionally wet her lips by swiping her moist tongue on her bottom lip then bite on it when she was lost deep in thought.

I took my wine glass and took a small sip, savoring the taste of highly fermented grapes which took years and years to reach the savory taste. I placed it gently on the table and looked back at her:

“I told you, I am the sponsor of the workshop. And in the business world, sponsors are present during the workshops. We just want to see that we gave out money for a good course, to something that would bring u s profit. Because as harsh as it may sound, business people care about nothing, except profit!” I explained briefly bringing my arms to the table, then placed my fist into the palm and watched as she digested my words.

“Okay! If you came here for the workshop, why am I sleeping in your penthouse? And that man who collected me from the airport, I bet he is your man.” She pointed out and I chuckled, she was such a clever fox.

“Well, since you were late and were left behind, I just thought it would be nice for me to offer a little help.”

“A little help? The first-class cabin was also your doing right?” Her eyes thinned as she stared at me with her soul-piercing eyes.

I just shrugged in return. I wasn’t going to tell her that I tampered with her plane ride, made sure that it took off before the scheduled time so that she was left behind, and then went ahead by arranging the seat i n the first-class cabin. That was my secret and Verzi’s.

“Oh my Goodness!” She heaved out reclining back into her seat, annoying evident at her face. I saw that one coming. Leigh-Ari was an independent woman who was inclined and hell-bent on doing her shit all b y herself. Whoever meddled in her business was in for the kill. And with what I did, I knew that I had taken her freedom of doing things. But I wasn’t regretting anything.

“Are you mad at me for making your trip merry?” I arched a brow and played oblivious to the reason why she was mad.

not mad at that. The least you could have done was tell me. Now there I was thanking my guardian angels and lucky stars for miracles on earth and unicorns while

all I wanted was for you to have the best ride, and arrive here safely. Especially when you missed your flight. If I hadn’t intervened, you would still be stuck at the airport trying to find flights with empty seats. And with that, you wouldn’t even make it

a t my “lucky star” for giving me such a staggering gateway. I mean, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity just landed right in my lap and I wasn’t going to waste

wine glass and shook it slightly so that the

the wine. I brought the rim of the glass closer to my mouth and sniffed it, and when I caught nothing but the sweet and sour

a message, after hitting send,

took the wine glass and chugged down a

How do you explain the penthouse?” She asked with furrowed eyebrows causing me

live without you.” I

are you going to

big enough for the both of

no way I am sleeping on the same bed with you.” She

you don’t want me to touch you, then you won’t even feel that I’m lying next to you.” I voiced out and watched as she winched a little,

Are you okay?” I asked concern dripping

I am okay.

to get you some water?” I looked around to see whether

have to take my meds.” She informed searching inside her

go now?” She looked up and