Torture...

The truth was, Ellie had seen her stretching a leg in an attempt to trip her, so Valerie, knowingly used her powers and put all her pressure on a single point and pressed her with full force. 'I am already too pissed to handle you gently'

With one glance, Leo could tell that Valerie has done it willingly. Leo has observed the girl enough to know her facades. He had tortured her whole day, from arranging files to run errands. As he wanted to know what more powers she had.

 Because last time her powers slipped when she was angry, but when did he start enjoying her scowl, her cursing under the breath, her annoyance even when she was maintaining her professional smile, He himself didn't know.

'Was it affection? No, it couldn't be. It was definitely a new entertainment.' He nodded on his conclusion, He came out of his reverie when he heard Ellie's voice, "brother Leo, it's hurting a lot." tears welled in her eyes,her face looked pale and downcast. Like she was bearing the biggest sufferings of her life. He couldn't help but think she was made up of glass. and who the hell was his brother Leo!

He sighed and asked " Miss Valerie whether it is intentional or not, Ellie is hurt because of you. So you should apologize to her." Valerie's face turned into a scowl, hearing his words.

The last thing she wanted to happen was an argument with this man who didn't lose a single chance to tell her that he was the boss. He has the power. 'just once, come to my realm, and I would tell you what the power is! To hell with your sorry' she was damn tired. She was tired of being nice with this lizard, monkey and devil. "Why would I say sorry when I have done nothing wrong? She was the one who stretched her leg. I was just going on my way."

"But this is a fact that you put your legs on hers, and sorry won't hurt. would it?" said Leo with an evil smirk. He didn't care about Ellie right now, he was again just riling her up, And it worked.

Her smile instantly vanished and her face darkened. "Just because you are my boss doesn't mean I need to oblige your every order especially if it's not related to work. And just because I am poor and your other secretary is rich. It doesn't mean she and you could trample on me anytime." She was respectful till now because of the mission but this man didn't deserve an ounce of her respect.

Leo was surprised by her sudden outburst so he just stared at her like she was abnormal. Sure she insulted Ellie and Adam but she was always respectful towards him even if it's a facade. 'does she not need her job anymore?'

It's not only Leo who was surprised, But others were also shocked still. Everyone around knew who Leo was. So when he entered, although everyone still reacted normally, everyone had their eyes and ears pointed at their table. And now when they heard this girl speaking to Leo like this, they didn't know how to react. 

The whole restaurant turned silent. That even her breathing could be clearly heard by Valerie.

When she looked around everyone was looking at her with shock in their eyes. Some even stopped eating while their spoon or fork were still in midair. and Adam, who was still sipping his wine shocked, even choked on his wine. While the cutlery from Ellie's hand who was still holding it while sobbing fell down with a loud clanking sound. 'good, finally Leo will be enraged and fire her. It was easier to get rid of her than she thought.'

"Don't forget that I am your boss. And the boss is always right." Leo replied with a slight fake anger but internally he was amused. So this was her limit, she was looking like a cornered deer now who has decided to face her enemy head on.

The whole situation was very tense. The manager and owner were sweating profusely and cursing their luck for today's events. God knows whose face they have seen in the morning. And before Valerie could give another harsh remark and things escalated, Cynthia stood up and spoke.

"Why don't we check CCTV from there, to see whose mistake it is, in this case." She said pointing at the CCTV on the street which coincidentally pointed at their seats in a downward manner which could clearly capture the leg movements.

Valerie applauded for Cynthia in his heart and her smug smile returned. "Why not." She agreed readily because she knew it would look like an accident from her side. but Ellie's intentional stretching of her legs could be clearly noticed.

Not only Valerie but even Ellie realized this.. Her smug look immediately turned into panic, 'Why the hell did another girl interfere? she was this close to winning. "Do you think we have that much free time, to go and collect the footage, and then go to the central office, and get it checked? It's already ten minutes left until midnight. And fireworks are about to start. Now do you even think that the whole program would get delayed because of you. Forget it, I have a kind heart. I am ready to forgive you for this time, just for brother Leo's sake."

"We don't need your kind heart, come let's check the footage." said Valerie folding her hands and giving her a stubborn look. Like a child who wouldn't move until she gets her candy.