Chapter 19:A New Connection

Aurélie felt a spark of electricity as she met the man's gaze. She couldn't help but notice the way his eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled.

"Bonjour," he said, his voice low and smooth. "Welcome to our gallery. I'm Léon."

Aurélie's heart skipped a beat as she took in the sight of Léon. He was tall and lean, with a strong jawline and piercing blue eyes.

"Bonjour, Léon," she replied, trying to sound calm. "I'm Aurélie. Your gallery is beautiful."

Léon smiled, his eyes lighting up with pleasure. "Merci, Aurélie. We're very proud of our collection. Would you like a tour?"

Aurélie nodded, feeling a sense of excitement. She loved art, and she was eager to learn more about the pieces on display.

As Léon showed her around the gallery, Aurélie found herself feeling more and more at ease. Léon was charming and knowledgeable, and she enjoyed listening to him talk about the art.

As the tour came to an end, Léon turned to her with a smile. "Would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?" he asked. "I'd love to get to know you better."

Aurélie's heart skipped a beat as she considered the invitation. She hadn't been interested in dating since her breakup with Max, but there was something about Léon that drew her in.

"Oui, I'd love to," she replied, smiling up at him.

Léon grinned, his eyes sparkling with pleasure. "Wonderful," he said. "Let's go.