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He chuckled. “What’s with the face?”

I blinked. “What?”

“You’re blushing.” His voice held a teasing lit, and I could practically hear the smirk behind it.

“Oh.” I raised a hand to my cheek, rubbing absently, only to feel the warmth spreading across my skin. My lips twisted into a small, guilty smile.

Leo’s eyes gleamed with amusement. There was something about the way he looked at me—steady, knowing—that made me uneasy. Not because I felt uncomfortable, but because I had spent so long misunderstanding him.

Why hadn’t I seen his loyalty from the start? Why had I assumed he wanted me for business, for something transactional? A pang of guilt settled in my chest.

“This place is…” I started, glancing around, searching for words.

He leaned back slightly, one arm draped over the chair. “Deserving of a heiress,” he finished smoothly. “I had a work break.”

A warm rush of gratitude filled me, but it was quickly dampened by a lingering thought. Cassie had mentioned something earlier—something about Ophelia storming into Leo’s office. My fingers curled slightly against the tablecloth.

Kill Lila!

I called Leo, telling him what he did for me was too much.

"How do you like your new office?" Leo asked, his voice carrying a mix of amusement and curiosity.

Instead of sitting in his chair, he leaned against the desk, arms casually crossed, watching me with an intensity that made my stomach flutter. I sat in the plush chair across from him, trying to ignore the way his gaze lingered.

He looked at me as if he might kiss me if I let him. And I… I couldn't stop smiling.

Then, with a slow, deliberate motion, he reached out and tucked a loose strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Splendid," I admitted. "But you didn't have to do all this. Especially considering I'll only be here for a short while."

"Oh, damn. I never thought of that."

Love and Enemy. Lila pov