As Chloe stormed out of the hallway, Lily let out a sigh of relief. She was still trying to process what had just happened.
Leo, who had been walking away, suddenly stopped and turned around. His eyes locked onto Lily's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other.
Lily felt a shiver run down her spine as she searched for answers in Leo's eyes. What was he thinking? Why had he chased her around the hallway like that?
Leo's expression was unreadable, but Lily could sense a hint of something beneath the surface. Something that looked almost like...affection?
Suddenly, Leo's face returned to its usual impassive mask, and he turned to walk away.
"Leo, wait!" Lily called out, her voice barely above a whisper.
Leo stopped in his tracks, his back still turned to her.
"What is it, Lily?" he asked, his voice low and even.
Lily hesitated, unsure of what to say. But as she looked at Leo's back, she felt a surge of courage.
"I just wanted to ask...why did you do that?" she asked, her voice steady.
Leo turned around, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Do what?" he asked, his voice neutral.
Lily took a deep breath. "Why did you chase me around the hallway like that? You're always so...serious. I didn't know you had a playful side."
Leo's expression didn't change, but Lily could sense a flicker of something in his eyes.
"I suppose I just wanted to have a little fun," he said, his voice low and even.
Lily raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Fun?" she repeated.
Leo nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yes. Fun."
Lily's heart skipped a beat as she looked at Leo's smile. It was a small, hesitant smile, but it was enough to make her feel like she was seeing a whole new side of him.
Lily felt a flutter in her chest as she gazed at Leo's smile. It was like a crack in the armor, a glimpse of the person beneath the surface.
"I didn't know you were capable of having fun," Lily said, trying to sound casual despite the butterflies in her stomach.
Leo's smile grew slightly wider, and he took a step closer to Lily. "There's a lot you don't know about me, Lily," he said, his voice low and husky.
Lily's heart skipped a beat as she met Leo's gaze. She felt like she was drowning in the depths of his eyes, like she was seeing something there that she couldn't quite grasp.
Suddenly, the air was filled with the sound of footsteps, and Diego, Leo's driver and right-hand man, appeared in the hallway.
"Boss, I need to speak with you about something," Diego said, his voice low and respectful.
Leo's gaze never wavered from Lily's face, but he nodded curtly. "What is it, Diego?" he asked.
Diego hesitated, glancing at Lily before speaking. "It's about tonight's dinner plans, Boss."
Leo's expression turned distant, and he nodded. "Fine. What's the plan?"
Diego cleared his throat. "I've made reservations at Bella Vita, Boss. Shall I pick you up at 7 pm?"
Leo nodded, his eyes still locked on Lily's. "Yes, that's fine. We'll be ready."
Lily's heart skipped a beat as she realized she was included in the plans.
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As Diego nodded and turned to leave, Lily felt a sense of excitement wash over her. She had never been to Bella Vita before, and she had heard great things about the restaurant.
"Leo?" Lily said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Leo turned back to her, his expression questioning.
"What's the occasion for dinner tonight?" Lily asked, trying to sound casual.
Leo's eyes narrowed slightly, and he smiled. "Just a quiet dinner, Lily. Nothing special."
Lily raised an eyebrow, intrigued. She wasn't sure she believed Leo's casual explanation.
As the two of them stood there, the tension between them was palpable. Lily could feel the weight of Leo's gaze on her, and she knew that she was in trouble.
Suddenly, Rachel, Leo's PA, appeared in the hallway. "Young Master, I have some papers that need your signature," she said, holding out a folder.
Leo nodded, taking the folder from Rachel. "Thank you, Rachel. I'll take care of it."
As Rachel nodded and turned to leave, Lily felt a sense of relief wash over her. The interruption had broken the tension between her and Leo, and she was grateful for that.
But as she looked at Leo, she knew that the tension between them was far from over.
As Lily finished getting ready, she heard a knock at the door. She opened it to find Diego standing in the hallway, looking impeccable in his suit.
"Miss, the Young Master is waiting for you," Diego said, his voice low and respectful.
Lily nodded, feeling a flutter in her chest. She took a deep breath and followed Diego to the foyer, where Leo was waiting.
Leo looked up as she approached, his eyes scanning her from head to toe. Lily felt a shiver run down her spine as he nodded in approval.
"You look beautiful, Lily," he said, his voice low and husky.
Lily felt a blush rise to her cheeks as she smiled. "Thank you, Leo. You look good yourself"
As they walked out to the car, Lily couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. She had no idea what the night had in store, but she was determined to enjoy herself.
As they drove to the restaurant, Lily tried to make small talk, but Leo was quiet, his eyes fixed on the road ahead.
Lily couldn't help but wonder what was going through his mind. Was he still thinking about their earlier encounter?
As they arrived at the restaurant, Lily's nerves began to get the better of her. What would the night bring?
As they sat down at their table, Leo turned to her and smiled. "So, Lily, what do you think of the restaurant?" he asked, his eyes glinting with amusement.
Lily smiled back at him, feeling a sense of ease wash over her. "It's beautiful," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Leo nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "I'm glad you like it," he said, his voice low and husky.
As they perused the menu, Lily couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. She had no idea what the evening had in store, but she was determined to enjoy herself.
But as they ordered their food and the waiter walked away, Leo's expression turned serious.
"Lily, can I talk to you about something?" he asked, his voice low and sincere.
Lily nodded, feeling a sense of curiosity. "Of course, Leo. What is it?"
Leo took a deep breath, his eyes locked on hers. "I know we started out as a pretend couple, but I have to admit, I've developed feelings for you, Lily."
Lily's heart skipped a beat as she stared at Leo in shock.
"I know it may seem sudden, but I was wondering if you'd be willing to give me a chance," Leo said, his voice filled with emotion. "A chance to prove that I can love you, truly and deeply."
Lily felt like she'd been punched in the gut. She hadn't expected this, hadn't expected Leo to confess his feelings like this.
As she looked into his eyes, she saw something there that she couldn't quite explain. It was a deep longing, a deep desire to be loved and accepted.
And in that moment, Lily felt her heart melt.