Her tears are his weakness novel

Chapter16 The next second , Samanthas wrist was seized in a firm grip , yanking her owed with undible force She was already sitting on Leardos lap , but now , with the sudden pull , the thin fabric between them was the only thing keeping their skin from touching The closeness unsettled her .

Instinctively , she pressed a hand against his chest , trying to put some space between them .

Leonardo wore a faint smile , though his voice was low , almost as if he were holding back irritation .

Youve got some nerve , turning me down .

Samantha shrank back slightly .

Her heart pounded , but she refused to back down .

Im not rejecting you .

I just think marriage isnt something to rush into , and its not just about Both of us have to agree .

You cant just force me Thats true .

I dont like forcing people Lead chuckled as he released her hand .

Hecasually pushed her off , creating just the right amount of distance between them .

It was like a switch had flipped , turning intimacy into indifference in an instant .

Sooner or later , youll need someone in your comer .

Those who are smart know how to choose an ally who benefits them .

Samantha had to admit that he had a point .

Having the right connections.could make all the difference .

But how could she be sure Leonardo was someone she could muly rely on ? She never kon what to expect with him .

One moment , he was all charm .

The next , he was seething .

She didnt really know him , and she certainly didnt believe he would develop feelings for someone like her .

She was just an ordinary woman with no power or influence .

It was probably just a passing fascination , or maybe he just found her amusing at that moment When she didnt respond , Leonardo pulled out a business card and handed it to her .

Call me if you ever need anything Samantha took the card and glanced at it .

Leonardo Garrett , Founder of Evergreen Corporation Evergreen was the fashion brand Leonardo had built from the ground up five years ago .

it had skyrocketed to success , cementing itself among the top luxury brands .

Young people passed me it , and as its vahur soared , so did Leonardos wealth .

He was now a regular on the Forbes t Suddenly , Leeando said , Of course , you can also add me on WhatsApp That was no small offer because not just anyone could get the personal contact of someone like him .

Okay , she replied wont bother you again until youve made up your mind .

Is play the only word you know how to say ? Leonardo had always considered himself a man of few words .

Yet somehow , in front of Samantha , he found himself talking more than usuall She pursed her lips , hesitating before finally speaking .

I got it Ill keep that in mind , thanks .

Leonardo dell silent .

Well , at least she knew how in provide some emotional validation .

Aher that , silence settled between them .

There was nothing left to say , and neither of them seemed eager to start a new conversation .

Alright , you can go now , Leonardo finally said .

Are you sure ? I can really leave ?? Everything had gone a Ente too smoothly .

More importantly , she had made it through without a starch .

It was almost suspicious .

For a split second , she wondered if she was Imagining things , or if some hidden masochistic side of her was acting up .

you dont want to leave , youre welcome to stay.

Il leave right way she quickly said .

w second .

Samantha bolted without bestaan , moving so fast she didnt even lock bark .

It was ay if she learned Leunardo might change his mind at any Leonardo was speechless .

Was he really that terrifying Samanthas probably not coming o No way she is Look at how pissed Mr.

Garrett was .

He nearly killed Layla .

You really think he would let Samantha walk out of there unharmed ? Shes as good as dead .

1 kept saying it , didnt I ? A young woman her age should know better .

Pursuing men like that always leads to trouble , and look , I was right She was literally sending a few days ago about all the money she made .

Now ? She wont even get the chance to cry Of all people to mess with , shu chase Mr.

Garrett ? She night as well have signed her own death warrant .

Honestly , its better this way .

Lesa trouble for the club .

Iwas scanal int of my mind just now , worried I would get dragged into it too .

Laylas Lace drained of color , yet her expression remained full of concem as she stared at the private Beside her , Xenia wouldnt stop talking .

This is all Samanthas fant .

She stirred up this whole mess , and now in the one who got tired .

I didnt even get my two million .

How the hell am I supposed to go back to my boyfriend like this ? Shes nothing but a walking disaster .

Slurs done for .

You better stop hoping since she pissed off Mr.

Garet Goodrider , if you ask me .

Allt everything she put me through , she deserves all that sh Layla shot her a sharpe shut the fuck up ! * Who do you think you are , yelling at me like that ? Kenia retorted .

Youre no better than ham .

Your best friend screwed us all over , and youre still defending her ? Just then , the plate room door swung op Xenia curled her lips into a smirk , poking her head inside with a tace full of glee I cant wait to see what happens to that batch .

She probably have to be carried out .

The other waitstaff pretended to mind their own business , buying themselves with random tasks .

However , the estner of their eyes were fixed on the doorway , ager to see how Chapter 16 272 things would unfold .

They couldnt believe the sight before them .

Samantha was actually standing at the door completely unharmed .

There were no broken limbs , no bruises on her face , and not even ascratch .

In fact , her cheeks were slightly flushed , and she looked … perfectly fine Xenia , with her swollen , battered face , looked far worse in comparison The hallway fell into stunned silence .

This this cant be real Shes totally fine ?! Everyone had been convinced Samantha was done for .

Yet here she was , standing tall like nothing had happened .

Xenias eyes widened in shock .

She couldnt believe what she was seeing .

No way ! How could Mr.Garrett let her off so easily ? Things got completely out of hand , and how the hell did she walk away just like that ? Layla rushed to Samanthas side without hesitation , scanning her from head to toe as she asked anxiously , Did he hit you ? Are you hurt ? H He didnt do anything to you , did he ? Samantha shook her head and replied , No She didnt have time to explain further before the private coom door swung open again .

As they saw Leonardo standing at the entrance , Layla immediately palled Samantha aside , The people crowding the hallway quickly stopped back without needing to be told , instinctively clearing a path .

Then , Samantha looked toward the doorway , Leonardo had already regained his usual cold and distant demeanor .

He was flanked by his bodyguards as he strode away .

-Layla reached out and pressed a hand over Samanthas head , forcing her to look away , Dont look .

Its a miracle he didnt come after you .

Dont mess with him again , otherwise , that man will kill you .

Okay .

Samantha replied obediently .

It wasnt until Leonardo and his men had left that everyone at the club finally let out a breath of relle The incident that night had nearly scared the life out of everyone .

Even Joliet , their ever composed supervisor , had turned ghostly pale .

If Leonardo had lost his temper , he could have torn the place apart .

If that happened , they would all be out on the streets before sunrise .

Xenia , Layla , you two are no longer employees bere .

Get the hell out she ordered .

Xenia stormed off , cursing under her breath .

Meanwhile , Layla cast a worried glance at Samanth .

But in the end , she left too Juliet glanced at Samantha and said impatiently , You all got lucky tonight .

If anyone stirs up trouble like this again , theyre out .

Seriously , how does this nonsense even happen ?