Ring of Vengeance: A Promise Behind Secrets

ff, trying to maintain a proper distance from Leon without looking awkward, though the tension in her was hard to suppress. Occasionally, s

ird floor?" Leon's voice broke the silence, light

s something I need to deliver to Cantika," Lara replied, h

art race even more. "It's after work h

ly heightened her nervousness. Before she could respond, the elev

o, walking alongside her in the same direction. They strolled side by

umbling. In an instant, Leon's hand shot out, gripping her arm to prevent her fall. However, the sudden movement c

rectly on Leon's chest. The man managed to shie

, and Leon's gaze locked onto her with an unreadable expression. Their faces were o

ra stammered, atte

r arm before slowly releasing it. "It's okay," he said s

, taking a moment

She quickly stood, hastily fixing her

y rested on her. "Haha, still formal, h

racing faster than usual, and her body trembled slightly. Sh

it earlier. I'm also heading to Cantika's office. I promised to give her

had just happened. She hoped the conversation would flow mo

nt voice called out. Both of them

ith a light step. "Ah, Ka Leon, you were going to take

ve a relaxed smile. "Here's something from your fat

till people in my office," Cantika replied, taking

he tension eased. She and Leon then sat on

. Being this close to Leon-closer than she'd ever imagined-made her both uneasy and nervous. Questions fi

With a faint smile, he recalled the earlier incident and chuckled lightly. "Haha," he said, s

, her face flushing red again

es you so awkward. Should I make a clown face now to ligh

his expression, and felt more at ease. "Well, yeah, Leon-uh, I mean, sir-sorry, I mean Leon," she

that I'm a bit serious during meetings. But that's just wo

growing closeness between them, not just as superior

a friendship that could ease the aw

ed at Lara. "In fact, it seems like I'm closer in age to you, right? If I can be friends wi

p within her. "Yes, of course, it's possible. It's just... I thought you wer

the atmosphere. But with you, I feel like I can have a more seriou

statement. "Oh, is that so? I thought you pr

conversations," Leon said with a warm smile, m

oned Cantika's name, as if their closeness was natural and effortless. Shifting her gaze toward the window, Lara trie

rents' death. There was something off. Despite Leon's friendly and polite demeanor, La

r is there something deeper, something