Chapter 73 - Is there something on my face?

As Clara was walking towards her quarters, she met Mick on the way. 

She greeted him and walk past him. Ever since he knew Mick only become like that occasionally, she has become free around him and even managed to inquire about why Sonya visit the last time, but of course Mick refuses to tell her and turn her down politely.

Clara had to use her power on him to find out about the whole thing, and felt like it's okay for Sonya to take some days off from work.

Seeing her walk past him, Mick sigh and called her, "miss Welch, can I take some of your time, because I would like to discuss some things with you," he said.

Clara stopped in her tracks and walk back to him, "sure! what is it Mick?" she asked.

"Actually, it's about Leonard. He is a very good man. He might appear cold on the outside, but believe me miss Welch, he has the softest heart of all.

I want to plead with you to treat him well, and I'm sure you will never regret meeting him," Mick said.

Clara furrowed her brows slightly, "hum...sure.. okay." she replied, feeling weird about his praises on Leo. What's her business with all that.

She has no idea that Mick's word is more like a father giving his blessing to his child relationship, she was just shocked that the always quite Mick was actually saying this much words to her.

After that, Mick thanked her and left, while Clara also left for her room.

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Finally it's the day of the press conference.

Clara was seen in a black body hug leather pants that accentuate her curves, and a Turtle neck leather jacket of the same design, as well as her leather zip up high heels. Her hair was styled in a neat bun, looking breathtakingly gorgeous, even without applying makeup.

She was feeling infuriated as Leo kept looking at her as she drove toward their destination. 

She couldn't take it anymore and spoke up, "boss, is there something on my face?" she asked, not getting why he didn't choose to sit at the back seat like most CEO does.

Leo was mesmerized, "you are so beautiful." he said, not holding back.

Clara scoffed, "I see," she said and continue driving, not minding his continuous stare anymore.

Getting to the venue, the Lboys were already hanging around the hall before they even got there, as they knew Jerry will surely make an attempt and were prepared for him.

Leo got off the car and head in with Clara by his side, he was putting on a grey suit, looking handsome as always. His hair was permed all the way back, making his well defined face gracing the people's view, coupled with his strong jaw and well chiseled nose, he could steal a woman's heart if he mistakenly wink while smiling at them, except Clara though.

Today, he has a smile on his face, instead of his usual distance and cold look.

Getting inside the conference hall, sounds of camera click filled the hall, camera flash showering both Clara and Leo as they made their way to where Leo sat down and Clara stood by his left side,putting on a stoic expression like a professional bodyguard.

They were facing lots of reporters, both male and female, whom were already seating and patiently waiting for his arrival.

Leo was now faced with them, while different microphones with the tag of their identity on it, like ncs news, people's news, real world news and lots more, were a bit close to his voice reach, positioned on the table before him.

Clara who stood beside him now wear a more serious expression, as immediately she entered the hall, she sense ill intention within the vicinity and it's getting stronger by each seconds, which indicated that whoever that was, must be looking at Leo and waiting to do something that will hurt him, so she concentrated on her surroundings in case the person make the move.

Whatever the person was up to, she will love to see them fail, as she won't allow anyone hurt him.