Chapter 111 - Let's forget about the banquet

"Wait!" Leo called out suddenly, making Clara step down and turn to look at him. 

"What is it?" she asked, seeing his face turning to the shade of an apple. There is confusion in his expression, as well as discomfort. 

Leo blinked repeatedly, before running his hand through his hair. "Did your clothes got ripped?" he asked, as that could only explain this outcome. Perhaps Clara use supernatural powers of some sort, to make it stay glued to her body. 

Clara was actually in a good mood, because the gown look marvelous on her. She has checked out herself repeatedly in front of the mirror, before coming out. 

"Ripped?" she asked in return, with a confused expression. 

Seeing her expression, Leo confirmed that it wasn't ripped. "Did you forget your jacket inside?" he asked again. 

Seeming to get where he's driving at, Clara took a deep breath, her expression returning to the one before they started getting along this half well. 

"Your point is?" she asked, looking annoyed, as Leo had no right to complain about what she put on. 

"It's too exposing." Leo speak up. 

Clara rolled her eyes at him, "you said long gown. Isn't it long?" she asked. 

Leo's eyes kept strolling down to her cleavage against his wish, making him feel some sort of heat rushing inside him. 

During all this, he didn't forget to glance at Mike's direction, to make sure that he isn't looking. 

"Let's forget about the banquet." he said firmly. 

"What!" Clara was shocked. 

"I'm not feeling too well." he said shamelessly, while Mike also pray that they shouldn't go anymore. 

He saw Clara gave him a tight smile, making him wonder what she's up to. 

"Well. I don't think I can let all my effort to get dress and also the stress in which I went through during the time I was testing out the cloth at the mall, to go to waste. 

Thankfully, Tim has also invited me to go with him, but I said I've agreed to go with you. Since you're sick, you should take a rest, while I call Tim to come." she said and was about to step away from the car, when Leo spoke up. 

"Let's go before we run late." he said and cleared his throat. 

For the first time, Clara smile genuinely at him, before stepping inside the car.

ba thump! ba thump! 

Leo's heart race madly, as the smile kept replaying in his head. She actually smile directly at him! 

Clara still let out a soft giggle after getting inside, while Leo absentmindedly step in after a few seconds. 

His mind were all over the place. Clara just tricked him into allowing her to attend a banquet half-naked. 

Clara wonder why Mike who look like he wanted to beat her up the last time, could hardly look at her. She has noticed this for a few days now. 

And also, Mike do the driving when it's the three of them, while she did, when it's just the two of them.

Leo didn't know what to do, as he didn't have such right yet. He will only complicate their smooth relationship if he pushed too far. 

'Just for today. No more banquet from now on.' he assured himself, but couldn't help seeing the rising and falling of her cleavage as she breath. 

He couldn't believe that a lot of people are going to see this as well. He wondered if he should ask her to lift up the gown a little, so that it can appear more decent. 

Clara was happily tapping on her phone, not realizing the calamity that is befalling his head. It's totally in turmoil. 

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They arrived at the banquet hall after a few minutes of driving. He stepped out of the car with Clara.

The two walk side by side towards the entrance and was received by the organizer standing at the entrance, who greeted Leo with respect, after spending a few seconds to ogle at Clara. 

Leo look annoyed instantly, while Clara was enjoying the beautiful view of the hall, that was dimly lit with multi colored lights, giving it a romantic vibe. 

The light turn out more brighter as one look deep down the hall entrance way, while she couldn't wait to step on the red carpet that was spread down like celebrities are being expected. 

So many beautiful decorations, that wowed her, which made her not pay any attention to Leo and his companion.

She's glad she didn't come as his bodyguard. She will have to act composed and miss feeding her yes on these beautiful scenery.

She smile softly, which the blonde handsome man in front of Leo saw and got turned into a tomato shade immediately. 

Leo tugged her arm and ask that they should leave. The guy tried to say something, but Leo isn't listening and just walk past him, with Clara following along. 

Mike was feeling the happiest as Leo agreed that he stay in the car like he requested. 

"So beautiful." Clara muttered, as they both walked in, while Leo maintain a pissed expression. 

It somehow lessened the number of people that came to greet him. Clara caught on, on his expression and rolled her eyes. 

She knew he couldn't tolerate her for long. He's probably angry that people are seeing her beside him. What a proud dickhead!

A lot of thought pass through her mind, totally opposite the reason why Leo was looking so enraged and uncomfortable. 

But who cares. He can feel as uncomfortable as possible. She's here already, he should just deal with it! 

CEO Ray blah blah filled Leo's ear, but he didn't even reply. 

You can't blame him, because some of them even whistle at Clara's beauty and exposure before greeting him. 

Where there is money, a lot is possible. Despite his coldness, they find him attractive and respect him more. 

They finally settled at their seat, which made Leo breath a sigh of relief. Finally, Clara's back will be cover up with the back rest of the chair. 

"Are you cold?" Leo asked, looking for an excuse to offer her his coat, but Clara remind him that she can't feel cold.