Chapter 113 - Dance 2

Clara looked surprised, after the announcement. "is it your own CEO Raymond he's talking about?" she asked, her confused expression pulling Leo in more and more. 

With such a look, someone might actually find her to be innocent. She looks like a seductress, but has beautiful eyes that will make you unable to see it in the wrong light. 

Leo nodded his head, while everyone is still clapping their hands and awaiting them to stand up. Leo was ready for the embarrassment, which he wouldn't really mind much. 

The only thing that will hurt, is the fact that Clara rejected to dance with him, not the gossip that will follow. 

If not for his uncle that has made him announce that he's ready to show his face now, he's not interested in all these social gatherings. 

He knew he needed to attend them to give Jerry some shock, because he would have made some plans. Perhaps claim that he didn't come, because he has a problem with noise and make the internet question him. 

He didn't have time for all that drama. 

Unbeknownst to him, Clara has been studying him and realizing how free he appeared to be, despite the noises around him. 

She's not sure if he's cured or it's because she's around. "let's go." Clara said, making Leo's eyes widened, but still stood up, because everyone seems to be getting tired of clapping their hands. 

'She's really going to dance with me?' Leo thought in his head, but they are already walking towards the center of the hall. 

Her curvy hips and flawless skin make the males mouth water, coupled with how gracefully she walks, like she was born to model. 

Even Leo felt some sort of goosebumps must be surfacing on his skin now. This woman can drive a man crazy. 

This makes him wonder why Tim gave up so easily, but also glad he did. He hasn't been coming to disturb Clara like before, which is rare. 

Perhaps Clara's rejection was strong. 

Immediately the two stopped, the white light in the hall went off with a whining sound, that must have surely affected Leo if he's not yet cured. 

The other guest sees it as some sort of setting to make things more crafty and didn't mind it, while the proud female's among them, brought out an earpiece device and plugged it into their ears. 

Clara got worried immediately, while Leo sighed internally. No wonder the blonde guy confidently eyed Clara. He must be an acquaintance of his uncle. 

They have planned to humiliate him, but sadly, they will fail. 

Clara who had no idea that he wouldn't be affected, moved closer to him, making his heart nearly jumped out of his chest. 

Clara could also detect the ill intention from someone in the hall, immediately the sound came about. It was as if a speaker is malfunctioning now. 

Leo let out a sharp breath as her chest pressed to his own. Her hand snaked around his neck, as her hills had aided her to get an height increase.

Leo's feel like he will really have an attack now. But this time, not because of the sound. 

As if positioning herself for the dance, she let her head rest on his shoulder and inhaled his nice scent. 

"You smell nice." she said softly, feeling Leo's body shaking slightly, as if about to convulse.

Leo couldn't find his voice, but the sound has stopped now. The slow humming could be heard, as a music is starting to play in the background. 

An orange light has been focused on them alone, immediately the light went off, so people were staring at them.

"Clara." Leo muttered her name softly and gulped, as her hands tightened around his neck. 

Did she know what she's doing to him? 

Of course Clara had no idea what she's doing to him. She's merely playing along and saving him from embarrassing himself, by holding his head and passing out in front of all these people.

Hearing him mutter her name with such a low husky voice, Clara who had thought that all his stiffness and the slight shake that had stoppednow, was because he was affected by the sounds, spoke up in a very comforting tone, "take a deep breath Leonard. Don't let it get to you. Calm your mind."

Leo's hand went around her. One resting above her bum, while the other coming in contact with her exposed back. 

Clara felt his cold hand make contact with her back and nearly shiver at the touch, before telling herself that this is Leo. The two were merely using each other. 

She wouldn't deny to herself that it actually felt good to be close to him like this. He smells nice and his muscles felt reliant. 

For the first time, a blush settled on her cheeks. An indication that she got affected that a man was in front of her. 

"I'm fine." Leo muttered, as they were now moving to the soft beat. 

"Your uncle is crazy." Clara said and Leo hummed. 

"What if I didn't come with you today?" she asked, feeling slightly pissed at what might have happened. 

"I'm glad we came together." Leo said. 

The two were totally talking about something that has different definitions in their minds. 

Clara was worried about his health, while Leo was glad to be holding her like this. 

He's going to deal with the blonde guy, but not because of his collaboration with his uncle, it's because he eyed his woman to be. 

There is no way he will let Clara slip from his grasp. 

Jerry must have promised the guy that he will help their company, if he helped in humiliating Leo, but he will make sure to cut all ties from anything related to their company. 

Clara smiled at his world. "Increase my salary as repayment." Clara said shamelessly. 

"Remind me to give you my card when we leave this place." Leo said, making Clara feel so happy. That card is like paradise. 

Not only did she get anything she wants, the workers attended to her like she's a queen. 

"If you keep this up, I think we might actually keep getting along." Clara said. 

"You mean neutrally?" Leo asked. 

"Yes." Clara replied. 

"It's okay. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything." Leo said. 

"I won't say no, to that." Clara said, glad that she managed to take his mind away from the noise completely. 

The music stopped and clapping erupted in the hall. Some were smiling at them, while some maintained a stoic expression. 

They walked back to their seat, while the emcee is now saying his thanks to Leo, for gracing their eyes with his beautiful partner and amazing dance steps. 

…..

At a corner.

"I did as you told and nothing happened." the blonde guy that hosted the event said to Jerry. 

"What do you mean? That bastard is a weakling. Are you sure he didn't seem affected?" Jerry asked, trying to suppress his anger. 

"Like I said, he looked so fine and even danced well. I'm sorry Jerry, but I think I'm switching sides. I will talk to CEO Raymond about the collaboration instead." after saying this, he ended the call, before Jerry could reply.