He Wants Two Wives She Wants a Divorce novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21 

Leglanced down at his fingertips, which still carried the lingering sensation of Victoria’s troch “Have you made up your mind?” 

Victoria was a stubborn as ever, and when she didn’t respond, it seemed to him that she had silently agreed. 

Leon stood up. His movements were fluid and composed. Despite what had just happened between thein, he carried himself like the gentleman he always was 

Pahile fonrider im’s lacking for wealthy people, I guarantee that no one but me would dare lend you the money.” He adjusted the sleeves of his shirt, and his time was cool 

“Not even your best friend, Susie.” 

Victoria’s heart skipped a beat. “What are you planning to do?” she asked, suddenly on eder. 

“I’m not planning to do anything,“Leon replied calmly. He took slow steps toward het. “But if you try borrowing from her, that’s a different matter.” 

Victoria clenched her fists at her sides. She had considered borrowing money hom Susie, intending to repay her slowly, but now her thoughts were in turmoil. 

“Ale.“Leon dragged the last word out. His tone was teasing 

Victoria’s heart lightened. 

He continued closing the distance between them. His voice was smooth when he spoke again. “Thope, Ms. Smith, that you’ll be more honest from now on 

“Don’t accuse me with your words while your hands betray you. You were grabbing at my shirt uncontrollably. After all, one of your favorite things used to be tugging at my shirt in a frenzy when you were sticted up.” 

He purposefully glanced at his wrinkled shirt, and a slight smile tugged at his Eps. 

Victoria couldn’t hold back the surge of frustration In a moment of fury, she raised her hand to slap him. 

Her hand was caught firmly by Lean She tried to pull away, but his grip was unyielding 

“Getting angry out of embarrassment isn’t a good look,” he said. He squeezed her hand for a moment before releasing it. 

As he turned to leave, be added, “Think carefully about how to gather the funds for your mother’s surgery” 

“I don’t need your help,” Victoria replied, forcing the words out while holding onto her last bit of pride. 

Leon buttoned his jacket. His eyes were unreadable as they returned to their usual indifferent state.“I hope that’s the case.” 

With measured steps, he walked away, as if the warmth from the earlier interaction had never happened. 

As he passed by Leslie’s office, Leslie called out to him, “Mr. Quigley ” 

Leon turned his head slightly, acknowledging the voice.