Mr. CEO's Young Mistress

Sharon held her breath and looked at him uncertainly. 

Leonard's lips pursed slightly. Sharon could smell the alcohol from his breath as he looked at her with a determined gaze. He reached out a callused finger and rubbed the furrow in between her brows until they were no longer creased. 

...

Although she was no longer frowning on the outside, she still felt a pinch in her heart. "Take a seat. I'll make some tea to sober you up," she said.

Leonard clutched her slender waist tightly. "I'm not drunk," he protested.

Sharon sighed to herself. 

Most of the time, he would only say that when he was already drunk.

But because he had a stronger willpower than most people, along with the aid of his poker face, people usually can't tell. 

"Yes, yes. Well, I want to have some tea, all right?" Sharon looked at him helplessly. 

Leonard stared at her beautiful face and suddenly broke out into a small grin. "Sure, I'll prepare it for you."

Sharon froze at the sight of his smile, and she quickly averted her gaze. "You just came back, so get some rest. I'll do it."

"But I'm not tired." Leonard objected. He grabbed her hand and swiftly pulled her towards the kitchen. 

Sharon rolled her eyes, exasperated. 

......

In the kitchen, Sharon watched as Leonard prepared the tea steadily, impressed. 

If she did not know him well enough, she might actually believe that he was not drunk. 

Once the tea was ready, Leonard passed a cup to Sharon, his gaze unbelievably tender. 

Sharon took the cup of tea and leaned against the countertop. She hung her head and watched the steam rising from the hot liquid. She sounded somewhat in disbelief as she said, "Grandpa came by just now."

...

"What for?" Leonard looked at her.

"He wanted to know how the preparations for the birthday banquet were coming along. He also asked if we needed any help," Sharon whispered.

Leonard took a sip of his tea. The aroma of the tea permeated his mouth and comforted his dry throat. His voice was husky when he replied, "Everything is going smoothly. All they need to do is attend on time."

...

After a pause, Leonard looked at Sharon and said, "The designer will bring your gown tomorrow. There's still time to fix it, so try it on."  

Sharon nodded. "Okay."

"Why didn't you call me?"

The question surprised Sharon. She looked up at Leonard in confusion. "W-What?"

Leonard repeated himself, staring at Sharon unhappily. His eyes were full of dissatisfaction and displeasure.

Sharon sucked in a breath and avoided his gaze.

...

In the past, if he hadn't come back by ten o'clock, Sharon was sure to call him up and ask when he'll be back. Even if she was afraid of disturbing him, she would still send him a text.  

she did not do that today.

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cup on the countertop with a clink and leaned

and looked down at her. "I asked you a

her teacup,

head, careful not to touch

forgot." Sharon whispered in a quiet voice.

...

else, but Sharon could feel the

...

in her shoes, too afraid to say

what felt like half a century, he barked out in a

...

back violently, her body

he grabbed her cup and set it on the countertop with a

...

...

she kept her head hung

her chin

widened, and her eyes darted everywhere but

out a mirthless chuckle.

...

way to her feet, and she felt the

her arms around in a panic, accidentally knocking over the cup on the countertop.

to the floor with

...

Sharon exclaimed in a muffled

...

pressed

"Ah!"

a scream came from the

her eyes widening as

was standing there wearing a coat, shaking like a leaf. She had a hand over her mouth, staring

His heart clenched when he saw Sharon's vulnerable expression.

"Get lost!" Leonard bellowed.

...

her mouth with her hand, Kelley

a state of shock as she sat on

chilled face in

she broke down, and tears flowed freely

chest. His eyes reddened and his jaw clenched. He gathered Sharon into his arms and carried her

......

master bedroom on the

girl on the bed and crouched down in front of her. With a frown, he raised his hand and awkwardly brushed

do, Master Leonard? Kelley must know now. Oh, god!" Sharon fretted

...

say that she was afraid

of taking care of Puvis and

Leonard could not take care of Sharon properly, he had sent Kelley over to stay in

face in her hands at the thought that Kelley had caught them just now, fear and uneasiness consuming her.

...

something was happening between her and Leonard, it was only a matter of time before those in the family

face Grandpa, Nathan,

and stared into her tearful eyes. His gaze seemed to calm Sharon slightly. "I'll be there for you no