Leonardo's POV
"Love you? How could that be?"
My voice shot up two octaves, eyes slicing into her with pure contempt.
"Let me remind you—I'm the one who pledged that 10 million donation, even though the payment hasn't gone through yet. If you're ready to grovel, I might actually follow through!"
The truth was, I'd already transferred the money. I just wanted to watch her beg. I had her trapped, or so I thought—she'd have to cave.
But Veronica wasn't about to fall for my games. She shoved me back hard and immediately dumped her wine all over my pants.
"Hey!"
I glanced down at the wine seeping through my suit, especially around the most awkward spot.
Damn it!
This woman was playing with fire!
Veronica bolted while I stood there, fury boiling over and no way to return to the party looking like this. The moment had slipped away.
