Leonardo's POV
The room fell into shocked silence as Veronica spoke up, "I'll need a large stone slab, a steel hammer, and a long bench for this act. Please get them ready for me. I'll also need someone from the audience to come up and help!"
Her gaze swept across the crowd. When she looked at Heath, I noticed him perk up with anticipation. He'd probably try to talk her into something safer if she chose him. But her eyes moved on, leaving the guys wondering who'd be her unlucky assistant.
Then her stare found me in the front row. Our eyes locked, and I felt my brow furrow instinctively. What the hell was she planning?
I gave her a sharp look, twisted open my water bottle, and took a casual drink. She smiled slightly before announcing, "I'd like to invite Mr. Nelson up here to help me!"
"Pfft..."
The water went down wrong as I choked. Was this woman serious?
Excited chatter filled the room. Everyone seemed to think Veronica was trying to patch things up with me.
