She attempted to break free from N’s grasp, but N’s grip was surprisingly strong.


    N pressed on, “Ste, Keith is with us too.


    He’s been a great support to you in the past, remember? He often spoke of you after your resignation.


    Wouldn’t you Like to see him?”


    Keith Patel was Ste’s former boss, who had shown her considerable kindness and support.


    Ste paused.


    Reluctantly, she released Besty’s hand, instructing her, “You go ahead.


    I’ll catch upter.


    ”


    As she spoke, a frown creased her brow.


    Despite the physical distance, she could sense Leo’s eyes fixed on her.


    The journey to the private room required an ascent via elevator.


    As they ascended, Ste’s patience wore thin, leading her to confront Leo with a piercing re.


    “Why are you constantly staring at me? Do you have something on your mind?”


    Leo, unexpectedly cornered by Ste’s forthrightness, felt a surge of embarrassment.


    He awkwardly shifted his gaze away, unable to respond.


    Meanwhile, N, observing the scene, was filled with irritation.


    Her recent efforts to ingratiate herself with Leo, aiming for a secure footing in Seamarsh through his support, had only been met with tepid responses from him.


    Yet, here was Ste, boldly challenging Leo, and he offered no retort.


    This evident disparity in their interactions left N feeling increasingly disgruntled.


    Initially, N had intended to embarrass Ste as a strategy to draw Leo’s attention.


    However, despite the years that had passed, Ste continued to captivate Leo.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    N’s n had backfired.


    Consumed with jealousy, she dug her nails into her palm and bit her lip in frustration.


    Attempting to undermine Ste, N interjected, “Considering the confined space


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    f the elevator, it’s possible Leo wasn’t really looking at you.


    Aren’t you overreacting?”


    Ste cast a dismissive nce at N and replied coolly, “If that’s your interpretation, so be it.


    ”


    She was determined not to engage further.


    Her primary goal was to greet Keith in the private room.


    Past hurts inflicted by Leo had solidified her decision to sever ties with him for her own well-being.


    Today’s unexpected encounter wouldn’t sway her resolve to disentangle herself from him.


    Ste also held N in contempt, seeing her as someone who, despite knowing Leo’s true nature, still chose to cling to him like glue.


    It was a ssic case of birds of a feather flocking together.


    Upon the elevator’s arrival, Ste was the first to step out, eager to leave the awkward atmosphere behind.


    Entering the private room, she found Keith, and the difort of her earlier encounter with N and Leo faded.