I hung up the phone and turned to Leo, who had seen my changing expression. I felt a little embarrassed.
Leo smiled and nodded. "As expected from a top-notch assistant, you’re quite eloquent."
I suddenly felt my cheeks flush and couldn’t find the words to respond. He glanced at my door and added, "Sorry, I didn’t mean to overhear your conversation, but are you okay?"
At that moment, I bit my lip and looked at him with a pleading expression.
"Mr. Norris, could you come to my place for a bit? I’m feeling a little scared."
He glanced at the apartment building and replied, "Sure, that solves the issue I just mentioned."
"Thank you, Mr. Norris. I promise I won't let you down."
As Leo took my arm, he almost pulled me into his embrace, and together we stepped into the elevator. His tall, slender frame sheltered me closely, and when I tried to look up, all I could see was his well-defined chin.
The moment we entered my apartment, a loud, aggressive knock echoed from the hallway.
"Mia, open the door! I saw you with that jerk! Anyone who messes with me, Carl, is going to regret it!"
Leo swung the door open forcefully, catching Carl off guard; he nearly landed a punch on Leo’s chest.