Chapter 17

Leon couldn't answer Anna's question. He couldn't say why Leon started following Anna, or he would get the most painful slap from that fearless woman. 'Answer me. Why do you have to be with me and bother me all day, huh?'

And what an extraordinary answer Leon was holding back and didn't try to reveal. That was... a bet.

#*Flashback

So the night after Anna visited Leon's castle, Jervanos came and the two had a long conversation all night.

'You very unusual this night?' said Jervanos while looking with his investigated eyes at Leon.

Yes, it was something unusual for Leon to keep smiling since Jervanos' arrival, or even before that. Leon only responded to his question with a grin. And that made Jervanos even more curious about that guy who rarely liked his day. 'Oh, Don't scare me, Leon. You didn't just break into rich merchants or officials, then get dozens of gold and piles of wealth certificates, right?'

Leon burst out laughing. Is that the only thing that goes through the head of his friend who is quite close to him. Leon immediately shook his head. 'It seems like you only know that the only thing that makes me happy is other people's money and property that I can rob, huh?'

Jervanos laughed back because he really didn't have the slightest clue about what was actually the source of happiness for his friend. Leon was quite fierce and consistently had a dark and scary aura. And that is in complete contrast to his current expression this night.

'Oh, tell me. Don't make me have a riddle in my head.'

'Ah, it's nothing serious or even extraordinary. So, let's drink the wine you brought.'

Not long after, Javier came with a pink tote bag after taking Anna home.

'She has arrived at her house. I'll make sure she gets into the house as you ordered Mr. Leon.' Leon nodded his head while looking at the adorable thing in his assistant's hand. As if understanding that, Javier handed it to Leon. 'And she gave this as a sign of her thanks. Leon's smile just got wider because of the sweet things in the tote bag that Anna had given him. and as if getting answers to all the questions in his head, Jervanos immediately laughed out loud at that. 'Which woman are you approaching, huh?'

Instead of answering, Leon just avoided it by straightening the drink in his glass.

'I swear, I've never seen you like this. Who's she? Is she beautiful? Do I know her?'

Leon still chose to remain silent. even though in his heart he replied that it was clearly Jervanos who asked him to be nice to Anna.

Because he was too curious, Jervanos finally asked Javier. Then, Javier told a little about Anna and reminded Jervanos of the woman they noticed at the supermarket that day. And as a result, Jervanos laughed even more because of it. 'I knew it from the start. You must have fucking crush on her! She is irresistible. It's too difficult for you to ignore her.'

'That's nothing. I just did what you suggested to be a little nice to her.' Leon still doesn't want to admit it. Even though it was clear that it was not a little kindness but quite a big kindness, for a man who was always cruel and rude to other people. It's a rarity for Leon to do such good.

'She's not totally nothing. But, she is the candidate who will make you do everything.'

Jervanos said, predicts that Anna will become a meaningful figure for Leon. But Leon just smiled, thinking his friend's words were ridiculous. Even though in his heart he was indeed tempted and even moved to the point of having the desire to kiss and fondle Anna. But for him, it was just a momentary wish. his feelings were just a little shaky and just made him curious.

'Don't be silly! Like what you said before... I just feel like, it's been a long time since my dick was sucked by a woman,'

Jervanos shook his head because he didn't agree with Leon's answer. 'You wouldn't treat her like that if you just wanted your dick sucked and fucked by her.'

And what Jervanos said is true.

'Don't say anything wrong, let's just enjoy this wine.'

After a long time, the two of them enjoyed their drinking time, a man was seen approaching the two of them.

'Mr. Leon, next week is our schedule to collect Sam's huge debt. Should we prepare the room so they can pay for it?'

Leon, who was already half drunk and was really enjoying his drinking session with Jervanos, immediately seemed to change his expression.

'You are the most talented at disrupting my mood. And... Sam? Which Sam exactly? And why do we have to prepare the room?'

'Ah, the room we usually use to interrogate is being used as a place to store our supplies. Leon nodded his head. 'Then quickly look for another place,' Leon replied.

'You can use my place, Leon.' Jervanos offered. But Leon shook his head to reject his friend's offer.

'It would smell so fishy and sometimes rotten from the blood and everything about those stupid borrowers. I'll just trash your place,' he said. 'I see.'

Both of them understand. Because this is something that is usually done by mafias like them. They don't hesitate to rebuke and carry out various forms of violence against borrowers who are unable to pay all their debts, with interest rates being increased many times by Leon.

'And about Sam, he's Sam Clafin. he is a person who has run away to who knows where, and his house is occupied by his nephew, that woman from earlier, and the little girl we just met.'

After hearing that, Leon's face, which previously seemed like he didn't care anymore, now seemed to be starting to pay attention to this case.

And what was in Leon's head was Anna, the woman who had been the reason he smiled all night. Don't forget about the little girl who really looks like a princess and... how Belle originally called her the prince. Just remembering how Belle looks, that's enough to make Leon smile, again and wider than before. It would be a very unpleasant situation if he had to show violence in front of a small and sweet girl like Belle.

'Oh, wait, wait. What is this about? Woman? Which other woman is this about? And a little girl? Did you meet the woman who is the niece of your money borrower?'

For a Jervanos who already knew Leon well enough, this was certainly very unusual, again! Leon is not a person who would be interested in a woman. But Jervanos continued to be surprised about the woman who had been related to Leon for a long time. Even though the two women are the same person, namely Anna Skye.

'Ah, that's not the situation. don't make it up.' Jervanos seems to find it hard to ignore that. He even grinned and started to associate several things about Leon with 'the woman' before.

'Don't use violence on them. You also don't need to prepare a room or anything. I'll deal with that matter later. Just leave it alone for now.'

After grinning, Jervanos' eyes now looked probing and suspicious because of Leon's behavior. He was not usually willing to be lenient towards people who owed him money. Usually, an axe can immediately separate a person's head and body in an instant.

'What's wrong with your face? Why are you looking at me like that?' Leon asked. He was aware of his friend's suspicious gaze.

'Ah, forget about that. Piss off! I'm enjoying my relaxing time. and instead, you come and ruin my mood!'

Leon grumbled as he told his assistant to leave. But just as Leon's assistant was about to leave the room, Jervanos' hand stopped him. 'Is that woman beautiful? You said there was a little girl too? Is that his daughter Does she look cute?' it was always a beautiful woman who first caught Jervanos' attention.

And the answer is... 'She is the same woman you last talked about, Mr. Jervanos. And the little girl looked like an adorable doll. Even Mr. Leon even hugged her.'

BINGO! What a surprise it all was for Jervanos.

'Leon? Hugging a little girl? Oh, mamamia! That really exceeded my expectations.' He was quite surprised that Leon cared so much about a woman before. And now there were more and more surprises in his head because of Leon's attitude.

'Then, what should I do, when a little girl offers me a hug? Should I push her?' Leon replied to Jervanos as if what he did to Belle was normal and inevitable. 'Argh! You! Go to hell, fuck off!' Leon even curses his assistant, who had leaked what he really wanted to keep to himself. While Leon looks quite upset, Jervanos looks very happy. He even let out a laugh that was much looser and louder than before.

'Don't laugh so hard. I don't have any relationship with her.' Leon said. But then, a crazy idea came to Jervanos' head.

'How about we make a bet on her?'

'Bet what? And for what?' Leon frowned, looking quite confused.

'Of course, that woman. If you can get her within 60 days. I will give you a third of my work this year, plus my large warehouse. How? Quite interesting, isn't it?'*

***

'It's because of that bet that I have to be with you,' Leon answered silently in his heart.

'Tell me the answer, I'm waiting, because otherwise I'll go somewhere else to look for a job.'

Leon was still considering what to answer. but then... 'Because I like you...' he said.

'WHAT??!'