Beneath the Surface

VIOLET’s POV

I started working at Leonardo's company, and it was surprisingly easy. The work was manageable, and the pay was excellent. Leonardo would often drop by to check on me, and we'd chat about nothing in particular.

One day, as I was working on a report, Leonardo appeared beside me. "How's it going? Is School and work manageable for you?" he asked, his voice low.

I smiled, feeling a sense of comfort around him. "It's going well, thanks. Thank you so much for hiring me, this has been a great help for my financial problems sir."

He nodded and sat down beside me. "I'm glad to hear that. You're doing great work, Violet. And Please call me Leonardo." He says it inching a bit closer to me.

As he murmur it over my shoulder, his proximty made my heart skip a beat. I tried to focus on my work, but I could feel his eyes on me.

Suddenly, he stepped back and reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind my ear. The touch sent shivers down my spine.

"Sorry," he said, his voice low and husky. "I didn't mean to startle you."

I turned to face him, our eyes locking in a charged moment. For a second, I forgot to breathe.

"Leonardo," I whispered, my voice barely audible.

He leaned in closer, his face inches from mine. "Yes, Violet?"

My heart was racing, and I knew I had to pull back. But I couldn't seem to move.“My name is so beautiful when you say it,” he whispered more to him self, but I heard it.

Just as it seemed like he was going to kiss me, he stood up and smiled. "I'll let you get back to work," he said, his voice casual.

I watched him walk away, feeling confused and frustrated. What was Leonardo's game? And why couldn't I seem to resist him?

And it was so dumb that I assume he was going to kiss me! Aghhh! What is going on with you Violet?!!. Are. You. Ok?!. OMG he was actually so close to me, this is stupid stupid stupid! Agghhh.

LEONARDO’s POV

I walked away from Violet, trying to calm the storm brewing inside me. Seeing her in my office, surrounded by the sterile environment, only made me want her more.

I couldn't believe how close I came to kissing her. My plan was to seduce her slowly, to make her fall for me. But being near her was like a ticking time bomb - I never knew when I'd lose control.

As I sat in my office, staring out the window, I couldn't help but think about Violet's innocence. She was like a ray of sunlight in my dark world, and I was drawn to her like a moth to flame.

My phone buzzed, breaking the spell. I answered, my voice firm. "What is it?"

"Leonardo, we've got a problem," my assistant said. "There's been a development with Violet's past."

My interest piqued, I leaned forward. "What kind of development?"

"Apparently, she's not who she seems to be," my assistant replied. "There's more to her story than she's letting on."

A spark of curiosity ignited within me. What secrets was Violet hiding? And how would they affect my plans?

"I want to know everything," I said, my voice cold. "Dig deeper and get back to me."

As I hung up, my mind was racing with possibilities. Violet's secrets could either bring us closer or drive us apart. Either way, I was determined to uncover the truth.

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