Chapter 698
Isabel's playful smile froze. She thought, ‘Am I not pretty enough, or just not obvious enough? How could he ask me to leave?’
She unbuttoned her collar, pushed out her chest, and said softly, "I came a long way to see you. Can't I stay a bit?"
"Miss Spencer, take your time. I'm heading to the study." Leonardo's gaze stayed cold and stern.
He'd only been in this position for less than a month, and people around him had plenty of bad intentions. Various forces were eager to make a move, and he couldn't afford a single mistake.
Just as Leonardo was about to head to the study, Isabel grabbed his arm.
His eyes went cold, and he roughly shook her off. Isabel was startled. When she met Leonardo's hawk-like gaze, she quickly let go. Leonardo was truly terrifying. No wonder he could infiltrate the August estate alone, carry out an assassination, and leave unscathed.
Isabel took a deep breath and said, "I brought some coffee beans called Puer coffee. Ever heard of it?" Leonardo's mind went blank for a moment. His memory seemed to stop just over a month ago. He couldn't recall many things, but in his dreams, he saw fragmented memories from his childhood. In his dreams, he vaguely heard his name was Ivan.
Leonardo remembered living in a place called Country H, but he wasn't sure exactly where it was. He wanted to analyze his origins through language. He found he could speak at least eight languages, each as fluently as his native tongue.
Puer coffee appeared to be familiar to him, as if he'd had it before. Leonardo said indifferently, "Bring a cup to my study." Isabel handed the task to a maid. Half an hour later, a cup of clear Puer coffee was brought into the study by Isabel.
Leonardo smelled the coffee's fragrance. The aroma lingered, making his memory go blank for a moment. It felt like something entered his mind yet also like nothing did—a familiar, elusive feeling—just like the feeling he had yesterday in the restaurant when he met Haley.
"I make this. Have a taste," Isabel urged. One sentence brought Leonardo back to reality.
He casually raised his hand, poured half the coffee into another cup, and handed it over. "You drink first."
Isabel was almost furious enough to curse. Did Leonardo think she had poisoned the coffee? She'd have to be crazy to take such a big risk.
Isabel took a deep breath, swallowed her anger, and downed the coffee in one gulp. It tasted bitter.
Seeing Isabel's calm expression, Leonardo finally picked up his cup and took a sip. The rich flavor spread in his mouth, and the aroma was elegant and refreshing, making him feel relaxed and happy. He slowly closed his eyes.
Isabel's heart pounded as she watched him. Her father had previously asked her to become August's wife, and she had righteously refused. This time, her father sent her to visit, and she actually hoped to have a one-night stand with the newly appointed leader. After all, he was young and handsome, and the scar on his face even matched her aesthetic.
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