Leonardo’s fingers dug into Camilla’s neck, pinning her flat against the office wall. Her heels kicked violently against the baseboard while her choking gasps filled the room. He didn’t even look down at her. His gaze stayed fixed on the far corner of the desk, sweat sliding slowly down the side of his face.
“Leo, stop!”
Ines lunged forward and grabbed his wrist. She pulled with everything she had, her shoes skidding hard across the floor.
“Let her go. If you choke her unconscious, we won’t know if she’s bluffing about the lock.”
Leonardo yanked his hand back with a rough growl, throwing Camilla sideways. She hit the floor hard, coughing violently and clutching her throat while she dragged air back into her lungs.
“It’s a lie,” Leonardo breathed, his chest rising and falling in sharp,
