Cora followed Leopold Davis into his office, barely settling into her seat before he spoke with a teasing smirk.
"Didn’t expect you to be so entertained today!"
Leopold had been observing her reactions the entire time. It wasn’t just Layson acting out of character today—Cora had clearly enjoyed the show too. She had subtly nudged the conversation toward Adela multiple times, even stealing amused glances whenever Layson found ways to keep Adela engaged. Her usual cool demeanor had cracked just enough to show something else—curiosity, maybe even excitement.
Cora hesitated for a moment, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, suddenly feeling a little self-conscious.
"I just found it amusing," she admitted.
She had always thought of Layson as someone untouchable—cold, distant, someone
