Michelle froze in the place where she stood. The piercing question from Veronica felt like a hard hit that stripped away her hidden motives. For a few seconds, the model lost the ability to reply. Her logic spun quickly; she loved Leonardo, but she loved the status, luxury, and influence attached to the great Kingsman name many times more. If Leo fell into poverty and was ousted from the family, all of that would vanish.
Seeing Veronica staring at her with a skinning gaze, Michelle stepped backward in a hurry. "You... you are only bluffing me!" she hissed with a trembling voice before turning around and exiting the cafe with wide strides, hiding the real panic in her chest.
As soon as she got into her car, Michelle's breath rushed. Her trembling hand immediately snatched the phone inside
