Chapter 14: Don't Play with Fire

Serena P. O. V

My steps stopped at the door of the coffee shop when I saw a figure that was very familiar to me. Even though he had his back to me, I immediately recognized who he was just from his back.

This is proof of how much he has invaded my mind since I started working at Pequira.

No, since I met him in Monaco.

The usual Serena would have made a turn. But I'd had enough of Serena, the thinker. I liked the new version of myself. The impulsive Serena. Act first; think later.

Now all I wanted to do was enter this coffee shop and approach him.

“Morning, sir. I didn't expect to see you here.” I deliberately elbowed Leopold's arm lightly.

Leopold gave me a quick glance, and his face turned sour, making it hard for me to hold back my laughter.

“I stop by here every day to buy coffee; why haven't we met before?” I leaned against the counter to face him. And I deliberately made a beautiful pose so that the curves of the body he once complimented were clearly visible.

And my lu