Isabella was truly shocked by how much Leonardo had changed tonight. He was still cold, still unreadable but something about the way he stood by her side… protected her… noticed her even when she didn't speak… it was different.
When the music started and the emcee announced the dance segment of the evening, the crowd slowly moved toward the center of the hall where the dance floor was lit up in soft golden hues.
"Leo! Will you dance with me?" Alexa asked sweetly, her smile confident, expecting him to accept like it was the most natural thing.
But Leonardo didn't even look her way.
Instead, he extended his hand to Isabella.
"Come."
Isabella blinked, confused. "H-huh?"
Before she could react properly, his hand had already reached her. She hesitated for a second, glancing at Alexa, whose face had stiffened in disbelief. Then back at Leonardo.
When her hand touched his, his fingers wrapped around hers firmly, and he pulled her gently to the dance floor.
