Her Tears Are His Weakness novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40 

The order was placed, and soon, their steals aired–perfectly seared, sizzling on cast from plates, with wisps of steam rising into the air. The rich aroma of butter and herbs filled the booth. The whole scene screamed indulgence… 

Samantha glanced across the table at Leonardo. Having someone to pack on extra calories with made her feel surprisingly better. Besides, after spending a small fortune on this meal, s be an idiot not to eat her money’s worth 

She was happily thing into her steak when Leonardo’s voice cut through the moment, smooth yet unmistakably amused. “I thought you weren’t that hungry.” 

The excuse she’dod earlier had just come back to slap her in the face. 

Feeling awkward, she slowly set her life and fock down. “I just got a little hungry earlier. But I’m full now. Please dig in without me 

Heatched his brow, dearly entertained. “I fell ton.” 

“What about all this food? Are you just going to let it go to waste?” 

she’d 

“That’s such a waste!“ 

“Why don’t you —‘ 

“Forget i lelp you finish it!” 

Leonardo was about to offer her a way out, but apparently, she didn’t need one. She’d be her own escape route and walked right through it. Hence, he simply sat there and watched as she 

By the time they left the restaurant, Samantha wasn’t just stuffed–she was financially wounded. She wasn’t sure if she’d be able to sleep without shadding a few tears that night. Slumped in the passenger seat of Leonardo’s sports car, she turned to him, her face etched with genuine sincerity. “So are you willing to help me now?“ 

“But I bought you dinner!” 

“Lie’s not that easy. That one meal isn’t enough to buy me off.” 

Samantha owned her gaze, fiddling with the hem of her sleeve. She was growing impatient. Eventually, she blurted out, “Then, what exactly do I have to do to get you to help me? “That’s something you’ll have to figure out on your ow 

“But I don’t even know where to start” 

o you want me to point you in the right action?” 

she nodded eagerly. 

Leonardo’s gaze darkened, and his Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. His grip on the steering wheel tigh 

tightened just a fraction 

mantha kept hat eyes locked on him, full of curiony “Can’t you tell me? 

Samantha blinded Soon? What was that supposed to mean? He could’ve just told her about it right then but instead of answering, he fell silent. 

After a smooth turn, the car dilled effortlessly into a parking space. The movement was so seamless and sharp that Samantha barely had time to process it belure she heard a click. Sha turned her head, confused, unly to find Leonardo had already unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned toward 

His stilling face inched closet, and lips were just about to touch her when her tellenes kicked in. Het hunk shot up, owing her mouth. “You can’t!” 

His pare dained. “Why not?”