Chapter 232: A leverage

Leander stared at his phone, knowing Dorian’s request wasn’t going to be as simple as calling Yvonne. The line went silent after their last exchange, but the weight of the conversation lingered. His gut told him Dorian wouldn’t reach out unless there was something big involved—something more than just apologies and regrets.

His phone buzzed again, and Leander glanced at the screen. Another message from Dorian, “I need to meet you. It’s important.”

Leander sighed. With a reluctant shake of his head, he texted back, “Where?”

Dorian’s reply was quick. “My place. 30 minutes.”

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Thirty minutes later, Leander pulled up in front of Dorian’s penthouse, the skyline glittering in the background. He hated getting dragged into situations like this, but curiosity and the nagging feeling of unfinished business kept him moving forward.

Dorian opened the door before Leander could knock, greeting him with an uneasy smile. “Come in. We’ve got a lot to talk about.”

Leander stepped inside, the fami