Chapter 20: Wounded pride

As Andrea managed to convince Leo to leave, they walked out of the restaurant together. Leo couldn't help but feel a wave of embarrassment washing over him, and he noticed Evan's smirk from the corner of his eye. It was a playful expression, but to Leo, it felt like a direct hit to his wounded pride.

"You're here, bastard!'Leo raised his voice.

"What's funny?" Leo snapped, his voice filled with anger.

Evan's smirk grew wider. "Oh, nothing much. Just the sight of a grown man throwing a tantrum in a restaurant."

"I'm not throwing a tantrum!" Leo protested, his face turning red with frustration.

"Of course not," Evan replied sarcastically.

"You're just a mature, responsible adult who can't handle a little criticism."

Andrea, who had been silently simmering with anger, couldn't stay quiet any longer.

"Leave us alone, Evan. He's upset."

"Upset?" Evan repeated, his voice dripping with amusement.

"I'd say he's more than just upset, he's humiliated."

Leo's fists clenched tightly. "You're quit