CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN: INTRIGUED

From the moment Leonardo Blue laid eyes on Anna at Jonathan's company banquet, he was captivated. There was something about her that drew him in—a combination of beauty, elegance, and an underlying strength that intrigued him. As the night wore on, he found himself unable to tear his gaze away from her, his mind swirling with thoughts of how to make her his own. In the days that followed, Leonardo couldn't shake the memory of Anna from his mind. He found himself constantly thinking about her, wondering who she was and what had brought her into Jonathan's life. He began to gather information about her, using his extensive network of contacts to uncover every detail he could. What he discovered only fueled his desire for her. From her humble beginnings as the daughter of a drunkard to her current status as Jonathan's lover, Anna's story fascinated him. She was like a puzzle waiting to be solved, and Leonardo was determined to uncover every piece. He watched her from afar, studying her