Chapter 81

As these thoughts ran through her mind, Eva suddenly felt an urgent need for a definite answer. "Leon." "Go ahead." Leon met her gaze. "After you divorce Victoria, will you marry me?" Eva asked, her heartbeat accelerating. It was not from nervousness but unease, a fear of hearing the answer she did not want. A hint of seriousness flashed across Leon's unusually composed features. He had clearly not expected her to ask this. "I know this question is a bit abrupt. But I just want to get some clarity so I can be mentally prepared," Eva continued without waiting for his response, not wanting the moment to turn awkward. "I gave you the answer from the start. The outcome will not change no matter what happens along the way," Leon stated directly. Eva forced a smile. "I see." Leon responded with a low hum. "Then… will you marry someone else?" she asked tentatively. Leon's deep and unreadable gaze settled on her. He knew what she was thinking and why she was asking these questions, bu