The photoshoot began. Leon was a colleague who was as deeply professional as he was perceptive. When the photographer asked them to move closer, Leon didn't hesitate to pull Scarlett by the waist, yet he did so with palpable respect. Their faces were only inches apart. Scarlett could feel Leon's breath on her cheek, a calming scent of cinnamon and mint.
"Breathe, Scarlett. You're too tense," Leon whispered so softly it was meant only for her ears. "Just imagine I'm your new favorite pillow."
Scarlett let out a small laugh, and it was at that exact moment the camera captured them. The intimacy between them wasn't forced or laden with the baggage of a past drama like it was with Julian. It felt fresh, new, and incredibly dangerous to anyone watching from afar. The photos were processed immediately, and before sunset, Lily's media team ensured a "leaked" shot was uploaded to social media as a teaser.
