CHAPTER 45

Once that was settled, Claudia smiled at everyone and said, “You should all get about your business now while I have a cup of tea. I'll come back when it'll be time to cut the cake.”

As the crowd dispersed and people went in different directions, Luna went after Leon. “Leon,” she called to his back, but he kept walking without even acknowledging her.

Luna frowned. She was so close behind him. He must have heard her.

Luna increased her steps and caught up to him until he could see her. “Leon.”

This time, he stopped walking and fixed Luna with a gaze so cold it sent a chill through her. “Yes?”

Even his indifferent tone was chilling. It intimidated Luna, but she kept her smile in place and said, “Leon, I know you are a skilled surgeon; the best actually. My grandmother has a complex tumor in her brain, that I think only you can remove. I would like you to take out this tumor. I’m ready to pay for it, no matter the cost.”

Slowly, Leon’s gaze moved from Luna’s face to her feet, scrutinizin