Page 80 of Perfectly Faked

Traitor.

Leo

So, why didn’t you tell me?

Victoria

Would you believe me if I said I just really like my room at Rose & Thorn? You’ve got to admit it’s a step up from Bellgate.

Leo

It is. But since Bellgate has never bothered you, try again.

Victoria

Fine. I didn’t want to leave yet. I thought maybe it would be good for our partnership on the ice.

Leo

Because you couldn’t resist me? Admit it.

Victoria

Don’t let this go to your head.

Leo

Too late. I knew you liked having me around. You’re totally smitten.

Victoria

Smitten? Is this Tate again? Tell him to stop adding weird vocabulary to your texts.

Leo

Nice deflection. But I’m not letting you off the hook yet.

Victoria

Fine. Big Bertha isn’t quite the same company as you.

Leo

Knew it. I don’t heckle you during conversation.

Victoria

But it’s also because I know the second I leave, you’ll miss me.

Leo

You’re not wrong.

Victoria

You’re impossible.

Leo

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