Ashley's POV
I saw the muscles on Brian's face twitch violently, his sapphire-blue eyes filled with sheer, unfiltered shock. His grip on my wrist loosened unconsciously, and his eyes were locked on Leo, as if he could tear him apart with just his glare.
"What did you just call her?" Brian's voice was so low it was chilling, each word practically forced through clenched teeth.
Leo didn't spare him even a glance. Maintaining his respectful demeanor, he only addressed me—just me. "Boss, everything's ready. The media and critics are waiting for your opening speech."
To be honest, I felt genuinely happy in that moment.
My gaze swept past Leo's shoulder, landing squarely on Brian's face, which was twisted in a mix of shock and fury, though still undeniably handsome.
"Boss? Wh
