CHAPTER 1557: CHAPTER 1557: DEALING WITH CHARLOTTE THOMPSON

"Are you very cold? Why are you trembling now?"

Leon Battleson’s fingertips carried a chilling sensation as they traced along Riley Thompson’s jawline, sliding past her neck.

Finally, they rested on Riley Thompson’s collarbone.

"I..."

Riley’s breathing quickened due to nervousness, making her reluctant to meet Leon Battleson’s gaze in front of her.

"Am I that frightening?"

Leon Battleson’s voice seemed to carry a hint of amusement, drifting into Riley’s ears and causing her pupils to contract.

Before Riley could respond, Leon had already straightened up.

"You did well today, bringing Charlotte Thompson over."

Unfortunately, some people arrived far too early.

"How are things going recently in the theater troupe?"

Saying this, Leon walked over to the other side of the table and sat down.

"Recently, that actor named Summer Lilian has been getting people to bully me." Riley answered truthfully, recounting recent happenings in the theater troupe to Leon.

Leon responded with a light acknowledgment. Although he had actively asked about Riley’s situation, his expression showed no hint of interest.

"As per your instructions, I’ve been keeping an eye on Annie Anne; recently... she indeed seems a bit off."

However, when Riley mentioned Annie Anne, Leon lifted his gaze slightly.

"How so?"

At this moment, Leon’s eyes were still fixed on his own wrist.

"Annie Anne seems to have some psychological issues. I inadvertently saw scars on her wrist that looked like self-harm marks."

As Riley spoke, she gestured towards her own wrist.

"Who would’ve thought, there’s actually such an interesting matter." Leon tugged at the corner of his mouth, speaking with intrigue.

"I think if we want to deal with Charlotte Thompson, we might start from Annie Anne. Is there any..."

But before Riley could finish speaking, Leon gripped her cheeks, stopping her voice.

"Who told you to deal with Charlotte Thompson, hmm?"

Leon’s voice turned cold instantly as he scrutinized Riley before him, his grip tightening.

"What did I tell you before, have you forgotten everything?"

Leon’s indifferent tone made Riley’s pupils constrict, and she hurriedly shook her head, explaining, "No, I didn’t forget..."

All along, Leon had Riley monitoring Charlotte Thompson’s situation.

Judging by Leon’s various actions, he seemed to be very fond of Charlotte, even harboring intentions of competing with Justin Battleson for her affection.

But in truth, Riley knew well that Leon didn’t like Charlotte at all.

Leon’s current behavior was undoubtedly a form of revenge against Justin Battleson.

Riley naturally harbored full resentment towards Charlotte, but she dared not show even a hint of it before Leon.

It was just because she had seen Justin Battleson earlier, losing control of her emotions, that she inadvertently spoke of dealing with Charlotte.

However, Leon’s reaction now made some of Riley’s thoughts waver.

"I’m sorry, Sir, I misspoke. I won’t make such a mistake again."

Upon hearing Riley’s words, Leon didn’t immediately release the grip on her cheeks.

In fact, he still squeezed her cheeks, looking left and right, as if appraising an item.