Billionaire's Surrogate

Chapter 14

Sarah gasped, instinctively covering her bare chest with her arms. She couldn't believe Robert had walked in on them. Guilt washed over her, a confusing emotion that she couldn't quite grasp, especially since Robert was practically a stranger to her.

"Why are you here?" Leo seethed as he demanded. He was glaring at Robert without an ounce of fear.

Sarah slowly slipped from the bed to the floor, curling into herself as she buried her face in her knees.

"This is the last thing I expected from you, Leonardo. But guess what? You always manage to surprise me," Robert replied, his voice steady despite the chaos.

"Get out," Leo told Robert. His confidence was unwavering as he stood naked before Robert, who looked away in disgust at the lack of his manners.

"I think we both know who will leave," Robert said emphasizing the fact that he was the one paying for all of the suites booked for his guests.

"What the hell, Robert? Stay out of it. This is my girl. And I know..." Without turning around, Robert cut him off.

"Are you okay being alone with him, Miss?" he asked. Sarah felt a flush of embarrassment creep up her cheeks but remained silent, unable to meet his gaze.

"Miss?" Robert pressed again, but Leo was quick to intervene. "Out of here, Robert."

"I know what I heard," Robert shot back, and Sarah's wide eyes darted to him, panic rising within her.

What had he heard? Sarah's stomach churned with panic but her shoulders were weighed down with guilt. She felt too weak to ask for help, terrified that Leo might spill her secrets if she went against him. But did she want to be left alone with Leo?

No! Her cry for help remained unaudible.

"Honey, what's got your tongue? Tell him," Leo cooed, his tone dripping with mock sweetness.

"I'm fine," Sarah managed to stammer, though a hiccup escaped her lips. But it was enough to set Leo off again.

"You heard her, didn't you? She's fine. This is between my girlfriend and me. For God's sake, Robert. Out!"

As Robert's feet retreated, Sarah's eyes welled with tears. She wrapped her arms around herself, trying to brace for whatever fate awaited her, flinching at the sound of the door slamming shut behind him.

"Fuck!" Leo cursed, punching the wall with a frustrated grunt. Sarah looked up, fear tightening her chest as he approached her.

"Ahh, no," she winced as he gripped her arm. "You better do what I say every time. You heard me." With all her strength, she nodded, though confusion swirled in her mind. For a brief moment, she sensed something shifting in Leo's demeanor as his grip loosened. His eyes got fixated on her mouth before he leaned to her. Sarah shivered but couldn't move as the fear reigns over her limbs.

The moment she inhaled Leo's breath, his phone rang.

Leo winced but seeing it was Valerie calling he had to pick it up. Or Valerie could be walking to his room for all he knows. "Where are you, Leo? I can't see you anywhere." He bit his lower lip, glancing back at Sarah.

"You know I can't see you with Robert," Sarah could see how he was talking to both in a single sentence.

"I don't know where Robert is. I'm coming to your room in five. I texted Robert that I have a friend to attend to. What does he think? He can ditch me and expect me to wait for him? I can't stand being the last..."

"Hey, relax," Leo said, holding Sarah's chin, a smile on his face as he continued. "You better make up for how you looked tonight and still remained unreachable."