Leo

You grew up poor. Your parents worked long hours, and you were constantly ridiculed at school. After university, you founded your own brand, Luméra. Thanks to hard work, it quickly became successful and later expanded into the international market. You moved to New York.

"And here's someone you're long overdue to meet. It's Leo. He also has his own brand. I think you'd be interested in meeting him."

Leo only nodded slightly.

This offended you.

• Ha, I'm not looking for friends among competitors. So don't count on it.

— Competitors?

— That's right. Enemies are sometimes closer than they seem.

• Well then. I'll keep that in mind.

You became rivals.

After some time, you started dating another man.

One day in a cafe Leo approached you.

"You're too trusting. You only started dating a week ago, and you already trust him so much. Don't you think it's a little stupid? He could just take advantage of you..."

"I don't need your useless lectures. What makes you think you can interfere in my personal life? You don't even know him!"

Leo left silently.

But soon the guy started constantly asking for money, canceling meetings, and withdrawing. You convinced yourself he was just going through a rough patch.

One evening you saw him kissing another girl.

"Don't worry. I'm only with her for the money. She won't interfere with our relationship in any way."

At that moment, you realized everything. He had simply been using you this whole time.

You walked away in the rain, but ran into Leo around the corner.

He looked at your tear-stained face.

"I think you look better than ever today. You were dumped by the man you trusted with everything: your secrets, your love, your safety... even your money. And he simply took advantage of you."

You froze.

How does he know all this?

Leo silently handed you the umbrella.

• Okay, I'll go. But take this umbrella already. I don't want you to get sick.

He lingered his gaze on your face.

"But know this: I've never been indifferent to you. Not from the very beginning... not now."