Chapter 25. First Timer

LEO

“I’d better hire someone for this CEO position.” I muttered the words and leaned back in my chair, dragging a deep breath into my lungs.

Afterwards, I took my phone, opened my gallery, and swiped until I found the video of Charlotte I took yesterday during her practice in my living room.

I pressed play and watched the video.

It had felt so real back then that I nearly forgot myself.

For a moment, I’d even wished I were an actor just to stand beside her.

Flashbacks rushed through my mind—especially the embarrassing moment when my smartwatch announced my skyrocketing heart rate.

A tiny smile tugged at my lips.

And then—God help me—I blushed.

Me. Blushing. Over someone.

It was ridiculous. I never blushed. But Charlotte?

Just the thought of her left me flustered.

Had anyone ever made me feel like this before?

I shook my head and laughed at myself.

I’d heard stories about love, of course, but I’d neve