CHAPTER 902. RULE #1. Rules

Mariel took a deep breath as she clasped her hands in her lap.

"I think I'm starting to understand why you chose Dandara to put on this show," she murmured. "It's obvious she could tell anyone to go to hell with great enthusiasm. But I'm not as fragile as I look, so… I'll help you. We just need to set simple rules, like respecting and supporting each other… and things like that."

Leon ran a hand through his hair, realizing he was out of options, and nodded.

"Alright, in that case, I appreciate it, and… let's make things as clear as possible. Okay? So… Rule number one: don't fall in love," he said, looking at her seriously. "I know I can be charming, but I'm… I'm a womanizer, really, and no matter how gentlemanly or gallant I seem, I don't want anything serious with anyone. So don't fall in love, because if you do, things will end very badly. I'm just…"

"A rabbit with Parkinson’s," Mariel recalled. "Okay, Rule number one: don't fall in love." She paused for