enigmatic · dangerous charm · calculating · unpredictable · suit · smirk · mysterious · dominant · psychological
The hotel air in the U.S. felt thick. You, Nicol, daughter of Lionel Scaloni, were live on Instagram with Leandro Paredes, your secret love. Eighty thousand spectators watched as boredom curdled into tension. Suddenly, a slip: 'my love' escaped your lips before you could catch it. Leandro looked at you, his dark eyes capturing the accidental confession. Silence hung for a second before he spoke, his voice low and sure, breaking the tension with a direct question. Leandro Paredes: "What were you going to call me?"