Chapter 40 Leo clutched the leg of Sebastian's dress pants . Valeria had overheard everything . How could a man not have money ? Worse still , a beautiful woman had heard it too . It was humiliating . However , Mallory had transferred all the money out of Leo's account to stop him from buying junk food after school . Valeria offered to buy him dinner . It was getting late anyway , and although Selena had eaten a little earlier , she still needed something more substantial . Plus , Sebastian had driven them here . She figured covering the meal was a small way to repay him . With his face flushed , Leo defended his dignity . " Ms. Neal , I do have money . Uncle Sebastian's just holding onto it for me . " Sebastian didn't tease him this time . He simply tilted his chin slightly , and Leo immediately grabbed Valeria's hand and dashed toward the ravioli shop . Sebastian glanced at Valeria , his gaze falling to her pale lips . He frowned slightly . " You've got low blood sugar . Make sure you eat on time and have a balanced diet . Don't delay breakfast , and don't avoid the main courses . " " Got it , " she responded softly . He turned and walked toward the shop , and Valeria followed behind . She told the shop owner she would pay for the meal . That way , it didn't feel like she owed anything . She was always looking for some sense of balance in this unexpected reunion with Sebastian . Since he gave her a ride , she figured this dinner was the least she could do . Leo was absolutely thrilled with the food . As he ate the ravioli , he declared it the best meal he had ever had . With his chubby cheeks and picture - perfect smile , the shop owner was completely taken with him . She ended up giving them an extra plate of seasonal dishes and two eggs on the house . After they finished eating , Leo leaned across the table and discreetly stretched a hand toward Sebastian . " Uncle Sebastian , please . Just transfer 100 dollars to me . I'll pay you back double . " He couldn't let his pride suffer like this . Sebastian gave a faint smirk and sent him 100 dollars . Leo hopped off the chair and rushed over to pay the bill , only to be told that Valeria had already settled it . He frowned . " Ms. Neal , I wanted to treat you . You're not supposed to pay . " " What's wrong with letting me treat you ? " Valeria asked gently , avoiding Sebastian , who was Chapter 40 standing behind Leo . " It's to thank Sebastian for giving us a ride . " " Then … Then , you can treat us next time . Just not this time . " He had been taught to always pick up the tab when taking a woman out for a meal . " Ms. Neal , let's add each other on WhatsApp . I'll transfer the money to you , and next time you can treat me again , okay ? " " Alright . " Valeria pulled out her phone and scanned the QR code from his smartwatch . His profile popped up with a flashy username : The Prince of Love . She couldn't help but wonder if kids these days were all this bold . It was rather dramatic . Sebastian was driving Leo back home . The boy was busy sending voice messages to Valeria on WhatsApp , " Ms. Neal , you're so pretty . You're the prettiest woman I've seen , besides my mom and Grandma . " Sebastian's lips twitched at the overly sweet compliment . He was definitely going to mock Leo for this . Was that how he talked to Mallory at home ? No wonder this little guy turned out like this . " Uncle Sebastian , you nearly ruined my reputation today . " Leo put down his phone and turned to Sebastian with a serious face . Sebastian kept his eyes on the road and said nothing . " I don't have money . Ms. Grant drained my entire New Year stash , but I can't chase girls without money . Can you lend me 2,000 dollars ? When Ms. Neal handed me the pizza slice with the most toppings today , I fell for her . It was love at first sight . " The tires let out a sharp squeal as Sebastian slammed the brakes . He rubbed his brow , veins pulsing at his temple . " Leo ! " " Uncle Sebastian , I know you're not a shallow man . You get me , right ? " Leo asked . Sebastian didn't respond . He just kept driving , completely ignoring the nonsense pouring out of Leo's mouth for the rest of the journey .