Everyone was stunned . I held my face , my mind blank , feeling the sting of the slap burning on my cheek . " How could you be so careless ? You managed to misspell our company's name ! Do you know how much of a joke this made us look once the documents were published ? " Leo stepped forward . positioning himself between me and Ms. Adams , trying to calm her down . " Ms. Adams , please , calm down . We will get to the bottom of this . After much effort , the group was finally persuaded to leave . I sat silently in the CEO's office . After a while , Leo walked in and asked , " Are you alright ? " I didn't look up , only noticing his footsteps as he approached . An ice pack appeared before me . I took it , pressing it gently to my face , feeling the burning ensation subside slightly . Taking a deep breath , I looked up and asked , " What exactly happened ? " co handed me the project report , massaging his temples . " Take a look yourself . " pening it , my face darkened . The partner company's name had indeed been misspelled . eo's voice was cold . " Emilia was in charge of this section . For such a major oversight , her quarterly performance will be penalized … " efore he could finish , I interrupted urgently , " Who told you that ? Melody ? " " Emilia would never make such a basic mistake . I reviewed this section myself efore handing it over to Melody , and there were no errors . " eo gave me a cool look and said , " She's your friend . Don't be biased toward her . " let out a bitter laugh . " Who's the one being biased here ? Bring Melody in so we can confront her directly . " eo's voice turned stern . " Laura , enough . Business is business . " clenched my fists and stood , locking my gaze on him . " Leo , ask yourself honestly - are you really keeping business and personal matters separate ? Can't you se lat Melody is shifting the blame ? " eo's expression turned impatient . " I know what kind of person Melody is . She wouldn't do that . " 1 that moment , I felt as if my heart had been pierced . The pain spread throughout me , like flames consuming me from within , leaving me nowhere to escape . 1 lenched my hands so tightly that my nails dug into my palms , the pain grounding me . orcing out my words , I asked , " Is it that no matter what she does , you'll always believe her ? " eo looked inexplicable anxious . After a long silence , he pressed his fingers to his brow and replied , his voice low , " This is a minor issue . There's no need to rgue about it here . " eeing him defend Melody without even realizing it , I couldn't help but laugh , a laugh filled more with bitter sorrow than amusement . A minor issue ? My cheek still burned with the imprint of the slap I took for Melody , and he didn't even notice ? felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me . I was tired of arguing with him over another woman . Giving Leo one last look , I turned and left , slamming the door behind me . just outside , I ran into Melody . Melody greeted me with a warm smile , unperturbed . " Laura . " But I had seen through the facade beneath that smile . Ignoring her , I walked away with a cold expression . That night , Leo returned home at 11 , after finishing his work . Opening the door , he was greeted by an unusual sight - I was seated at the dining table , which was set with all his favorite dishes . He paused in surprise . " What's this ? " " You're back ? Sit down . " I replied calmly . Leo walked over , noticing the difference under the light . I was wearing makeup and dressed in new clothes - the kind of effort he hadn't seen since our wedding night … Frowning , Leo sat down cautiously . " What's all this for ? " I picked up my chopsticks . In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. What sets "Coaching His Heart" apart is its tender portrayal of characters navigating through unspoken feelings in a world where vulnerability reigns supreme. With each page turned, readers are drawn deeper into a web of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter. Experience the magic of "Coaching His Heart" on CrushReel, where this sweet romance awaits your discovery.