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Not only did Leo have doubts about Mardou, he constantly tested her. He would watch to see how she interacted with other men they socialized with. Could he trust her? He watched how she reacted when he conversed with other women. He tested her to the limits when, on one occasion, he insisted that she go home alone while he stayed at a bar and talked to another woman named, Arial Lavina, a famous young writer. She was upset but he convinced her that he just wanted to talk shop with Arial and that he wouldn't be long. They were both very drunk but he finally persuaded her to take a cab home.

After having more drinks, Leo and Arial became acquainted with a man and went to his hotel suite. The man appeared to be homosexual. Leo woke up the...