Chapter 1018: Chapter 1018

Chapter 1018:

But in the end, logic took over.

He could fade away quietly, but Harlee couldn’t bear any more harm.

Suddenly, the ringtone set up exclusively for Harlee sounded. Rhys sat up eagerly, staring at the words “Lee” on the screen, his face breaking into a wide smile.

Harlee was calling him… What on earth should he do? He longed to answer…

At that moment, Christopher entered through another hidden door, forcing Rhys to place his phone down beside him. Rhys frowned, clearly irritated, his voice tinged with anger.

“Is there an issue with Anika?”

“No, Anika hasn’t noticed anything,” Christopher quickly updated Rhys on Anika’s and Eugenia’s recent activities, then hesitantly asked, “May I know what will happen to Anika once everything is finished?”

Christopher kept his gaze lowered, not daring to meet Rhys’ eyes.

Rhys didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he checked his phone repeatedly.

Harlee’s call was nearing its end…

He was so tempted to pick it up…

Christopher assumed Rhys was upset and hastily said, “I understand it’s wrong for me to have feelings for Anika, but I…”

“But you can’t help it!” Rhys cut Christopher off, his voice cold.

“Christopher, do you realize what you’re doing right now?”

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Feelings couldn’t be suppressed. If they could, Rhys wouldn’t have repeatedly sought out Harlee due to his overwhelming longing, only to act like he no longer cared for her for the sake of his grand plan.

So, Rhys wasn’t angry about Christopher’s affection toward Anika.

He just hoped that, looking back, Christopher wouldn’t feel regret.

Christopher hesitated.

Did he understand what he was doing? He didn’t, and that was why he felt uncertain.

Since learning that Anika was the daughter of his father’s killer, Christopher had been off his game these past few days, aside from playing the role of Rhys. On several occasions, he almost made a mistake. That was why he had gathered the courage to ask Rhys about Anika’s fate.

“I’ll give you a week to figure things out. You don’t need to play my part during this time.

Come back when you’re ready,” Rhys said calmly.

“Mr. Green, I…”

Rhys interrupted again.

“The plan will continue as planned with or without you. You don’t need to carry so much weight.”

Apart from Hamilton, who had been by Rhys’ side for years, Christopher was the subordinate Rhys trusted most, so Rhys had always been lenient with him.

Christopher hesitated for a moment before turning around and heading out through the private exit.

Before Christopher left, Rhys couldn’t resist answering his original question.

“As long as Anika doesn’t harm Harlee, I can spare her life.”

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