Chapter 1527:
Harlee looked up at the sky, her gaze hardening.
âIs that a threat?â
Barryâs tone immediately softened.
âThreaten you? I wouldnât dare. Iâm merely asking for your assistance once again.â
With the election six months away, Barryâs rivals were desperate and would stop at nothing to remove him. For Barry, protecting his life trumped his ego.
âReally, is six hundred million too much for your life?â Harleeâs voice dripped with detachment.
Six hundred million? The phone shook in Barryâs grasp. He had assumed Harlee, now reconnected with the Sanderson family, a wealthy clan, would not be swayed by money.
Unable to contain his frustration, Barry raised his voice significantly.
âSix hundred million? You couldnât acquire that sum even with a heist! I meanâ¦â
But before he could continue, the line went dead.
Barry stared at his phone, shocked, and after checking, his disbelief grew. She had disconnected the call? She had actually hung up on him, the president?
Fury mounted within Barry. He pondered his next moves for revenge, yet he knew locating that man was crucial. Other than Harlee, only that man could ensure his security. Yet, as thirty minutes ticked by, there was no sign of that man, as if he had vanished.
Meanwhile, in the bathroom of Remson Manor, Rhys read the message from Patrick, arched an eyebrow, and texted back.
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âTell him Iâm not interested!â
Rhys smiled. Why would he steal his beloved wifeâs business? After all, he had embraced his life as a stay-at-home husband.
Ten minutes later, Barry regained his composure and called Harlee once more. He recognized the necessity of setting aside his ego. Six hundred million was acceptable. After all, as long as he maintained his presidency, finances were not a concern.
At this point, exiting the bathroom, Rhys noticed Harleeâs phone had been ringing. He strolled over, reclined beside her, and quirked an eyebrow.
âYouâre not picking up?â
Harlee snuggled closer, a playful smirk playing on her lips.
âIâm making the client wait a bit. After all, isnât this how I ensure our livelihood?â
She continued to tease Rhys for a moment longer before casually hitting the answer button, her voice cold.
âTransfer the funds to my account, and Iâll handle everything else.â
On the other end of the line, Barryâs newfound calm was shattered once again as he was met with a prompt disconnect before he could speak. Harlee certainly had a way with negotiations!
That evening, Rhys and Harlee enjoyed their time together, unaware that Barry, exasperated by their antics, had summoned his family doctor.
The following morning, Serena, Thiago, and Alina were gathered in the living room of Remson Manor promptly.
âHarlee.â
The trio rose to greet Harlee as she descended the stairs.
âHave you gathered the details on Barryâs rivals?â Harlee asked, stretching lazily on the couch and stifling a yawn.
Earlier around 5 a.m., Brixton had urgently called about a serious situation in Jusdence, prompting Rhys to arrange immediate travel preparations. This disruption had kept Harlee awake, and she only managed to snatch a brief rest.
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