Chapter 1689:
Determined, Nola stepped out of the car, walked back to where she had been, and knelt down, drawing puzzled looks from the onlookers. Her head bowed, eyes bloodshot, she clutched the fabric of her clothes tightly. A single tear traced her cheek.
This act severed any chance of reconciliation with Harlee. From now on, Nola vowed to make Harleeâs life unbearable, extending her vengeance to Harleeâs friends and family.
Nolaâs action caught everyone by surprise, especially the elders who had been chatting nearby and the youths who instinctively raised their cameras to capture the moment.
Everyoneâs face mirrored the shock of seeing a ghost, their expressions a mix of disbelief and confusion. Nola Napper, the beloved granddaughter of the Happer family, was kneeling!
The sight sent shockwaves through Mechuique. Crowds gathered, and as they witnessed Nolaâs pale, tear-streaked face, their astonishment was palpable.
Influencers fanned the flames online, transforming the brewing anger into a fiery protest against Harlee, even suggesting it was a matter of national concern.
This was the first time in Nolaâs life that she had been made a spectacle of. Several times, she nearly rose to leave, but she steeled herself to endure. Surviving today meant not only securing the coveted position but also turning Harlee into a public adversary. Harlee would suffer for her arrogance.
Meanwhile, Elva, who had recently started dating Fleming after they confessed their feelings for each other, suddenly looked alarmed.
Her sharp cry caught Fleming off guard, prompting him to quickly pull her into his arms.
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Without any concern for shyness, Elva thrust her phone toward Fleming.
âFleming, somethingâs happened! The whole of Mechuique is lashing out at Harlee online!â
The trending topic dominating every major Mechuique online platform was Harlee forcing Nola to kneel. The comment section was filled with brutal and vicious remarks.
Elva was stunned. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that someone as prideful as Nola would actually lower herself like that, kneeling in apology to Harlee. Oh gosh. What in the world had happened? She hadnât seen Harlee for a day, but Harlee had managed to stir up something this explosive!
Elva was concerned. The Happer family was one of the most prominent families in Mechuique. How were they supposed to save face after Nolaâs public humiliation? Errol would never let this slide. He was bound to cause trouble for Harlee. Moreover, the entire Mechuique internet was in an uproar, cursing Harlee and even turning it into a diplomatic issue. Would Mogluyliaâs government step in and make things even harder for her?
âWhat do we do, Fleming? What should we do now?â Elvaâs mind was a complete blank. The only thing she knew for sure was that she had to protect Harlee. However, she didnât know what to do.
Fleming took the phone, swiped up, and then turned his gaze to Elva, who was visibly flustered. Without hesitation, he took her hand in his, his expression unwaveringly calm.
âDonât worry. Harlee will handle it,â he said, his voice gentle.
How could she not worry? Elva pulled her hand away, her anxiety spilling over.
âNolaâs kneeling has thrown Harlee into the eye of the storm. The media is twisting the narrative, turning it into a diplomatic mess. Now that itâs spiraling out of control, the Happer family will come after Harlee, and worse, Mogluyliaâs government might hold her accountable.â
Flemingâs eyes softened as he watched Elvaâs anxious expression. He gently patted her back, his voice tender.
âNo one in Mogluylia will cause trouble for Harlee. As for the Happer family⦠Harlee is always meticulous in her actions. She probably has a plan of her own. Letâs not jump to conclusions. First, letâs go to the villa and talk to her about the situation.â
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