Chapter 200:
âHarlee?â Liamâs eyes widened in disbelief, as if he too had been struck by lightning.
He pinched himself hard, trying to shake off his shock.
When Harlee made her entrance, Collin had been in the restroom and was unaware she was actually the daughter of the Sanderson family.
Adelinaâs face turned even paler as she saw Collin approaching. No, she couldnât let Collin see Harlee now.
Collin was her man. She couldnât allow Harlee to steal him away!
âCollin, Iâm feeling a bit unwell.
Could you help me over there to sit down?â Adelina hastily said.
Collin nodded reluctantly.
Although he was not fond of Adelina, her access to the event suggested the Gill family hadnât collapsed financially yet. She might still be of some use.
After settling in a corner, Adelina quickly found an excuse to send Collin away, having noticed Harlee smiling in her direction.
True to Adelinaâs expectation, shortly after Collin left, Harlee approached.
Adelina eagerly reached for Harleeâs hand and said with feigned warmth, âHarlee, I never imagined you were the Sanderson familyâs long-lost daughter. My dad and I were concerned you couldnât fend for yourself these days. Wow, you look so beautiful today. That dress must be costly, right? By the wayâ¦â
Harleeâs expression quickly soured, and she raised her hand to stop Adelina.
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âEnough!â
Seeing this, Kane promptly came over to Harlee and said, âMiss Sanderson, what do you need?â
âCheck if these two are on the guest list. If they arenât, have them removed.â
âYouâ¦â Adelina, seething with anger, pointed a finger at Harlee, accusing her of being ungrateful.
âNow that youâre the Sanderson familyâs daughter, you want to sever ties with the Gills? But remember, without my dad, you wouldnât have survived until now! Harlee, you may dislike me, but how can you dismiss my father, who raised you?â
Adelinaâs accusations rang out loud enough for everyone nearby to hear, including Collin.
âThatâs Harlee?â Collin couldnât believe his eyes.
Harlee stood out in the crowd, glowing with radiance, while Adelina, by contrast, appeared plain.
Collin spotted Harleeâs signature look of disdain and was captivated.
He had always known Harlee was stunning, far more so than Adelina, but she had seemed out of reach. So when Adelina appeared, he was naturally drawn to her.
Additionally, given Harleeâs precarious position at that time, he undoubtedly chose Adelina, someone backed by the Gill family.
Yet, Collin deeply regretted his decisions now.
Harlee was revealed as the daughter of the Sanderson family, elevating her status well above Adelinaâs. Naturally, his affections shifted back to Harlee.
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