Chapter 207:
At the slight crease of Harleeâs brow, Willis quickly dropped the topic, aware now wasnât the right time to discuss it.
At the unfolding scene, the onlookers were so astonished that their jaws dropped, their eyes widening. Why was Willis pandering to Harlee, and why did he instantly fall silent at her mere glance? This scenario was just beyond their expectations, yet neither Harlee nor Willis seemed to find anything wrong with their interaction.
Callum was slightly taken aback.
He had not foreseen this type of interaction between Willis and Harlee.
Callum and Willis had decided to attend this banquet together. When Callum had received the invitation, Willis was at his home.
After hearing it was an invite to the Sanderson familyâs recognition banquet, Willis had talked incessantly about Harlee.
It was then that Callum realized that the woman he had briefly met in the police station that day was actually a distinguished senior aerospace engineer for the country. This piqued his interest in attending the banquet.
âMiss Sanderson, congratulations on reconnecting with your family,â Callum said warmly, his smile both friendly and benevolent.
The nearby guests were too stunned to speak.
Was this really Callum, known for his typically relentless nature? The bewilderment was clearly visible on the faces of the guests.
Facing Callumâs warm smile, Harlee kept her composure, nodding slightly.
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Her face and posture conveyed a sense of detachment.
The fact that the way Harlee dealt with Callum was different from how she interacted with Willis didnât escape the crowdâs observant eyes.
Harlee treated Callum as if he were merely another attendee, instead of the newly minted mayor.
Surprisingly, Callum seemed unfazed. Just like Willis, he persisted in engaging Harlee with enthusiasm. The guests grew increasingly curious about her.
With Zandra, Callum, and Willis setting the tone, speculation swirled about who else of note might turn up at the banquet tonight.
âWith Zandra, Callum, and Willis already here, could we perhaps expect someone even more notable?â
âHonestly, I am floored. These prominent figures are here not for Kareem but for Harlee, someone weâve just learned about. What is so special about Harlee that invites these big names to attend?â
âTotally! Iâm equally keen to know how she managed to have Callum himself show up to congratulate her. My family had sent Callum several invitations, but heâs never accepted!â
âAnd donât forget about Willis! He usually skips social gatherings like this.
Could it be that Harlee is involved with the National Aerospace Agency?â
âNo way! How is that possible? Just look at Harlee.
Does she really strike you as someone from the aerospace sector?â
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