Chapter 288: Chapter 288

Chapter 288:

As Rhys drew nearer, his authoritative aura naturally caused people to make way. Patrick trailed behind, his furrowed brow indicating his concern.

Rhys walked directly up to Harlee, and their eyes locked.

Eventually, Harlee couldn’t resist the deep, passionate look from Rhys. She averted her gaze slightly and responded in a steady tone, “Somewhat interested.”

Rhys nodded, his voice soft, a tone he reserved just for Harlee.

“Feel like playing?”

“I’m more in the mood to teach a reckless youngster a lesson.” Harlee’s eyes then fixed on Donovan, narrowing with a menacing sparkle.

“Well, what will it be? Wager or kneel and apologize?”

Fritz was stunned. So, Harlee wasn’t Aldrich’s girlfriend…

Good thing he hadn’t voiced his thoughts earlier, or he might have earned himself a scolding from Aldrich.

Donovan’s legs shook wildly, and he nearly dropped to his knees. Karina quickly grabbed Donovan, her smile beguiling and concealing her real agenda.

“We’re all here for fun.”

“Let’s just let it slide, okay?”

After a brief pause, Karina subtly signaled Aldrich with a glance.

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Just fifteen minutes earlier, Karina had been in the VIP room when Benedict stormed in, boldly touching her leg.

“Tell me, who’s down there concealing their identity?”

Karina peered downstairs, noticing the distinct aura surrounding Harlee and Aldrich. She raised her hand, tracing her finger across the glass, and settled on Donovan.

“Mr. Shakica, that man claims to be a distant relative of the royal family, but it’s all just a cover.

He wants people to believe he’s nothing more than a wealthy man showing off his family background.

He’s just eyeing the raw stone in the hand of the guy opposite him, deliberately trying to provoke that guy,” Karina said firmly.

Benedict raised his hand, and a subordinate quickly handed him a pair of binoculars.

He scrutinized the stone in Fritz’s hand.

“It’s certainly a fine piece.” Benedict discarded the binoculars.

A hostess dressed in a bunny outfit immediately offered him a slice of watermelon.

He playfully squeezed her waist and excitedly instructed Karina, “You go down and bring him up to me!”

“Yes, sir.” Karina swiftly left the VIP room.

She had just taken a significant risk by deceiving Benedict.

Her primary aim was to get closer to Harlee, to decipher Harlee’s strategy, and most crucially, to find out when Harlee planned for her to deploy the pill on Benedict.

Catching on to Karina’s intent, Harlee approached Karina to play along, her lips curled into a mischievous smile.

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