Chapter 289: Chapter 289

Chapter 289:

“What if I refuse to let it slide?”

A murmur of shock spread among the onlookers.

“This woman is quite audacious, isn’t she? Doesn’t she realize she’s speaking to Mr. Shakica’s adviser?”

“This woman dared talk to Mr. Shakica’s adviser like this? Let’s enjoy some drama here.”

Assuming Karina supported him, Donovan’s confidence surged.

“Who do you think you are? To speak to Karina in such a manner…”

Smack! Before Donovan could finish his sentence, a sharp slap rang out.

Donovan’s eyes widened in shock.

He had never anticipated a slap from Karina.

“I might not be someone of note, but Mr. Shakica has an interest in this gentleman. So, you see…” Karina leaned in close to Harlee, her voice dropping.

“When should I use the pill?”

“Tonight. Whenever you feel it’s right. I’ll take care of what comes next.”

Karina’s voice dropped to a whisper.

“The man you’re looking for is right next to you.”

With a smile, Karina guided Donovan away.

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Harlee’s pupils widened slightly. She hadn’t expected the man stirring trouble in Claelia’s political scene to be Rhys. The plot thickened.

“Do you need me to handle this?” Rhys approached Harlee, leaning slightly, his voice low.

Harlee shook her head.

“Shall we go?” Rhys asked gently.

“Alright.”

Rhys said nothing else, casting a glance at Karina, his eyes turning cold.

Damn. Karina was still breathing.

He had recognized Karina but showed no reaction.

Fritz was completely confused.

He couldn’t grasp why Donovan was suddenly slapped and taken away not long after.

“Aldrich, what’s happening? What’s going on?” Fritz couldn’t resist asking.

Aldrich quickly clamped his hand over Fritz’s mouth, pulling him aside.

Aldrich could hardly contain his excitement as he noticed something was off with Harlee’s interactions with Rhys.

Honestly, he felt the two made a perfect match.

There was a slight change in Harlee’s demeanor after Rhys showed up, a shift Harlee herself might not notice, but to those with perceptive eyes—particularly Aldrich, who had been working with her for years—it was glaringly obvious.

Aldrich had never seen Harlee trust any man like this, following Rhys away without hesitation. This sign spoke volumes.

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