Chapter 367:
Hearing Lonnieâs questioning, Rhys didnât shy away from the issue.
âDonât worry. I will have my parents apologize personally, not just to you, but also to Harlee. If rumors spread that Harlee has disrespected her elders, I will use the Green Groupâs official account to publicize my parentsâ misconduct.â
The four major families in the city typically knew where to draw the line in their dealings.
None of them would completely destroy their own standing or interests.
Rhysâ earnest response took Lonnie by surprise, causing him to lower his earlier mockery.
Brenton, Fleming, and Fletcher felt similarly. They hadnât anticipated Rhysâ willingness to go to such lengths, and they found themselves at a loss for words.
âI donât accept this proposal.â Just as it seemed the matter was settling, Harleeâs indifferent voice echoed from the staircase.
The Sanderson family looked surprised. Only Rhys waited silently for Harlee to continue.
Harlee said deliberately, âThis situation has already involved too many people. It should be resolved here. Since the marriage is off, it remains off. Tell Mr. and Mrs.
Green that whoever targets me will regret it. They are welcome to try.
As for me, I donât hold to the notion of respecting elders. To me, an enemy is just thatâan enemy.â Harleeâs tone was commanding and bold.
She wasnât concerned that Rhys might be put off by her words. Instead, she seemed almost eager for it, knowing that separating herself from a man like Rhys would be difficult.
The room fell silent, stunned. Yet, the Sanderson family, apart from their surprise, showed admiration for Harleeâs stance, displaying no displeasure at her words.
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In fact, Lonnie was the first to affirm her position.
âHarlee is correct. We donât need any explanations from the Green family! Rhys, if you dare take action, consider whether the Green family is prepared to withstand the Sanderson familyâs wrath.
Hurting us will only backfire, and weâre not afraid of any confrontation. If you provoke the Sanderson family, be ready to face the consequences.â
Lonnieâs words resonated deeply with Harlee. She never imagined her father would defend her so strongly, as it was something she had never experienced before.
Her eyes, tinged with red and moisture, conveyed emotional gratitude toward Lonnie. She composed herself as her thoughts cleared. The unconditional support of the Free family felt incredibly uplifting.
After a brief pause, Harlee turned her gaze to Rhys, her expression serene, waiting for his reaction.
Meanwhile, Skyla, listening from the stairs, was thrilled by the unfolding scene. This was the essence of life! Why should the victim be the one to uphold moral standards? The most important thing was living happily! Why let old ideas of morality or respect for elders control oneâs life?
Rhys stopped short of making any definite promises.
He committed to addressing the concerns and assured that whatever Harlee didnât want would never happen again.
However, when it came to Harleeâs request for them to never meet again, he avoided giving a direct answer, withholding his agreement.
Harlee nearly laughed out loud in frustration. Rhys was incredibly skilled at avoiding the main issue. While her focus was on ending their entanglement, his response shifted to taking responsibility for his parentsâ actions.
Lonnie, drawn back into the dialogue by Rhysâ vague assurances, responded almost instinctively, âIt better be,â to which Rhys quickly affirmed that he would handle the situation promptly.
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