Chapter 485:
Her smile widened as she reached out to cup Rhysâ face gently.
âYou were right all along.
Hacking can indeed be a way out of trouble,â she said, her voice a mixture of wonder and affirmation.
Rhysâ gentle smile abruptly stiffened.
He sat upright on the bed, his gaze locking intensely with Harleeâs, a storm of emotions churning beneath his composed surface.
Harlee ceased her monologue, brushed past Rhys assertively, and strode into the bathroom to freshen up.
As Rhys watched her departing figure, his eyes narrowed into a sharp glare.
He pivoted, his attention drawn to a photo on the nightstand.
A thought struck him.
Could Harlee be the little girl left alone on the slide years ago?
A mix of exhilaration and sorrow surged through Rhys. The callous disregard of the Gill family for Harlee was distressing. It seemed time to stir up some trouble for them.
After her brief refresh, Harlee slipped into the loungewear Rhys had laid out for her.
At that moment, her phone rang. It was Tonya, who had been away on a âhoneymoonâ for more than two weeks.
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Tonya launched into a tirade, lamenting that Harlee had been ignoring her since falling in love.
âWho hasnât been back in the country for over half a month?â Harlee retorted.
Tonya ceased her playful complaint immediately, her tone shifting back to her professional demeanor.
âHale is up to something new,â she announced, her tone sharp and professional.
Harleeâs face remained stoic. It would have been truly unexpected if Hale hadnât taken any action.
With a deep inhale, Harlee said firmly, âI know. Tell Robbie to gear up for action. If need be, he can use Rhysâ crew.â
As soon as Harlee finished, Rhys called out from the kitchen, his voice warm and casual, âHarlee, go freshen up. Iâll take care of tomorrowâs breakfast.â
âOkay, Iâll join you soon to help out,â Harlee swiftly replied.
Tonya burst into giggles, her voice playful as she teased, âOh, Harlee, did you guys share the night together? How was it? Is your man as impressive as they say?â
At that, Harlee promptly ended the call. Such vulgar chatter was too much for her to stomach so early in the day.
Meanwhile, in distant Uwhor, Tonya snuggled into Ritchieâs embrace, her eyes misty, portraying the image of a wronged partner.
Ritchie encircled her waist with one arm, his voice deep and seductive.
âIsnât knowing how amazing your own man is enough?â
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