Chapter 597: Chapter 597

Chapter 597:

Having someone so handsome around was dangerously distracting, but she savored every second of it.

Behind them, Tonya and Ritchie walked off hand in hand, enjoying their own little world, ready to take a break while others did the heavy lifting.

“Harlee?” As they strolled down the mountainside, a familiar voice called out.

Before they could respond, another voice, filled with fury, followed.

“Rhys! Keep your filthy hands off Harlee!”

Upon hearing this, Harlee’s heart skipped a beat. Oh great… Kareem also found out about her relationship with Rhys.

Harlee slowly pulled her hand back, a hesitant gesture. Though Kareem snapped at Rhys, his words seemed to pierce directly through her. It was her own hand, after all, grimy and fidgeting restlessly at Rhys’ waist.

Rhys caught Harlee’s hand in his much larger one, turning toward Kareem and offering a bright smile.

“Kareem, it’s been too long.”

“Don’t pretend we’re friends!” Kareem snapped, his tone frosty as he moved forward and seized Harlee’s hand.

His stern gaze swept over Rhys, then he tenderly drew Harlee toward him, enfolding her in his embrace.

However, the move unexpectedly dragged Rhys along as well. Kareem’s eyes turned icy, his temper teetering on the edge, especially when he noticed Rhys rolling his eyes and collapsing in a faint.

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Harlee was quick to react, catching Rhys before he hit the ground. Kareem stood there, his expression one of sheer bafflement, wondering just how fragile Rhys could be.

Under Kareem’s curious and concerned stare, Harlee unbuttoned Rhys’ jacket. Just as she suspected, the bandage wrapped around his chest was soaked anew with blood. Rhys was clearly a man who could bear his pain silently.

A flicker of anger flashed through Harlee’s eyes. With commanding authority, she issued orders to the group Rhys had brought along.

“Patrick, Hamilton, carry him. The rest of you, clear the path ahead!” Her voice left no room for dispute.

In perfect sync, the group responded sharply, “Understood!” Their immediate obedience solidified her status as their undisputed leader.

Harlee exchanged a knowing glance with Tonya, who promptly got to work, following Harlee’s silent cues.

Once the immediate concerns were addressed, Harlee turned her gaze to Kareem and inquired, “Kareem, is everything settled up on the mountain?”

Kareem’s answer came with a concerned frown.

“Yes, it’s all taken care of.”

Side by side, they began their descent from the mountain.

As they walked, Harlee shared her recent ordeal—how she had been kidnapped and how Rhys had daringly risked his own safety to protect her. She tactfully left out the part about Clint’s injury, preferring to keep others out of her personal turmoil.

Kareem’s expression slowly softened, the earlier traces of animosity toward Rhys fading. Learning of Rhys’ reckless courage in the face of danger, particularly when he disregarded medical advice to rescue Harlee, Kareem began to see him in a new light.

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