Chapter 617:
A faint smile curved his lips as he nodded and said, âWhatever you decide, Iâll stand by you, even if it means eliminating them.â
Harleeâs lips twitched. Though taking lives was nothing new to her, hearing him say it so gently made it oddly unsettling. Rhys, amused by her reaction, instinctively leaned closer and nuzzled against her with a look of pure innocence.
When Harlee saw his charming and obedient smile, her heart skipped a beat at his disarming smile. Unable to resist, her delicate fingers brushed against his cheek. Then, she gave it a firm pinch.
Such a shame⦠She could admire him all she wanted, but anything more was off-limits for now.
âAll talk, no action,â Harlee quipped, giving Rhys a playful tap on the nose before sliding off the table.
âIâm leaving.â
Without another glance, she exited, pulling the glass door shut behind her. Rhysâ gaze lingered on her retreating figure, a faint, wistful smile forming on his lips.
Harlee knew Rhysâ self-control came from his deep feelings for her. While she couldnât experience the carefree romance Tonya enjoyed with her partner, she found fulfillment in the pure devotion Rhys offered.
With a quiet sense of satisfaction, Harlee drove toward the Sanderson estate. On a narrow road near the villa, she unexpectedly crossed paths with Liliana, someone she hadnât encountered in ages.
Gone was the arrogance Liliana once carried. Now, she radiated a serene maternal glow, cradling her child as she stood by the roadside.
As Harleeâs car approached, Liliana stepped forward and signaled for her to stop.
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Harleeâs expression hardened upon seeing Liliana. Recently, Evitaâs repeated attempts to reconcile with Skyla had led to frequent arguments and stress, even resulting in Skylaâs hospital visits. This left Harlee with a deep resentment toward the Juarez family.
Raising a brow, Harlee let out a cold chuckle.
âSo, the Juarez family is truly desperate now? Sending someone younger because the old ones canât manage, right? This time with a baby in tow for pity points?â
Harlee had expected Elvin to be the next Juarez to pester the Sanderson family, given his failed attempts at a comeback and his likely desperation to seek help from the Sandersons.
Liliana, clutching her child tightly, took in Harleeâs commanding presence. She finally grasped that Harlee had always been out of her league. Motherhood had seemingly brought her clarity.
Harleeâs beauty and poise surpassed even her expectations.
Liliana felt a pang of envy.
Harleeâs appearance and abilities were unparalleled.
Her striking features rivaled Skylaâs, while her talent and intelligence were a perfect match for the Sanderson legacy. Liliana couldnât help but question why she had ever opposed such a formidable woman.
As the silence stretched between them, Harlee rolled her eyes, unwilling to waste energy. She shifted gears, preparing to head into the estateâs garage.
But before Harlee could, Liliana held onto the carâs window with one hand, balancing her child with the other.
âHarlee, you should know my grandma didnât push for reconciliation with your mom. It was my mother who convinced my father to involve my grandma. My mom despises your mother and sees her as weak.
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