Chapter 632: Chapter 632

Chapter 632:

Eager to bond, Eva reached for Harlee’s hand, but Harlee instinctively stepped back.

“Apologies, I’m not very comfortable with physical contact from people I’ve just met,” Harlee stated.

Hearing this, Eva’s wide, innocent eyes sparkled with understanding. She was glad Harlee harbored no dislike for her, just that she wasn’t accustomed to closeness with strangers. Tilting her head, Eva gazed up at Harlee and spoke sweetly.

“I came with my mommy today just to thank you.”

“If you hadn’t caught me yesterday, I could’ve been really hurt or worse!” Eva exclaimed. She had overheard her scheming cousin conspiring with another woman, plotting to harm her so their son could become the Patterson heir.

Harlee reached out and gently tousled Eva’s hair, her voice soft but firm.

“You need to learn to take better care of yourself, okay?”

Eva, the cherished child of the Patterson family, had been surrounded by an abundance of caretakers throughout her life.

Despite this, she had mysteriously fallen off an escalator. It wasn’t hard to deduce that this incident was no mere accident, but part of a carefully orchestrated scheme.

Nevertheless, Harlee had no desire to entangle herself in another family’s turmoil. She simply found Eva utterly enchanting and wanted to impart a gentle admonition.

Eva, with an earnest nod, blatantly disregarded Cassie’s outstretched hand. With a serene yet resolute expression, she declared, “Mom, I want to talk to her in private. I want to stay with her.”

“You should see if she’s available first, Eva,” Cassie interjected softly, her smile tinged with an apologetic grace. She turned her gaze toward Harlee, gratitude brimming in her eyes.

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“You saved my daughter, and words can’t express my gratitude. The two plots of land Arthur offered you seem so insufficient. I planned to come by last night to express my thanks personally but didn’t wish to disturb your rest.

Hence, I opted for this morning instead. We are organizing an exclusive international gala in a few days, and if it’s not too much trouble, I would be delighted to have you join us.”

At the mention of the international gala, a subtle smile tugged at Harlee’s lips. That was the prestigious event she had once sought an invitation to. Now, fate seemed to play in her favor as the Patterson family were the very hosts of the gala. Seizing the opportunity before her, Harlee’s eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and resolve.

She nodded graciously.

“Thank you for the invitation, Mrs. Patterson. I would be honored to attend.”

Cassie released a subtle sigh of relief, her smile spreading warmly.

“It’s such a pleasure to know you’re interested, Miss Sanderson.”

Harlee’s grin mirrored Cassie’s as she swiftly texted Rhys.

“Already secured the invite. No worries now.”

At the same moment, Rhys, gazing at two invitations resting on his nightstand, let out a chuckle.

His plan to surprise Harlee tomorrow was disrupted. Indeed, she was more capable than he imagined.

At the sprawling Sanderson villa, Eva intertwined her arm with Harlee’s, their posture radiating an intimacy like that of inseparable friends.

Cassie, initially anxious about overstepping with Harlee, now observed Harlee’s ease and felt a wave of relief wash over her. She resumed her lively conversation with Skyla.

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