Chapter 651: Chapter 651

Chapter 651:

Harlee wasn’t about to shatter the child’s innocence, so instead, she patiently listened to Eva’s endless chatter.

When Evita, accompanied by Valentina, arrived, they saw Harlee being led by a little one, a faint smile of happiness on her face. The sight stood in stark contrast to the coldness Harlee directed at them. Valentina’s eyes were the first to land on Harlee, and her face immediately soured.

Her grip on Evita’s arm slackened as irritation crept in.

Valentina had assumed that once word of Skyla’s ingratitude spread, the internet would unleash its fury, branding her as cold-hearted and undeserving.

But reality had thrown her a curveball. Skyla wasn’t shunned as she had predicted. Instead, the tables had turned against the Juarez family.

The silver lining, however, had been the five-day live stream, which had earned them some money.

Enough to afford a shopping spree, at least.

But before Valentina could indulge, she found herself caught in an unpleasant encounter. She stared at Harlee, her eyes dark with dissatisfaction, bitterness, and envy. The bankruptcy of the Juarez family had sent her life into a downward spiral.

After severing ties with her daughter, even basic indulgences like a new purse had become luxuries she could no longer afford.

And without the means to care for herself, she had even lost weight.

In contrast, Harlee seemed rosier than ever, a stark contrast to when Valentina had first laid eyes on her at the Sanderson estate.

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Now, Harlee radiated confidence, clearly thriving under someone’s attentive care. Still supporting Evita, Valentina’s mind spun with a wicked plan. She leaned closer and whispered, “Evita, let’s go greet Harlee.

After all, you are still her grandmother…”

Evita shared the same thought and quietly followed Valentina over. With a soft laugh, Harlee handed Eva her ice cream.

As Harlee glanced up, her eyes locked with Evita’s and Valentina’s, her lips curling into a cold smile.

Her gaze hardened as it landed on Valentina, whose false friendliness barely concealed the malice beneath.

Harlee’s thoughts flickered, wondering if it was time to deal with them once and for all.

Eva suddenly wrapped her arms around Harlee’s leg, her face a picture of innocence.

“Harlee, can I have another bite of ice cream?”

Harlee smiled softly, her fingers running through Eva’s fluffy hair.

“No, sweetie, you’ve already had half a cone.

How about we go to your favorite restaurant?”

Eva’s eyes lit up, her disappointment vanishing as quickly as it came.

Evita’s brows knitted as she watched the child chatting animatedly with Harlee. Though she couldn’t place the child, something about the child felt oddly familiar.

Evita immediately asked, “Harlee, whose child is this?”

“You should try asking more politely,” Harlee replied before looking down at Eva.

“Eva, what does your teacher say about how to ask questions?”

Eva glared at Evita and replied with exaggerated emphasis, “Use ‘please’!”

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