Chapter 938: Chapter 938

Chapter 938:

A flicker of pleasure crossed Rhys’s face, though he managed to keep his expression neutral.

He glanced at Anika and asked, “Is that okay?”

Anika’s initial tension dissolved, replaced by a bright smile.

“Of course, after all, Miss Sanderson is our friend.”

Harlee casually took a seat on a bar stool, idly tapping the table with her car keys.

“Calling us friends might be overstating it, don’t you think?”

“You…” Anika began.

“You have an issue? Remember, the man you’re with is someone I walked away from.

Does that make us friends?” Harlee’s voice was even, but her words were cutting, clearly designed to provoke Anika.

Anika bristled with anger.

“Harlee, what are you so arrogant about? Rhys was with you once, but now he’s chosen me. We are perfect together!”

“Oh, that’s quite rich, coming from a shameless woman like you.”

“Harlee Sanderson!” Anika grabbed a glass from the table, poised to throw it at Harlee, but Rhys intervened just in time.

Anika stared at Rhys in disbelief.

“What do you mean?”

“This isn’t Uwhor.

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Avoid making a scene. I might not be able to protect you here.” Rhys gently took the glass from Anika and set it back down, his tone becoming softer, masking his true motives.

“I’m only concerned about you. It doesn’t matter if she’s injured, but if someone were to retaliate against you, I’d lose my mind. The thought of you getting hurt is unbearable.”

Rhys then said to Harlee, “Miss Sanderson, I apologize. My girlfriend can be quite fiery. Please, don’t take it personally.”

Harlee’s focus remained intently on Anika, indifferent to whether Rhys’s display of concern was sincere or merely an act.

At this point, Harlee knew better than to let any man hinder her objectives. She was solely focused on her plans.

Her attention never wavered from Anika, her expression tinged with curiosity. She was intrigued by what kind of person Anika truly was.

Anika’s manner of speaking to Rhys was tender and womanly, mirroring the gentle allure that Lindsay once had.

However, Harlee could tell this wasn’t Anika’s true self.

After all, how could someone who played a key role in transforming Gruinia’s drug market be genuinely lovestruck?

Harlee’s assessment was accurate, but it reflected the Anika from three years ago. In the time since, under Rhys’s stellar performance of affection, Anika had lost all rationality to love. Or maybe Anika had always been this way, just waiting for someone like Rhys to captivate her completely. Rhys was the first.

Anika sensed Harlee’s intense scrutiny, and her instincts immediately put her on high alert. The expression in Harlee’s eyes was complex and probing.

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