Chapter 985: Chapter 985

Chapter 985:

Apart from not knowing anything about Anika’s background, Harlee’s recent warnings still echoed in Dina’s mind. She had no desire to face repercussions from Harlee, who could easily make an example out of her. Moreover, Dina aimed to distance herself from the situation while observing how Anika would embarrass Harlee.

Noticing Anika’s continued caution, Dina offered a reassuring smile.

“Trust me, I’m just interested in making things difficult for Harlee.”

This single statement seemed to ease the tension, aligning their interests against a shared adversary.

A slight smile crossed Anika’s lips.

“Thank you.”

Dina said nothing more, escorting Anika to the private elevator and tactically using her companion’s access card to ascend to the sixty-sixth floor. It was a move to ensure she wouldn’t be going down alone if caught red-handed. Meanwhile, on the sixty-sixth floor, Brenton gave in.

“Fine. You deal with Rhys and Anika, but promise to call me if you need backup!”

“Understood.” Harlee finished her coffee and got up to leave.

“What are you planning to say to Rhys?” Brenton asked, his curiosity piqued.

Harlee looked confused.

“Are you not heading to the VIP lounge to see Rhys?” Brenton probed.

“When did I mention I was going to see him?” Harlee responded with a sly smile.

“Since he lingers and is willing to wait, I figure I should let him wait for as long as he…”

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“It’s not like leaving a light on for him will break the group,” Harlee said. She had vowed not to meet Rhys today, and she was sticking to that commitment.

Brenton laughed heartily, giving her an approving thumbs-up.

“Well played!” He might not have been able to outmaneuver Rhys himself, but witnessing Rhys’ agitation was a consolation.

Brenton took a couple of steps toward Harlee and then shifted the conversation, hoping she would consider joining the group to ease his workload.

But Harlee simply walked toward the elevator, leaving the conversation behind.

On the sixty-sixth floor by the elevator, Brenton held onto Harlee, pleading, “Are you really not going to help me out with some work?”

Brenton had strategically piled up recent documents to catch Harlee’s attention, but she barely gave them a cursory glance. In fact, her gaze was only meant to signal her departure.

With a mischievous smirk, Harlee replied, “With your competence, I bet you’re more than capable of handling the workload.”

A look of resignation flickered across Brenton’s face, swiftly morphing into a doting smile.

At that moment, the elevator doors slid open, and Anika marched out. She scrutinized Harlee from head to toe, her gaze sharpening.

“Harlee, we need to have a word!”

Harlee turned to Brenton, her smile wry.

“Has our security become so poor that just anyone can stroll in?”

Anika bristled at Harlee’s comment, her voice rising sharply.

“How dare you insult me that way? You’re clinging to your current position only by the grace of the Sanderson family. Thinking you can rival me for Rhys? Don’t delude yourself. Without my approval, Rhys wouldn’t have returned to the country, much less remembered you. Just know your place! Do you have any idea how deeply Rhys adores me? He’d forsake his past life, his family, even his friends, all for me! He even told me…”

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