Chapter 989:
Could the missing twenty percent of the certainty in his plan involve Harlee? But he couldnât afford to dwell on it.
Eliminating traces of Anikaâs investigation took precedence.
Anika wasnât naive. Once she pieced things together, she would undoubtedly dig deeper.
He had to ensure his involvement remained concealed.
Nearby, Harleeâs cold gaze shifted to Eugenia. Slowly, she released Anikaâs neck, a faint smile playing on her lips.
âIndeed, it has been a while.â
The exchange between Harlee and Eugenia was anything but casualâit spoke of shared history.
Even Anika, who considered herself Eugeniaâs closest friend, found herself bewildered.
Clutching Eugeniaâs hand, she whispered incredulously, âYou know her?â
âYes,â Eugenia replied calmly.
âI once helped her rescue a friend. In return, she promised me one favor.
But I didnât think I truly saved anyone, so I didnât take it to heart. I never expected to use it until now.â
Eugeniaâs tone was measured, offering clarity without hiding the truth. She didnât want to risk mistrust between her and Anika.
In reality, it wasnât until yesterday that Eugenia learned Rhysâ previous fiancée was Harlee, the one she knew.
Alarmed for Anikaâs safety, she broke her vow to stay away from Mogluylia and booked the next flight.
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On her way, Eugenia learned that Anika was planning a confrontation with Harlee. She had bombarded Anika with urgent warnings, but Anika hadnât responded. Left with no choice, Eugenia headed straight to the Sanderson Group and arrived just in time.
Anikaâs face darkened.
Eugenia, her best friend, shared an unspoken connection with the one she loathed the most. The realization felt like a betrayal.
Leaning close, Eugenia whispered, âDonât worry, Anika. Iâm with you when it comes to Rhys.
But Harlee is no amateur. We canât confront her recklessly.â
Anika nodded reluctantly. With Eugenia by her side, she felt a renewed sense of resolve.
Lowering her voice further, Eugenia added, âSheâs furious right now, and this is her turf. We need to withdraw for now.
As for making her leave Rhys for good, we can plan that once weâre back. Once I have basic knowledge of her current strengths and resources, weâll dismantle her defenses one by one. Then, with your new poisonâ¦â Eugenia didnât finish, but her implication was clear.
Anikaâs eyes glimmered with understanding.
âIâve already offended her. You take the lead from here, and Iâll follow your lead.â
Eugenia nodded and said, âRelax. I still hold some sway with her. If she agrees to back off, she wonât retaliate unless provoked.
But donât escalate things again.â
âOkay, I get it.â Anika nodded.
Anika stared at Harlee, her hand tightly clasped behind her.
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