Chapter 617 Chapter 617: A faint smile curved his lips as he nodded and said, Whatever you decide, III stand by you, even if it means eliminating them.
Harlees lips twitched.
Though taking lives was nothing new to her, hearing him say it so gently made it oddly unsettling.
Rhys, amused by her reaction, instinctively leaned closer and nuzzled against her with a look of pure innocence.
When Harlee saw his charming and obedient smile, her heart skipped a beat at his disarming smile.
Unable to resist, her delicate fingers brushed against his cheek.
Then, she gave it a firm pinch.
Such a shame... She could admire him all she wanted, but anything more was off-limits for now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAll talk, no action, Harlee quipped, giving Rhys a playful tap on the nose before sliding off the table.
Im leaving.
Without another glance, she exited, pulling the glass door shut behind her.
Rhys gaze lingered on her retreating figure, a faint, wistful smile forming on his lips.
Harlee knew Rhys self-control cfrom his deep feelings for her.
While she couldnt experience the carefree romance Tonya enjoyed with her partner, she found fulfillment in the pure devotion Rhys offered.
With a quiet sense of satisfaction, Harlee drove toward the Sanderson estate.
On a narrow road near the villa, she unexpectedly crossed paths with Liliana, someone she hadnt encountered in ages.
Gone was the arrogance Liliana once carried.
Now, she radiated a serene maternal glow, cradling her child as she stood by the roadside.
As Harlees car approached, Liliana stepped forward and signaled for her to stop.
Dont miss it: galHarlees expression hardened upon seeing Liliana.
Recently, Evitas repeated attempts to reconcile with Skyla had led to frequent arguments and stress, even resulting in Skylas hospital visits.
This left Harlee with a deep resentment toward the Juarez family.
Raising a brow, Harlee let out a cold chuckle.
So, the Juarez family is truly desperate now? Sending someone younger because the old ones cant manage, right? This twith a baby in tow for pity points? Harlee had expected Elvin to be the next Juarez to pester the Sanderson family, given his failed attempts at a comeback and his likely desperation to seek help from the Sandersons.
Liliana, clutching her child tightly, took in Harlees commanding presence.
She finally grasped that Harlee had always been out of her league.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMotherhood had seemingly brought her clarity.
Harlees beauty and poise surpassed even her expectations.
Liliana felt a pang of envy.
Harlees appearance and abilities were unparalleled.
Her striking features rivaled Skylas, while her talent and intelligence were a perfect match for the Sanderson legacy.
Liliana couldnt help but question why she had ever opposed suck_a m formidable woman.
As the silence stretched between them, Harlee rolled her eyes, om unwilling to waste energy. She shifted gears, preparing to head into the estates garage.
But before Harlee could, Liliana held onto the cars window with one hand, window balancing her child with the other. Harlee, you should know my grandma didnt push for reconciliation with your mom.
It was my mother who convinced my father to involve my grandma.
My mom despises your mother and sees her as weak.