Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 106 Chapter 106 Assault Uncle Keenan hesitated for a second before his voice brightened with a familiar warmth. "It's been a long time, Eva! I'm doing alright. How about you?" "I'm good, Uncle Keenan. Actually, I just secured an overpass project. Thought maybe you'd be interested? I wasn't really sure what to say after that. The last tI'd seen him, I was probably just a kid. Our families had never been close, and after Grandpa passed away, the distance between us only grew Both of my parents were soft-spoken, never the type to stir up conflict. I never knew what went down between them and Uncle Keenan, but my mom always warnedto steer clear of his side of the family. like there was something more I wasn't being told. When Grandpa passed, most of his estate and company shares went to Uncle Keenan.

My dad wasn't one to argue over money or inheritance, which madebelieve there was more going on behind the scenes-something they kept hidden.

The Green family we becafter that? My dad built it from the ground up, every step of the way.

But we were still in the sbusiness, and even Harmon Group worked with Uncle Keenan's company. Now that they had absorbed my dad's old business, the Green family was nothing like it had been.

"I heard you got the overpass project. Congrats! But you know how cross-province deals can be a real headache." I could sense he was interested, but he was holding back, not wanting to cacross too eager. After all,calling him out of the blue like this was bound to raise questions.

Clearing my throat, I tried to sound casual. "Yeah, Uncle Keenan, I'm just trying to find the right partners. You know, doing my due diligence." His tone changed, suddenly flat and to the point. "But I also heard you and Leonard are headed for a divorce? That caughtoff guard. I hadn't expected him, sitting all the way in Melgrove, to know about my personal life. For a second, I had no idea what to say.

He let out a hetay sigh. "So, it's true then. Is the Harmon family giving you a hard time?" He thought I was reaching out for backup. And honestly, with the way things were going-with Leonard and the divorce hanging over me-l couldn't deny I was running out of options I didn't confirm or deny it. Instead, I steered the conversation back to the overpass project In the end, he said, "Eva, your proposal's interesting, but I'll need stto think it over. And if up divorcing Leonard, you're not gonna draginto any of that , right?" His voice had a sharp edge of suspicion, and I didn't bother hiding the truth.

e to you end "I might be divorcing Leonard, yeah. So, I'm looking for a backup plan. And honestly, when it comes business, who can I trust more than my own uncle?" It was a reasonable explanation, but as I expected, he stayed cautious. He said he'd consider it.

I'd heard that the Green family's company had been doing well in Melgrove, becoming one of the top businesses in the area.

With my dad's old team behind him, Uncle Keenan had no trouble turning the company around almost immediately. Still, he was being careful with me, avoiding a straight answer I thought back to my mom's journal. There was something odd in there about Uncle Keenan, but before 1 could dwell on it, sleep washed over me, and I faded out The next day, Emma sweptoff to furniture shopping during her lunch break "How do you plan to live there without any furniture? They deliver and assemble everything for you. And don't stress about the money-your bestie here is loaded!" She was thriving at Harmon Group, her confidence soaring with every project she tackled. I felt a swell of pride for her, maybe once I was gone, she'd finally climb to director But just as we finished selecting a sleek couch and a stylish wardrobe, Leonard stormed over, rege emanating from him like heat from a fire. "Enjoying your little break, I see, while you're supposed to be working." "Mr. Harmon, is there an issue with us stepping out during lunch?" Emma instinctively moved in front of me, but Leonard's piercing gaze remained locked on me. "Buying furniture? So, you're really planning to move out?" His eyes burned with anger, as if he was ready to pounce.

His chest heaved with frustration before his tone softened, almost pleading. "Eva, please, just stop this. I told you, we're not getting a divorce. Don't worry about the online mess; the trending topics have been taken down Harmon Group will hold the platform accountable" "Hold the platform accountable?" I rolled my eyes, incredulous. Even now, he was still trying to shield Lily? As the thought of her pregnancy crossed my mind, a knowing smirk tugged at my lips.

"Right, the platforms at fault. The netizens are to blame. But the m mastermind? No responsibility there, right? The mother of your child? She's off the hook. Clearly, it's all my fault." I grabbed Emma's hand, ready to walk away, but Leonard stepped in front ofagain, blocking my path "Eve, listen... Just givestime. I promise I'll find out who's behind this and clear your name. You'll get a satisfactory answer, I swear." Emma started to step forward, but I quickly pulled her back.

"You don't know who's behind this? Or are you just stalling, hoping to sweep it all under the rug and find someone to take the fall?"

'I'm sorry, Eva. It's just it's not the right tyet. Please, just wait a little longer. Givestime, okay? Leonard's voice dipped, almost sounding vulnerable I let out a bitter laugh. Wasn't I the one who'd been wronged from the start? Twas the one luxury couldn't afford anymore.

"Leonard, let's end this in a civil manner. Sign the divorce papers. It's going to take time, anyway" "Eva" He lunged forward, shoving Emma aside and gripping my arm.

But before he could pullany closer, his hand was snagged in a firm grip. Penelope stood there, looking up at him.

"What are you doing. Mr. Harmon? Planning to assault your wife in broad daylight?" She arched o'm an eyebrow, her tone dripping with disdain. "You really are something else, aren't you?"