Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 47

Chapter 47 She Doesn't Love You

Before I knew it, it was the day of the company's anniversary celebration. Harmon Group had organized an extravagant event, seemingly to quash the previous rumors. They unvited a lot of media reporters over to prove that Leonard and I were still a loving couple However, before the celebration, I still hadn't received the dress and jewelry ordered for me. With no other choice, I went home.

Leonard didn't go back on his word. There was no need for remote arrangements to get the dress and jewelry. I chose a short dress from our engagement year that I hadn't gotten

the chance to wear.

After looking through my jewelry box, I decided not to wear anything else, I took a deep breath as I looked at the necklace Leonard had given me and thought it would suffice. When Leonard came to the Harmon residence to pick me up, he frowned instinctively. "Why are you dressed like that?" he asked.

Today, he was wearing a new suit to match the dress he ordered for me. But perhaps he'd forgotten to give it to me, and I didn't bother to ask

"Let's go, we don't want to keep everyone waiting," I said as I took his arms, which seemed to soften his expression a bit.

I was dressed quite formally today. This dress had cost a fortune back then and was custom-

married. Unfortunately, it had

people started whispering among themselves. The main issue was that our outfits were completely mismatched. We were wearing different styles of clothes. He was in green, and I was in dark red. Despite the discord, we were the main attra Leonard quickly mingled with the crowd. He was always great at socializing. 1, on the other hand, claimed to feel unwell and wanted to rest for a bit. Seeing my pale and frail appearance, no one complained, and I was happy to be left

Lily showed up, everyone's attention tumed to her, and the whispering grew louder. She was wearing a green dress and an expensive set of jewelry, and 1 understood everything at that moment. These were meant for her. I glanced in Leonard's direction

room. He certainly had the nerve. Was he trying to publicly legitimize his affair? And all at the expense

to the wine glass in my hand, pretending not to hear the chatter around me. Lily walked up to me

you dressed be this? You're Mrs.

few of her close friends, including Vera. As soon as she spoke, they

an outdated

have any decent jewelry? How shabby Lily, Mr. Harmon always treats you the best.

the apple of Mr. Harmon's eye. Of course, she gets the best of everything Unlike someone who just occupies the position

she is. That cheap necklace

just like her, having no sense of decorum or timing, saying whatever they pleased. This time,

guest list. How dare you bully my wite like this?" he asked in a righteous and indignant

were many others. Most people here

in confusion. He was genuinely angry at Lily. His reaction was certainly odd,