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-

got married. Unfortunately, it had remained

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

and the whispering grew louder. She was wearing a green dress and an expensive set of

room. He certainly had the nerve. Was he

to hear the chatter around

you dressed be this? You're Mrs. Harmon, after

Vera. As soon as she spoke, they

That's an outdated style,

Mr. Harmon always treats you the best. That emerald jewelry must have cost a

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

Look how shabby she is. That cheap necklace is worthless, isn't

they pleased. This time, I didn't need to retort. Leonard had already come

aren't on the guest list. How dare you bully my wite like this?" he asked in a righteous and

people here

was genuinely angry at Lily. His reaction was certainly odd, but I didn't