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-

designer. I'd planned to wear it to banquets with him after we got married. Unfortunately, it had remained locked in my wardrobe as

were the main attra Leonard quickly mingled with the crowd. He was always great at socializing. 1, on the other hand, claimed to

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

not paying any attention to this side of the room. He certainly had the nerve. Was he trying to publicly legitimize his affair? And all at the expense of the

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

you dressed be this? You're

of her close friends, including Vera. As soon as

outdated style, isn't

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

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

is. That cheap necklace is worthless,

friends were just like her, having no sense of decorum or timing, saying whatever they pleased. This time, I didn't need to retort. Leonard had already come over and glared at

guest list. How dare you bully my wite like this?"

was taken aback, as were many others. Most people here knew he didn't love me,

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