Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 53

Chapter 53 Paying the Price

"Eva, you're the one who broke the bracelet! Also, it was a gift to me!" Lily was nervous and shouted at me hysterically.

I shrugged. "Then, wait for the Harmon family to call the police."

I didn't care whether they reported it or not, and if it scared her, all the better. At the mention of calling the police, Lily's face paled

The jewelry was a gift for me. She was technically stealing and then breaking the bracelet, which would be a serious offense. Moreover, members of the Harmon family witnessed the event, making it even harder for her to argue her way out.

But as long as Leonard didn't pursue the matter, she would feel secure. Lily seemed to realize this and looked pitifully at Leonard.

"Leonard, I was just thinking of the company's best interest. Eva is the design director, how can she assist outsiders? And considering she has access to so many confidential fles, what if she leaks them?

was smart enough not

me warmly, while Zack glared at

other companies design directors to leak secrets, the boss' wife had no such incentive. Even if my relationship with Leonard wasn't great, who would turn against their

on me. I can't believe there's

trying to drive a wedge between Leonard and me, but she miscalculated. Leonard ignored her

We have

and led me away. We were almost at the

me?" She stumbled in her high heels, trying

the car and instructed the driver to leave. Through the rearview mirror, I saw Lily angrily clenching her

discuss a project. There was a plan to build an overpass in the suburbs. Although the bidding hadn't started yet, Leonard had caught wind of it and was preparing to make a move This

while reaching out to me. Looking

petite size, I stepped back and called the driver to pick him up. Leonard's eye showed a hint of

who was still drunk, and returned to my desk. Since I wasn't taking the day off, I might as well tackle my workload Just then, I received a call from Emma, who was sobbing

my project that I've been working on for months!" She was crying so hard I could barely understand her, but it seemed she was replaced by her