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 to mention the

Jane, you're great at twisting the truth, denying breaking the Harmon family's bracelet and now slandering Eva," Zack chimed in as he approached with his team. A few of the younger members greeted me warmly, while Zack glared at Lily

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 own interests? Seeing no

on me. I can't believe there's nothing between

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

with me. We have

could react, he grabbed my hand and led me away. We were almost at the door when Lily hurriedly

for me?" She stumbled

me into the car and instructed the driver to leave. Through

suburbs. Although the bidding hadn't started yet, Leonard had caught wind of it and was preparing to make a move

while reaching out

to pick him up. Leonard's eye showed a hint of hurt, but I met his gaze briefly before turning away. Since we

I wasn't taking the day off, I might as well tackle my workload

nephew is taking over 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 boss" relative, and her crucial designs were "Emma, where are you?ll be right there"