Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 102

Chapter 102 Innocence

"Leonard, stop it!"

I tried to push myself out of bed, but my body felt like it was made of concrete. Zack probably felt just as drained.

Just as Leonard's fist was about to land, Julian appeared out of nowhere and seized his elbow. I didn't even catch the move, but Leonard yelped and yanked his hand back.

Julian's expression was as cool as ice. "Mr. Harmon, it seems you're suffering from impotence. You should really get that checked out."

"Impotence? You're the impotent one! Your whole family is impotent!" Leonard shouted, completely losing his grip.

"I'm not impotent. I get annual check-ups and maintain a moderate sex life. It's people who constantly swap partners that'd be impotent," Julian shot back.

I stared at Julian, my eyes wide. His face was impassive, but the slight smirk at the corner of his mouth made it clear he relished that jab.

Before Leonard could say another word, Julian cut in, I saved Mrs. Harmon. Mr. Harmon, you should watch your words."

"You?" Leonard's voice dripped with disbelief.

Julian adjusted his glasses, his demeanor as cool as ever. "Yes. Both of them were drugged, and Jill and I stepped in just before things got worse. The drug has a potent effect on normal people, let alone someone like Eva..."

"Dr. Pope!" I interrupted, shooting him a warning look.

glasses back up. "Mrs. Harmon is rather thin, so the drug hit her fast. Luckily, I had the antidote. In a way,

but just then, his phone rang. I caught a glimpse of the

Mr. Harmon

wave of dread washed over me; I knew what was coming. Sure enough, Mr. Harmon Senior's voice blared through the speaker, ordering us to return to the Harmon residence immediately and together. Jill peeked out from behind

swinging my legs over the side of the bed, hastily pulling on my shoes. "I'll be fine. Leonard will take care of me. And please, I need your help gathering more evidence. The video alone isn't going

"Do you have any enemies? What about

at me, his

swallowing hard. "Lily, maybe, I can't think of

might be others-like Luca-but that was a secret I

silent, his grip on my arm firm

car, he finally spoke up, "How can you

a small, bitter smile but stayed quiet. How could I not be sure?

and I felt a sigh escape me. It made sense, given they had a

but when he saw how completely uninterested I was, his anger seemed to deflate. I slowly closed my

Harmon residence, the whole family was gathered.

wonder you've chosen to stay childless all this time! How else could you have any fun when you're tied down by kids?" Ivy was the first to

disdain, making it clear they thought I

time. Your face is all over that video. You and Zack in that private room

undermined by

voice was flat,

is it? You think the video's fake?" Ivy stepped in front of me, finger jabbing toward my face like an accusation. The body and the face are both yours! It's all over the Internet, and you've humiliated the Harmon family! Leah pulled Ivy aside, her expression shifting to something softer as she looked at me. "Eva, I know you're a good

darted to Lily.

was, everyone in this house knew what was really going on, they just had their own agendas