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.

me, his expression still flat, then pushed his glasses back up. "Mrs. Harmon is rather thin, so the drug hit her fast.

to ask something, but just then, his phone rang. I caught a glimpse

Mr.

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 Julian, her worry palpable.

over the side of the bed, hastily pulling on my shoes. "I'll be fine. Leonard will take care of

"Do you have any

looked at

swallowing hard. "Lily, maybe,

that was a

silent, his grip on my arm firm as he led

were in the car, he finally spoke up, "How can you be

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

sense, given they had a child together. In his

I was, his anger seemed to deflate.

whole family was gathered. And sitting

could you have any fun when you're tied

disdain, making

hip, her posture oozing disdain. "Eva, even the Harmon family can't protect you this time. Your face is all over that video. You and

a sympathetic expression was undermined by

the video." My voice was flat, each word

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

darted to Lily.

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