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.

her fast. Luckily,

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

Mr. Harmon

knew what was coming. Sure enough, Mr. Harmon Senior's voice blared through the speaker, ordering us to return to the Harmon

fine. Leonard will take care of me. And please, I need your help gathering more evidence. The

eagerly. "Do you have any enemies? What

looked at

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

might be others-like Luca-but that was a secret I couldn't

silent, his grip on my arm firm as he led

the car, he finally spoke up, "How

quiet. How could I not be sure?

sigh escape me. It made sense, given they had a child together. In his eyes, she was still

looked furious, but when he saw how completely uninterested I was, his anger seemed to deflate. I slowly closed my eyes, steeling myself for

residence, the whole family was gathered. And sitting right next to

else could you have any fun when you're tied down by kids?" Ivy was the first to strike, her voice sharp

quickly jumped in, their comments dripping with disdain, making it clear they

up, hand on her 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 Zack in that private room at the restaurant... How could you do this

expression was undermined

the video." My voice was flat,

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 person. You'd never do something like this. Could there be a misunderstanding? Or... were

darted to Lily.

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