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, I had the antidote. In a way, I saved

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

Mr. Harmon

speaker, ordering us to return to the Harmon

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

eagerly. "Do you have any enemies? What

looked at me, his expression

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

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

my arm firm

he finally spoke up, "How can you

How could I not be sure? This wasn't my

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

how completely uninterested I was, his anger seemed to deflate. I slowly closed my eyes, steeling myself for the confrontation that

at the Harmon residence, the whole family was gathered.

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 strike, her voice sharp

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

"Eva, even the Harmon family can't protect you this time. Your face is all over that video.

expression was undermined

My voice was flat, each

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 person. You'd never do something like this. Could there be

darted to Lily.

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