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.

flat, then pushed his glasses back up. "Mrs. Harmon is rather thin, so the drug hit her fast. Luckily, I had the antidote. In a way, I saved her life-and yours too, Mr. Harmon." Hearing that, a wave of relief

but just then, his phone rang. I

was Mr. Harmon

the speaker, ordering us to return to the

will take care of me. And please, I need your help gathering

eagerly. "Do you have any enemies? What about

looked at me, his expression

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

others-like Luca-but that was a secret I

was silent, his grip on my arm firm as he led us

spoke up,

stayed quiet. How could I not be sure? This wasn't

felt a sigh escape me. It made sense, given

how completely uninterested I was, his anger seemed to deflate. I slowly closed my eyes, steeling

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

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

disdain, making it clear

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 by the

not me in the video." My voice was flat, each

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