Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 106

Chapter 106 Assault

Uncle Keenan hesitated for a second before his voice brightened with a familiar warmth. "It's been a long time, Eva! I'm doing alright. How about you?"

"I'm good, Uncle Keenan. Actually, I just secured an overpass project. Thought maybe you'd be interested?

I wasn't really sure what to say after that. The last time I'd seen him, I was probably just a kid. Our families had never been close, and after Grandpa passed away, the distance between us only grew

Both of my parents were soft-spoken, never the type to stir up conflict. I never knew what went down between them and Uncle Keenan, but my mom always warned me to steer clear of his side of the family. like there was something more I wasn't being told. When Grandpa passed, most of his estate and company shares went to Uncle Keenan.

My dad wasn't one to argue over money or inheritance, which made me believe there was more going on behind the scenes-something they kept hidden.

The Green family we became after that? My dad built it from the ground up, every step of the way.

But we were still in the same business, and even Harmon Group worked with Uncle Keenan's company. Now that they had absorbed my dad's old business, the Green family was nothing like it had been.

"I heard you got the overpass project. Congrats! But you know how cross-province deals can be a real headache."

I could sense he was interested, but he was holding back, not wanting to come across too eager. After all, me calling him out of the blue like this was bound to raise questions.

Clearing my throat, I tried to sound casual. "Yeah, Uncle Keenan, I'm just trying to find the right partners. You know, doing my due diligence."

His tone changed, suddenly flat and to the point. "But I also heard you and Leonard are headed for a divorce?

Melgrove, to

then. Is

honestly, with the way things were going-with Leonard and the divorce hanging over me-I

Instead, I steered

the end, he said, "Eva, your proposal's interesting, but I'll need

drag me into

a sharp edge of suspicion, and I

e to

divorcing Leonard, yeah. So, I'm looking for a backup plan. And honestly, when it comes business, who

I expected, he stayed cautious. He said

Green family's company had been doing well in Melgrove, becoming one of the top businesses in the

Keenan had no trouble turning the company

Still, he was being careful with

my mom's journal. There was something odd in there about Uncle Keenan, but before 1 could dwell on it, sleep washed over me, and I

do you plan to live there without any furniture? They deliver and assemble everything for you. And don't stress about the money-your bestie here is

I felt a swell of pride for her, maybe once I was gone, she'd finally climb to

as we finished selecting a sleek couch and a stylish wardrobe, Leonard stormed over, rege emanating from him like heat from a fire. "Enjoying your little break, I see,

there an issue with us

but Leonard's piercing gaze remained locked on me. "Buying furniture? So, you're really

burned with anger, as if he was ready to

tone softened, almost pleading. "Eva, please, just stop this. I told you, we're not getting a divorce. Don't worry about the online mess; the trending topics have been taken down Harmon Group will hold the platform accountable" "Hold the platform accountable?" I rolled my eyes, incredulous. Even now, he was still trying to shield

her pregnancy crossed my mind, a knowing smirk