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?

expected him, sitting all the way in Melgrove, to know about my

it's true then. Is the Harmon family giving

the way things were going-with Leonard and the divorce hanging over me-I couldn't deny I was running out of

didn't confirm or deny it. Instead, I steered the

the end, he said, "Eva, your proposal's interesting, but I'll need some time to think it over. And

not gonna drag me into

edge of suspicion, and I didn't bother hiding

e to

yeah. So, I'm looking for a backup plan. And honestly,

reasonable explanation, but as I expected, he stayed cautious. He said he'd consider

family's company had been doing well

team behind him, Uncle Keenan had no trouble turning

Still, he was being careful with me, avoiding a straight

1 could dwell on it, sleep washed over me, and I faded out The next

there without any furniture? They deliver and assemble everything for you. And don't stress about

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

couch and a stylish wardrobe, Leonard stormed over, rege emanating from him like heat from a fire.

an issue with

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

with anger, as if he was ready to

mess; the trending topics have been taken down Harmon Group will hold the platform accountable" "Hold the platform accountable?" I rolled

crossed my mind, a knowing smirk