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?

caught me off guard. I hadn't expected him, sitting all the way in Melgrove, to know

true then. Is the Harmon family giving you

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

confirm or deny it. Instead, I steered the conversation back

interesting, but I'll

you're not gonna drag me

had a sharp edge of suspicion, and I didn't bother hiding

e to

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

as I expected,

the Green family's company had been doing well in Melgrove,

my dad's old team behind him, Uncle Keenan had no trouble turning the company

was being careful

there about Uncle Keenan, but before 1 could dwell on it, sleep washed over me, and I faded out The next day, Emma

and assemble everything for you.

every project she tackled. I felt a swell of pride for her, maybe once

stormed over, rege emanating from him like heat from a fire. "Enjoying your little break,

is there an issue

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

burned with anger, as

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.

of her pregnancy crossed my mind, a