Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 106
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?
all the way in Melgrove, to know about my personal life.
a hetay sigh. "So, it's true then.
reaching out for backup. And honestly, with the way things were going-with Leonard and the divorce hanging over me-I
Instead, I steered the conversation back to the overpass
the end, he said, "Eva, your proposal's interesting, but I'll need some time to think it over. And if you
you're not gonna drag me into any of
had a sharp edge of suspicion, and I didn't bother hiding the
e to
Leonard, yeah. So, I'm looking for a backup plan. And honestly,
expected,
company had been doing well in Melgrove, becoming one
him, Uncle Keenan had no trouble turning
being careful with me, avoiding a straight
could dwell on it, sleep washed over me, and I faded out The next day, Emma
any furniture? They deliver and assemble everything for you. And don't stress about the money-your bestie
felt a swell of pride for her, maybe once
from him like heat from a fire. "Enjoying your little break, I see, while
there an issue with us
remained locked on me. "Buying furniture? So, you're really
burned with anger, as if he was
before his 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
thought of her pregnancy crossed my mind, a knowing
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