Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

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Chapter 107 Fired

Penelope wasn't very tall, but the badge on her chest gave her an undeniable air of authority, like she was ready to confront any injustice that dared to cross her path. Leonard scowled, releasing my arm. "Officer, I just wanted to talk to her."

"Talk about what? Because from where I'm standing, it looks more like you're about to escalate a domestic dispute."

Emma and I exchanged glances, both of us finding Penelope's fierce stance strangely comforting.

Leonard stepped closer, irritation radiating off him. "Officer, is the police really going to interfere with a simple conversation between a husband and wife?"

"Your wife? Oh, I almost forgot! I thought Ms. Jane, the one you were seen hugging at the police station, was your wife!"

Her voice rang out, loud enough to draw the attention of nearby shoppers. It was as if she hadn't noticed the audience, raising her voice just a touch more.

"How come I never see you standing up for her at the police station? Now you want to have a chat? A talk about divorce, maybe? Or are you trying to prove her innocence? The cyber police can spot that video as a fake in an instant-don't tell me the tech team at Harmon Group can't do the same?"

Maybe Penelope was just a cynical little cop, but right now, she was sparking with energy, like a firecracker ready to go off.

Leonard stood there, momentarily dumbfounded, clearly unprepared for her sharp inquiries.

"Officer Crowe, is there something you need?" I quickly pulled Penelope aside, desperate to ease the mounting tension.

She shot me a confused glance. "Aren't you going to report what's happening online?"

"Harmon Group has already filed a report, haven't they?"

Penelope leveled a cold stare at Leonard, her expression saying what words couldn't. So, he hadn't actually called the police; he'd only sent a lawyer's letter? Was that just for appearances, a way to soothe public outrage?

implications settled in, and the world around me

blur.

steadied me. "Feeling

the fog in my

on our own," Leonard interrupted, his tone flat as he

I can take care of this without the

party is involved in spreading explicit videos to tarnish her reputation.

law has a long reach. The Harmon family doesn't just

here to gather information. Don't get in the way of my investigation," she

can't conduct an investigation

hung in the air, momentarily stumping Penelope, but she

just want to ask her some questions. Whoever's spreading these rumors will

nodded awkwardly, not wanting to discourage the fire in Penelope's

leave with Emma and Penelope, Leonard called out to

"Leonard, your wife is on the verge of being ruined! You'd better find some evidence; trying to cover this up could land

into Emma's

seas.

nervous energy in her

get it. Thanks,

how Leonard acts. He clearly doesn't

let out a loud cough. Penelope

if you know anything or have any evidence, you should give it to me. I know you're principled; don't let these people pull your strings," she said, her tone earnest. She didn't shut the door, her gaze locked onto

and frustrated. "Sorry, I really don't have any evidence. But

suspicious of Lily, let her follow that lead. The Harmon family was adept

someone's phone blared, cutting through the murmur