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?

as the implications settled in, and the world

blur.

steadied me. "Feeling

the fog in

interrupted, his tone flat as

I can take care of this without the police

on her hips. "The other party is involved in spreading explicit videos to tarnish her reputation. The police

remind you, the law has a long reach. The Harmon family doesn't just sweep things under

way of

can't conduct an investigation alone; that's

she quickly shook it off and turned her

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

wanting to discourage

and Penelope, Leonard

being ruined! You'd better find some evidence;

into Emma's car as

seas.

nervous energy in her eyes. "I was just passing by

get it. Thanks, Officer

how Leonard acts. He clearly

loud cough. Penelope quickly licked her lips

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

shook my head, feeling both helpless and frustrated. "Sorry, I really don't have any evidence. But I cant tell you that your instincts about this whole thing might be

her follow that lead. The Harmon family was adept at covering their tracks, leaving Lily as the only possible scapegoat if

off. Suddenly, someone's phone blared, cutting through the murmur with Lily's furious voice. I instinctively glanced over at