Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 126

Chapter 126 The Troublemaker

Chapter 126 The Troublemaker

As Alisa made her bold suggestion, her eyes were locked on Leonard the entire time.

I didn't remember much about Alisa's personality, but it was clear now that she had an agenda.

I'd had little interaction with Keenan's family over the years, so it was hard to gauge her motives.

But one thing was clear-her intentions were anything but subtle. She didn't even bother to conceal the

fact that she was here for Leonard.

Maybe she thought that with his notorious playboy reputation, she had a shot.

Regardless of what her assumptions were, I wasn't about to let her into our home.

"Alisa, it's not very convenient for you to stay with us."

"What's inconvenient about it? Don't you live in a spacious apartment? It's got, what, thousands of square feet? Surely there's room for one more," she pouted, glancing at Leonard flirtatiously. Leonard instinctively leaned closer to me, uncomfortable with her behavior.

to maintain composure. "Leonard and I don't live together. I'm staying at my old apartment, the one I inherited from my mother. If

Leonard was pinching me, but I kept my expression

you want to stay with him, feel free to ask him directly," I said loud enough for everyone nearby

restaurant turned to us. Alisa's face flushed slightly, but she still looked at Leonard with hopeful

get a divorce? You're already not living together?" she asked,

but you should think about the bigger picture, the family interests, right?" Her words were aimed squarely at Leonard,

family. What family

She had even mentioned how well the Green family had been doing

continuing, "I'm her cousin, but I have to be

could continue, Leonard calmly set down his napkin and wiped

Eva go almost 20 years without seeing each other? How could you possibly know her

is my wife. I've never mentioned

practically wishing for her to become a divorcée.

face, no matter how well-connected the Green family is, shows a complete lack of class," Leonard said, his voice ice

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hadn't expected-Leonard to turn on her so quickly,

divorce isn't a big deal nowadays, she stammered, trying to recover. "I just thought, since you're already not living

Leonard interrupted sharply. "Sorry, but we have another drinking session to attend. We'll

purse in one hand and my hand in the other, leading